Avoiding middle child syndrome

ok, so you always hear about "middle child syndrome." kyle always seems to fit right into this stereotype, and i have yet to figure out why! i have realized he is not as prominently displayed on our blog as the other two, and did not want yet another case of the forgotten child occuring! partly he is not in some pictures out of his own choosing - he doesn't want to participate in some of the activities the other two are involved in, or he gets grumpy about wanting to be in the photos. also, the other two are such big hams that they are always wanting their pictures taken, and kyle is usually content to not be involved. sometimes i think he has middle child syndrome on purpose! so here are a few cute pics of kyle from this year...

at disneyland getting ready to go on the toy story ride...

getting some cuddle time with daddy...

put your hands in the air and wave 'em like you just don't care oh yeah! (this is actually a direct quote from kyle himself!) 
well, ok, so the other two hams managed to sneak their way into a couple of pictures too, but i just thought these were so sweet!...



and speaking of being a ham, have you ever heard the expression you are what you eat?....

Kids at Play

a few cute pics of the kids playing outside (photos courtesy of angel)

Bowling Gal

Jordan joined a tiny tots bowling league a few weeks ago. it's so cute all these little kids (ages 2-5) rolling these bowling balls that seem to be bigger than them! she is having a blast and really enjoys her teammate - a 4 year old boy named brayden. the following are useful tips from jordanland for you would be pro bowlers out there! ha ha

tip number one: throw the ball as far out onto the lane as possible before letting it land. this is absolutely necessary if you are to reach your goal of being the noisest bowler in the center - the sound of the ball crashing down onto the lane is a kid's dream! tip number two: when you miss the spare a pouty face is essential

tip number three: leaning to one side produces a desirable outcome in controlling the destination of the ball as it rolls down the lane (many believe this is only a myth, but as jordan demonstrates here, it seems to actually work!)

fourth and final tip: when it's not your turn, make sure to amuse yourself thru other means, such as turning the bowling center swivel chairs into a jungle gym!

Beautiful Babycakes!

now i know i am biased since i am the mom, but are these not two of the most beautiful pictures ever of jordan?! (i especially like the bottom one) i can't take credit for taking the pictures, that was angel, but they just turned out so gorgeous! anybody know a good modeling agency (ha ha)