McAlister Matters

  Paul turned three last week. This big guy is growing up fast! He's in the sticker chart club now. We had a small birthday party with cake and ice cream. Sarah's parents were able to attend. Paul wanted a yellow cake so Sarah made a lemon cake with lemon frosting. Paul received some new train sets to play with, a nerf rocket pad and a Cat Bingo game. He's been learning the cats and his favorite is the Munchkin. Paul's a super sweet boy. He loves playing with his magnet blocks and likes to pretend they are food. He constructs sandwiches and pineapples with them. He's learning to ride his new Razor scooter and is walking by himself on our walks now, no more strollers. He's ready to do some hiking in Moab this month! Paul has all the cards of Dominion memorized and likes to watch the games and organize the cards afterwards. He likes to say the word dude. So we love having this little dude around. Click for more pics

  Little Penny turned one recently. She'd been walking for several weeks prior and starting to gain speed. She's got two top teeth to match her bottom ones. My mom came to visit for her birthday and stayed with us for several days. Penny warmed up to her pretty fast (and Slinky too!). She had Grandma Musser and Grandma Mimi at her birthday party and enjoyed her first piece of cake. Penny is a busy body, explores all over the house and is a climber. She likes to climb up on Paul's bed and mess it up. He doesn't like it so much. Penny says one distinguishable word...kitty. She says it clearly whenever she spots Slinky who stays a safe distance away. Penny loves walking around in the backyard. She doesn't like socks except to eat. Whatever she doesn't like to eat she throws on the floor. She likes to help with the dishes and play notes on the piano. She brightens all our lives. More pics!