Tommy's birthday party

There are just so many parties! Tommy turned 4 earlier this month, and we just got a chance over Thanksgiving to eat cake with him to celebrate his journey into kidhood. Aunt Beth made an awesome R2-D2 cake (and another one without icing for people who like their cake just plain, thank you very much.)

While Tommy was opening presents, the rest of us kids tested out Grandmom Shane's lap to see if it could fit everyone. Emma thought it worked out OK, but I would have preferred a little more elbow room. 

Visiting Aunt Olga

So, tell me again what Mom used to do when she was little. I always like to cite precedent when I get in trouble for stuff. 

Helping with Thanksgiving dinner

Grandmom says we're not supposed to eat food off the floor, but I guess getting it ready down here is OK. 

So sleepy

I'm not tired, I just forgot which side the pillow goes on and what the blanket is for. 

Friday night relaxation

Yo, Dad, can you turn on the game and toss me a bottle over here? 

Feeding the beast

Quicker. Quicker! QUICKER!!!

 

Learning to read

Hold on, Jonathan. You're saying the squiggles under the pictures say something too? But why don't we just put pictures on things we want people to read?