It's a first

There are some things you just can't capture in a still picture. Kadence is now 5 1/2 months and getting so big. I know people say she is too little........but a mom knows what she knows....and I am counting this as Kady's first word! She uses it when she wants to be picked up or fed. So cute!

"A whole new world"

Lucy loves Jasmin............and we listen to the "jasmin songs" aka the aladdin soundtrack wherever we go. Lucy will always say it is her turn on way, and your turn on way back. The art of compromise, already mastered by a 2 year old. Here is her rendition. She melts my heart whenever she sings, and this is her new masterpiece!

Jeff and Jamie

We are always excited to have Jeff and Jamie in town to visit! They LOVE the girls, and the girls LOVE them. Since they are regular overnight guests Lucy yells down the stairs for them quite often (even when they are not here). We wish so much they lived closer, but cherish all the time we do get to spend with them! We were able to do an adult only night on Saturday, and then just enjoy the gorgeous fall weather here on Sunday, with a little football mixed in! You can't get any closer to being family then the Byma's!

Watch out boys

We were able to meet Fritz Kramer this weekend! He is a perfect, handsome bundle that Sarah and Jon welcomed on September 15. It was so fun to see their new house and just hang out. Kadence loved playing on the floor with him. It was hilarious to watch her squeal and reach out to grab him! He took it all in stride....already a ladies man!

bapple-sauce

"hello....Lucy, Lucas"



Here is the widescreen on why the two could not be bothered. Sweet

This weekend we made applesauce at my parents house...an annual tradition. We also celebrated Casey's 30th birthday!



Justice on the run!


Thanks Grandpa! Lucas was so excited to eat his cupcake...but wouldn't hold it by himself. I didn't get any of the cute shots that showed the kids cleaning up in the big bowl that grandma brought out! Lucas sat down right in the middle of it, diaper and all!

I wanna be just like Lucy

We, I should actually say Kady, is still refusing to eat at daycare. She ate a whole bottle and rice cereal for my mother-in-law on Friday though!!!! It was so very exciting for me! So I again have high hopes for her tomorrow. I bought another one of her "favorite" bottles, and then today I decided to get her an early sippy cup! Not only did Kady drink out of this, but she held it on her own to do it! I guess she just wants to be a big girl at 4 months! Seriously, if that was what I knew she wanted.....she would have one in every color they come in. The real test is tomorrow away from her mommy...

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As you can see from the cute rolls on Kady's arm she is in no way starving herself either! She had a very healthy checkup last Monday weighing in the 75th percentile, and 75th percentile for height as well! What a beautiful blessing she is. We have fallen in love with her strong-willed side, as well as loving, sweet, snuggly side.

Family

We are so fortunate to have family close, and lots of playmates for Lucy and Kadence. Kady looks like quite the beefcake compared to Simon!


Lucy and Lucas looking at the ducks at the park.


Lucy, Reagen, and Kadence all posing for a picture Sunday at Grandma and Grandpa Koops'.