I did a photoshoot of Roz in this adorable dress Gion's friend Rita sent. Goofy Lydia had to get in on it. She did this when I said, "show me your cute face." She's the best.
The kids' new room! I'm so happy with how it turned out.
Everett created a board game. He called it "Don't Wake the Bear." He always won.
He used some birthday money to buy a Frozen Lego set (it has a spiral staircase!) and Battleship. How's this for a well rounded, confident kid?
Speaking of games: Everett's been really into chess lately. He asks us to play almost every day. He's good! I'm impressed with how quickly he's caught on.
Everett's doing well in school. He's still getting in a bit of trouble for being goofy and distracting, but his teacher seems to have a good handle on that. And he's reading so well and doing great in math.
Somehow Rosalind got the idea that we greet each other by sticking out our tongue.
More about Roz:
She's been saying "hi." It's more like "ha" and breathy. But it's her only sound/word that is getting consistent.
She's making more sounds like "ma" for mom, "da" for dad, and "buh" for up, but she's not consistent.
She can (but usually won't--stubborn baby) sign more, all done, and milk.
If you ask for a kiss, she'll kiss her hand and smack you in the face.
She's working on blowing kisses.
She waves hello and good-bye.
She likes to dance with her hands in the air. And she walks sideways, almost looks like she's line dancing. She'll sometimes put up one arm like she's being led around.
She likes to flop around on a bed and on blankets or pillows on the floor.
Lydia likes to help bake and cook whenever she can.
More about Lydia:
She's doing great in preschool. Drop offs are good some days and tearful other days, but it's getting better all the time. Everett never really had separation anxiety, so this is all new to us.
She loves Fridays because they do sharing and they paint.
She is really good at complimenting people! Brian and I freely admit we aren't great in this department, so her natural skills impress us.
Lydia: I love your pretty necklace.
Arlene: Thank you! That's really sweet of you!
Lydia: Did someone buy it for you or did you make it?
Arlene was delighted and explained that she bought it for herself on a special trip.
Who is this little thoughtful person?!
It's cute when a 6-year-old does it, with his kid spelling. We actually did get it washed too. Brian took Lydia and Roz through the carwash.
Grandma Kathie is recovering well from her knee surgery. We were so happy for her to start visiting again. Lydia was missing her rainbow painting.
These two are so sweet together. Grandpa George and Roz.
Yeah, most of the exciting things the kids did this month were with Grandparents. Phil and Gion took the big kids to the beach on separate days. Both got fish and chips and a trip to the candy shop!
A balloon blowing contest with Grandpa Phil. And Lydia advanced to Preschool 2 in gymnastics!
Phil and Gion have started taking Roz one day a week. They took her to the park. She loved it, and she made a little friend.
And they took Lydia to the pumpkin patch! She had a blast. And, of course, Everett wants to go now too. Roz has not expressed a desire to go, but they'll take her too.
Rosalind doesn't seem to mind being decorated by her silly sister.
Sweetie on Phil and Gion's deck.
I tried to get some good pictures of Roz in the bird costume I made for Everett's second Halloween. I think I'll try again on a cooler day. The girls are enjoying the play structure in its new location. As you can see, Brian cut down the holly tree! It died. Yule logs for everyone!!
More pictures of this cutie cooking--and eating the results.
The kids got their flu shots. It hurt way more than Everett expected. Poor guy. His TV shows told him it was just a little pinch, and they're LIARS!!!
Brian and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary at Kochi, yes Atascadero has a Korean restaurant! It was fun. A little confusing, but we tried a new thing! I promised Brian I wouldn't post a picture on the internet. Sorry Brian! It's just the blog.
From facebook:
I'm doing this new exercise program for moms.
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I said to Brian: during Core Camp my knees kept going pop, pop, pop.
Everett: OOOOOHHHHH . . . that's why it's called Corn Camp.
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Unfortunately, I hurt my back and now the only exercises I'm doing are for physical therapy!
Until next month! OOOoo! I love October!
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