Family

I know, I know, it's been a LONG LONG time, but here is what we look like these days! Enjoy! :)

Peaceful Nights

I think I can now finally say that Lexie sleeps through the night. Yes, she is 13 months old, and yes, it has taken her this long to sleep through the night consistently. I have been asked if I let her cry - and yes, lots! One night she cried for an hour...then it took me an hour to get her settled down. Not fun! So I bought a space heater for her room, as there are two outer walls in her room and thought it might be chilly. Not sure if it is the heat or the fan, but she is sleeping! And has for over a week. Woo hoo is all I can say! :) The only "bad" thing is she is wide awake by 6:30. Those restless nights would mean she would sleep a bit later. Oh well - a rested 1 year old at 6 or 6:30 is much more enjoyable than a crying baby at 2am!

Busy Weekend

We had a fun and busy weekend away from home! We went to Des Moines Friday to cheer Daddy on in racquetball, then headed to Kansas City Saturday morning to spend the weekend with Andy, Allie, Tanner, and Dylan and to celebrate Dylan's baptism. The kids were so good - fun to have them all together. Here is a picture of Papa, Meme, and their four grand kids. Not sure the picture could be any better!

Happy Halloween!

We had a fun Halloween weekend! Our little lady bug and witch had fun trick-or-treating (well, Molly did) with their cousins. Ryan and I had a Halloween party as well - we even dressed up! :)

In other news, Lexie is officially walking. The girl is everywhere, and she has no fear!

Happy Birthday, Lexie!

On 10/29 at 10:29 am, Lexie Ryan Ratchford was welcomed into the world. Happy 1st Birthday to our sweet little Lexie. Mommy and Daddy love you lots!

Visit to Hartman Reserve

We had a picnic and a walk at Hartman Reserve today. I successfully used the timer on my camera and caught a pretty cute family pic.

It's Been a While!

Greetings, family and friends! It's been a while since I have made a post here. It seems with all the other means of communication, I have forgotten about this one! :)

The girls are doing great. Molly continues to amazes us each day with her constant chatter. A day doesn't go by where I do not wonder where she heard/learned that? She is growing like crazy! Just this week Ryan said he knew she is growing because she can turn the lights on and off by herself with a stool. Whoa! Molly loves to be outside - riding her bike and scooter and running around the neighbor kids.

Lexie is almost one. I cannot believe this. She is a big girl - almost 24 pounds, but is very tall, too. She is quite a bit more sassy and temperamental than Molly was at this age. She keeps me on my toes! Lex loves her big sister and her toys. She is a great eater and has become a much better sleeper (thank goodness!).

The girls started a new daycare this year. Molly's teacher from last year opened her own in-home daycare, so this is where the girls go. It is working out great! Both girls (usually) take great naps, so our late afternoons/evenings are not as challenging at home.

We are loving this beautiful fall weather and are looking forward to a visit to the Pumpkin Patch really soon.


Here is Lexie's 9 month picture, Molly's 3 year, and a cute one of the girls playing together. Enjoy!