A Doll Sling for James

Just as with a real baby, a sling is a must for carrying around your doll.

I had to (really, I just had to!) make James the sling after we went to the library and he wanted to take his doll, but all he had for carrying was the Moses basket bed. So he lugged that thing around with his doll and two blankets draping out of it.

I have to say, either way, there are few things more satisfying in life than watching your child play with a (and love) toy you made them. So sweet.

Rest stop

Taking a break on our way home from Phoenix. We were down visiting friends last night.

The request when James is tired of driving? ''Can we stop so I can dig in some dirt?''

Let's Play "Where's Leland?"

Yule 2008

Yule 2008

An early gift

While I was nursing Leland this morning James decided to check out the package his grammy sent. A little early, but at least painting is keeping him happy this morning.

Leland is not impressed.

After snow fit. Get me out of this thing!

Cuddle kitty goes shopping

Ready to in into the store- all warm in her blanket.

In the cart

Wrapping back up for the cold

Light parade!

OK- sorry these are so dark, but we forgot our camera. I may be able to lighten them tomorrow. Anyhow, we all braved the elements and met my brother and his two kids at the Christmas Light Parade tonight. Scott was awesome, wearing BOTH his kids- baby on front, toddler on back! Our two were totally bundled into the stroller. But for next year we scoped out the ultimate car parking spot, and we have big plans for bringing down the bus and hanging out all cozy in there.

Zoo time!

To grandmother's house we go...

We're down in Tucson visiting for a couple days. The boys love the fountain at great grandma's.

So Sleepy

James

Whoosh!

James

At the park with papa

Leland

A Smile From Scott Jeremiah

I think this picture of our one month old nephew says it all- Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving

We are thankful for so very much- including our good friends and loving family. We hope today is relaxing and easy wherever you are.

Office moving day

See how Leland's surrounded by objects in transition? Michael's moving his office into the back of our house, and today's the big move. James was pretty confused about how the office would fit through the door; it made more sense to him once I explained that actually we wouldn't be moving the building itself, just the things inside. This should be an interesting transition no?

Mr. Destructo

Leland-zilla

Leland the Big Helper

Leland really gets into his work.
 

Oh! Papa's going to help too!
 

Could it Be?

This could mean that the highchair would GO AWAY! Yay! The highchair is always in the way and Mr. Leland is quite precarious in it since he slips out of the ties and tries to crawl onto the tray. Yesterday he, for the first time, ate lunch sitting next to his brother on one of the regular stools. James was the concerned big brother telling him over and over not to fall and to sit and be careful. So far it seems like he'll do just that, so maybe we can stick the high chair in the attic. 

Lovin' on That New Baby

The three big kids kissed SJ until he'd had enough last night and had to be snuggled with Mama.


 



Leland especially was smitten and had to keep coming back for kisses, even after Scott was loaded into his car seat.
 
 
Even at two weeks he's trying to charm Oma.
 

Yeah. He was tired.

He still has his shoes and jacket on. Playing with his wild cousin just wore him out!

Dinner Makes Leland Happy

I Love this!!
 

I'm a big kid and can drink from a cup.
 

Hmmm. Also I can swish my dinner around in the cup...
 

Also I got free coffee.

Starbucks is giving out free coffee today for anyone who goes and votes. Yay, coffee.

I voted!

At 6am there were almost 30 people there to vote. I went this morning so Michael could be with the kids.

Halloween 2008

We had a good Halloween- the city had a huge celebration at the park and downtown.
Here are the guys- Michael holding the Bee, James in his train shirt. He once again went as "a Boy". I made him ladybug wings, but at the last minute he didn't want to wear them.


We met Scott & Joan and kids at the park.


I made Nomi's costume too. You can see Michael trying to convince James to put on his wings, but he'd have none of it- knows his own mind, that kid!


Baby goblin Scotty


Leland being surprisingly nonplussed by his very odd looking uncle- he did stare at him good and hard though.



You can sort of see how they decorated the play structures, but this doesn't convey the Vast amount of people swarming everywhere.




We spent most of our time on the littler and less crazy play structure. Usually they don't think this one is so cool, but costumes change everything.



On the way out Leland was obsessed with this guy. He totally ditched us to go over to the bear!



My crown says, "It's good to bee Queen" :)



At our house with friends after the park.