February 2013

December 2012

November 2012

'Tis the Season to be Jolly

Morgan is a little mother to Anna.  She is taking dance class and loving it.

Jenna sang beautifully in her Christmas concert at school.  She had practiced "Deck the Halls" so much at home that now Taryn sings it.  What cracks me up is Taryn's timing of " 'Tis the season to be jolly" at stressful moments in our home.

The girls were watching Jeff and Shirley's dog run by in this one.

Our Christmas Card photo session started with Taryn tripping in the mud...fortunately we had an extra sweater.

Anna's First Solid Food

I don't blame you, Anna!  Rice cereal has no flavor.  I'm glad you are starting to eat it with some pears mixed in.  You did well with sweet potatoes after a couple times of trying.  Your first attempt was at 6 months.

Pumpkin Carving

 I promise to add photos of Anna soon... she was sleeping when I took these:)

 This is the first year the girls have actually put their hands inside a pumpkin.

 Morgan's choice... daddy helped gut, mommy carved.

Jenna chose the big pumpkin and this design, while Taryn chose a tiny one she initially thought was fun to throw around.

Taryn is Two!!

 "Swiper, no swiping.... ohh, Maaaan!" Is a favorite phrase of Taryn.  We love her and her many talents.  She surprised her mommy and daddy by learning the alphabet by sight a few weeks before her birthday!  She has an excellent memory, likes to go to "da busstop, get Jenna", "go to da park", "go in da car", and "jump on da tramboline."  Oh, and of course "watch de dora."

 She also likes to say "Come on!", to recruit a sister or mom to play with her.

 Hooray, a smile!

Upset by something a sister did, but not for long.
Happy birthday, Taryn!!!