when you're sharing a bagel it's important to keep as much as possible stored in your cheek. 

fun for riley, heavy for mommy. 

heading to the playground with some of our new loot. 

riley's favorite part of his new tricycle is definitely the bell. 

what a couple of cuties. 

our 4th annual christmukkah photo.  

a little outdoor break on a borrowed tractor. 

it's always a good time for cat in the hat. 

here's where riley realizes that those shiny packages might have trucks inside. 

riley helps colby make banana pancakes for the hungry masses. 

wait til x-mas, indeed. riley was much less interested in the presents under the tree than the boxes they came in. 

sweet christmas kisses. 

there were a lot of presents gathered under the tree so we decided to open a few on christmas eve. the machinery puzzle was quite a hit. 

riley's special ornament really adds some spice to the christmukah bush. 

alef thinks "the cat in the hat" is hillarious too. 

goethe makes riley look like a giant. 

back from vegas and ready to read "the cat in the hat" again and again. 

"taking care of riley is like a walk in the park" says special craig. 

katie stopped by engage in a little familial baby grooming.  

craig and riley spent three days together while the moms went to vegas. here they enjoy some qt and popcorn. delish. 

riley likes to cup one hand behind his head for extra security when he carries a bag. 

today's toddler, always on the go. 

thomas is surprised by how firm the mattress really is. 

thomas still L O V E S riley. 

the second night of riley's second hanukah.