Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Can't Get Enough

There's no denying I am raising future Momma's Boys.  I mean, I adore them.  Adore them.  It's fun to be girly with Isabella, talk boys, Twilight, music.  But there is nothing like the love a Momma has for her Little Man.  And I get two of them.  We should all start praying for their future wives now.


Too bad I can't post 95% of the pix I take during Bathtime.


Once again, I turn my back for one minute...


Super-cool dance move


He's trying to flash the Peace sign,
but instead it looks like he's sniffing his fingers.


Love Him


Love Him Forever


Him, on the other hand, is running around with a pink guitar.


Yeah, I know.  Cuter than cute.


Oh, the places you'll go...

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

DUH, Big Red Truck! Again...

We are a firetruck/fireman loving people.  I presume it's a boy thing, except for the love of firemen.  That is strictly left to us girls.  So once again, the playgroup planned a fire station tour - our third one that we've been to.  These are always a hit, because, again, who doesn't love the Big Red Truck?  Plus, it was on a day that Isabella was off of school, so Big Sis got to come with us!


Ryan, a bit overwhelmed by all the other kiddos.


How can Gina so look freakin' cute with a baby hanging off of her.
Oh, cuz she is just so freakin' cute!


IzzyBee & Sean waiting for their turn in the truck.


Look at Little Man!


Sean & Isabella


Melissa and my Piglet


All because Sean wouldn't stand by himself.


There's my big, brave guy!


Isabella is such an amazing big sister!


Holy cow!  It's actually a picture of me and all my babies!


All the kiddos with the firetruck and firemen!
If you look closely, you'll see some blue jean legs hiding behind Isabella.
That would be my shy kid.

You look like a monkey...

On Isabella's last cycle break, she came to the Zoo with the boys and I and our playgroup - which, of course, she loved, because she loves being a Momma to the little ones!  I took too many pictures of essentially the same thing, but it is yet another example of how freakin' cute my kids are.






This is Ryan hanging out with his cougar, er, I mean, girlfriend.


Someone's not happy...


Audg channeling Olivia Newton John


Favorite friends Jodi & Amelia




See?  I said they were Cute!






I would not let these two loose on the rest of the zoo.









And not that I'm anywhere near caught up, but later today come back for the Fire Station Tour!  Have I mentioned how much I love our Playgroup, all the things we do together and all the friends we have made.  Love all you guys!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Happy Birthday, Grandma Fran!

Yesterday was my Momma's birthday, and we have to wait another two weeks to celebrate with her. But here's a little love going out to you today, Mom. I hope you had a wonderful day!


Mom & Me, circa 1975

Friday, November 20, 2009

Playgroup Halloween Party

Every year, someone in the playgroup has a Halloween party, but this year we had two - one during the day with the kiddos at Anastasia's and one in the evening with the families.  It was so much fun, though it was rain delayed until Sunday evening.  Crappy Halloween weather!  Nevertheless, whenever we all get together as families, it's so fun to see the dads hang out and get to know each other, and of course, us moms and kids always have a great time together!

Kudos to Mandy for a such a great time - what a great idea, the games, the food, the atmosphere!  I hope this is a new playgroup tradition!


Ryan (in Sean's costume from two years ago) & Daddy


Isabella, channeling Jason (or is that Michael Myers?)


Sommer, the Preggo getting eaten by a shark.


This kid just gets cuter by the second.


One of the Pirates of the Carribean stopped by.


Sean totally steals the lead from Autumn in the
Race Around the Cauldron.


Sean's Bestest Buddy in the World, Nate, begging his daddy for a drink.


Look at these two Besties, scammin' for some treats


Devilishly-Evil Cauldron...of Hot Cocoa


Melissa...somewhere in the background,
can't you hear "Smoke Gets In My Eyes?"

Halloween #4 - The Big Night!

In case you have been living under a rock, I'm pretty sure you already know how awesome my family was on Halloween night.  But just in case....


Oma getting Ryan in Makeup


The family in full-on The Incredibles garb!


Oma and Grandpa came dressed as Grandma and Grandpa Incredible!


The Incredbiles waiting for....


The Purveyors of The Force!
aka The Blakes!

We had a great night, as usual.  What is now Latta Family Tradition on Halloween, we had all extended family over to our house for a Halloween buffet - this year's feature was homemade Italian Beef! - lots of pictures, eats, drinks, fun, and of course, Candy!  Oma and Grandpa made it over, Grammy and Dwayne, and Papa Z and Uncle Dave made it over, plus the most awesome was Aunt Jessica and Uncle Jake!  So glad my baby sis got to see her niece and nephews on Halloween - a first!



Lil Sis & Big Sis



Grandpa Phil - Big Stud!

After we took Ryan around our street, we dropped him off with Grammy and the gang, and set out to explore our neighborhood.  What a great time with the kids!


I hate that this is a bit out of focus - love it!