Just a quick update

I know it seems late but Peter finally learned how to tie his shoes - they no longer teach this skill in school and his mom was a little slow in teaching him - okay - I lost patience in 1st grade and never went back to it!


Poor Lizzie wants to come outside in the morning when we wait for the bus but it was very cold so we left her at the door.

This doesn't happen very often so we take pictures when it does!

My handsome boy! Peter went for his 9 year check up last week and got a clean bill of health. He weighed in at 87 pounds 75% for weight and was 4 feet 11 1/2 inches - 200% for height! Perfect in every way!

My handsome boy all ready for school!

"Firepower!"

Molly's very sweet smile!

They were cute - I just couldn't stop clicking!

Molly-Girl

Lizzard waiting to be liberated this morning.

My beautiful kids!

Our friendly slug, Fred!

Wiating for the bus!

Auntie Beth sent one of her famous packages for the girls. I took a few pictures but mostly of Annie becuase when she took something out of the box and it was for her she would say "Fo me, YEAH!" She had us hysterics!

"Stickas, mama, fo me - stickas - happy happy happy!" I could just eat her up! Auntie Beth scored big with her package - Annie went to bed covered in stickers!

And Molly didn't like her Hannah doll at all - Auntie Beth knows her babies! Peter got some stuff, too but he was less cute and more irritating as he wanted to chew all the gum right then!

You'll notice that Molly girl is in her dance outfit - we had our 1st Irish Step Dance classes tonight followed by our first ever ballet class. Molly loved Irish but was a bit disillusioned by ballet - the teacher told us that it moves very slowly in the first few weeks and seems especially slow after a fast paced Irish class but they will get used to it. Molly seemed to like it so I think she'll be fine! She called Auntie beth to thank her for her classes because she was so excited to finally start them again!

How did Auntie Beth know? Annie ate the entire bag before 7 p.m.

I don't know if you all are checking out Auntie Beth's blog but it kicks butt! She is so much more prolific than I am and her blogs are really interesting - especially to those of us who miss her like crazy! Papa also updated his blog with the always anticipated Monday AAKEE update (PTM are all in school).

I love the TGIF/No Homework dance!

GNM - ILY!

Icky noses and bad table manners!

Apparently there are some wild germs in our house these days because all of the babies got sick this week! We thought Annie was having a reaction to the shots she got on friday but then everyone started getting cranky and the babies got really goopy noses - ugg! Lizzie was checked on Friday and her ears were clear but on Tuesday her ear infection was back again! So needless to say the kids aren't looking their best in these pictures but they're cute no matter what!

Ellie Bean all realxed and having a bottle!Twinnies in matching sleepers!Our little beauty feeling miserable but looking adorable - I love the tiny little tear rolling down her cheek!Gross nose - gorgeous baby!Banana looking pale and tires but as happy as always!~

Annie had her 2 year appointment on friday and did wonderfully. She got a few shots and her finger stick for lead and hemoglobin - everything came back great. The pediatrician discussed the results of Annie's final cardiologist appointment and we are officially released from the care of the cardio doctor - great news but we all knew her little ticker was perfect in every way!

Uncle Scott is great about taking pictures for me while he is here during the day!Self portraits by Annie and Uncle Scott.So sweet!Auntie Meg came to visit with Lizzie the other night and got lots of hugs!Baby girl - sick as a dog but having some fun with Mommy regardless!I could eat her up - sticky gross face and all!Ellie looks just like Peter to me in the picture!Long story but Molly had soccer the other night and we ended up leaving - before we did I got to see my little cutie pie sitting on the soccer ball!I don't want to give anything away but Molly's dress for Auntie Meg's wedding came yesterday and it looks GORGEOUS on her! She tried it on and wanted to send some pics to Auntie Meg but Annie wanted to get in on it too.I know I'm supposed to be modest and not say this but her smile makes my heart skip a beat - her eyes sparkle and that smile!KK and Annie - Annie loves Kk's daily visits and shows it by giving a silly smile!Our little peanut!

Vital stats from the pediatrician:

Weight: 27 pounds 7 ounces 50th percentile

Height: 35 inches 75th percentile

She is a petite little thing - especially compared to my other kids!

Bonding with Daddy the other night when the two binky babies can't keep a binky in because their noses are so stuffy!Ellie is on her way to being mobile - so cute! Up on all fours but going nowhere fast!She looks like a teenager in this picture!Molly is always excited to get home and get a baby in her arms!Uncle Scott took this picture and I LOVE it - that smile is amazing!There was a time when dinner in our house was a civilized affair but it has gone way downhill of late. Lizzie made herself comfortable at the dinner table tonight.Put her feet up and had a snakc!Love the food stuck to her shirt!And then Banana stripped down to her diaper for dinner and was ready for Grace!And a BIG AMEN to end grace.Sucking her thumb - not another one!

Skinny cow chocolate fudgscicles for dessert and Annie could not be happier - I love the face but someone get a napkin quick.

Let's hope that everyone starts feeling better soon so the birthday party on Sunday is not a flop! GNM - ILY!