Mommy-Son date

What could make 2 little boys smile ear to ear...

and warrant the consumption of blue & red sugar flavored ice??
Sesame Street Live!Ian & I joined our friends Jack & Alicia for some mommy-son bonding time. It was a great time but - as our first live theater experience - it was exhausting! The first 15 min. brought a tear to my eye watching Ian glow in disbelief that he was seeing his favorite Sesame Street characters in person... he sat so well, sang along & even busted a few dance moves. However, the following 45 min. were a bit brutal as a very floppy Ian couldn't sit in his seat anymore. He hit me with endless questions, "Why is that light on? Why is big bird doing that? Why won't Elmo give me a hug? I want a hug!!! I want another snack! I have to go potty (for the 10th time!)" It was priceless :)

Couldn't Resist...

Once again we dragged the kids to a portrait studio... and once again we were disappointed. I have more fun setting up a curtain at home (below) & capturing those sweet faces in natural light. We picked some cute ones for our Christmas card but this one didn't make the cut.Audrey's signature "serious" look with those blue eyes that melt our hearts :)

Audrey almost 10 mos!

Imitating a sneeze!

I just love this photo of our girl. She was happily watching her brother play outside on a chilly day and I couldn't resist...

Boo!

When Ian decided on his "Woody" costume 3 mos. ago none of us had any idea that Toy Story 3 was coming soon. He was simply inspired from a Woody birthday gift from Uncle Ryan & Aunt Karen... who had to buy it in CA because (at the time) you couldn't find Toy Story toys to save your life. The timing was great because now everywhere we go he sees Buzz & Woody!

So, technically we had Woody & "Buzz"...

His favorite trick-or-treat spot: his own house (?)

AND Guess who can pull up to stand & is starting to cruise furniture?!

Of course she learned to do this on a day mommy put her in super long jeans :)

Kitchen Facelift

I finally tackled the painting & tiling in our kitchen

BEFORE

AFTER

(more ideas for future, but for now it's a bit warmer!)