March 31, 2009
A Shower For Baby Aiden
On Saturday, April 21st, my closest friends and family came together for a shower in honor of Baby Aiden. The theme was "brown-n-blue" and everything turned out perfect. I received so many great presents for Aiden and I can't wait to decorate his nursery and for him to wear all the cute clothes he received. I went from being worried about not having a single blue outfit to having more clothes than he could ever wear, in just a few short hours!
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this exciting time. It means more to me than I can ever say. Extra thanks to my mom for setting it all up, to Jamie for making the customized invites, and for Christy for making a beautiful shower cake.
Here are a few pictures of the gifts and cake. Enjoy!
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this exciting time. It means more to me than I can ever say. Extra thanks to my mom for setting it all up, to Jamie for making the customized invites, and for Christy for making a beautiful shower cake.
Here are a few pictures of the gifts and cake. Enjoy!
March 27, 2009
Oh, to be a kid again....
They have so much fun doing the simplest things. There is nothing like the innocence and joy of childhood.
Just a few pics of my girls playing with their jeep and picking the "pretty flowers." They went a little overboard with the picking though. I am lucky to have any left.
Just a few pics of my girls playing with their jeep and picking the "pretty flowers." They went a little overboard with the picking though. I am lucky to have any left.
March 16, 2009
Our New Pet
This weekend we went to buy a new pet for the girls. She doesn't have a name yet but the girls were excited to take some photos with their new betta fish. The lady at Petsmart told them they should name her "Betty the Betta" but I think we can do better than that.
We are just waiting for the cats to notice the fish but so far so good. I don't always keep the fish down that low either. I shudder to think what the girls would do the first time I wasn't looking. :-)
Who knew 2 little girls could cause so much mischief!
We are just waiting for the cats to notice the fish but so far so good. I don't always keep the fish down that low either. I shudder to think what the girls would do the first time I wasn't looking. :-)
Who knew 2 little girls could cause so much mischief!
Hide-And-Seek
Hide-and-seek is the new favorite game at our house.
It is so fun to play with the girls because they only half get how it works. The funny part is that they understand that they are supposed to hide but they don't quite get the idea of being quiet while they hide. They are so giddy with excitement and anticipation that they laugh and talk the whole time they are hiding. I love to walk into a room and hear them call out "Hi Mommy. I hiding!" I still try to act like I have no clue where they can be but that only increases the laughter.
Here they are hiding behind the sofa from Daddy and Diego.
And here is Kaylee patiently counting to 15 before she could run and find her sister. She really does count to 15 too. Smart girl!
It is so fun to play with the girls because they only half get how it works. The funny part is that they understand that they are supposed to hide but they don't quite get the idea of being quiet while they hide. They are so giddy with excitement and anticipation that they laugh and talk the whole time they are hiding. I love to walk into a room and hear them call out "Hi Mommy. I hiding!" I still try to act like I have no clue where they can be but that only increases the laughter.
Here they are hiding behind the sofa from Daddy and Diego.
And here is Kaylee patiently counting to 15 before she could run and find her sister. She really does count to 15 too. Smart girl!
A New Look
Kaylee decided to dress up in this very pink outfit complete with necklace and high heels. She was strutting her stuff all around the house and was more than happy to pose for a few pics along the way.
I thought it was quite the look but let's just say Daddy wasn't as thrilled. :-)
I thought it was quite the look but let's just say Daddy wasn't as thrilled. :-)"I Say Cheese Mommy"
Kaylee decided that she wanted to have her picture taken many times over the weekend or in her words "I say cheese mommy." At times, she does the funniest (phoniest) smiles but when she smiles with real joy... her face could light up a room.
However, Miss Kaylee is not one for the faint of heart. She may look sweet and innocent but her moods are totally unpredictable and often leave Mommy and Daddy very perplexed, wondering what in the world happened? She is such a delightful mixture of sweet, loving, goofy, sassy, and drama-full. But, make her mad and the whole world will know it. I guess that is just part of the Terrible 2's. It drives me insane at times but I also have to admire her spunk.
She loves to dress up, play dolls, and act grown up. She often comes walking by with a shopping cart complete with her baby in the front, a purse full of fake money and credit cards, and of course her cell phone. She loves to cook meals for the family in her kitchen and invent new games to play with her "sissy." Her favorite phrase is "That's so silly" or "You're so silly." And her new favorite game is to see how far she can push the limits. She will look at you so seriously and put her hands out and you know the negotiation has begun. "I eat just one more cookie mommy, okay... okay?" If you say yes, all is well. If you say no, the world shatters and the wrath of Kaylee begins. :-)
Alyssa, on the other hand, is truly our gentle, sweet girl. She loves to cuddle, give hugs and kisses, and make sure everyone is doing okay. In fact, she not only likes to give kisses but they have to be big wet sloppy lip kisses. If you try to give her your cheek she will try to turn your face until she can "kiss your wips."
But like her sister, there are a few contrasts to her personality as well. Alyssa is sweet but she takes the title for drama queen of the year. She is such a girly-girl at times and the littlest boo-boo requires endless kisses and attention. She also loves to throw little diva temper tantrums when things don't go her way. Her fake cry could win an award!
The funniest thing she is doing lately is telling long elaborate stories. I can only understand half of what she is saying but she is super animated and sure of what she is talking about. We have heard stories about a monster, bear, crocodile, and my newest favorite, an octopus with a big head and long arms that lives in a garbage can. We are not really sure where she came up with this story but she loves to tell it while making lots of interesting faces and hand movements to add to the story.
Overall, we have our good times and bad but mostly just lots of fun. I honestly think I am learning just as much as they are as we navigate and learn our roles. We are constantly setting and shifting boundaries and learning how much to give and take. My newest goal is to work on patience. I sure do need it with these two and a new baby on the way. Prayers are always welcome! :-)
However, Miss Kaylee is not one for the faint of heart. She may look sweet and innocent but her moods are totally unpredictable and often leave Mommy and Daddy very perplexed, wondering what in the world happened? She is such a delightful mixture of sweet, loving, goofy, sassy, and drama-full. But, make her mad and the whole world will know it. I guess that is just part of the Terrible 2's. It drives me insane at times but I also have to admire her spunk.
She loves to dress up, play dolls, and act grown up. She often comes walking by with a shopping cart complete with her baby in the front, a purse full of fake money and credit cards, and of course her cell phone. She loves to cook meals for the family in her kitchen and invent new games to play with her "sissy." Her favorite phrase is "That's so silly" or "You're so silly." And her new favorite game is to see how far she can push the limits. She will look at you so seriously and put her hands out and you know the negotiation has begun. "I eat just one more cookie mommy, okay... okay?" If you say yes, all is well. If you say no, the world shatters and the wrath of Kaylee begins. :-)
Alyssa, on the other hand, is truly our gentle, sweet girl. She loves to cuddle, give hugs and kisses, and make sure everyone is doing okay. In fact, she not only likes to give kisses but they have to be big wet sloppy lip kisses. If you try to give her your cheek she will try to turn your face until she can "kiss your wips."
But like her sister, there are a few contrasts to her personality as well. Alyssa is sweet but she takes the title for drama queen of the year. She is such a girly-girl at times and the littlest boo-boo requires endless kisses and attention. She also loves to throw little diva temper tantrums when things don't go her way. Her fake cry could win an award!
The funniest thing she is doing lately is telling long elaborate stories. I can only understand half of what she is saying but she is super animated and sure of what she is talking about. We have heard stories about a monster, bear, crocodile, and my newest favorite, an octopus with a big head and long arms that lives in a garbage can. We are not really sure where she came up with this story but she loves to tell it while making lots of interesting faces and hand movements to add to the story.
Overall, we have our good times and bad but mostly just lots of fun. I honestly think I am learning just as much as they are as we navigate and learn our roles. We are constantly setting and shifting boundaries and learning how much to give and take. My newest goal is to work on patience. I sure do need it with these two and a new baby on the way. Prayers are always welcome! :-)
March 10, 2009
A Grand Adventure Will Soon Begin....
A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years and in your heart till the day you die.
-- Mary Mason
The Kiddos
This weekend we tried to get some Easter photos of the grand kids for my Mom. It has been a while since I last tried to take the girls for professional pictures and I was reminded very quickly of how exhausting it can be. Add in a 6 year old and a 4 month old baby and then the fun really begins.
Can you tell that Alyssa was in a wonderful mood? Nothing we did would make her smile. I bribed her with everything imaginable! Look at the scowl in that last pic! So, I ended up letting them go play blocks. I think that made all of us a big happier. :-)
Can you tell that Alyssa was in a wonderful mood? Nothing we did would make her smile. I bribed her with everything imaginable! Look at the scowl in that last pic! So, I ended up letting them go play blocks. I think that made all of us a big happier. :-) Here are a few of Miss Riley and Brendon. She is growing way too fast!
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