happy birthday rudder

this is the best shot of him i got today

2 months old and 2 years and 5 months old

Allie wondering how she got such a crazy sister...

Funny things from Madeline this week:

Telling Riley "no way Jose" when he tried to steal her crackers

Watching a 737 takeoff w/ her dad but informing him it was a 789...duh!

Funny things from Allie? How about a suppository thanks to no BM for almost a week. Lots of cute smiles and cooing though.

Just a couple more

Oh Zaide how we love you so

This girl LOVES her Wednesdays with Zaide. You should here her squeal with delight when I say, "guess who's here?!"

mama, take my picture

madeline came into our room this morning, spotted the camera, cuddled up w/ allie & asked for some pictures. i love this last one...she's about as natural as me when it comes to a 'posed' shot.

She's Supposed To Be Taking A Nap

Instead she's reading a story to Obie who appears to really want Madeline to be sleeping as much as I do. I think we're both losing Obie...sorry.

8 Weeks Old...and Smiling!

Madeline continues to be quite the little helper. When Allie cries in the car I always hear a high pitched, "it's okay Allie" coming from the backseat. Madeline also can be quite informative: When Allie cries she tells me to feed her. Other than last night Allie continues to sleep well at night, often ranging 4-7 hours. We won't talk about last night :-) Let's just keep our fingers crossed that it isn't a sign of times to come.

7 weeks old

Madeline, Allie and I are hanging out at home today. Mads is running a fever so we figured we'd just keep our germs to ourselves.

09.10.09 Hanging out in the yard

Madeline has a new game. It involves harassing the dog. She climbs to the top of her fort with his ball and taunts him. Unfortunately for her we own a crazy dog. One that has no fear. One that is okay with climbing up and down ladders or if necessary going down slides. Pretty hilarious.

Pretty sure

that this was invented with Madeline in mind.

Tutta Bella @ home with the Davis and Prentice Clans

Baba wondering why Mads and Hads LOVE to get Naked when he's around...

Hadley wondering why the 0-3 month clothing isn't fitting

Rudder wondering why he gets locked in his "cave" when people show up

Random cute sleeping picture

Who doesn't want to take a bath and put on a knitted poncho (is that what these are called?)

Allie @ 6 Weeks

Poor Mama

Had to get this phrase on video...anytime I ask for a hug, kiss, anything, and Madeline isn't feeling so inclined to give it I get, "poor mama."