The Bench

We have a bench that sits next to the ledge next to the kitchen. The kids stand on it to watch me cook and be naughty (swipe extra tastes of the food i'm cooking, use as a step-stool to get on the counter, etc.).

Snuggly Henry

He loves to snuggle in spurts with the kids while they watch movies.

The sole Thanksgiving Photo

It was a really great day, but I only managed to get one photo...obviously I was preoccupied. At least the photo included a cute baby, a cute puppy, and a handsome uncle.

Ballet

Amelia decided to take another ballet class this year. Usually parents aren't allowed in the studio, but once a semester we get to watch a class.

I only got one picture because I brought one of these with me...

Playing in the Rain

The kids were begging me to play in the rain one day, so right before bathtime, I let them get soaked. They loved it. Henry wouldn't get off the porch. The photos aren't great because I was also trying to stay dry.

Cousin Trip to the Museum

Courtney and I have been trying to get together more often, so our kids know each other better. And, we really like to hang out together. We took a trip to the Discovery Center in Orange County last November. The kids had a blast....the moms were exhausted at the end from trying to keep track of 5 kids 5 years old and younger.

Bowling

Waaaaaaaaaaaaay back in November we took the kids bowling for the first time. Chris was working 16 hour days, 7 days a week, so we took a quick break one afternoon. Miles and Amelia thought it was awesome, Henry not so much. And Emily won, which tells you how competitive the game was.