Look at Mommy

So it's hard enough to get a good shot of one kid, add any more and its near impossible. In this last one Banner is just shaking his head as if saying, " Ummmh, See Mommy, I told you this wasn't going to work."

Banner post bath

Snow Day

Nori and John went out and had some fun in our 1 inch or snow covering. They even built a few snowmen... they were only about one foot in height, but they were snowmen just the same. Banner and I opted to stay warm and cozy in the house, but i did have hot chocolate ready and waiting as any good mother would! After warming up, the kids cozied up on Daddy's lap for an afternoon story from his favorite book... Car and Driver.

Big Sister and Little Brother

Banner only has eyes for Nori

Sweet Boy in a Hat

Nori's art class week 2

Banner and Daddy

Tummy Time

Smile, Smile, Smile

Big Boy Banner

Banner weighed in at his one month visit at a whopping 11 lbs 13 oz... 95th percentile.

Monet by Nori

Nori and John had their first art class together today. She is already asking when the next class is. Now I'm a bit biased, but i must say, my daughter is quite an artist!

Happy 1st Birthiversary Banner!!!

Note: the term "Birthiversary" is Kristi's special word for each of the 11 "month"-iversaries that precede one's 1st birthday. -Ed.

Go Pack!!!

Despite some very disappointing conference losses lately, Banner keeps cheering. Welcome to my world, son. -John

First of many

Now I am not the kind of mom who will dress her family up for church or photos in matching outfits... aka khakis and white shirts, moose sweaters, etc... but there is something kind of wonderful about matching pjs!

Dino-mite PJs

Banner dressed in ducks

Fast Friends

Nori loves to play with Banner on his mat... today he was cooing back at her and patting her face with his hand. Its such a joy to see them together, I look forward to the day when they can really play together. I have a feeling Banner will be Nori's biggest fan!

Horse in the Kitchen

This is how I found Nori playing in her room today... she had moved her rocking horse over to her kitchen and was rocking back and forth as she whisked some eggs.

Banner

Banner is doing a little more than sleeping these days.