We have a climber!

Kate is moving everywhere and she has no fear! Her latest thing is climbing. I'm amazed at how good she climbs for 9 months old.

Here is our blockade to keep her from climbing on the fire place.

This was her first big fall. Poor baby!



Here she is in action. A and E, we will be visiting you before long! (Accident and Emergency)

Fall Leaves

Last Sunday was decent weather so I decided to try to get some pictures in the fall leaves. However, the ground was wet, Kate was sleepy, Andrew was not interested, and a cat came wandering into our garden in the middle of taking the pictures! I managed to get a few cute ones.



Kate was very interested in the cat.


I attempted a few more the next day. Kate was too busy eating the leaves to smile.

I absolutely love this one! (except that he looks about 5 years old instead of 2 1/2)

The Two Kiddos

Kate is 9 months old today! I can't believe it!
She has discovered the TV.

Kate is moving everywhere. She has no interest in toys, only in TV remotes, shoes, and anything else she is not supposed to have!

During dinner one night, Kate crawled under the table and then couldn't get out.

Playing together.

Andrew loves stickers.

Fun with a cardboard box. It was Andrew's boat.


I made a cake of "Scoop" from Bob the Builder for Andrew's friend's birthday.

Kate has learned to make a kissing sound. It is too cute!

For Gigi and Grandpa

I'm sure you can think of plenty of ways to get Daddy back for this one!

8 Months Old!

The boy has had a few posts lately so now it's the girl's turn.

Here are the many faces of Kate. Can you see her two top teeth?!?


This is the "I'm determined" look.




Kate has been crawling since the beginning of September but I have just now managed to catch it on video. She is also pulling up on furniture and has even moved from one piece of furniture to another. She is very daring and determined!


Kate was very confused the other day by this singing dog that we have. She wasn't sure what to make of it. Sorry this video is long. The end is the best part.

Andrew loves singing songs. Today I managed to get videos of him singing three different ones. Unfortunately it was while he was eating lunch so forgive the messy face and mouth full of food. You have to capture these moments when you get them!

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Don't forget to watch what Kate is up to as well. Sorry that this one is rather long.


ABC Song. Notice the British "zed" at the end instead of "z".


Jesus Loves Me. He wants to sing this every night before bed.

Our Boy

Our sweet boy is a bundle of energy with a great sense of humor. He loves singing and dancing. He likes to act out scenes from his Barney dvds. Maybe we have a Broadway star on our hands! He also likes to do what the grown-ups do (hence the photo below).

Andrew enjoying a cup of hot chocolate.


Andrew is no longer taking an afternoon nap. However, on occasion if he sits down to watch TV he will fall asleep. He looks so peaceful!



Andrew singing "Rain, Rain Go Away" with his homemade umbrella.

Andrew's bike now has a horn and license plate. Thank you Gigi and Grandpa!


Kate pulled herself to a standing position last night. She is an incredibly determined little girl!

Catching Up on Pictures

I am way behind on posting pictures so here is August as briefly as possible.

Early morning snuggles and tickles.



Andrew loves helping wash dishes.

Andrew and Kate are so cute playing together.



Andrew just being crazy Andrew!

Kate is 7 months old now. She is sitting up well on her own and is nearly crawling. She moves backwards better than forwards. She is doing well eating solid food and drinking from a cup. But don't you dare try to take the cup or her toothbrush away from her!