Damn wind.

The wind has been blowing really hard for a few days. The fence got tired of it.

"I'm gonna get their cruds."

Will had been introduced to 'trash talk.' He's recently learned to play Mario Kart on our Nintendo 64 (yes, I know we're technologically behind the times). This morning he was playing and just started saying, "I'm gonna get their cruds." And if he did get their cruds, he would say- "See, that's what I mean."

Will and his Dad tease a lot back and forth, and I just wanted to include a few samples of Will's greatest comebacks.

"You're a stinky shoe that smells like a stinky boot."
"Yeah, because you're a poopdog." (he learned poopdog from his Dad)

I'll add to the list later when I can remember some more, but just had to post before I forgot.

birthday and baby proofing

A happy belated birthday to Sandy (32!) among other things. He turned a year older on February 10th. Below he's sharing some birthday cake with Will. We think Sandy's a great part of our family, and we love him even though he's old!

Hanging out and getting cozy in bed. I don't know what's all over Will's face, but he always seems to have food on there somewhere.

So, I have kind of forgotten about baby proofing certain parts of the house. In our old house, our cupboards were old and didn't easily open. The drawers weren't on rollers so Will was never able to get into anything. Not so in this house. Lydia is forever emptying drawers. Her current favorites are the dishtowel and the foil/plastic wrap/baggies drawer. Very messy. Not to mention the pinched fingers. I guess I'll have to break down and buy some of those drawer locking things.

It's a good thing she's cute!

Will's Christmas program, yes I know it's almost February.

This is some random and belated blogging. Facebook has taken over my blogging ability. As it turns out, posting pictures is something of a chore and it only gets done in one location. I wanted to post some pictures of Will's Christmas program at school. It was really cute! It was over in about fifteen minutes, and none of the kids really knew words to the songs. We'd missed a few days of school due to a vacation and then an illness, so you can see Will below in the yellow shirt watching his friends to see how to do the 'choreography'.

Here is a closer shot of Will standing by some friends. I love the look on the face of the kid in the green sweater. That's Rex, Will's buddy. Except that it's been revealed that Rex already has a friend named Will, and it's caused some hurt feelings. Apparently four year olds can't have multiple friends with the same name. I understand, it would be confusing.

Last but not least, Lydia has learned to crawl up onto Will's bed. They were sitting one night for about fifteen minutes reading books together. I was glad to catch a pictures before the 'precious moment' ended. Luckily Will's bed is really close to the floor, because she falls off of it frequently.

Belated Halloween and other things.

I've been a slackish blogger. Here are the kiddo's Halloween costumes, and then a random bath tub pic, because it was pretty darn cute.

These are a few of Will's buddies, Ryan and Lars. They go to "bowling daycare" with him, and on this particular day they did a Halloween parade and trick or treated. Bowling daycare is where he hangs out while I bowl in my Chieftans Ladies League. Yes, I am that cool.

A somewhat shy Scooby Doo.

Lil' Punkin. Her head was really just too big for the hat. She gets that from me. Sorry Lydia, and just so you know you'll never look good in hats.

Will thought it was WAY cool to take a bath with his sister. He probably won't think so for very much longer, so I'll enjoy it now.

Rock On

We were invited to a costume party last night, and instructed to come as rock stars. Well, I think we're pretty awesome- so I had to post our pics. I may regret posting these later. Oh wait, I already regret posting them, but I've put in all this time so here they go.

Hey! Isn't that...Travis Barker from Blink 182? Wow, what a hottie.

Oh wait, it's just Sandy.

Whoah! You're probably wondering, when did Amy Winehouse hang out in Alison and Sandy's back yard?!?! No worries, it's not really Amy. Just me.

I realize I'm not emaciated enough to play the part. But hey, what are you gonna do? I did my best with my D.I. outfit and my itchy wig. Good times.

Snowy Sunday

I know it's not unheard of, but snow before Halloween really bugs me. I'd like a few more weeks of balmy fall. It didn't bug Will however, and he had a great time running around in it. I'm busy being jealous of friends who live in warmer climates.