Happy Birthday Eden!!

Happy Halloween!

Why am I the only one looking? Adam took this picture.

This is the only picture of Eden that came out okay. She wasn't interested in smiling for the camera.

Being The Example!

Crystal would rather me not post this, but it's funny.

I have to preface this story with something embarrassing about Crystal. Whenever we have a meal with a sauce, she will indulge herself and lick the entire plate clean. I guess it makes it easier when the dishes get washed!

Eden has been improving her etiquette and eating food off of a plate instead of the table on her high chair. In the past she has smashed food on her table and thrown food to the floor. It has been making meal cleanup easier.

We were at the dinner table a few nights ago and the kids were near the end of the meal. Kaitlyn and Riley were starting to mess around by banging their plates on the table. Crystal told them to knock it off and be a good example for Eden. As little kids do, they watch the older kids and copy. The last thing we want is for Eden to use her plate to make messes even bigger. At the same moment Crystal was chastising the kids, Eden picked up her plate and was licking it clean, just like her mommy does. I turned to Crystal and thanked her for being an example too!

I forgot to add this picture of Kaitlyn.

I love this picture of Kaitlyn. It is actually one of my favorites. It captures her personality perfectly. She may drive me crazy, but she sure is a cutie! I have been reflecting lately at how unique each child can be. Riley is our peaceful, quite, and thoughtful child. Kaitlyn is our Wild child. She is loud and sometimes (a lot of the time) crazy. She is constantly reminding me to be patient and laugh at life. Eden is still a mystery. She is definitely a mommas girl, but only time will tell. I'm hoping for some place in the middle of peaceful and wild. People ask us if we are going to have any more kids and all I can say is the three we have are more than keeping us busy (especially my sweet little Kaitlyn)!!

Riley Ballerina!

Riley before her final dance performance of the season. She is too cute :)