Halloween… I know, let's pretend

Really testing the idea better late than never.  Playing a bit of catch up so here we go….

Holiday Card Out-takes

photographs by Laura Hajar

Phineas is Two

Oh sweet Phineas.  I love how you try to tickle yourself on your belly saying "teekle teekle teekle."  And how you run from room to room looking for your brothers.  When they aren't home you ask for them by name "Onas" and "Cahleb."  It's hard to imagine anyone tearing apart the kitchen or the playroom as quickly as you do.  Why oh why must you purposely slide all the cars and kinex pieces under the couch?  You love to play outside often grabbing your shoes, handing them to me, pointing to the door and saying "outside!"  Thankfully you will still try just about any food and haven't met a fruit you don't like.  You think my chicken is delicious and love softly scrambled eggs and toast.  Daily you grab a book and shove whatever anyone is working on out of their way until they read to you.  And of course you adore Elmo and Blue's Clues when you get to pick the show over your brother's more serious choices.   Over the past few months we have seen so much personality emerge, sweet and silly, but definitely with an opinion about how things should be.  We love you so much wonderful boy!

Happy Birthday Phin!

Elizabeth and Abby came over to help Phin celebrate two.  The chocolate cupcakes were a hit!

Bagel Please

Caleb's First Day of Preschool

Caleb's new teacher Sue Fowler-Finn may just be able to match his energy.  Rumor has it she runs marathons.  He is very excited to have friends from last year in his classroom and new faces like Bryn.

Back to School for Jonas and Phin

Jonas had his first day of second grade today and it was a major event getting through the front door.  He was excited that a lot of his friends, including Nathaniel, are in his class with Mrs. Downing.  Caleb helped him find his classroom then escorted Phin to his first little school called Dieke's House.