Halloween Preview

a slide progression

(after going on a walk and hugging every street lamp in sight, hence the smudged nose and grey-tinted bangs.)

baby teeth!

teddy's such a mellow baby i didn't know he was teething until one day he bit me with two sharp little teeth. 

 can't wait for those uppers to pop, 'cause that will just be adorable. 

She's Taking an Interest!!!!

but who can blame her? he's starting to get so stinkin' cute.

maybe she feels like they're on the same level now?

funny faces for kate

and anyone else who wants to see random pictures of my children.

(this one's the best) 

love and miss you, kate.  stop leaving.

Forced Friendship

Ted doesn't know it, but Penny's expression makes it very clear.

6 months

teddy-boy is 6 months old.  it went fast and slow at the same time.  let's take a look back.

1.  he was creepy looking at 1 month old.
2.  he's loved his big sister from the moment he met her.
3.  we often hear things like, "his smile takes up his whole face!" or "his smile looks like the Joker's!" which means he looks like me (or at least a williamson).
4.  he's very strong--started rolling over at 2 months and sitting by 5.
5.  he's a people person. doesn't matter if he's poopy, bored, or hasn't eaten in 4 hours, as long as someone's by his side he's happy.
6. he's in awe of the world around him and anxious to be more engaged in it (just look at all those wide-eyed pictures).

in short, he's the perfect baby for this family.

For Asher: As Promised

Angry Bird socks = coolest present ever.  Thanks, cousin.
Love,
Teddy

Ted's Favorite Thing

 sucking on any and all fabric.  and then pretending he wasn't.

p.s. you may have noticed that my children are not in any pictures together.  that's because penny refuses to hold/sit by/touch/play with teddy.  how do i make my kids be friends?

Penini

For AsherMan

He's REALLY excited to meet you, Asher!

p.s. teddy is 5 months old today!

Summer Mornings

Penny playing in hose water. Seth doing yard work.  Me painting the playhouse...and Teddy just people-watching from his seat.

p.s. the playhouse exterior is now painted. pictures soon.

We Heart Auntie Kate

Kate is gone.

She lived with us for the past year while she finished school. And now she's done and moved out (and touring Europe for a month!). We will all miss you living here, but Penny especially.

You totally earned the title of "Favorite Aunt."

When the crap did my little baby become a little girl?

What Seth meant to say was, "When the crap did my little baby become a little girl AND where did she get that adorable dress?"

Well, let me tell you.  I made it out of my old t-shirt--one that I wore when I was pregnant with her.  The circle of life continues.

I Love America

Seth and I just finished reading "Escape From Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West." It was excellent and horrifying, and it made me so grateful to live in this beautiful country and the freedoms we enjoy. 

We celebrated our freedom by spending as much time with each other as we could ever want, and blowing things up.

(Our first family of four picture)

(Penny's Army man prize)

(Pop-it fight--Nat lost due to her jeggings)

(only one half of my sisters--we miss you Korean half)

(the makings of a new pyromaniac)

And while lighting fireworks doesn't nearly express how much I really do love our country, I hope I never take for granted even the smallest of freedoms.

Happy 4th of July!