Some Mexico Pictures

Madeline has been swimming ALL day every day. Before dinner on our first or second night she passed out on Sonja's lap. It was pretty cute.

The water is unbelievably blue here-just like the tropical wallpaper you get on your computer.

Dinner with the fam'

Prior to today Allie hasn't been napping very well...(I finally figured out she wanted/needed to be swaddled) so, we were out at this restaurant and she passed out. That is until Madeline spilled her drink all over Kip's lap.

The trip has been fabulous so far. I love this side of Mexico. We were considering going diving with bull sharks tomorrow but honestly I think I am going to chicken out. When we were talking with a dive master he asked, "do you have grizzlies in Seattle? It's like the people who drive through national parks, get out of their car and try and feed them." That was enough for me. I am sure it's a thrill but even when I think about it I hyperventilate a bit.

4 months old!

Loves to be tickled
Loves her big sister
Loves shoving toys into her mouth
Discovering her feet
Laughes when the wind blows on her face
Lots of talking
Impatient for feeding
The CHUNKIEST little thighs you ever did see
The sweetest little girl

Our LIttle MoNsTeR

Thank you so much Laurie! She loves it.

What happens when you run wildly all day long without at nap?

Can you guess? Can you guess who I am talking about?


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She literally fell asleep in the shower. I grabbed her from Kip, wrapped her in a towel, put her in bed, went back in later to put on a diaper and SHE NEVER WOKE UP!!!

Cheese Bucket

Really, what else can I say?

A morning in the life

Some pictures from our morning 11.18.09

Allie is obsessed with her sister. I am obsessed with feet. Love you Kip :-)

Little butts get big red marks from sitting on the toilet. Too hilarious not to post

My cute new signs, if I do say so myself

Now that I've garnered a little pity

For our poor, bored, under-exercised dog...let me tell you, he gave me his christmas list tonight and I think what he's asking for is totally well deserved and will make the whole family happier. Please santa, bring this for rudder. I know it's a little pricey but trust me, he'll use it.

Seriously...I couldn't pick just one

the chair makes another debut

Thank god I won THIS toss

kip got the honors of this one...

Sorry, I Have To Wash My Hair Tonight

Allie had her first real alone bath today. No Madeline, no bath seat, just two inches of water and her excited little legs kicking around.

can you believe this weather??

FAKEY FAKERSON

Notice the hands covering her eyes...she still thinks that if she can't see us we can't see her

Here's where you tend to find Madeline when she's actually sleeping. Room torn apart, sleeping on Rudder's bed on the floor.

The Birds & The Bees

Our neighbors across the street have quite the Halloween theme going on in their yard. I was able to bribe her with the "treat" of going to see it if she would smile for a few porch pictures.

I am sure she's asking either "What's the candy dooooing mama?" or "Why?" in this shot

Sorry Allie, I waited too long to take your picture. You were a tad cranky. Or, maybe it was because I completely overdressed you & you were sweltering in your arctic wear.

Madeline loved trick-or-treating. She would knock on the door, scream "trick or treat" and then be unable to say anything once the door opened. She was quite comfortable double dipping into the candy dish and who was going to stop her?

Nap Time!

Yesterday while I was working I dropped Madeline and Allie off with my parents and Sonja. Apparently these two were tired.