Techno baby

Dayton loves Chuck-E

For Dayton's birthday, Chuck-E-Cheese sent him 20 free tokens (via a coupon). The first thing he wanted to do when he and I arrived was say 'hi' to Chuck-E. He's such a sweet kid. Chuck-E would randomly move but it didn't bother or scare him.
20 tokens here and a happy meal from McDonalds for $3.50 and we had a fun birthday outing. I love you so much Dayton, and I love spending time with you. You are a lot of fun to be with.
Sincerely,
Mom

School Dance

Half the time the lights were on and half the time, the lights were off. I have mixed feelings about kindergardeners going to dances, but we went as a family and had some fun. Still want to think more about it for next time. Any thoughts would be more than welcome. I liked the fun silly songs, but there were times when it seemed a little dark and intense for young kids. Feeling mixed.

School Dance

This is Sydney and her best friend, Dakota, at their school's 'cupcake' dance. Younger siblings were allowed to attend with their parents. It was pretty fun. The music was sooooo loud, but apparently, not as loud as the kids.

Having fun with big brother

Boys in the bathtub

Daemon trying to get Daemon's birthday present

Happy 5th Birthday Dayton

The Irish Twins in their Toddler Beds

Sydney and Dayton are turning 5 & 6 this month. Who said these beds were for toddlers anyway? Surely we've got a few more years to go with these babies (referring to the beds of course). :)

It's dangerous living a block from Subway

We were given an advantage card from Dave's work which gives us a good discount at Subway. No surprise then that it's now one of our favorite destinations. :) Especially when I don't have a good plan for dinner. I saw them sitting there and couldn't believe how grown up they were. I really like being their mom. Hopefully I'll get better at it with each year.

First time in a high chair

I think he likes it.

Eating sweet potato

Sledding Jan 2011

Less than 100 yards from our front door is a great sledding hill. The day previous, Dave came and played in the snow for 2 hours and more than likely helped them build their little jump. It's nice now and again having them grow up and be a little more independent.

Almost sitting up on his own

Lounging

Driving

We have a picture of Sydney, close to this age, doing the exact same thing, in the exact same van. :)

Sledding Jan 2011

At 5 1/2 mo. old, I finally take a pacifier and it makes my momma soo HAPPY

Getting out to break up the day

Momma's twin :)

Hair cut for mom. Yeay, she needed it.

Too much shopping for one day

Switching places

Shopping at Wal Mart.

The 2 snuggle bugs

My two boys

Sydney and Dayton playing

January 2011, Sydney 5, Dayton 4

Daemon eating rice cereal

I like being a mom

Somehow I've worn down. This is the first baby allowed in my bed, and as it happens, this is now his bed too.