the sudoku craze is sweeping the nation.  

perhaps you've heard the not as commonly used phrase "stuck between a chair and another chair".  

yep, that's a lacrosse stick sprouting out of riley's head. 

not even 9 months old and already he knows the value of the handmade toy. 

kissing the turtle. 

salena and thomas stopped by for a vist. they called ahead to color coordinate. 

sweaters and hats and mittens, oh my. 

riley digs right in to his new toys.  

dancing in the kitchen is a perfect way to unwind after opening exciting presents. 

everyone pitches in for christmuka breakfast. riley, in particular, is a big help. 

merry christmas eve! 

a hanumas kiss for special dean. 

rania and riley are tuckered out after a hard morning of playing. 

mmmmmmm brocolli. 

look. up in the air. it's a bird. it's a plane. it's poopchick. 

making new friends on the bus is easy when you're a poopchick. 

riley's got a whole rain suit - that's why he doesn't need any of mama's umbrella. 

for cousin faith's birthday susan came from boston, bobby came from japan and riley came from down the street. 

morning time is fun time when you've got such excellent pajamas on. 

in this hat it's almost like he has hair. 

tom gives riley a little pep talk at the center holiday party. 

when riley grows up he wants to be an 'mc with a mic in my hand'. (note katrina already the proud stage mother) 

riley just recently learned how to kiss. he likes to practice on the mirror when he thinks no one is watching. 

in this family we take oral hygine very seriously. 

kolya and riley go way back. they've been friends since they were born. 

riley was pretty sure i was lying when i told him he used to be thomas' size. 

glenda and riley enjoy a little qt at the office. 

riley wore his special holiday sweater in honor of katie's birthday.  

smoochies! 

aunt julie and riley head to cole valley in the morning. 

we're blurry because we're flying by on our special rooster! 

riley does not find alef's rampant cell phone use quite as comical as rania does. 

these babies are ripe and ready to be picked from this babytree. 

time to rearrange the kitchen unless we want quinoa all over the floor. 

better than teevee.