Lora, Porter and baby Naomi have come in for a visit. Wahoo! We've been waiting around all week for them to come and now they are finally here. Everyone is so happy, however, I think it may take a little while for all of us to get used to the baby/toddler schedule.

You know what I have been missing in my life? A two-year old. Why? Because they are sweet and funny. Because they are beginning to talk and understand the world around them. Because when they run, they look so cute. And, oh yeah, because they are mischievous little elves that keep you on your toes.

I had forgotten the 1/2 minute rule. If you don't hear a 2 year old for about 30 seconds...they are knee deep in trouble. Or as yesterday would have it. Knee deep in hot chocolate powder and an entire container of salt. Just think of what he would have gotten into if we gave him a whole minute?
And here is the sweet boy getting a little time to himself to think about his behavior. Can you see the chocolate powder foot prints?

If you look closely, you'll also see that the chocolate around his mouth. When he was caught by Lora, he knew all of that lovely powder was going to be taken away and he dived in, face first, to eat as much as possible of it before being torn away.

Now, today, Lora and I got talking for a minute after giving the little ones a bath. Porter was dressed first and wandered out of the bathroom. The silence took a few minutes to register and when we jumped up we found him like this.
Oooooh. BUSTED!!! Now, you can't really see what's going on here. He had managed to unwind about 10 bobbins of thread which was beginning to tie him up pretty good. I love the look on his face. Gotcha!

Porter has also been a bundle of cuteness. He is a smart little man and loves playing with the big kids. Ethan has taken the role of big brother (really, you aren't surprised, are you?) and has been watching over him. Austin likes to run around the house with Porter playing tag. But Alaina...that girl only has eyes for Naomi.

The night Lora and the kids came in to town, Alaina wanted to hold Naomi all evening. Unfortunately, Naomi was tired and Alaina had to go to bed. She sighed and threw her hair back, saying, "I just can't wait to hold that child!" Did Alaina just jump from 6 to 60 years old? Well, she got her wish today and was so happy to hold that sweet child. Here is the little angel taking a bath.

And here is where Aunt Christy is making her smile. (she either fell for my infectious charm or she was passing gas. I'm going with the charm) Such a sweetie!