Belly Laughing!

Tonight, Ellie had Ren laughing so hard! I just had to add these photos! His smile is so beautiful! Ellie was doing her usual shananigans! She makes crazy faces and noises that Ren just goes bananas over! So, I took out the camera and she stood behind me doing who knows what to get this reaction! Notice Ren's extra pink tongue?! He practically ate a pink marker...yesterday! His tongue is still pink!

Happy Birthday, Ren!

Ren turned one this month! My sweet baby is one! I can hardly believe it. It seems he was just born a few months ago. This lucky guy got two cakes! We spent the day before his birthday up at Uncle Tony and Aunt Natalie's home in LA. We had cake and sang and played with cousins! Cake number two was at home on his actual birthday. I attempted the little train, didn't look exactly like the book...but hey, close! Uncle Charlie and Aunt Liz came, with more cousins in tow. We are so lucky to live close to family!
Ren has blond hair, that probably needs a trim. I haven't wanted to cut it because I want him to stay looking like a baby! He took his first steps today actually! It was awesome cause Rusty actually got to see him do it! All night I kept trying to get him to do it again. Nope, no performing. He loves his siblings so much. He seems to really come alive when they are around! And of course we are all crazy about him! We all want to kiss this chubby cheeks!

Piano Recital

I held a piano recital for my students in January. It went very well. I was so pleased and impressed with each of them. They are unique and wonderful young people. It is a privelege to help them learn to play the piano. I really do adore them! I have been teaching for a couple of years now and this year has been the most fun! Porter, Chloe and Ellie go to another teacher, but I had them perform with the group anyway. Only two of my students weren't able to be there.