Walk-n-roll

Riley and Kyle had a great week! Friday was super busy with music class in the morning for both kids and Rileys last dance class that afternoon. We are still all surprised at how much Riley loved dance, however her love of dance revolves around Lexa being in the class with her! We are going to wait another year or so before enrolling Ri in a longer dance session.

After dance Eric, Tracy, Riley, and Kyle went out to a local restaurant for dinner to celebrate Tracy's birthday! Everyone ate delicious burgers - even Kyle! (that kid will eat anything!) Saturday, both kids smiled pretty for new pix at Portrait Innovations and we met up with Grandma, Papa, Mamo, Bebe, Aunt Darcy, Uncle Mike, and Lexa for another great birthday dinner (and Sunday we ordered in - Birthday weekends Rule!)

There probably won't be a post next week because Tracy and Eric will be in Vegas while the kids play here with Bebe and Mamo. Have a great week and enjoy the pix!

Kate & Kyle during playgroup at our house this week

There was way too much rain to go outside

Riley riding the zebra

Kyle pushing the baby stroller

Kyle pushing his ride on toy

Maxed out at two

Riley and Kyle had a great week! The ENT said that Kyle is off the hook for tubes as long as we can keep him free of ear infections until his 1st birthday - therefore he is living in a really large, germ free bubble for the next three weeks!

Riley's dreams came true this past weekend because Lexa spent all day Friday and Friday night with us! We had lots of fun!! We went to music class in the morning, home for outside play (it was beautiful out!), lunch and then naps (Tracy's favorite part of the day!). After naps we went to dance class and then home for a gourmet dinner of pizza and peas and then back to Romp-n-roll for open gym! Tracy's goal was to wear their little butts out so that they would actually sleep and it worked!

Unfortunately at 5:45am Riley came running into our room, very upset because she couldn't find Lexa!! In a half asleep panic, we all went running to the girls room... Lexa was still asleep, just cuddled down into the covers so that Riley could not see her! Needless to say, the entire house was up at the end of this fiasco! But it was an appropriate time, seeing that our neighborhood was having the bi-annual yard sale and we were looking to unload a lot of baby stuff at great prices.

Mid morning, Darcy came and got Lexa and a little while later, Bebe and Mamo came to watch Riley and Kyle, and Eric and Tracy were off to the Strawberry Hill Horse races. A good time was had by all on Saturday:-)

enjoy the pix

Kyle chillin with Lulu

Riley feeding baby James (hes a doll!)
Play area at the mall with our Monday Playgroup (can you see Kyles protective bubble keeping all the "other" kids germs away??)
Riley riding Kyles rideon
Silly Teeth!

Idol Competition

It was a relatively quiet week for the Surratt Pack - it doesn't happen often, so we all sat back and enjoyed!

Trouble!

Future Pro!

Riley singing a song from school

The next American Idol

Riley and Kyle have had a busy two weeks, so busy, we forgot to post last week!
Last weekend began with a birthday party at Pump-It-Up (during nap time) for one of Rileys friends and then home to cookout and celebrate Papa Lou's 60th birthday! Happy Late Birthday Papa!!! Needless to say, Riley was beat and crashed on the couch. We tried to get her up several times without success and then we found the key to getting Riley up and happy - just whisper "Lexa is here!" and Riley is roaring to go!

Easter Sunday was spent with the whole clan at Aunt Darcys for a delicious dinner and 2 Easter egg hunts - 1 for the kids and 1 for the adults (money eggs!!).

Over all, we had a smooth week. As always, the kids spent 2 days at school and one with Bebe. On Thursday night we got to visit with Aunt Becky from California, Bebe, and Mamo. They even brought dinner! Tracy is a lucky girl - Bebe watches the kids all day and then provided dinner! Thank you Bebe!

Lexa spent the day with us on Friday, which as always made Rileys day and the girls had dance class that afternoon. Much to our surprise, Riley still loves dancing. Grandma and Papa came for another visit on Friday and got to see the girls in their dancing glory!

Riley and Kyle also went bowling on Monday with our Monday morning playgroup and then down to Bebes house for dinner that evening to visit some more with Aunt Becky! We are going to lay low for the rest of the week... enjoy the pix!

Down the slide at Pump-It-Up (one of 300 times down)

Riley crashed out after the party (I love sleeping pix!) Happy Birthday Papa!
Grandmas fingers are so ticklish

Baskets from the Easter BunnyOur attempt to get all 3 kids in one pix - not very successful!
The Hunt!
Lexa & Riley
Ballet with Ms. Tiffany

Kyle dancing with Elmo

Riley with her Kitty boots and little Mermaid umbrella. Who ever knew rain could be so much fun!

Kyle and Ri visiting with Aunt Becky

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