Angels in Disguise

Obi Wan Kanobi also known as big brother Aidan.

He' grown so much.

Ethan will always be four years and Batman in my eyes. He's little but mighty.

No matter how tough, four year old Batman stop to say things like " look mom, I can balance on one foot". I can count on Batman stepping into a puddle on rainy days. He can't resist. He says "It takes super power to walk on water".

If you need a hero, he's your little man.

My little Bee (or B for Bitting Baby Elise) is always hungry.

This costume was just too precious to pass up.

It came down to the bee or a little fairy inspired witch.

Kyle ruled out the witch because he couldn't think of her as a little witch.

I love this costume. It was easy to put on, comfortable and warm.

Can you spot the stinger?

Hungry bee = angry bee.

It took Elise about five minutes to tear up all the petals to the flowers I have her.

We went directly home for a snack.

Beware on Buttercup Boulevard

What a great way to meet the new neighbors. Halloween was also moving day 2011.

Obi Wan Kanobi (Aidan) and Anikan Sky Walker (Riley) ready for battle with ghosts of the night.

Have you seen a cuter tired bumble bee. Was so cuddly as we walked through the neighborhood.

It snowed the night before Halloween. We kept on calling the snowmen ghost. It was perfect.

Elise and her first piece of trick or treat candy.

Sugar coated lips and chocolate covered cheeks are ready for bed.

A touch of fall 2011

Life is starting to get back to normal in our new home. Fall passed up with little crafting and lot of Starbucks for the whole family. Just as I was about to loose my marbles in the moving process, Kyle brought home a bouquet of giant mums and winter berry. It was the perfect pick me up. Thanks honey.

Cranky baby #3

Cutie pie.
If you look close you'll see that Elise is wearing
some lunch on her face.

tape art

Tape art is a new favorite past time activity.
Supplies : papper, cardboard, blank lables, markers, stickers,
scissors, tape, creativity, and in Elise's case do not forget the SNACKS.
Thats her 'i need a snack ' face.

She ate all her baby gold fish and is trying to sneek

Ethan's pretzels while he hams it up for the camera.

Tah-dah. A Pup Pup bed.

Dear Heath

Dear Heath,

I'm sorry about there being only one blog in August. Especially since ever waking minute was accounted for with all actions related to our move west. I took pictures along the way. Eventually they will be posted in a hodge podge not so conical order.

In addition to selling our home and buying a new home, the kids were asked to be angles by textbook standards. Even though living another 57 days in corporate house seems less than glamorous, I am more please with the day to have my focus back to the three dumpling we all love.

Aidan started 1st grade last Tuesday. On the second day of school he asked to be dropped off at the curb. His request threw me off. I asked if he was sure and he said " yeah mom, I can do it". I love the I can do it attitude. I wish he used that line with eating summer squash at dinner tonight.

I struggled with Ethan and good listening skills all summer. It was so bad I was loosing sleep over it and dreaded asking him anything know he would resist unless I offered ice cream. As soon as we touched down at the hotel in PA, Ethan snapped right out of it. He's such a great helper. Oh, let me rewind and say that the turning point was when he fell and hit his head on a urinal while we were out to lunch as soon as we touched down in PA. I think the urinal knocked some good sense into him. We feel offal that he had to get stitches again but now we're pretty set up here with knowledge of a good emergency room and a new pediatrician practice to look after us:)

Elise is a happy baby. She loves to eat and eats real food which makes it so easy to be on the go. Elise loves to stand. She's making major strides towards trying to crawl. I think she will follow in her brothers foot steps and go right to walking.

I'm sorry for the lack of pictures on this post to you. We love your comments so please, keep them coming.

Lots of love- The Bitting Bunch

kisses trio

We've had quite the summer. Everyday I try not to loe sight of giving my babies what they need most. Hugs, kisses and naps. The boys have been napping in the middle of the day so we can all stay up later to enjoy the summer's sun.