Out of the mouths of babes Part 1

These days when Gabriel passes gas he giggles and says "Mommy, my butt burped!"

Christmas List

We have been asked for a Christmas list so here it is. This is primarily for immediate family that we will be exchanging gifts with, so PLEASE do not feel obligated.

Note: We ask that no one receive gifts this year that have tiny pieces. Inevitably all the boys' toys find their way into the living room at some point or another, where the baby crawls, and we wish to prevent any choking hazards to him. Thanks!

Hannah
AIO BumGenius cloth diapers in boy or neutral colors (AIO means All In One)...will take other diapers made similarly (using that brand for you to compare, love it).
Toilet sprayer (hooks onto the water tank in the toilet so you can spray poop off diapers instead of dunking them...not sure where to get them besides online diaper websites)
food-scented candles (except cinnamon...I love it, Jerry hates it haha)....
Alton Gansky books (list available of the ones I don't have yet)
wall shelves (black) & simple black book ends

Jerry
funny t-shirts, size large
Star Wars books (list available of which ones he needs for his collection)
fishing pole & gear (open-faced reel & rod, NOT bait caster)
wall shelves (black) & simple black book ends

Christian
scooter or bike
skateboard
Wii controller (this can be a joint gift for both)
art pack (or anything art related that is for kids)
PSP charger (playstation portable)

Michael
battery-operated car or truck you can drive (the kids toys, they're in the bike section of Wal Mart...not sure if he's too big for them or not though, would have to check)
puppy that is battery operated and moves, barks etc.
Leapfrog handheld game
Wii game (this can be a joint gift)
Boombox (this can be a joint gift for Christian and Dominic too)

Dominic
dinosaurs
helicopter
super hero toys
cars
Disney movies

Gabriel
dinosaurs
super hero toys
Disney movies
cars
train conductor hat (like on Thomas the train)

Orion
warm clothes size 12-18m
leg/arm warmers (I have easy instructions on how to make them if you want/need)
age-appropriate toys
white noise machine (although we might end up getting one before Christmas, not sure yet)
Baby Einstein DVD's

All the boys want bedsets for their beds. Christian and Michael have twin size beds and prefer super hero patterns. Gabriel and Dominic have toddler mattresses and prefer Thomas the train, Disney, or Go Diego patterns.

PLEASE PLEASE get with me about what you are getting everyone (except myself of course) so I can compare and not end up getting the same things. Jerry and I are going off this list as well. Thanks!

Keeping up

Hello to family and friends! I decided that, especially with the holidays upon us, it would be much easier to create a family blog. You can check in here periodically for updates or I will be happy to send out an email notifying you of updates. Just let me know if you DON'T want email notifications.

Of course, living with this many means life is a lot of things but never boring. My paparazzi self is coming back out, and I have been taking a lot of pictures again, so expect to be inundated with a lot of them. I've also been working somewhat on my editing skills so you will see some of that too, I'm sure.

Please feel free to comment. I don't think you have to be a member to comment. Let me know if you try and have problems. I would love to see comments, complaints, questions, whatnot from you all as you like. I also encourage mature discussion on anything I might write about here, as I plan on covering more than just the average "updated on family, this is how we are doing" topic.

Love you all!