Hayden's First Day at Preschool!!!!

Our little man who we welcomed a mere 2 years, 7 months and 23 days ago (technically 24 as I am writing this because yesterday was the big day), is off to preschool. His teachers are very nice and he likes them. He didn't fuss or cry (though I never expected that from him because he's never been that kind of kiddo) and when I came to pick him up he ran from me screaming "NOOOOOOO!" Apparently home isn't providing enough stimulation these days despite my best efforts. He's been ready to strike off into the world since he could walk. Anyway, we did the pictures, celebrating the big day for him. We're so proud of him and are excited to see him grow in the next school year!

Clare at 10 months

Baby Girl is 10 months now. In her 10th month she started saying her first words which were "hi" and "bye" while waving. She says that all the time when we're out of the house to other people and even waves to airplanes in the sky. We've also heard "mama" and "dada" regularly and "cat". She is now gaining more confidence standing on her own and taking a step here or there. She's a masterful cruiser. She likes to climb on anything she can get her little leg up on. She loves to be tickled and will throw herself backward on the floor with her arms and legs out and wiggle to let you know that she is ready. She makes a great motor noise while driving cars around. She thinks its funny to put silly things on her head and call it a "hat". She has a sense of humor and is friendly and quick to learn things. I show her once how to do things and she remembers how to do them from then on out. She itching to walk and from the pictures you can see her hanging on the back door watching her brother play outside. He wants her to play too and will often bring sidewalk chalk over for her to draw on the concrete right outside the door. She is a doll, plain and simple. She is just a pure blessing to her and not a day goes by that I don't thank God that He sent her to us.