Crossley twins (and Kate!)

October - December 2006

Fall was pretty mild here in Indiana, and we got through Thanksgiving and Christmas without any real snow or cold. This year, we really knew about opening presents at Christmas time.

big blue hat

raspberries from the garden

building a fort

working at the computer

jack o'lantern hats (Thanks, Great-grandma Martha!)

Jack receives his Kindermusik diploma

Rooting for Dad's team
(but, Dad had to buy beer for Grandpa again this year)

enjoying the cookie party

"I cooking!"

He said it was okay to get your hiking boots out of the closet.

Anna needs her latte to start the day

How many times do I have to tell you? Colanders are not chairs!

the men relaxing on Saturday

a present for me

new scooter

opening presents

shake, shake, shake

Dancing Anna

The summer went by too fast. We took a long trip to visit relatives in Nebraska and South Dakota. Our grandparents from Cincinnati came to see us, and we went to see them. Jack finally got his hair cut, but Dad is still bugging him about getting a job.

Was I not supposed to use the hair gel?

In case of aliens ...

WINDY!

Enchilada night

Jack at the Prairie Arboretum in Freeman, SD

Anna at the Prairie Arboretum

playing bolo golf

the first haircut

Anna reading

Don't ask (it would take us too long to explain...)

These sunglasses don't work like my regular glasses.

Quick, hide!

April - June 2006

Spring was a good time for us. We got to play outside more, and we both got pretty good at walking. In May, we took our first vacation. We went camping at Lake Erie with our friend Kevin and his parents.

getting the garden ready

out by the coop

on the green chair

family picture

That's right. I'm talkin' to you!

Dad's fountain is way cool

new teeth

teeter-totter

swinging

swinging, too

Has anyone seen Dad's work gloves?!

Sand - it's what's for dinner

Look - a stick!

quiet time at camp

stroll on the beach

ready to explore

Jack, Kevin and Anna

Anna takes some steps on the deck

Swinging at the park

January - March 2006

Well, the winter wasn't too bad. Jack got his new glasses in February, and we both started crawling around the house. Our first birthday was in March. Good thing we grew in some teeth, so we could eat some cake! We're getting close to walking, but we are not quite there yet.