Updates

We've had a busy month since last posting. My parents came to visit over Labor Day weekend and we had fun going to the park and having picnics.

Kate and Kannon started a new preschool/Parents' Day Out program. They both go Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-2. They both seem to really enjoy it.

UT football season began, so our Saturdays include watching "Rocky Top" and cheering them on. Kate likes the idea of watching football with Dan, but it doesn't last long before she's ready to play.

Kate still enjoys anything crafty or creative. She's really into finger painting and sticker books.

Kannon is mobile. Just this week he has started commando crawling. He gets up on his hands and knees, but when he wants to get somewhere he scoots on his belly. He is into everything!

Here are some pictures to enjoy!


Kannon likes swinging


Kate is really into swinging HIGH!!!


First Day of new preschool/Parents' Day Out - Sept 1


Kannon trying to hide in with the laundry.


Kate had fun with her sticker book.

Week in Pictures

Dan & Kate played in the rain. She asks to go "march" in the rain, even when it's not raining. Dan is the best dad!!

Kannon is sitting up on his own. He still likes to roll to get what he wants. He has gotten on his hands and knees a few times, so it won't be long before he starts crawling

Kate is very creative and enjoys any kind of craft. Our latest projects have been finger painting.







Kannon taking a late afternoon nap. He was so tired I didn't bother putting clothes on him.







Kate had her first sleepover this weekend with her friend, Laila. Laila did really well sleeping at our house for the first time. They are two peas in a pod - all the way down to wearing the same dress.

Kannon is finally enjoying the Johnny Jump-Up, or whatever this thing is called. He whined all afternoon until we finally put him in here to play.







Kate singing her ABC's


Marching in the rain


Kannon jumping

A day in the life...

Here's what our day was like today. This is fairly typical, but definitely varies.

5:30am Dan and I woke up to get ready and I did some work
6:30 Dan left for work and I worked some more
7:00 Kannon woke up and drank a bottle
7:30 Kate woke up and we ate breakfast (cereal)
8:00 Kannon ate his breakfast (pears and oatmeal)
9:00 Kannon took a nap while Kate watched Sesame Street while I finished some more work
10:00 Kannon woke up and we got ready to go to Walmart
10:30 Kannon drank a bottle
11:00 Walmart
12:00pm Lunch
1:00 Naps and worktime for me
3:30 Kate and Kannon woke up; Kannon drank a bottle and we played
5:00 Dan got home, played with the kids while I cooked dinner
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Kannon got a bath and drank his last bottle
7:30 Kannon went to bed and Kate got a bath, brushed her teeth and then we read two books
8:00 Kate went to bed, Dan cleaned the kitchen, I started a load of laundry
Now Dan's folding laundry and I'm about to do some more work. I don't typically work this much...I missed a deadline today and so I'm trying to get it done so we can enjoy the weekend.

That's all for now...just stalling from the work I need to get done. :)

Teething and more teething!!!

We are getting teeth...all the way around. Kate is cutting her two year molars and has been complaining about them for a couple weeks now. Hopefully they'll come in soon. Kannon cut his first tooth this week. It's one of the bottom middle teeth. He's been fussy, but otherwise handling it like a champ.
Correction: Kannon is cutting both of his bottom teeth. Today he's acted like he hasn't felt well. Poor guy!
Here are some pictures and a couple videos.

Kate and her Strawberry Shortcake glasses. She got those at her friend's birthday party. She is always carrying something with her. A lot of times it is a baby doll that she is taking care of.

This was two weeks ago when he needed the support of his little seat. It's amazing that in such a short time he can sit up by himself. He's very animated and happy. He mostly likes to play with things that have faces and eyes and it's always a plus if he can get it in his mouth.

Kate got a tricycle for her birthday. She enjoys sitting on it, but we haven't quite mastered the pedals to get it going on her own. Because she's independent she doesn't want help as she practices. She's a hot biker chick!

This looks posed, but I promise this is real. I begged Kate not to get up while I ran to get the camera. Now that Kannon is sitting up she is more interested in him and bringing him toys and books. It's cute to see them interact together now. He adores her and hangs on her every move and word. Dan and I have been talking about how in a couple years they're going to conspire against us! I think they're going to get in a lot of trouble together.

Here's a video of him sitting up after naptime.


Here's a video of them reading together.