Yes, finally another blog!

Well...I guess I'm living up to my own expectations with not being the 'blogger' type! I guess this might turn into a once a month thing! Oh well - it's good to fill you in on what's going on with the Vernon kids!

Avery is still the little mother in the house - giving orders to both Rich & I, and of course Hank. She loves going to pre-school twice a week and then 'gym school' on the other days! The other day she asked me, "Mom, are we going to be late?" as we drove to the gym early one morning...I guess I've said those words a time or two in her lifetime! It's funny what our kids pick up on! For the past couple of weeks, she has been coming into our bedroom and sneaking into bed with us around 6:30am. Sometimes I send her back to bed, if it's too early - but other times I let it go and she gets to snuggle! Yesterday morning, she said "Mom, I want to be with you forever." It was the sweetest words I'd ever heard! It's funny because about a year ago, when Hank was just a newborn and taking up most of my time, she told me that she wanted a new mommy...so I'm glad that she loves me again!

Hank is walking around like crazy and going up and down the stairs - on his belly! Anytime someone lays down on the carpet he thinks it's 'wrestle time' and he'll tackle anyone! He's 13 1/2 months now (who's counting) but he's at such a fun stage. Lately he's been doing this parakeet sounding scream. I seriously don't know why he does it. It's the highest pitch noise I've ever heard. When he does it in public (by the way, it's so embarassing) everyone turns and looks at us like he's being tortured or something and it's so weird to hear such a 'girlie' scream come out of a kid named "Hank the Tank." It just doesn't fit! All in all, he's healthy and growing up fast - gosh those 3 cups of Lucky Charms that he eats a day are really paying off.

As for Rich and I we're just getting ready for the Holidays - trying to get Christmas cards out, just barely put up the tree last week and still haven't decided what we should get our parents! Sound familiar? If any of you have ideas...please share!

We hope all of you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2008 be Great!