BFF

I haven't posted anything lately because there hasn't been a whole lot going on here. Now that the holidays and birthdays have passed, it's hard to follow those up with just a normal, everyday post. But that's what has been going on here, just a lot of normal everyday days. Brooks is walking up a storm, and has the bruises to prove it. He is building his vocabulary daily which now includes: Mama, Dada, Addy, dog, bye-bye, car, ball, book, and snack ("na"). His mischievous grin and excitement at life keep me smiling. Adalynn is also coming up with new ways to get into trouble. Yesterday she tore up four pages of a library book when she was supposed to be napping. After discipline was administered and she had a firm talking-to, which included the fact that we wouldn't be going to the library again for a LONG time, she said, "maybe we can just go to some stores and stuff." I gave her a big hug to hide the fact that I was trying not to laugh. And today I made some jello. Again, not real exciting, but the three-year-old mind is always working. She sees her mommy at the counter, lovingly stirring red deliciousness, and comes up with words that just make me melt: "Mommy, you're my best friend!" Sweet Adalynn, please don't ever grow up!

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!