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November 2009

Lots of things have happened in November. Here is the best summation. We've been busy. Still haven't unpacked all the boxes or really begun the real scrubbing of the house before the holidays. Thanksgiving was fun and very non traditional, we had a seven course meal which was truly fantastic. Alice has learned to crawl, pull up, and steal toys from Daniel. Daniel in turn has started to more so try to kill his sister and then asks to go to Grandma's so that he can be happy. Here are some funny moments of the last month.

Daniel still thinks he is tiny and loves to crawl in boxes.

 


We have been trying to teach Alice her signs and this is her version of all done. We like to call it her power sign.

 


This is absolutely adorable thanks to Grandma for the dress! Alice is so cute. I tried to take Daniel's picture but he refused.

 


This is Alice crawling towards me.

 


This picture is Daniel, obviously, I kept hearing him get out of bed when he was supposed to be taking a nap. The good thing about Daniel is that he is on this "I told the truth" kick so when I went upstairs to find out what he was doing it was funny. I said "what are you doing?" Daniel "well I went to find the camera and took pictures." This picture is the result of that episode and which also resulted in the child lock on my door.

Comments

Megan said…
Hilarious - I love Daniel. I can't believe Alice is crawling already! My son has no desire to move in any shape or form. lol. That dress of hers sure is cute!
8:53 AM
Josie said…
Funny funny kids! I can't believe Alice is that big already! Didn't you just have her?!
12:44 PM
mikeandash said…
You're house looks beautiful from what I can see in the pictures. We miss you guys!
10:00 PM
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