It Brings Back Memories

It's Exhausting to Be a Kid

Who Doesn't Like a Cardboard Box?

A Bunch of Baby B

An Eventful 6-Month Birthday!

It finally happened. Benjamin ditched the strays (with Aunt Sarah's help).
He wasn't sure about it at first (this is only halfway through).

Happy, happy, happy!

Jacob and Benjamin at the school Thanksgiving lunch. I wasn't able to make it last year, but thanks to Sarah's help, I made it this year, even with one of our cars out of commission!

A Hodge Podge of Photos

Last week we were trying to get Jacob eat his green beans. Greg said, "I'll race you." Oh, those magic words! Jacob scarfed his green beans down like they were chewy fish (Jacob's name for Swedish Fish - that nasty, red gummy candy). When they finished, Jacob said, "Let's do it again!" and ate four more. He kept doing this over and over again... and then started gagging. We asked if he was full. He nodded. "Um, Jake? You have to stop eating if you're full." "Oh, okay."
If you click on the photo to make it bigger, you can see Benjamin's teeth! :)

Still cute upside-down!

Jacob showing off his teeth.

Boehmke says Sarah has plenty of room for a baby AND a cat. She does this pretty often when anyone is holding Benjamin.

Hanging out on the road rug.

Teeth!

On Monday night, I felt teeth in Benjamin's mouth! They haven't really surfaced yet, but his bottom two teeth are about to come in. (You can feel it if his gums push back a little.) Cute! :)

Benjamin: Still in the Same Clothes

A lot of times we change his outfit at bedtime and then he wears the outfit the next day. Last night's photos happened to be right after changing him... Today's photos are right before.

The Weekend in Photos

We had a pretty good weekend. We got a lot done around the house. We're currently trying to rearrange and make more room. We did a bunch of rearranging, but there's still a lot left to do! The house still looks a bit like a disaster area.
Benjamin and his eyelashes. I have the shortest eyelashes in the house, and that's even with mascara.

He wasn't feeling his best this weekend. Snotty little nose, little cough, and just general fussiness. He didn't nap very well either day and threw his biggest crying fit ever at the bonfire.

Jacob only agreed to three photos before bedtime. I had to bed. This one's my favorite.

We went to a bonfire at the kids' school. I only took one photo because the flash was so bright in the dark that it startled everyone...

This is Jacob showing us how strong he is. :) Hee hee.

Benjamin was laughing really hard when Greg lifted his feet.

Good times with Dad.

Sooooo funny.

Oh, Snap!

Jacob has been trying to snap for a very long time. Greg has been showing him how. I cannot snap. On Thursday night, Jacob did it!

Jacob: Mom, look! (demonstrates snapping)

Me: Wow, Jake! I'm so proud of you!

Jacob: Now you try.

Me: Um, okay. (tries)

Jacob: No, Mom. You have to push your fingers together really hard, like this. (demonstrates)

Me: Okay. (tries again)

Jacob: Mom, your finger has to hit on your hand right here. (points to the spot on his palm by his thumb)

Me: I see. (tries AGAIN)

Jacob: Here -- Let me help you. (moves my fingers in place and tries to make them work)

Jacob: Why is it not working?

Class Photos!

Benjamin's Class Photo.... cute little babies!
Jacob's Class Photo ... the Rabbits!

Have Fun, Kids... We Should Be Home Around 11...

Now that Jacob can feed Benjamin, I think Greg and I are off for a bit of "us" time...

(In case you happen to be reading this and don't know us, I'm completely kidding.)

Random Photos: The One Who Is Willing to Pose

John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmitt

You know the song, "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmitt"? I remember singing it in Girl Scouts. Jacob's version is called, "John Jacob Jingle Irishman." Hee hee.

Curly Hair

Hayden and Lindsey S. go to school with Jacob (their dad works with Greg). Both kids have gorgeous blonde curls. On Friday, Jacob told Greg, "Lindsey looks just like her mom. They both have circle hair!" :) Cute!