Rory up on all 4s

Rory is getting closer everyday to crawling. He gets up on all fours, does a little rocking and then usually belly flops...

Rory enjoying lunch...

Merry Christmas 2013

It's CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Eve was spent with good friends Matt, Callie, Coleman and Michaela, Merideth, Charlie and Findley. We spent the afternoon at the Bosch house, the toddlers romped around the back yard, babies played on the floor and the adults had, well, some adult drinks. It was a fun day had by all and  by the end of the night the kids were raving with glow sticks in Coleman's room.
Christmas morning came early and as I let Donal sleep in of course and I kept Declan from pawing the presents open. Donal woke and the presents were ripped open so fast I'm pretty sure I missed it as you will see no video or pictures of the action.

Donal spent the next hour putting together the Ballapalooza and realized Christmas was not like he remembered. We enjoyed the toys with the kids, and  then enjoyed the kids going down for a nap and relaxed with some baileys. We went for a walk in the evening and the boys were down early because of the past few days' excitement. Declan's last statement of the night was "Santa is coming tomorrow with more presents"- eekkkkk, I hope he's not too disappointed on St. Stephan's Day. 

Happy First Christmas baby!

How is it snowing when it's 80 degrees out!

Santa is for reals!

the tree has toys on it, this is awesome

3.5 seconds later

Ballapalooza

A little Scooting....

Rory is scooting around a little more each day. I got some on video today. We also had a play date with baby David. His mom Crystal and I have been friends for about 8 years and the boys are two months apart.

Rory and David

What's up ladies!!

Declan loves playing with the little guys too....

8 months....

my little butterball!

Rory is 8 months today! He's doing great. He weighs about 22 lbs. He's starting to get up on all 4, a little bit of rocking, and when he tries to go he moves backwards and gets very frustrated. He's eating solids 3 times a day and I have been pureeing the food like I did for Declan. He naps three times a day so I haven't taken him to any baby classes yet, but I look forward to it. Right now he is pretty much entertained by Declan and loves it. Declan is so good with him, they are already the best of friends!

Declan is enjoying school and swim class. I'll have to get some video soon. We've been to a Christmas tree lighting and out to see some lights. Declan loves it, he seems to be getting into the Christmas spirit and there will be a lot more in the next two weeks. We are in the process of potty training. He wears underwear during the day  and always at school. If we go out, depending where its usually a diaper. It's coming along good.

In his school uniform

Declan and Rory on the drum...

Declan with his train table....

Declan and Daddy making cold press juices.....