News Flash

You may not have ever heard this before, but things get a little busier when you double the number of children you have. Weirdest thing. So here's some pics, cause it's been awhile, and the girls aren't gettin' any younger.

 

Meridy's class went to see The Toymaker's Apprentice at The Circuit. It was really pretty wonderful. We were all entertained, including Madeline, who laughed a couple times. Babies think slapstick comedy is great.

Grandpa came for a nice long visit. Since he left, she's refusing all veggies. Come back soon, Grandpa!

Two teeth in three weeks. No need to maintain that pace, little one.

Mer Rocks to Sister Wife

My cousin Sarah lives in Seattle. She and her boyfriend extraordinaire, Rob, started a band. Sister Wife. They played on a an internet radio station this week. We listened, and rocked. SARAH WE LOVE YOU! Here, Mer dances and her parents provide geeky commentary.

Lareau Home Movie Series: #3

On a recent Saturday, we couldn't think of anything to do. So we had a little dance party.

Mississippi Camping

We had a really good time at Wall Doxey State Park in Holly Springs last weekend. If you ever want a quick trip, it's only 45 minutes away. It was really cold, but all the kids rolled with it. Thanks to Keddi and Papa for coming along. Everything is better with Keddi and Papa. Next year we'll plan better, and Mamoo and Ninny will come too, right?

Aunt D - the mushroom pics are for you.

Lareau Home Movie Series: #2

After filming the first movie in our series (see previous post), Mer said she wanted to do a dancing movie. I had no idea what she had in mind. The little clicking noise is her--making her own music, I guess...

Madeline at 6 Months and Birthday Checkups

The girls got to go to the doctor together today. They each got 2 shots and they were both champs. Madeline cried for about 10 seconds and has now been mostly asleep for 4 hours. Meredith didn't cry a bit, even though I could see she was struggling. Total champ. And it's been raining for 400 days straight and I'm not crying, so we're all strong in our own ways.


Here's our stats. Guess which is which.
26.5 inches 85th%
15# 3.5 oz 50th%

39 in 40th%
31# 25th%

Lareau Home Movies Series: #1

We've discovered that we're better at making movies than we are at watching them. (Recent attempts at cozy family evenings in front of a new movie have not gone well).

Here's how Mer acts for days after seeing a new movie.