a few recent pics

My folks moved into their new house last weekend and Kyra had a ball playing with all the helpers, and in all the boxes. She's also sporting a new hairstyle!

Just chillin'

Cousins

Wearing 3 of Momma's swimsuits is so fun!

exhaustion and a smile

Apparently eating lunch was an exhausting experience for Kyra

He's getting so big!!!!

Look at that sweet smile!

We're all doing pretty well. Jeremy has started doing a little work at a horse stable near here. He is working a few hours a week in exchange for free riding lessons, and he's loving it! Still no word on his disability, but we're hoping to hear in the next 6 weeks or so. Kyra's vocabulary is increasing on a daily basis, and she's even started saying a few phrases like: see you soon, I got it, I'm fine, I like that, and thank you. She loves SpongeBob and Sesame Street. The other day she surprised when I was trying to get her to take a nap and she kept saying, "Momma O! Momma O!" I ignored her until I realized she was pointing at the "o" on my sweatshirt. Now, everytime she says an "o" she says, "o! o! o!" Liam is doing great. He is quite the little eater, he regularly eats 30-35oz. every day (that's more in one day than Kyra every consumed). He's started smiling at us, "cooing" some, and drooling this week (guess that means he's going to start teething soon). He's still a very happy and content baby who rarely fusses. He sleeps well too, going about 3.5-4hrs between feedings during the day and 5-6hrs at night. I went back to tutoring last week. I'm not working as many hours as I did last semester because I'm scheduled to start teaching and ACT Prep class for the community college on 2/27. As of yesterday, no one was signed up for the class, so if that remains the case then I'll pick-up another student or two to tutor. I've started a fitness challenge with some family and friends. I'm trying to lose the weight I've gained before we go on our cruise in January, so having the element of competition and a little money riding on it, really helps me say "no" to those french fries and ice cream I like so much!

Baby Mohwak

Auntie Amy give Liam a bath yesterday and decided to style his hair. It is still in a mohawk and it's 26 hours later...

Bad Hair day

The other day we were at my folks' house helping them out with a few things and Kyra refused to keep her hair in the rubber band. This was the result...

Go Colts~lots of pics and a cute story today!

Daddy and his kiddos

Sweet boy!

Too cute for her own good!!!

We like Peyton

Go Colts!

Snow earlier this week...Kyra loves the snow!

Trying to shush Liam, I jumped in to help her out...

Mom with the kiddos...Kyra is mad 'cause she's having to hold Liam and he's crying so she refused to look at the camera!

Giving brother a kiss....he really is under there somewhere!

cute story

Last night we were driving home from my parents' house and it was dark and foggy out. I expected Kyra to be asleep soon after we got on the road 'cause it was about her bedtime and she was tired. So, when she started saying, "Momma!" over and over I was pretty much ignoring her hoping if I didn't pay attention to her she'd just give up and go to sleep. Well, she kept saying it, and about 5 miles down the road Liam started fussing so I hopped (not all that gracefully) into the backseat to see what he needed (just wanted his pacifier). Since Kyra now had my undivided attention she said, "Momma, HOT!" pointed out the window, and then blew. Poor thing, for 5+ miles she'd been trying to tell me it was hot outside and we needed to blow on it. We spent the next 10 miles "blowing on" the fog. I figured that was easier than trying to explain to her little mind what fog was...One thing's for sure, we've taught her well that when there's smoke or steam it's hot and you need to blow on it...

bunch of sickies

Blogging and picture uploading will return once we're all well. Kyra did end up at the doctor on Monday and she does have a sinus infection (the antibiotics are kicking in so she should be feeling back to her old self soon). But now, I have a head cold and so does Liam. I'm hoping it will pass soon for both of us!!!! I feel so sorry for little one's when they're sick.

Liam pics

The Todds have had a rough week. I got food poisoning on Monday night and felt rather crummy until yesterday; Kyra's had a cold since the weekend before last (if she's not well by Monday she's going to the doctor 'cause I'm afraid it's turned into another sinus infection); and Jeremy's stomach issues have resurfaced...So, while Jeremy and Kyra nap I snapped a couple pics of Liam and thought I'd post 'em.
Liam's doing quite well. The outfit he's wearing today was HUGE on him a couple weeks ago and today it fits. CRAZY! He's still eating well, sleeping well (excellent actually), and is generally just a happy guy. He does hate, and I mean hates, his bath, but that's about it. Kyra's decided he's here to stay and I think actually likes him. She likes to wave to him and tell him "hi" and pat him after he eats and she even throws his stinky diapers in the trash for us!

better pics

Liam had a bath today and is looking less greasy than last night, so I thought I'd post a couple non-greasy pics!

"Dad, I'm eating. Don't take my picture right now!!!"