Parsley killers

Shawn and I planted parsley in our front yard flowerbed and it did wonderfully. We've been using it all summer, but it's existence has been eaten. In less than a day, these caterpillars came along and ate everything. By the end of the day, the plant was eaten down to the ground and the caterpillars were gone!!! Caleb was devastated when they were gone, he thought he'd gotten a new pet! Nasty little pests, not pets!!

Gone blonde

I've gone blonde! Again.

For those of you who have known me forever, the blonde won't be such a shock to see. But it has been several years since I've been blonde and I'm still getting use to seeing it in the mirror again, but I love it. I've missed being blonde. Anyway, Caleb and I were playing with the camera this morning and I thought everyone would enjoy a glimpse of me with no make-up on, just out of bed. Not too bad for 32 years old...I don't think. Of course, there are no close ups for you to see any sagging or wrinkles under my eyes. It's amazing how many wrinkles spring to your face with each additional child you have and lets not forget the gray hairs that come too. What a blessing to have the technology of hair color and make-up.

Correction

Riley is 26 inches!!!!! Not 16 inches!!!!! So sorry!!!

4 months old

Baby Riley is 14 weeks old now. He is 16 inches long and 15 lbs, which puts him in the 50th percentile. Standing is his favorite pass time and watching Caleb is his favorite entertainment. He's been trying to pull himself up into a sitting position and can almost sit upright alone. He loves eating cereal. While eating, he gets so excited that he's kicked the cereal bowl out of my hands. He talks really loud and when he gets going, he'll tell you some good stories. I am amazed at his growth and develpment everyday. I can not remember Caleb talking this early. Caleb is an amazing brother. He takes care of Riley and keeps him smiling. If Caleb laughs, Riley laughs, if Riley cries, Caleb will cry.

Scallop dinner

Over the weekend, we went out in town and bought the most beautiful fresh seafood. We got scallops, salmon, and muscles. Shawn took the scallops and made this DELICIOUS pasta dish with eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, onions, and fresh tomatoes. It looked as good as it tasted, so Shawn decided to take a picture. YUM!!

Just some pics of the boys

The boys just hanging out watching t.v.

Shoes

We were at the exchange and Caleb seen these shoes. He grabbed the first pair he seen off the shelf and started tearing off the shoes he was wearing (a very nice pair of brown leather Buster Brown sandals that I love) After several explanations to him that he doesn't wear a size 13 he put the shoes back on the shelf only to say, "pease mommy, I want dis". I found his size and he sat down on the floor, tore the tags off and slipped his feet into the Cros saying, "Mommy, I love Wall-E". How could I resist not buying them???? They are not what I'd pick out (could they be any brighter blue??). I'm finding that Caleb and I don't agree on fashion style....this is only the beginning isn't it?

Speaking of shoes, Riley has gotten a few new pairs. I still have the power over what he wears...atleast for now, until Caleb decides he can pick out Riley's stuff too.