Learning words

I love it when my kids come up with new words or phrases to describe things. Here is a list of the most recent additions:

Swirlpool: when the water goes down the drain and makes a swirl
Eatmeal: what Rybolt calls Oatmeal, 'cause you eat it
Magnifound Glass: what you use to find small things

Welcome to the world Jack Abbott!

Today my first nephew was born!!! Jack Abbott Garvin was welcomed into the world with open arms. Mother and Father are doing great. Photos to come!

How I roll...

Photo curtisy of David Naugle.

First kicks and names

I am 16 weeks pregnant today, January 3 2011. As I was laying down after putting the kids to bed I felt the first kicks. This one maybe small, but like its big siblings, is already learning how to get my attention.
Courtney recently asked both kids if they had a little brother or sister, what they would name it. Baikal said John if it is a boy and Sunshine if it is a girl. Rybolt said Buzz if it is a boy and Woody if it is a girl.

The Millers are moving!!!

It may (or may not) come as a surprise to hear that the Millers are moving!!! We will be moving all of 5 blocks away! Pics coming soon! Update your address books!

New Year! New Baby!

It is a new year! We're pregnant with a new baby! Due to arrive sometime mid June. Gender to be determined. We are thrilled!!!

Christmas Time!

We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas at the Millers in Greenville. I remembered to pack everything but my camera! Fortunately, Uncle Kevin and Aunt Courtney did. As soon as I get some pics from them, I'll add them here! The big news from Christmas is that I told everyone that the Millers are expecting another gift to be delivered sometime in June! Everyone was surprised!

Let's sing!

Baikal, Baikal, Baikal, you are five years old today.
And now that you are older, we'll play with you all day!

(to the tune of the dreidel song by Laurie Burlington)

Chattanooga weekend

We had a great time in Chattanooga over the Dec. 11th weekend. The first day we went to the aquarium. The kids love it! Then it was over to the Olive Garden for a bridesmaid brunch for Karen Rybolt. The kids loved that too! Later, we enjoyed the rehearsal and dinner with authentic Honduran cuisine. I love that! The next day was the big event. Rybolt was having cold feet about being the ring bearer, but luckily a stand-in was arranged. The wedding between Karen and Marvin was lovely and we all had a great time seeing friends and family. We are so excited to welcome Marvin into the Rybolt family. Hootie Hoo!

Time to sing!

Happy Birthday Rybolt!

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and calls! Here is Rybolt talking to one of his many well wishers. He is three! Yippee!

Last days of fall

Halloween

Cowdog.




A pirate and her parrot.



Buzz and Jessie.




Total count.

Day at the park: A series

Kanuga

We had such a wonderful trip up to Kanuga this year. The weather turned from summer to fall in a snap. The kids enjoyed making smores and apple picking. We enjoyed getting to spend time with new and old friends.

You go girl!!!!

Baikal made her own bed this morning! All by herself! I didn't ask her to do it! She just wanted to! You go girl!!! I am so proud!!!

Good morning Rex!

We are happy to announce our latest sponsored insect in project B.D.B.I.P.W.T (as in Bring Dead Bugs Inside to Play With Them). Baikal found this mantis a few days ago and has begun the transitioning process of acclimating him to his new home (I found out about this mantis just a day ago and drew the line at making him new clothes). She has taken to getting him up in the mornings and helping him start his morning routine. It looks like Rex has weathered the transition relatively easily, but I give him only a few more days until his exoskeleton crumbles into dust. Yesterday, when we were heading out, she called back, "By Rex! See you after work!"

Swinging: A series

Push Me!