what? they are just too much. 

is kolya really a puppy now, wonders thomas.  

normally we try not to put up too many pictures of the same scene, but these three are trying to kill us with their combined cuteness. 

he decided to dress as a jumbo tissue in a mini box for halloween. 

last night riley fell asleep clutching his favorite pot (and didn't wake up even when i accidentally used the flash). 

autumn in san francisco. good times. 

the time change made us all a little spacey but it's nice to have special craig here for a visit! 

playing dead is hard work. 

ah, slow sunday afternoons... riley winds up the olde gramaphone and katrina gets ready to rock. 

riley likes to cook alongside mama. his current fave flavors are nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom. he totally has his finger on the holiday pulse. 

riley calls these dolls "mini" and "jumbo". thank goodness they both fit in the schoolbus. 

how lovely! two bridesmaids getting ready for a fall wedding... 

now the shoe is on the other foot. 

riley's blessing. 

riley and dori are like two peas in a tiny shiny pod. 

everyone put on their sharpest threads for colbly's fancy dress party. 

such sunny fun times on the playground with thomas and co. 

we do, indeed, salute you. 

twin hats. 

"what you talkin' bout, mama?" 

baby in a tunnel. 

the family spade post hayride. 

"hat off" says riley. 

dori and riley put perfect pumpkins in their pushcart. 

hi love. 

what a difference six months makes. they're like giants now. sweet baby giants. 

riley's not shy about helping himself to some popcorn. 

more wet and muddy fun times in the back yard. 

so pretty. 

pushcarts aren't just for pushing anymore. 

a happy baby in a tank top. what's not to like? 

and a snack of raisins. wow, playdates are the best. 

then inside for a quick sip... 

julius came over for an afternoon of fun. here the boys model the correct attire for playing with water in the back yard (pants no, hats yes) 

someone is enjoying his baths again. 

and then, viola!  

okay will, so first you push this yellow one and then this red one... 

robinhood and one of his merry men. 

i just found riley in the kitchen standing on a chair trying to butter his own muffin.  

sea turtle hugs are the best. 

future rock star for sure. 

you know the babies are all grown up when they're ready to play in a tire swing. i mean a tire swing is for BIG KIDS for sure. 

this might look like it's just a cute picture of a little kid in a giant wheel but this backhoe has caused nothing but trouble around our house (including, not one but two middle of the night hysterical fits about going to see it). 

what can you say about these two beautiful raggamuffins? 

you can't see me if only one eye is peeking out! 

sunday morning: a stroll, a snack.  

katie's mom was a wicked good sport - letting riley choose the perfect hat for her to wear. 

these three goofballs share a silly story.