Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I have a cute picture of Kosse to share but sadly I seem to have reached my limit of pictures....I didn't even know there was a limit.  Apparantly trying to delete pictures from the storage area deletes them from the blog.  I'm not sure what to do exactly; so, currently kosse and the rest of us is under construction...or should I say offline....

Life as a 1 year old

Well, Kosse slept later this morning.  I think he might have been a little worn out from all the partying!  He seems to be enjoying being one very  much...And he definitely enjoyed the pudding gran and grandpa left in the fridge!

Thank You Everyone!

A huge thank you to everyone that came or sent cards for Kosse's birthday.  The weekend was great!  I know Kosse is wandering around wondering where everyone is this morning...We love you all!

This captures some of the excitement!
 

Happy Birthday, my dear son!

On November 17th you turned 1, Kosse!  I love you very much.  Thank you for making my days better!

Do You Know Your ABC's?

While wrapping Kosse's presents this morning, he managed to sneak a dinosaur that sings the ABC's off the edge of the table.  I guess it will be wrapped later when he has moved his interest, because I can't bear to take it from him.  See why?

Breakfast

Kosse eats a banana every morning.  In fact, lately, I can't seem to keep them in stock. 

Here he is with half of it shoved in his mouth!

Good morning everyone from a very happy baby!

The sun is definitely shining on us!  I'm so happy that Kosse is reaching his one year milestone. Where does the time go?
 

 

Previous to the following picture, Kosse and I had a small discussion as to whether or not he could have the spoon I was eating my cereal with.  He wanted it very much,  (has anyone else noticed how small matters can turn into huge dramas with little kids when they are SERIOUS about what they want?) and I told him he could have it when I was finished eating.

Check out the look of triumph mixed with a tint of disgust....

Milestone Alert!

Today Kosse was sitting on my lap when he leaned in and gave me a kiss!  Granted, it was slobbery, tonguey, and kind of on my mouth and nose at the same time somehow, but it warmed my heart!  I love this kid so much.  Who wouldn't want to get kisses from this little boy?

Also, here is an update on his curls:

Attitude

Smiles and hi but can I have the camera?

Here, I'll just grab it.

No, really, I wanted it!

Hot, cold, hot, cold

While it is warm during the day, the nights have started to get pretty chilly.  Kosse is not very cooperative about keeping a hat on, but here are a few pics I managed to get before he pulled it off for the tenth time after I put it on again and again.  I smile to myself at how determined he can be once he has made a decision.

I definitely see Dickson/Feerer facial traits in the last picture!

Let's Play with Sticks

Who doesn't love playing outside when it's 75 degrees in November?

Let's Talk Toilets....

Problem: lever is broken.

Hard to see but the plastic piece that should be connected to the handle is at the bottom of the tank.
Moma's helper:

Solution: a new handle system that cost $1.97-not too bad I guess.

Several things to remember when doing this for the first time: 1.  If something isn't turning one way, it's likely to turn the other way.  In my defense I thought loosening was counterclockwise.  Hence, lefty loosey, righty tighty.  But I guess there's exceptions to everything.   2.  That black hose will shoot up and with some force squirt water all over you, the walls, the ceiling, and Kosse who squealed with delight.  and 3.  The water is clean and not "icky" even though it is in the toilet and has that "feel" of ickiness to it.

Mission completed!  Or not..it does not stay open long enough and you have to hold the handle down, but I will figure this out!

Happy Birthday, Cousin Levi!

What?! It's Levi's birthday!

Did you drink yummy milk with your cake?

We love you, Levi!

You're 5 now? Congrats on being a big boy!

Clear Some Space

Ky and Kosse's dad found a pile of games, helmets, etc. for great prices at a secondhand store and this game was one of the treats.  It is a Lion King circle of life domino game.  Ky loves playing it and has decided that whoever wins the last "match" gets to sit in the center.

Pizza under the table, anyone?

As a special treat, the boys and I ate at the Pizza Hut buffet.  Look how big my boys are getting:

During this series of photos, Kosse is reaching and grabbing various bites of food from Ky's plate.  (Notice he does have food on his own plate.)

Kosse was undeterred by Ky's attempts to shield his food and Ky decided to eat in peace....

Under the table....

Sometimes, you have to search for a place to be alone!  Obviously, I didn't let him stay there; but I did get a small chuckle!

Happy Halloween!

Well, we survived trick or treating!  I had a great time watching the kids and how excited they were.  My little mouse made it about halfway and fell asleep snuggly in my arms!  The older kids exclaimed at the close of the night, "We got the most candy ever!"

Mellanee gave all the kids glowing necklaces.  Here they are watching in wonder how they "come on" when you shake them.

An airplane, Merrada from Brave, a tiger, and a scurrying mouse

Enough with the photos, let's go!