Houdini

Riley and Kyle had a great spring week! The doctor almost gave Kyles ears the clear, however due to some lingering fluid, we get to visit the ENT in a couple weeks. However, Kyle hasn't complained even once in the nearly 4 months of ear infections.

Houdini is Kyle's new nickname at school. He managed to escape from a bouncy seat while strapped in - needless to say, he is a mover and is just about ready to join the big kids in the next classroom. Riley had 2 great days at school and continues to learn more signs and Spanish. She also had a great dance class, even though mom forgot her dance shoes at home!!

Overall, we spent a lot of time outside enjoying the spring weather!

Snack time on the deck

Almost walking...

Kisses from Buster

Oh no, what did I do!?

Daddy is home! Eric spent the week touring the Virginia State Parks of the southwest and we missed him very much! We kept busy though! One night we had dinner with Aunt Darcy, Lexa and one of their friends, Daunetta. Riley surprised us all by being the brave girl and helping Lexa through the Chick-fil-a tunnels and slide. The girls had a blast and we were surprised at how clean the tunnels were.

We also went to Chuck-e-cheese with the Umsteads, had two play dates with neighborhood friends, 2 days of school, and Riley went to Ms. Julie's for her letter class. Riley has been learning "sight" words with Ms. Julie and prides herself in "reading" a book to mommy and daddy every night.

But most importantly, Riley had her 1st dance class and it went way better than expected!! In fact, it was great! Riley and Lexa loved their teacher, Ms. Tiffany (who looks about 12 and was fabulous with the kids). Riley followed everything Ms. Tiffany asked of her and there was NO crying involved at all. There was one sad face when the girls formed a circle and Riley didn't get to hold Lexa's hand but she got over it and had a great evening!

Kyle is just as happy as ever and now he is pulling up on EVERYTHING and fits the boy stereotype and never stops moving!

Enjoy the pix!!

Riley & Tracy planted flowers in the fall in this new flower bed (made by Eric). The flowers are starting to come up and Riley is so excited. We are taking pix weekly to watch their progress!

Preparing for their 1st dance class

Riley & Lexa with Ms. Tiffany

Stretching for class

Riley tapping with Ms. Tiffany

Chuck-E-Cheese ride!

Happy Kyle checking our Chuck-E-Cheese

The girls 1st ballet class! One of these days I'm going to remember NOT to turn my camera when video taping.... sorry!!

Whose Your Daddy??

Little kids say the cutest things! Riley cracks us up daily with her observations and this one we had to share! We had a great dinner with 2 other couples on Saturday night. While the adults ate and the kids ran wild (three 3 year olds and three nearly or already 1 year olds), we over heard Riley say to her friend John in amazement,

"Your daddy's name is Daddy?? My daddy's name is daddy too!!"

Kyle is now crawling on his knees instead of his "injured" army crawl and his 4th tooth cut through! We also discovered while visiting with Grandma, Papa, and the Umsteads, that Kyle can climb stairs! He is such a good baby... we sometimes forget to keep a closer eye on him! No injurys involved, just amazement (mostly by mom) considering he's never been near stairs! (all stairs still have gates at the Surratt's)

Since the camera never came out this week, here are a couple of Kyle from last week and of Riley when she was the same age as Kyle is now (10 months)

Kyle 10 months old

Riley 10 months old (Sept 2005) - look at those thighs!!Kyle 10 month
Riley 10 months