Walking Leads To Climbing=(

Emily learned a new trick today! She learned the cardinal rule for short people: when out of reach, use whatever means possible! Here she is climbing on a very precarious car. I think we might have a gymnist on our hands here! You'll also notice her favorite show on the TV. That is what prompted her resourcefulness.

Cars

Lately, Emily has been loving cars! Here's a cute shot of her with a monster truck=)

Sweet Walker, Emy Crocker

Here she is! Can you believe she's already walking?! Hopefully she'll show it off at her birthday party=) Enjoy!

Can You Say PACK RAT?!

For some inexplicable reason, Ben wishes to sleep in the pack 'n play. No amount of convincing, cajoling or coercing will get him to sleep in his toddler bed. We pick our battles carefully, though, so in the PnP is where he slumbers! Once we leave the room, he climbs out and gathers all manner of odds and ends. He brings books, toys, blankets, clothes, PLASTIC MILK SHAKE CUPS(?!Thanks for that, Dan=p). He packs it all in and sleeps on top of it, I guess? It can't be comfortable, but he doesn't seem to mind. He's a great sleeper, so we're just gonna go with it for now! Here are some pictures I snapped when I went to get him up from his nap yesterday.

Bedtime for Bonzo

Freshly bathed and ready for bed!

None to pleased that Ben gets to stay up later=(

Bitter tears from a tired baby

Avocados

This girl of mine loves avocados. I mean, LOVES them. It is the first thing she'll eat off her plate and she will scream for more until I replenish her supply! Of course they have to cost an arm and a leg, right? She would eat a whole one for every meal if I'd let her. So, if anyone is stumped for birth-day gift ideas look no further than your grocery store's produce section!
All decorum is out the window when she dines on her favorite, squishy green food.

Notice her gorgeous, green 'stach.

Here, she has stuffed every piece in her mouth at once. What a little lady!

Her appetite finally sated, she grins with smug satisfaction;) In other words, ALL DONE!

Benjamin Gabbard--Expert Photographer

Here are some shots my talented boy took. While they may look random to the untrained eye, they are actually a brilliant commentary on society, and it's inevitable downfall. He's just that deep, people. Enjoy!