David's birthday

We had a low key celebration of David's birthday. It is the same week as Laney's, so the two tend to get lumped together. We celebrated at home with take out from one of David's favorite restaurants Mazzah. We also had his favorite cake, German Chocolate.

David always lets the kids help him blow out the candles

Then we had a joint celebration in the park for Laney and David. His parents were able to come along with some friends. 

Losing teeth

Check out this toothless grin!

Laney's 2nd Birthday

We celebrated Laney's 2nd birthday many times! First as a family with honey cake. Laney has wanted to eat honey for months now. I'm not quite sure how it first came up, but the fact that I would not let her have it just made it more appealing. [Note: I was under the impression that infants should avoid honey until their 2nd birthday. However, I believe the AAP now actually says it is safe after 1 year of age. I don't know where I got the mix up - maybe something recommended back when Eliana was a baby?] So anyway, until Laney turned 2, I wouldn't let her have honey. I though a perfect way to celebrate her 2nd birthday would be to finally let her try this treat she has been asking about. The honey cake was okay, but not as sweet as you usually expect for a cake. Laney ended up not being that interested in it. She mostly was ready to move onto presents!

Getting some help blowing out candles from her sister

Classic Laney face

This cake brought to you by Honey Bear!

Laney's first present was a new bike helmet, which she didn't take off for the rest of the night.

Her second present was set of matching My Little Pony pajamas for her and her dolly which she wore to bed.

 The next weekend, my brother invited us over to his house and had made Laney more cupcakes to celebrate. Her cousin Claire had had a Harry Potty themed birthday a few months ago, so Laney found some of the HP glasses and wand. It was a fun celebration!

I think she looks mighty cute in glasses!

First Day of School

Aug 14th
Eliana started first grade and her first year of full day school!
Teacher: Miss Ingraham
Best Friend in class: Sloan
Best Friends on the playground: Adele and Violet
Rides the bus with: Sam W

Sept 10th
Will started Teddy Bears class (4 year old preschool) and goes 4 mornings a week.
Teachers: Mrs. Stummer and Mrs. Plagentz
Best friends: Noah and Hannah

 Sept 11th
Laney started a "Mom's Day Out" program one morning a week at Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church. She was in the Monkey room.
She attended for about 2 months until I pulled her from the program because timing wise it wasn't working out for our family. She got really good at saying "Laney Bond. Monkey Room."
She was a little sad when she didn't get to attend anymore, but I just told her it was a two month program and was all over. No more Monkey Room.