Catching up

I'm always thinking, "I should put that in the blog..." and then I remember how behind I am and how much I'd like it all caught up. But who really cares, right? It's frustrating. So here's my attempt to start 'er up again. This is for me, for you, and mostly the kids.

Ryker turned 3 years old today. I can hardly believe it. He's a pretty good kid who loves his sisters. He's testing a lot as all three year olds do. He absolutely must do everything himself. Although he doesn't mind me changing his diapers still. Today I told him he's a big three year old so he needs to start using the potty and wearing underwear. I wish I could just stop buying them and making him learn that way, but Kendyll and Riley still need them. I think once Ryker starts using the potty, Kendyll will soon follow.

The bonus kicker about having the kids so close in age, Kendyll picks up on Ryker's antics and mimics him. So it's like having Ryker going through the torrential/terroristic/terrific threes AND Kendyll going through the terrible twos and threes. Thanks, Kendyll, for keeping things interesting around here. Good news with that is she wants to dress herself, bad news is that her opinions are getting stronger by the minute.

Happy Third Birthday, buddy!!

Santa!!

Need I say more?  This is the second year we've seen the Santa at the Mall of America. They are amazing with kids and they spend a good 10 minutes with each family.

Welcome Miss Riley

Our latest and greatest addition arrived this morning via c-section. She's perfect in every way.

Dancing Queen

Click image below to see a video of baby girl dancing and singing. (New window may open)

Kendyll is ONE year old!!

I know I'm seriously behind on updates, but I just have to share some birthday pictures!

Anticipating the treat - carrot cake!

Amazingly didn't go straight for the flame. *phew!* She stuck her finger in the carrot.

MMMMmmmmmmm!

Time for our monthly pictures! I had to hold Ryker back to take this. He likes having his picture taken so he can see it later. Maybe he'll be an actor.

Okay, Ryker can join in now. Kendyll is happy to have her favorite brother by her side.

Happy Birthday, Sweetie!!

Peace and Quiet

Can't resist a cute sleeping picture. Ryker sleeps surrounded by stuffed animals and his favorite blankie tucked under his arm.

Once in a while he still likes to get in his old jumperoo, even though he is clearly way too big for it. I think he sees Kendyll having fun in there and he wants to join in. On this particular day he reminisced by falling asleep in it like he used to do, too.

Special Moments

I was about to just take a quick picture of Kendyll's cute outfit when Ryker decided he wanted to get in on the fun. He climbed up on the couch with a big smile on his face and started hugging and kissing Kendyll.

He really seems to like her more and more. He doesn't see her as an object to poke and prod as much and sees her more as a person and potential play mate. Kendyll interacts more every day and has started reaching out and grabbing things. When she grabs him he just thinks it's hilarious. In the bath, Ryker will start splashing and she will join in and make her own splashes, too! As you can see by the first picture he does still poke her a little...he's getting better.



They really get each other going


Biiiiig brother hug



They look like they're talking to each other here.

Okay, finally...got a picture of the cute shirt her cousins Rob & Mary sent her. I think she likes it. :)