Strollin'

I don't think this is what the manufacturer had in mind when they designed this two-seater stroller.

I can't decide if Lola is just being lazy or Jamie's too tired to go chasing after her!

Pizza Anyone?

Melissa took her time and picked toppings from a slice a pizza and cut them into small pieces for Lincoln's lunch.

After looking at the nice bite sized chunks, Lincoln just grabbed a slice and licked it clean.

This boy knows how to eat pizza!

Birthday Skating Party

It's not unusual for Violet or Lincoln to have a "friend" who's having a birthday almost every other weekend. Parents spend hours trying to create the most exciting birthday party. That's another whole other story that I don't even want to get into.

But yesterday the Taylors went to a birthday party at a roller rink. Melissa kept posting Snaps of Jamie trying to "help" Violet skate around the rink. From what I understand, Jamie spent most of the birthday party helping all the kids around the rink. But it was so funny watching Violet try to stand on those skates. This is one birthday party I wish I would have attended.

Violet's Field Trip & Babysitting Lincoln

Violet had her first field trip to a train station. Appropriate since her great grandfather spent the first several years of his career riding a train.

Melissa is worried because she thinks Violet is the "shy" kid. I'd much rather have a child who is quiet than the one running around screaming like a mad man.

I think Violet is more like Michele. Extremely intelligent. She's always analyzing the situation and determining whether or not it's worth her time to even add her two cents.

Meanwhile, I was back at the Taylor home babysitting Lincoln. As soon as everyone left, Lincoln started yawning which meant nap time. It only took me 10 minutes to get him to sleep. After an hour's nap he played with all the toys he could find. I think he was so happy to pick up a toy and hold it without Violet ripping it out of his hands. Not one time did he cry because his mother wasn't there. But as soon as she walked in the door, his face lit up and he only wanted her.

My next assignment is next Friday while Melissa and Violet go to the eye doctor. Hopefully the results will be the same.

Sister and Brother

Violet doesn't always show how much she loves Lincoln.

But when she does, Melissa seems to be able to capture the moment!

Squirrel on the Deck

Okay, I admit it. I do need help. 

Either that or I'm so bored that I'm taking pictures of squirrels running up on my deck. I don't have time to keep my blog up to date, but I almost broke my neck snapping this picture.

Lincoln is 10 Months Old

In 2 more months we'll be celebrating his first birthday.

I've said it in so many other posts, where does the time go. He's not walking yet, but my guess he'll be up and running before his first birthday.