A Historic Moment

What a day! Riley and Kyle got to witness a historic moment in time today and although they probably won't remember, we'll be able to say "don't you remember when you were four/one, and Barack Obama was sworn in as President of the United States!"

It has been an excited and busy few weeks - we have gone bowling, to the Children's Museum a couple times, to the movies, playgroup, school, and... I'm sure there is more and I guess my lack of memory should prod me to stay on top of our blog! Lesson Learned!

Riley recently discovered self will and spent an entire day telling Tracy "no" to everything asked of her. Obviously it was not a fun day, however we count our blessings that it took her 4 years to figure out that she can tell us "no" (however she has already learned that the results of telling her parents no end in losing some sort of privilege). Other than that, she is still our sweet little girl who is obsessed with the music to Mama Mia and knows every word to the entire CD.

Kyle has learned that he can tattle tale on Riley. He is still our man of few words, but he has figured out that when wronged, he can find one of us, and say with a pitiful pout, "Ri Ri" - this indicates that there has been an incident - of what nature, who knows! Kyles vocabulary is growing every day, however we think he just chooses not to speak much! Unlike Riley who was speaking in full sentences by two years old.

Riley and Kyle want to send special over seas love to Grandma and Papa who are cruising through New Zealand and Australia and a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Grandma! We are looking forward to keeping up with your travel blog and seeing pix when you get home!!

We are also looking forward to seeing all the family from Erics side in the next few days! Everyone is coming in to celebrate Mamo's amazing life and head to Arlington Cemetery to say goodbye.
Enjoy the pix!

Riley at the Children's Museum on a Dino

Bowling - resting between frames

Typical Kyle not sitting correctly. He now refuses to sit in a booster so we've put it away!

Riley and Kyle making Pizza - home for a sick day. See Riley's cheeks - it is Fifths Disease

yet another disease to pass through the Surratt household! Kyle got it the following week.

Also, notice Riley ever so slightly pushing Kyle off the stool - she has learned a way to be nice yet still make him mad! Tracy has been requiring the two of them to hug a lot more lately!

The trio at C-Mor

Riley and Lexa were interviewed by Radio Disney at C-Mor. When asked what her favorite Disney show was, Riley responded "Blues Clues!" - which by the way, is a Nick show! Opps! She is child of Tivo, who cares what channel it comes from:-)

Riley painting her jewelry box from Aunt MaryAnn - I've never seen so much paint or glitter on one box! She LOVES it!

Riley and Lexa at Romp-n-roll

Kyle at Romp-n-roll