Xmas 2008

Instead of posting each picture individually, I've opted for a simpler solution. These pics are from the past couple weeks.

Merry Christmas!

I'll try and remember to send a few posts today. This is Samuels new
train track at Grandma Irene's house. Aaron looks on.

Aaron's turn

Well Samuel was 3 days old when he got his video shot. Aaron, here, is 5 months.

Five Months Old

I'm not sure how he did it, but Aaron managed to get himself wrapped up like a sausage in the Baby Einstein toy.

Of course, after I took a picture of Aaron it was, "Sammy's turn," to have a picture taken.

Dinner

Fajitas.

iPod

Listening to music with Papa.

Dinner

Tonight: a plastic spoon.

Boxes

Thanks to empty boxes and duct tape, Samuel has a fort to play in in
the basement.

Thanksgiving - a post for the food

No kids in this post. Just a pic of our Thanksgiving meal at
Schwieger's. Rolls, stuffing, mashed potatoes, the whole bit. But wait
- is the gravy bowl empty? That's because this is a postmeal picture.
Yes this was what was left over. Wow.

Swinging

While not made for two, the swing in the basement served that purpose
for a time.

Tummy time

Getting stronger.

Standing

He only does this for like 5 seconds but it kinds fun to see.

Aaron semi-sitting

Tripoding mostly, but will sit alone for some time.

Haircut 2

After

Haircut 1

Before

Grandma Irene

Thanks for coming, Grandma Irene!

Mall trip

On our outing this morning, Samuel was most impressed with the water
fountains.
Aaron, somewhat less impressed.

Yo

What's up?

Leaves 2

He posed this way.

Leaves 1

Samuel helping with the raking.

Theme for the Day

Mama's lost her mind
Mama's lost her mind
Samuel drove her cra - zy
Mama's lost her mind

(sung to the tune of "Bringing in the Sheaves")

Zoo 3

Samuel pointing to a water fountain, obviously the whole reason for
the trip. "waa-r FOU-tin!"

Zoo 2

Aaron stuck it out the whole morning without much fuss.

Zoo 1

Some pictures from Grandma Irene from the trip to John Ball Zoo 2
weeks ago.

Working outside

Helping pick up sticks.

Fall fun 5

Aaron was a trooper through out the afternoon. Well, most of it he
spent napping in the car.

Fall fun 4

...and helped carry it back to the hayride.

Fall fun 3

Samuel helped Mama pick out a pumpkin for a future pie...

Fall fun 2

Samuel enjoyed the hayride, even though he was asking to "get down"
within a couple minutes.

Fall fun 1

We all got bundled up and went to a hayride and cookout with our church.

Uncle Ryan & Samuel

Learning letters with Uncle Ryan.

Not the Hippopotamus

One of Samuel's current favorite books "But Not the Hippopotamus."

Aaron & his hair

His fauxhock.

Samuel & Aaron

Aaron & Aunt Karina

A visit from Uncle Ryan and Aunt Karina this past weekend.

Aaron laughing some more

This is from a few weeks ago but it worthy of posting, now that I'm sitting here actually posting.

Head & Shoulders, Knees & Toes

Best part: the self-congratulary "Great Job"

Sunday Morning: A synopsis in pictures

First: Mama won't let me hold the camera.



Then Mama lets me hold the camera.

Outside

Boy and woodpile.

Nuts

You found me.

Aaron laughing

I know its dark, but Aaron just loved to watch Samuel swing in the basement that we thought we should tape it.

2nd choice

He is starting to prefer his thumb, but until he masters that, Aaron
is happy to use a pacifier.

Turban

Samuel of Arabia.

Evening at the park 3

Samuel insisted on the big boy swings.

Evening at the park 2

Aaron enjoyed being out of the house.

Evening at the park

On the swings with Grandma Irene.

The boys

Chillin. Little bit of 'illin.

Yes?

Did you want something?

Wrestling

Never too early to begin rough-housing.

Pharaoh returns

Larger, and in a better mood than before.

Lunch

Grilled cheese with ketchup.

Sharing

Samuel is working on his sharing skills.

Saturday morning construction

The building of "boo tower."