One would think that having his hair done by an older sister then having his picture taken as proof would prevent Jonah from ventruing into his sisters' bedroom. That, however, is not the case since we are constantly reminding him to "Get out of there!" He may regret this when he's older. 
Hannah was very excited to get a new battery for her tamogachi (is that how it's spelled?) for her birthday. She is a very dutiful mother to her virtual pet, and we look at it as good training for the time she becomes a vet (or marine biologist, or zoologist, or...). If only all pets were so easy.
Hannah and Abby spent some time with Grandma Linda painting rocks over the break, and then Hannah spent some time taking pictures of those painted rocks.
With all the modern technology available today, we still like the old fashioned sponge rollers the best for optimal bigness.
whatever he does.
every moment while they're here. However, it seems there was some strange transfer of energy from Jonah to Pat.
Don’t worry. Abby did not sustain any permanent damage while attempting this maneuver; and regardless of the look on her face, she LOVES gymnastics. She and Hannah are both doing marvelously well. They both enjoy the vault the best (Hannah also likes the floor) and are learning lots, having fun, and making friends.
Sam couldn't go trick or treating this year because we think he has chicken pox (we've never seen them before, but that's what everyone is saying those blasted spots are). We thought he would be more upset, but he didn't seem to mind staying home and watching movies. Gratefully, he still got candy thanks to his super-nice siblings. We made him put on his costume (sans makeup) so we could take his picture. He would be a lot more scary if he wasn't so cute.
Hannah the awesome big sister helping Sam with his words. I think there is a teacher in training here.
