All I want for Christmas is . . .

Yup, Isaac is loosing teeth. Four since Christmas. The toothfairy has been generous. However, due to inclement weather, her last installment had to be by direct deposit.

We love you Isaac.

6 months already?

6 months ago you were only a dream . . .

and now I can't remember what life was like without you.

I love the way you cackle when we kiss your neck.

I love the way you look to see if we are watching when you try something new.

I love the way you focus on a toy right before placing it in your mouth.

I love the wild look you get when playing with us, the way your eyes twinkle and the way you already have some of your daddy's mischief.

I love how you light up when I come home . . . and how you tell me off if I don't immediately come to pick you up.

I love the way you smell, the softness of your hair and and the way you curl up into the perfect little ball when cuddling.

I love you Emery Rose.

Sheer genius.

Aukai and I love shopping at thrift stores, Craig's List, and the like. We love it because it makes us feel eco-friendly. We love it because we are cheap. We love it because we discover wonderful gems like this:

This will DEFINITELY be in our next double-wide.