The Baker Blog: State of the Bakers

We visited my friend Julie and her kids this month. Her daughter is around Alex's age, and Evan is standing over her son who is around Evan's age. Evan was more afraid in this photo than Reilly looks.

Julie built a marble run, that was quickly taken over by the kids. Eliza kept going for the marbles, we had to fish two or three out of her mouth.

The kids had a blast running around her basement with Charlie.

Alex with a bag on his head being silly.

Eliza has started pulling up on things this month and trying to walk with her walker. She's very stiff legged while walking, but she likes to do it.

The boys took some packaging we had and made a tunnel from it for their mechanized trains to go through.

The boys reading to their animals on Evan's bed.

One of these things is not like the other. :)

Alex working on his workbook and Evan working on his stamps.

Eliza getting her first ride in the Power Wheel. She liked it as long as they were moving. When Alex was driving through he yard I could hear her going "Ahhhh" over the bumps. Very cute.

Alex went with us to Kindergarten Round Up and had a great time. This is him standing in the gym of the school he will be attending in a few months.

Alex got a rocket blaster for his Christmas present from his Grandma Jamie and Grandpa Bart. The boys LOVE it!

Eliza was having a blast in the swing with Oma pushing her. That girl was giggling so much.

We visited with Nana one morning while we were in the area. Always a nice time.

Eliza has taken to mostly eating solid foods, even with only her 2 lower teeth. She really likes pancakes with apple butter.

Evan running around outside after grocery shopping.

Alex sleeping. These boys sleep in the most interesting ways.

Evan built this vehicle with a mega trailer.

We visited the library for their book sale, and Eliza was up to her usual antics with DVD's.

We visited with Dad and Jodi one night, and the kids enjoyed watching Pinocchio

Mike's pullover on Alex is almost touching the floor. :)

Eliza getting ready for bed

Evan started swim classes this past month. The boys were very excited!

Ready to get in the pool.

Evan is on the left sitting out of the pool, and Alex is on the right sitting in the pool. Both of them had a great day at swim class.

Eliza saying hello to her brothers while they are playing outside.

"Look Mom there they go."

The boys came in with really rosy cheeks.

The boys reading with Daddy while I make breakfast.

Eliza looking super cute after her bath.

Eliza visiting with her brothers before they get out of the bath.

Dr. Eliza

Eliza doing some more walking

We started playing a new game before bedtime. We hide the kids animals around our room and then they have to find them with flashlights. We have to constantly remind them not to shine people in the eyes, but they love the game.