The Big Comeback

Back at home in the Okanagon and settling in for Fall.  So happy to be home.  Mostly I wanted to hop on here and record a little bit about Ronan, and what kind of kid he is turning out to be.  He is taking steps now--he can do about 10 at a time in the past couple days.  He's a big pointer, he especially likes to point to me when he sees me.  John likens this to a football players tribute (as in, "You the MAN, mommy,") and that is what it really looks like.  He loves the cat and he loves to play catch.  Catch is his favorite thing.  When he sees a ball, he says, "catch"  repeatedly until he gets it and throws it to you.  Seriously, he loves this game.  He is absolutely hysterical.  He still has his trademark high pitched old man cackle, and he also gets a kick out of throwing his head back and laughing to amuse people.  He'll do it over and over again for effect.  And I mean way back, sometimes he'll lose his balance.  He likes to look at books now, and will "talk" as he looks through them as if reading.  He gets the biggest kick out of Mary Lu and Juan and loves to make them laugh, and be included in their games and laughter.  He climbs a lot and has climbed to the top of the stairs once, to my dismay, and is often caught climbing the bunk bed ladder.  He likes to play in the dog water.  He LOVES the water.  He can't get enough of it.  He doesn't care if it's cold, if it gets in his eyes, if his head goes under.  He would stay in it all day, I swear--the bath, the lake, the pool.  I had a hell of a time keeping him out of the pool at the Y for Juan's swim lessons this summer.  Mostly he lay on the side and stuck his arm in and splashed all over.    He had a great time at the Oregon coast this summer, crawling all around in the sand even though it was cold and windy.  He also loves trees, and would rather be outside than anywhere else (except the water).  He likes to swing.

It's been a while since we updated this thing.  Here's some goings on from fall/winter '09:

Mary Lu's dance outfit.

Smiley Guy!

Mommy kisses

Using the force...

A visit form Great-Grandma Eleanor

Juan loves to read to his sis.

Play time with Grandma Ruthy

ML loves being a big sis.

Watching her dance teacher Miss Chrissy.

Makeshift pulley.

Christmas tree trip.

Guy smiley.

ML rides the Dance Oasis float in the Osoyoos Christmas Parade...

...while Juan passes out candy canes.

Basketball Jones

Xmas decoratin'

Tea time.

Juan's acting debut in "Robinson Crusoe"

Juan played a Chameleon in The Missoula Children's Theater production of "Robinson Crusoe."  He had a great time and looks forward to the next time they come to town.

 Juan's friend HadleyMakeup man!The CastThe Chameleons.Backstage.

Mary Lu's birhday

Mary Lu had her 3rd birthday party and it was a total blast! 

  The kids crack the code

Mary Lu's "Panel Horse", painted by the kids at her party.

Jessica made a cool horse cake.Mary Lu loves her Kimochi!

Cool dance digs,