Some Recent and not so recent pictures of the Kids

Grandma and Grandpa came in July with Tanya and Kayla. They loved going to the zoo. here are some pictures of them there.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

You would think that this is the result of birthday cake, but it is actually chocolate chip cookies. Both of our kids love cookies, and that is why they are such a powerful bribe. Typically, the kids only get a cookie if they go 'poops' on the potty, but when Grandma and Grandpa (not to mention Kayla and Tanya) came to town, the kids were spoiled with cookies when every the begged.

Mesha is such a messy eater. maybe it has something to do with the fact she is not even two yet, but I think she makes a mess just because she can.

About the backpacks... We bought a couple extras for our 72 hour kits, and the kids just love wearing them (so they don't have our 72 hr kit stuff in them). As you see Aiden holding an extra, Daddy has one and mommy has one. If the kids are wearing their, then mommy and daddy must wear theirs as well. It is challenging to keep these backpacks hidden for any amount of time, but we do try.

Mesha has a beautiful smile, but she also can charm anything she wants out of daddy.

Aiden

We have this picture of Aiden on our wall. He is becoming a very strong communicator, and is also beginning to be potty trained. Most days are pretty good, but some he has more accidents than others.