Yes, finally another blog!

Well...I guess I'm living up to my own expectations with not being the 'blogger' type! I guess this might turn into a once a month thing! Oh well - it's good to fill you in on what's going on with the Vernon kids!

Avery is still the little mother in the house - giving orders to both Rich & I, and of course Hank. She loves going to pre-school twice a week and then 'gym school' on the other days! The other day she asked me, "Mom, are we going to be late?" as we drove to the gym early one morning...I guess I've said those words a time or two in her lifetime! It's funny what our kids pick up on! For the past couple of weeks, she has been coming into our bedroom and sneaking into bed with us around 6:30am. Sometimes I send her back to bed, if it's too early - but other times I let it go and she gets to snuggle! Yesterday morning, she said "Mom, I want to be with you forever." It was the sweetest words I'd ever heard! It's funny because about a year ago, when Hank was just a newborn and taking up most of my time, she told me that she wanted a new mommy...so I'm glad that she loves me again!

Hank is walking around like crazy and going up and down the stairs - on his belly! Anytime someone lays down on the carpet he thinks it's 'wrestle time' and he'll tackle anyone! He's 13 1/2 months now (who's counting) but he's at such a fun stage. Lately he's been doing this parakeet sounding scream. I seriously don't know why he does it. It's the highest pitch noise I've ever heard. When he does it in public (by the way, it's so embarassing) everyone turns and looks at us like he's being tortured or something and it's so weird to hear such a 'girlie' scream come out of a kid named "Hank the Tank." It just doesn't fit! All in all, he's healthy and growing up fast - gosh those 3 cups of Lucky Charms that he eats a day are really paying off.

As for Rich and I we're just getting ready for the Holidays - trying to get Christmas cards out, just barely put up the tree last week and still haven't decided what we should get our parents! Sound familiar? If any of you have ideas...please share!

We hope all of you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2008 be Great!

I finally did it!

Hello Everyone!

I'm not necessarily the 'blogger' type, but when it took me almost two hours to create an email with pictures of the kids to send out and then hotmail told me that it didn't go through...I got a little frustrated! So I'm going to try the blog thing, and we'll see if I actually keep it updated! All I really want is to show pictures of the kids, I'm sure none of you really want to hear my life story...so here it goes!

Here's the latest picture of the fam! Thanks to my big sis Amy for taking them. They turned out great and even Hank's giving us a little smile!

Avery's 1st day of pre-school!

I can't believe our little peanut is old enough for school! She goes twice a week with her cousin AnnaBelle and they love it together! Here is a picture of their first day and of their first fieldtrip to the Fire Station. They had so much fun!

Hanks 1 year pictures at Kiddie Kandids

While Avery was at pre-school, I decided to take Hank to get his picture taken. I felt so terrible, because I hadn't had anyone take his picture in a studio since he was only two weeks old...ahhh! Like I said this past year has flown by! Anyways, the photographer couldn't get over how cute he was and he was in such a good mood - it was awesome! She even said that she wouldn't be surprised if his picture of him standing with his jacket on his shoulder would be picked to be shown in the studio! I'll let you know if it happens...all in all, he's a great little kid! We love our Hank the Tank!

Happy Birthday Hank!

Hank had his first birthday! We went to a matinee show of "Ratatoille" and he actually watched most of it before he fell asleep on my lap. We had a fun birthday party for him and his cousins (Tucker, Maddie and Ally). The whole family came over for cake and ice-cream. He absolutely loves his new toys.

Happy Halloween!

I know that Halloween was almost two weeks ago...but I thought better late than never, right?

We had a fun Halloween! We made Halloween sugar cookies before we went trick-or-treating and Avery took a long nap so she could stay out later than 7pm! Hank was a panda bear this year and Avery was a chicken. It was a real struggle to have her wear a chicken outfit instead of a princess costume!

For a whole month we sang the "wobblin' gobblin'" and "Punky Pumpkin" so now it's onto Christmas songs for our car rides!