The Gender Difference...

I'm sorry....

...but the people that say boys aren't that much different than girls...

...never lived at MY house.

Apparently, proof is actually...

...in the oatmeal.

Another Thing We Do For Fun...

We wear diapers on our head instead of...well, you know.




Okay, so we don't all do that. Just this little guy does =). And though it may look as though he ran around for an hour like that, it was just a minute or two. This kid moves fast!

Lower Ears for Smiles

Smilesy got his first hair cut this week. I think it looks super cute, though daddy was a little disappointed that I had it done. The curls were super cute, but they were getting out of hand and a bit long to sit the way they should. They'll grow back later.

Before picture below:

And after:





I think it makes him look a lot more like his daddy...and less like a little girl =). Handsome little guy? I think so.

Daddy Calls it Torture...But He Looks Like He is Having Fun

Sometimes Curly likes to play with necklaces.

Sometimes Curly likes to play with her brother.

Sometimes she likes to play with both.

Sometimes Smiles thinks its great fun!

(In my humble opinion you HAVE to click on that last picture and really look at that face! How adorable!)

Guess Where...

Hey guys! Long time no see!

Mommy and Daddy took us out the other day. I was really sneaky and got some pictures to share with you. I know my Mommy has been slacking lately, but don't worry. I'll take care of you!

Before I share the pictures of my sister Curly and I, you have to play a game with me. I like games, it will be fun. You have to guess where they took us. Okay?

Okay. Here we go...

Ferns are my big sister's FAVORITE plant. She can easily pick them out everywhere we go, so they make her feel smart.

Anybody know yet? Ha! Outside is right, but you still don't have it yet. I knew none of you would get it from those. I tricked ya!

Here are some that might give you a better hint...

How about now? Do you have a guess? You're getting close.

Here are some EVEN more obvious hints....

What do you mean a 1 year old wouldn't say the word obvious!?! You adults! You're always discounting my intelligence just because I can't talk. You're the people who can't guess the right answer from my game. Who's laughing now!?!

Okay fine. You guys are taking too long. I don't have the attention span for this. (And no, that has nothing to do with my intellect.) You had better be able to get it after these.

Finally. I practically had to spell it out for you. Goodness you people are slow to catch on. I had it after the first picture.

...and yes, the beaches here are surrounded by- this:


Now you are going to have to wait until tomorrow for those pictures of my sister and I. That is if I can sneak to the computer when Mom isn't looking.

A Party for Smiles

Now, isn't Smiles the cutest birthday boy you've seen in quite some time? I just love his little self. Check out his adorable curls under that Elmo hat!

You'll notice these pictures have a few things in common.

#1- They are all in the general vicinity of Papa's lap. Papa has magnetic powers with small children. No one knows why. It just is...and we don't mess with it.

#2- The activities are rather similar. Reality people- a one year old doesn't do all that much throughout their day. For all you know these photos could have been taken at the beginning, middle, and end of the party. (Well, other than the lack of cupcake on his face...)

#3- Smiles is "melt your face off" cute. Do I really need to explain that one? He is clearly cute, this is no party favor, he is always that adorable!

Some variety for you. Activity #1- move around a lot so Mom can't take clear pictures inside.

Activity #2- play with crumpled napkin. It's cool cause it's with Papa.

Activity #3- play coy with Mom while holding onto Papa's leg.

Activity #4- look pathetically into Papa's eyes and see how quickly you can get him to pick you up. (It's a matter of milliseconds.)

Gloat and get photographic proof of your control over the adults. One day you will need to prove that you are in charge.

NEXT- presents.

Smiles actually did quite well. He likes having toys that don't belong to his sister. (He is very good at sharing.)

Finally, cake.

Blow out your candle with Mom's help.

Make a HUGE mess. That's what first birthdays are really all about!

(It might look like egg here, but it really is cupcake.)


Smiles had a wonderful birthday. It was simple and sweet, just like we like them. Happy first birthday my little one.