Visit from Grandma Klar and Ron

Firsts

Big happenings at the Bishop house this week! Henry had his first day of school today...it couldn't have been a more perfect morning. It only took him a few minutes to warm up to the teacher and jump in to play with the kids. Today's theme was 'stars'....twinkle twinkle little star was sung.....he made artwork of stars....heard a story about shooting stars.....and got a goodbye star stamp on his hand. He really enjoyed every minute of it.

Brooke had her first tasting of cereal. We tried quinoa...mixed with a little banana. Mom's not convinced she needs the food yet so we might put it on hold. But we tried it bc the doc said to!

Niagra Falls

quick side trip to Niagra when we went to visit Grandpa Sternowski for his 90th birthday. Birthday pics are still coming....

Little Boy...Big Cardboard Box

for all of you who know of a little boy with a big imagination like our little henry you must read:
This was a birthday gift from Aunt Regan and I swear it was written all about Henry!

BMB update

4 months on 9/13/09

15 1/2 lbs; 26" long 90% percentile for height and weight

rolls both ways

loves to scoot

loves to grab her toes

laughs all day long at henry

still wakes mom up to eat at 3am

takes a 2hr nap same time as henry...THANK GOD!

has become miss popular in the playroom at the gym with all the girls

I often wonder why I still spread the blanket out on the floor. Step into the kitchen to make a cup of coffee come back and Brooke is on the lose.

doesn't she know it's FLU season?!

MR. INDEPENDENT

Every task now begins with "no mommy, henry try"

Lyndon's First Day of School Celebration

Henry's oldest cousin (the first to go to school) started his first day of Montessori school last week so we went up to celebrate!

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At the Fair

Yes Henry was having a full on conversation with the sheep:
Henry: 'hi seep wut ah you duing'
Sheep: silence
Henry: 'hi seep how ah you'
Sheep: silence
Henry: 'hi seep wut ah you duing'
Sheep: silence
Henry: 'bye seep'

On the Move at 3 1/2 Months

Watch out..here she comes! Rolling from back to front and front to back.....scooting right across the floor. Henry isn't fond of her attacking his puzzles!!

Family Pictures

a few shots from our family photo shoot...more to come

grandpa and gigi + 6

henry

uncle jon, uncle 'ace' jason, uncle 'ty' tyler, uncle chris, uncle corey

18 and counting..

Enjoying the Beach

Brooke's first beach trip.

Band Time in Chatham~Friday Nights

henry, lyndon and gigi dancing cousins eating popcorn

dad and henry on their way into the concert.
lighthouse beach.....

Brooke 2 months

Brooke and Henry at 2 months (bmb on left, hmb on right)

Brooke...all smiles :)

Congrats to Tyler

Tyler completed an intense training program at the Fire-Rescue Academy. The program included academic, practical and physical training and testing. He is on his way to becomes a volunteer firefighter with big brother Corey. We celebrated with a cake I made (which is quickly melting!) over the weekend. We are so proud of both Uncle Tyler and Uncle Corey. Thanks guys!

Hittin' the Trail

starting off with two happy campers

of course someone becomes uncomfortable as his helmet melts into his face

we repositioned and.....

back on the trail with two happy campers again!

Hot Day

What goes on at the Bishop's on a 90 degree day?...Henry becoms a western firefighter who runs around the house playing soccer.

A Day at the Park

Henry's first trip to an amusement park. Overall it was a perfect day...except he doesn't like the rides!!

Gigi...ready for the day...getting all geared up!

Bailey and Henry keeping quiet with LOTS of water.

Wait a minute Mom...I have to stay on this?

Seriously Mom....I'm coming with you...wait for me!

Hating every minute of what should be big thrills for a little kid.

Much more Henry's pace and he's in control.

Loved the trains.

Good thing these two didn't pay admission.

Ahhhh...perfectly content.

Where did that water go?

sheer exhaustion at the end of a long weekend