A New Accomplishment

Brooks is now walking...well, falling and walking and falling again...but doing a lot of walking, nonetheless. It started a few weeks ago with the tentative first step and since then he's added more every few days, until yesterday he would do marathon stretches of up to 20 steps! Way to go, little guy!

Happy Birthday, Adalynn

Our sweet Adalynn turned 3 on Friday! We celebrated with lots of pink things: pink pancakes, a pink smoothie, and of course, pink cupcakes. We stayed busy and ran lots of errands on Friday (she loves to be out and about) and then celebrated with a family pizza dinner when Daddy came home. She is very proud to be three years old.

Christmas with the Wykoffs

Brooks enjoyed the excitement of Christmas,
but was happy to let his sister open most of his presents
for him. We'll see how that changes next year!

Our pathetic gingerbread house. It was our first attempt.
We know better now that it is important to follow the directions on the icing package.

Daddy and Adalynn enjoying some cuddle time.

Adalynn had so much fun in Chattanooga with her cousins.
Here they are going on a holiday march to get out some extra energy. It is hard to be patient while waiting for 27 people to open presents.

Lexi and Adalynn with Baby Zachary. He arrived just in time for Christmas!

Thanksbirthmas

Obviously I have some catching up to do. Somehow the time since Thanksgiving has been taken up with other things. Our trip to Dallas was a great time with Grandma and Grandpa. We celebrated Thanksgiving, Brooks' first birthday and Christmas! Here are a couple of pictures to get you caught up with us.

It's Contagious

First it was Daddy's turn for a haircut, and then Mommy's...and last night it was Addy's turn. Her first haircut was a success. A little more was cut than Mommy had planned, but we think it turned out pretty cute. She kept pretty still with the help of lollipops. It will be sad when she outgrows that bribe. They come in so handy!

Addy's New Room

I was a bit discouraged to realize that projects that used to take a weekend now take about two weeks. I guess there is a good reason for that, right? Our guest room is no more, but that doesn't mean you still can't come and visit! Adalynn has been moved into her own room (with a fresh coat...er, three coats of yellow paint) and it has a distinctive girly feel to it. She is very excited about it, and Mommy is very excited that both of her children are now sleeping peacefully through the night!

Reformation Day, Halloween, 10/31, etc.

Brooks enjoying the bounce house

Adalynn taking a swing

Little Daddy

Little Mommy

Our family

I hope you had a happy October 31. Our family dressed up and went to our church for the annual Reformation Day Celebration. We usually try to find a theme for our costumes, and this year decided that we would go as our family, in reverse. Adalynn and Mommy switched and Daddy and Brooks switched. I did not clarify with Adalynn that we were only switching appearances, and not roles. As I was fastening her seat belt (or trying to) before we left the house, I asked her to obey Mommy and sit still so I could do the seat belt. She said, "No, I'm Mommy!" Fortunately, that was the only time she tried it. Adalynn really got into the games this year especially when she discovered that there was candy given out. I think I saw her with 4 or 5 different lollipops during the course of the evening. We all had a great time, and came home with a ton of candy. The good part for Mommy and Daddy is that Adalynn hasn't yet discovered that it came home with us!