Happy Birthday Nonnie!!

Thursday afternoon we went to visit Nonnie (my mom) to help celebrate her birthday that was on Jan. 24th. Ryan had a half day of school and was off on Friday so we got an early start for a nice extended stay. Since Jack is recovering from knee joint replacement surgery we took the party to him. So the kids and I, Stacey and Meagan, mom and Jack were there. We had cake, ice cream presents and entertainment from the kids. Here are some pictures we took this weekend.

Blowing Bubbles

Well Kaitlin can finally blow bubbles. After days and days of trying to get it right! Here's a picture of our determined 17 month old. That's right, she turned 17 months this week!

Since Chris says absolutely no cutting her hair, I've been trying to get those bangs out of her face. She pulls out bows and barretts so we've resorted to real rubber bands - much harder to get out. She actually sat still and let me put her hair into two pig tails yesterday! we still have a little section of hair that won't quite reach, but almost. I had a barrett in it and she of course took it out!

Another Warm Week

It's nice again today! Suppose to be 63 and I'll take it for January. No sun so a little cold to go for a walk with Kaitlin but nice not to be bundled up! Friday it is suppose to be 66! Last week it was warm too. Ryan got to try out the scooter he got for Christmas 3 seperate days with his friend Samuel. He's getting better, just needs to work on his balance.

Ryan had his second basketball game last Friday and the team did much better. Can't wait to see how they do this friday. He also made 2 baskets in practice last tuesday. I hope he makes some tonight.

Kaitlin learned so much last week! She knows all of her face - nose, eyes, ears, mouth and then she knows "button" for belly button, diapy for diapers. She can say trash or "ech" is the noise she makes when she finds something she thinks is trash. She can go up and down the stairs but we still standby... We are starting to teach her some "potty" words in hopes to start potty training in the next few months. She is 17 months old today so we aren't far off from entering that stage.

Go Hornets!!

Friday night Ryan had his first basketball game. They are the Hornets and they played the Warriors. They don't keep score at this level, but lets just say that the other team did really well. Chris did a great job coaching his first game ever! Ryan did a good job but wasn't too sure of the aggressiveness that the other team had. He'll get use to it. Now he will know what to expect next week.

Kaity likes Bananas

Here's Kaitlin's picture of the week. She was being so cute eating her breakfast this morning. She really likes banana's again this week :) . Good for me. Eating time is very stressfull in our house. She is so picky. It changes from week to week what she'll eat. Use to be cheese sandwiches and grapes. Not any more.

Getting back on schedule

Well, life is getting back to normal this week. It was nice having Chris and Ryan home for 9 full days. Now I'm so bored with just me and Kaity. This week we have taken down the tree and put away all the Christmas things - they are just waiting to be put back in the attic. I've also been doing some "winter cleaning". Getting rid of toys/clothes whatever we don't need anymore. I have found something online that is great - www.freecycle.com . I can go on there and post what I'm getting rid of and someone will just come and get it. We've even gotten a few things ourselves. They have online communities all over so check them out! Next week is shopping week, time to use those gift cards! Friday Ryan has his first basketball game - wish him luck!