3 Months!!

It's hard to believe our Baby Kate is 3 months old. She is forming a cute little personality and is such a happy baby. Along with eating and sleeping she enjoys playing with her Flora the Flutterbug toy and she loves when Daddy does his Georgie Porgie rhyme with her, complete with choreographed hand and leg movements.

The Barlow clan came to visit last weekend and Ben had a great time playing with Griffin (or "Riffin" as Ben calls him). They had a lot in common, including their love of trains and goldfish crackers. They (along with Elise) also enjoyed running laps around the house and chasing each other (or thinking they were being chased).

Sporting her curly do.

Relaxing with Daddy before bedtime.

Cheering on those Bengals.

With Lady Ashley of Fort Thomas

Two Men and a Little Lady

Jeff stealing a smooch from Elise. Ben and Griffin were not amused!

Fall is here!

The biggest development here is that school has started again and Ben is going three mornings a week. I was really worried about him being in a new classroom from last year with new friends and teachers, but so far he has really enjoyed it. Each time I've picked him up he hasn't wanted to leave. I don't know what that says about Kate and me, but I'm happy he enjoys school so much. Yesterday was red finger paint day and the month's activities will also include measuring and weighing, playing with playdough, making applesauce and more finger painting (next time with blue paint!).

Oh yeah, the Bengals season also started and Kate wore her first piece of Bengals attire and we taught Ben how to say "Who Dey." Unfortunately their spirit didn't help them win - neither did Daddy's "spirit", which mostly included lots of pacing and yelling at the television. At this point we can only hope that the Bengals go to the playoffs sometime before Ben leaves the house for college. Next week I hope to get a picture of the two of them in their Bengals gear, so stay tuned...

We've had many visitors lately, which has been great. First, Amy and Jackson came for a quick visit from Atlanta. Then Chris, Julie and Annie visited us over Labor Day weekend. Babbie came for a long visit and now we're excited to have the Barlow family coming this weekend.

Looking rather nonplussed about wearing his new backpack.

Babbie and Kate watching the Bengals game

Kate enjoying some time in her crib. Here are a few more pictures of her room:

Ben & Jackson


Annie

Ben teaching Annie all about Thomas

New haircut

Still trying to get a really great photo of the two of them.

10 Weeks

Here are some pictures of Miss Peanut at 10 weeks of age.