That's right my friends...put her behind bars, or maybe a large puppy kennel would work too! Emma has just mastered opening doors and finds it necessary to destroy everything in sight. I feel as though I need to follow her around all day if I want my house to stay somewhat in order. Please let this just be a phase that will hopefully come to an end soon! For now I will be purchasing those child proof door handle covers and I am keeping my fingers crossed that it just might bring me some sanity.
But...
At least she is so darn cute! How could I possibly stay mad at this sweet face! I just love my little terrorist...as her daddy likes to call her. 
You are such a handsome little guy and you bring so much joy and laughter into our home. You are an awesome big brother and your little sister thinks the world of you! You always know how to put a smile on our faces and this is what makes you so special. We all love you very much and hope you had the best birthday ever!
Show me your best silly face
Dylan's signature picture smile
Dyl and a few of his cousinsDave received this email from his dad earlier this week:
If you have some things I can put in about your family in our 2008 holiday newsletter I would sure like to hear about it. I'm hoping to get this printed and in the mail later this week. I have most of the normal stuff but if you have things you'd like for me to report I would appreciate it. Thanks,-Dad
My ever so hilarious husband's reply:
Well let's see. You probably have the big stuff, but here is a quick rundown:
Emma recently graduated to the nursery and church now has a purpose again for Daddy. Emma was recently voted most likely to be addicted to shoes from her nursery class. Her mother is very proud.
Dylan likes to announce every time he poops on the potty "I went poop, I went poop!!!!" Dylan had the lead roll in the primary musical. He is currently auditioning for the lead role in High School Musical 12. Right now he is narrowing his career choices down to fighter pilot or puppy. At this point it's 50-50.
Megan recently won the award for "Best Service Ever!" while working at the Cheesecake Factory. Currently the company is considering making her the new CEO based upon her heroics in trying to save a cart full of liqueur from tipping over and crashing. Megan sacrificed her body to save the adult beverages and the company is very thankful. Megan also recently completed the certification for the RSC (registered shopping consultant) and plans to have a small bedroom built inside of the new part of the Roseville Mall.
Dave Jr. recently completed his internship at the hospital, passed the BAR examine, certified as capable on supersonic aircraft and just completed his thesis on "Quantum physics and it's relation to sub-atomic molecules" from which we expect him to receive the Nobel Peace prize early next year. After his unexplained growth spurt which left Dave standing at 6'4" and 245lbs of solid muscle, he is considering several offers from top tier teams from Major League Baseball, the NFL, the NBA and the professional badminton league.
Happy holidays,
the Dave Jr. Family
Seriously...where does he come up with this stuff...I am still laughing!!!!
My cute lil nephew Jaxon the Monkey
I just love this one of Dylan and Kammy
Kammy and Dyl loving on Emma and Jameson
He loves his lil sis
My little Snow White
My handsome pirate
Here are the kiddos last year...they grew up so fast:(
WARNING: Do not be fooled by this innocent face! She is just planning her next move!!!
This guy!!!
And it was so easy too! I think the key is to just wait until they are ready and then they pretty much do it on their own. At least that is how it worked out for us. For a while there we thought Dylan would be in diapers forever but he sure proved us wrong. He is doing so awesome, even at night. We are very proud of him!
{for the record, I did not dress my kid like this. He did it all on his own. As you can see, his boots are on the wrong feet. He is too silly}
