We had a great vacation @ The Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI! We were their for Rhonda’s (Chris’ Sister) wedding!
Brian - Is getting really good at riding his 2 wheel bike. He was a ring-bearer at Rhonda’s Wedding.
Lena & Kaylee - Were flower girls in Rhonda’s Wedding!
William - Is trying to walk… he can take 2 steps now…

Brian working on his reading (online).

William tries to help Brian with his reading…

Brian

Lena

Lena

Kaylee

Kaylee Swinging

William

William

Dad with Lena, Kaylee, & Brian
Brian - Finished up Kindergarten this month. He also learned to ride his bike on only 2 wheels!
Lena - Turned 4 this month! She is also officially potty trained!!! She had her 1st Dance recital, while on the stage during the finally, she realized there were people out there and began to wave to everyone and saying “Hi”, she seems to be a natural on the stage.
Kaylee - Is now sleeping in a “big girl toddler bed”, she really likes her sleep, and will put herself to bed if she is tired.
William - Has 2 more teeth, for a total of 6! He is standing on his own, and clapping, and very quick to get into mischief.

Brian on 2 Wheels!

Lena eating her Birthday Cake!

Kaylee taking her friends for a ride.

William

Brian & William

Kaylee & Lena play Knights!
William - Has a 3rd tooth… He is cruising, and standing for very short periods without holding on to anything.
Kaylee - Loves to act like a puppy, trying to potty train with her big sister, and want to go on the “big” potty, not the little one.
Lena - Is potty training again, she even when a whole day in underwear with reminders. She is getting ready for her dance recital next month.
Brian and Dad have started Karate, and we both became yellow belts this month. Brian did very well at his school Field Day this month.

Lena - Brian - Kaylee

William

Kaylee

Lena

Lena strikes a pose…

Dad & Brian in our yellow belts…

Our 15 year old Sony Tube tv died this month, so it was time to upgrade to an HDTV!
William - Had a big month of milestones, he went from his tubby to sitting on his own. He is also pulling himself up to a standing position.
Kaylee - Is starting talk a lot more, and trying to do everything her older brother and sister are doing.
Lena - Is doing very well with playing with her older brother and younger sister.
Brian - Has lost another tooth (he does not like it when they are loose). He has been very helpful around the house!


William

William

Mom & Kaylee

Lena & Mom

Mom & Brian

Kaylee - Brian - Lena
William - Started “scooting” this month, he is mobile! He got 2 teeth (bottom front). He is 18 1/2 pounds.
Kaylee - Is “miss repeat”, she says and does everything you do.
Lena - Loves to draw and color, she is showing great skill in her drawing. She is getting very opinionated and like to tell you what you should be doing.
Brian - Lost his 1st tooth! (bottom, front, right). He received a great review from his teacher who said he is “ready for 1st grade”!



Brian


Brian & Lena

Lena

Lena & Kaylee

Kaylee

William
William- Rolled from back to front. Learned how to blow raspberries, so now has bubbles and drool :) Can also sit on his own for a short time.
Kaylee- She has gotten tall enough to climb into her crib. She gets her toes hooked over the top rail and drops herself over to land with a thud on the mattress. Kaylee is our little mommy. She shadows Karen, following her around and copying her. She helps with William, gets his toys when he drops them, rubs his head and says “Good Baby!”
Brian- He is learning the different ways to read a book to tell the story. He now “reads” to everyone by telling what he sees in the pictures He can count to 100.


The kids wanted to help dad with the dishes!

William sitting on his own!
Brian - got his 1st report card and his teacher says he is “a pleasure to have in class”.
Lena - likes her hair up in a pony.
Kaylee - will now talk on the phone to people.
William - at almost 5 months, he is weighting in at 18lb! (to compare the girls were 18lb at 1 year!).

Brian

Lena

Kaylee

Kaylee “Hug-a-Thon”

William

Brian - Kaylee - Lena in the snow.
Brian - Was very excited about Santa this year!
Lena - Is learning Pirouette & Plie in dance class. We have had some advancement in potty training.
Kaylee - Turned 2 this month! She is talking more (or at least more understandable) everyday.
William - Made it to 16lb and has offically pass up his cousin (Charlotte who is 2.5 months older).

Brian

Lena

Kaylee

Brian & William
The Delaney Family would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

Kaylee really likes to dance to Michael Bublé: See Video