Playdate and pulling up

Getting ready to head out for a playdate at Ady and baby Lilly's (or baby "Willy" as Payton calls her) house :)
Happy boy!!

What if?

I'm not one to write a lot, but a lot has been on my mind and I feel the need. Where I used to only have to worry about what outfit to wear or what accessories go best with that outfit (go ahead and say it, "VAIN!"), I now have an extended list of worries - that I place upon myself (some might say too much, right honey?) So as to allow myself a sense of freedom from these daily anxieties I'm writing them out. Maybe if I read them aloud I'll realize how silly some truly are. (Feel free to leave me comments...whether you think I'm crazy or not!)

WHAT IF:
*he doesn't sleep through the night?
*I'm never a good cook?
*people only saw abilities, not disabilities?
*she were to be cured?
*hearts could be mended over night?
*she watches too much tv?
*everyone believed?
*they were able to?
*I forget to say I love you?
*she cries again this morning when I drop her off at school?
*he wets through tonight?
*I prayed more?
*I'm being too much?
*they don't know how much I love them?
*I show up with baby spit on me?
*I were a size 4 again? :)
*I had to face their challenge?
*I should have fed him vegetables not fruits?
*I don't get the ironing done?
*I'm late for work?

I could go on, but won't burden you. As I review my blessings I feel selfish that I should question anything. But I am human; thanks for listening!

Standing tall

Did I hear a "niner" in there?

Happy 9 months baby Kale!

As documented in these pictures and video, Kale is working on standing on his own. Next, walking....we are in for it with this little guy. He has already tried to climb the steps while I let him roam freely around the basement!! Luckily I was nearby as he turned and fell face first into the carpet...poor kid! Payton just loves getting in his face and loving on him; can't wait to see their relationship grow over the years:) Teeth are hopefully in his near future....we hope so because he chews on everything and acts as though the pureed foods just aren't doing it for him:) We're also debating a first haircut as his hair can get quite out of hand some days....needless to say we are enjoying watching him grow and learning the many differences between little boys and little girls!

While Payton's away....(or not looking)

Kale will play! Caught in the act!

Snow day #2 and #3

Due to cold temperatures we are out of school for the third day in a row. We invited little Olivia over to play with Payton for the day; I'm posting this while they are sleeping (although I can still hear my little angel still talking up there:) I'm pretty sure I could get used to this stay-at-home stuff! :)

Snow day #1

Although this looks like Russ fell from exhaustion of shoveling, he really is just showing Payton how to make a snow angel!! :)

It is supposed to continue snowing all day - we are enjoying the snow and each other! Payton would have stayed out there all day if we let her! Daddy: "Payton, you ready to go back in?" Payton: "In a couple whiles daddy." :) :) :)