Channing's 2!

Channing's 2 year stats:

Height:   33 1/4'' (35%)

Weight:   24 3/4 lb  (25-28%)

Our little princess loves to chat & enjoys singing ABCs (she really only sings A-B-C...we're working on the rest), Twinkle-Twinkle, Rock-a-bye Baby, & Row Row Row Your Boat; she has a strange high pitch voice at times & then other times has a very raspy (sexy) voice; she loves to dance; she loves to color; she loves babies; she loves noodles; she loves cereal; she loves chips (she pronounces as "cheeps"); she ditched her pacifier several weeks ago;  she loves her blankie & her stuffed kitties; she loves to hug; most of all, she LOVES to follow her brother around. 

We love our little girl SO much & are truly blessed to have her in our lives.

The family all came over to help us celebrate. 

A 2 year old party is exhausting!

Family Pictures

We finally had some professional pictures taken. I'm so happy with how they turned out.  We went to Danielle Moore & she was fantastic.  The kids were wonderful & a little bribing with Starburst candy goes a long way! Enjoy.

Santa 2011

We went to see Santa
on Saturday night. 

It did not go well. 

I didn't have high expectations...I still remember how well it went last year (insert a boat-load of sarcasm) 

(Christmas 2010)

This year Griffin told Santa that he wanted a workbench like Little Papa & a Wii. 

Channing was unable to utter a word.  (a slight case of mistaken identity, really...Channing thought Santa was Satan)

Griffin was being sweet & trying to console his sister.  He was explaining to Satan Santa that Channing wanted a dollhouse. 

Poor Santa, he sure looks like he needs a drink, doesn't he? 

I know Momma does.

'Tis the Season!

Halloween 2011

Here are a few photos from our Halloween. 

Jason & I helped host a Halloween party with our friends.  We went as the old couple from Grant Wood's American Gothic painting.  It was difficult to keep a straight face.  Pretty glad we decided to forgo the real pitch fork and use Griffin's plastic rake.  Jason nailed me in the eye with it several times that night. 

Nana B. took the kids trick-or-treating around the square today.  The kids had a blast. Channing loved carrying her "purse" and grabbing for candy.  Several times I caught her trying to eat the candy--wrappers and all.

(in case it wasn't obvious, Cupcake & Iowa Hawkeye Football Player)

Even after last weekends pathetic Iowa game, Griffin is still a loyal fan & hopes to one day play for the Hawkeyes...or be in the band...he goes back and forth about wanting to play football or play in the marching band. 

 Griffin is attempting to look tough 

My little cheeseball

Sucking on a Fun Dip stick. 

Man I hate that candy. 

Happy Halloween!!!

Fall Brunch in Des Moines

Last weekend we made a quick trip to Des Moines to see my parents.  We met at our usual spot for great food & some outdoor entertainment.  The kids were so excited to see Nana & Papa E. Thankfully it was a gorgeous fall day.  Here are a few pictures from that day. 

Thanks Mom & Dad for a great day!