Daddy attack!
Helping Daddy take his lunch box to the kitchen.
Here is Minnie swaddled like a baby.
Kisses for Minnie's nose.
We took the kids to see the opening night of the Christian Youth Theater production of Alice in Wonderland. Our friend Hannah Scantlin (age 11) had a couple of roles in the play, and we all really enjoyed seeing it. We'd been watching the Disney version the 2 weeks prior to the show so the kids would get familiar with the plot. Michael's favorite character was the Mad Hatter (though he told me later that it is wrong to be angry like the Hatter :-) and I really enjoyed the caterpillar and her rousing & sassy rendition of Zippity-Doo-Dah. What a fun night! Oh, and if you haven't seen it yet, tickets are still available for next weekend. Let me know if you want tickets, and I'll pass your info along.
He listens carefully to my instructions,
but he's really just in it for the perks.
Katie carefully packages the goods.
All ready for shipment.
Give to Daddy for transport.
And OPENED! It's a MICHAEL! What a great gift!!
Kate enjoys her ice cream until her cone gets soggy and she gets any on her hands. Then she's done. She's eating her last bite here.
Michael ate every bite, and licked a little drop of ice cream that dripped onto the counter. We're really high-class here...
Michael has been wanting the help do everything, especially things in the kitchen. Here he is peeling his own orange. It's a little messy, but I'm glad he's wanting to learn, and doing more for himself. I can't believe he will be 4 in just 3 weeks!
What a cutie!
Where are the kids?
There they are! Right where dad previously 1/2-way hid (it's a small area!)
HERE WE ARE!
I realized that I forgot to post my Kate's stats from her 2-year-old well child visit. She was deemed to be in exceptionally good health and growing perfectly, and doesn't need to go back for another year. No shots were needed, and both kids got the flumist while we were there.
The kids went with me to the polls today so I could vote. Michael asks TONS of questions daily, and wanted to know why I would want to "boat." As I was explaining to him the voting process, I was struck by the incredible, providential grace of God that allowed us to be born in America, where we can actually elect our leaders in a safe, peaceful way. I will try to remember and be more thankful for the blessings of God that I often take for granted!
Peter and Tink
Tinkerbell had a ton of fun and a TON of candy at our Halloween event at church. We don't usually have candy at home, so she went nuts (and had the sugar high to prove it!)
Peter Pan wants a kiss! 
Kate loved the little ducky pond, and in a split second, she was jumping in. I didn't think I had caught in on camera, because I jumped the second I saw her foot move over the side of the pool. She was ready to take a swim. 
You can fly, you can fly, you can fly!
Forgive the picture quality! I have broken my camera (probably from overuse!), and have a bid on another one on Ebay, so hopefully will be able to give you worthwhile pictures soon.
When did this little one grow up? 
We had a fun day of celebrating. We went to the park for lunch (no park pics, as I forgot the camera!) and had Kate's favorite meal for dinner- Spaghetti. 
Snuggling with Mommy and Minnie Mouse on her last day as a 1-year-old
Birthday door decorations, which they were both more excited about than the expressions I captured. :-) 
This is what happened when I tried to take Minnie away so she could get dressed for bed- drama ensued. Needless to say, she LOVES her Minnie Mouse! Thank you, Scantlins, for a great gift!
Lovin' on Minnie
Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting on our "You are special" plate.
Not sure what happened to the camera, but all the cake and presents pics are over-exposed. Kate got some princess dress-up clothes and shoes, a Veggie Tales coloring book, fairy princess wings and skirt, and a Tinkerbell ball (picked out especially for Kate by Michael).
Yes, it's my precious Kate, and she will be TWO YEARS OLD tomorrow! WHERE does the time go?! Enjoy your last day as a 1-year-old, sweet baby girl!
Michael loves to play with it.
Even if packing tape was not the best choice to "repair" it. :-)
