10.07.11 - The brood at bedtime

This is what the few minutes before bedtime usually looks like at our house. Maddie is watching "my moo-bie" - usually a 20 minute Strawberry Shortcake or Dora cartoon, Tommy is trying to fall asleep on the sofa, Harley is already asleep on the sofa and Nate ... well, who knows what he might be up to!

10.06.11 - Double shot

Tommy gave blood for a genetic test today. Unfortunately, the first tech wasn't successful in getting the required amount so he had to get poked in the other arm. We should know something in about a month.

10.05.11 - Bottoms up

Tommy's figuring out how to hold his own bottle. He's made the transition from breast milk to formula just fine.

10.04.11 - Toys make me happy

Tommy likes playing with his toys, when his brother and sister will leave them alone, that is!

10.03.11 - Little helper

Maddie holds Tommy's bedtime bottle for him.

10.02.11 - We need one of these chairs

Uncle Brian has this pimp recliner-rocker in his living room. As you can tell, it works wonders! We need one - STAT!

10.01.11 - "You could put six packs of be - soda in here."

Another weekend in Manhattan, this time to celebrate Emily's birthday at her surprise party after the K-State game. Although the plan included a ladies' night out in Aggieville, Angie just couldn't wait that long. Tommy liked gnawing on the can.

(Don't worry, grandparents and random LEOs: No babies were hurt and no alcohol was consumed in the making of this photograph.)