September 29, Decorating

He loves decorating for Halloween (all holidays really!).

September 28, Puzzles

Abby's stepping up her puzzle abilities with these animal puzzles. She can now say "cat", "dog", "cow", and "PIGGY!".

September 27, Walkie-Talkies

This was some sort of "let's pretend these monitors are walkie-talkies and rocket ships all at the same time" type of game.

September 26, Sharing

Learning to share is super hard. Especially when it is sister's book, in sister's bed.

September 25, Cowgirl

Sometimes she just grabs these out of the dress-up basket, especially after watching any shows with a farm/farmer/cowboy in them!

September 24, Playdate

Abby loves having Jacob over for playdates!

September, 23 One Of The Many Faces Of Abby

Her sneaky face.

September 22, Bike Trailer

She couldn't even wait for Brad to put it together that night!

September 21, Breakfast

A little breakfast after taking Alex to the bus stop.

September 20, Who Is Playing Here?

I believe it was *Alex* who wanted to play Wii last night after dinner...

September 19, While Mom's Away...

I wasn't even "away", just upstairs resting while Abby was supposed to be napping. I came down to find this sweet cardboard race track set up along the basement staircase. Oh, and there's Abby, who didn't want to nap with Daddy home to play!

September 18, "No, Scooter!"

Scooter was knocking around Legos left and right while we were trying to put Alex's airplane back together again. We even saw him try to eat a few of the small pieces! Here we thought Abby was the one we had to worry about!

September 17, Toy Clean-up

I cleaned toys Friday while Abby was napping and Alex was still at school. When he got home he was pretty perplexed about why the toys were all over the wood floor.

September 16, Baby Bees Gym Class

"Look how strong I am, Mom!"

September 15, Because It's Fun!

Why would anyone find a ball of Play-Doh and repeatedly roll it down the slide then chase after it down the slide?

September 14, Play-Doh!

Breaking out the Play-Doh on a nice, fall day. Aside from a few "tasting" incidents, Abby did well with it all.

September 13, Paperwork

Here's Abby, paying bills, filing paperwork, you know, the usual Monday morning stuff. She is very busy while Alex is at school.

September 12, Always Into SOMETHING!

September 11, Buckeye Football

We blast a little "Buckeye Brass" for each Ohio State touchdown. The kids love getting rowdy!

September 10, Restocking

Hitting the grocery for a little restocking.

September 9, Running Off Steam

Abby had a little built up energy to run off after being couped up in the house with Mom and Alex and all their flu germs!

September 8, Nap Time Yet?

Abby's naptime seems to be moving earlier and earlier...as does her bedtime and unfortunately, her wake up time!

September 7, Day After The Holiday

No one likes getting up early for school after a holiday!

September 6, Labor Day

We love 3-day weekends!

September 5, Hoo's The Cutest?

Feels like fall to me!

September 4, Native Texan

While Alex was born in Houston, TX, but he only sometimes lets it show :)

September 3, Cooler Temps

The temperatures here took a bit of a nosedive this weekend and Abby did not seem happy about trading her ruffled bloomers for cotton tights!

September 2, Go Bucks!

The Buckeyes home opener was tonight and they easily beat Marshall, 45-7. We will keep flying our flag high and driving the neighbors nuts!

September 1, Afterschool Snack

Abby loves sharing afternoon snack time with Alex after school.

August 31, Ready For Rain

While Alex's raincoat is no where to be found, Abby was ready to hit the bus stop in style!

August 30, 7 Year Anniversary

I have very few digital photos from our wedding but here's one from the Zimmerlys who were clearly further ahead technologically than some of us!

August 29, Good Friends

One of the perks of weddings is getting to see friends you haven't seen in a while. Here's me with my good friend (and former bridesmaid), Nikki Rigg.

August 28, Congratulations!

Congratulations to our good friend Jeff and his beautiful bride, Jenna! Alex was happy to serve as ringbearer in his Godfather's wedding!

August 27, Wedding Rehearsal

Alex was on his best behavior for the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner that followed. He and flower girl Audrie had a good time together and got a kick out of staying up past their bedtimes all weekend!

August 26, Playing Outside

After spending so much time in the car, the kids were eager to play outside at Grandpa's for a bit on Friday.

August 25, Waking Up At Grandma's

This photo is actually from Friday morning, Aug 27. Thursday night we packed up the kids and drove to Cincinnati for Jeff Schrenk's wedding. Here's Alex playing cars at Grandma Kathy's on Friday morning when he woke up.