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Saturday, March 31, 2007

Ryan has 3, count'em...1...2...3 Teeth!!!
He has also started climbing stairs...yikes!
Ryan's Baptism
Between Uncle Ken and Uncle Peter, we've got some great pictures from Ryan's baptism.
The house is finally quiet, as little ones nap and I am now (3 months later) getting around
to posting some more pics. As Easter quickly approaches, this seemed like a fitting time to share them.








As you might recall, Ryan had a wicked ear infection at this time. He had been fighting it for about 4 weeks and continued to fight it for about 6 more before he got tubes. Considering how cruddy the poor little guy must have felt, he did a great job.
Sean proved to be a big help to the Rev. Papa Joe, especially in the area of crowd control, keeping his little buddies in their seats. At least that seemed to be what HE thought he was doing!




Mmm Mmm Mmm...Beefaroni!!



Sunday, March 25, 2007

Some Cute Pics
We've had a busy day here at the Staab house.
Daddy and Sean made pancakes, washed the cars, found a dead
rabbit, power raked the yard... Oh ya the dead rabbit. At first they thought it was cute,
then they thought it was odd that it didn't run away when they walked by, then
it tipped over on it's side...not so cute anymore. Death of course is not an unfamiliar
concept for Sean. He talks about Uncle BJ frequently, that he has died and is with God.
So, we told him the rabbit had died. He told daddy, "no he didn't die, he's right there". I called the Humane Society to have someone come and collect Thumper. When I got off the phone, Sean wanted to know if I had been talking to God. I guess he figured if the rabbit was going
to be with God, it must be God who is coming to pick him up!
Ryan, showing off his teeth and one of the security features of our house!!
Don't worry the blade was not going. Mommy is far
too paranoid for that!
Visiting Stanley





Silly Sean!
Yesterday, as I was trying to get the boys ready...
I laid their clothes out on Ryan's floor and asked Sean to get dressed.
He points to Ryan's pants giggling, and asks "are these mine?"
I chuckled "Yes, goofy!" Next thing I know,
Sean is laughing hysterically "Mommy, they fit!!"
Here is the actual owner of the pants. He wasn't too
happy so he opted to lay on the floor in silent fit!



Spring Has Sprung!!
Thanks to some beautiful days, the boys have been able to enjoy some
time on their playground.

Stanley is enjoying some company outside too.









Sunday, March 18, 2007

What a Trip!
As most of you know, the boys and I returned last weekend from visiting Nana and Papa Joe. After two travel days, three states and province we made it! Mommy had a minor (okay Tony, Mom and Dad might disagree and call it major) meltdown, but we made it. Our luggage on the other hand... not so much. Fortunately, we had a relaxing week planned and I have fantastic family and friends who came to the rescue. Thanks to Michelle (Ben and Sarah) and Tracy (Maggie and Thomas) Sean was able to get out and enjoy the outdoors skating and even skiing!! Mommy had an excuse to shop. New pj's and shirts for Sean, shirts for Ryan and spring duds for me!!
Ryan was sick, but thanks to the walk in clinic doc he was doing great by the end of the week. He had his one year check when we returned and he's looking good, working on 5 new teeth.
We returned to a hectic week of meetings, appointments and great weather. Tuesday it hit 81 degrees!!
Here are a few pics from our visit. I don't have as many as I would have liked since I was without my camera for half the trip. If anyone has any they took... please email them...that means you Pete!!!


Sean enjoyed going to Preschool skating everyday. What a great idea!! Those kids can really skate. He loved shooting the puck and now sees himself as a hockey player. He started his last session of skating this week.




Nana and Ryan came out to watch on Friday.
I couldn't believe my ears. when I returned from shopping mom told me Sean was skiing. I grabbed my camera and headed for the slopes. I arrived just in time to see his last run. He loved it, except when the instructor tried to slow him down!! He "couldn't want to" wear his own boots. he wanted to keep these ones!