Tuesday, January 29, 2008
All three--Our favorite Shot of the bunch
While in Alabama last week, we took the kids in for portraits with their grandparents. They enjoyed the photographers so we were able to get some great photos. I edited these from the originals on the disc we received. I have lots of these shots in various sizes, so if there is a particular pose or size you want please let me know.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Aidyn's Birthday
Aidyn's version of thankyou in sign language. She always touches her head instead of her chin.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
storytime
well, until i find my camera we shall have to do with stories.
last week i was putting spence down for a nap. and as he climbed into his top bunk he said, "I don't want to take a nap right now." And I told him he needed to keep climbing up bc he was going to take a nap. And in a menacing tone he shot back with, "Don't be ridiculous Mom or I'm gonna take you down to Chinatown."
last week i was putting spence down for a nap. and as he climbed into his top bunk he said, "I don't want to take a nap right now." And I told him he needed to keep climbing up bc he was going to take a nap. And in a menacing tone he shot back with, "Don't be ridiculous Mom or I'm gonna take you down to Chinatown."
Friday, January 11, 2008
Happy Birthday Aidyn!
Aidyn turned two on January 9th. Spencer wanted icing for her birthday so while he was at preschool Aidyn and I made cupcakes to go with the icing. We went grocery shopping for a missing ingredient and as always Aidyn asked for a balloon. Since it was her day I let her get one. I requested a Minnie balloon but we had to settle for a giant Mickey head. I thought she would love it but once they attached it to our cart Aidyn went nuts. She was scared of Mickey. Once we got home she would run screaming from whichever room Mickey floated.
This was the first time Aidyn has asked to help me bake. She asked by dragging a kitchen chair over to the counter and climbing up in it the way she has seen Spence do. (quite comical watching her 19 pounds drag a heavy 1950s chair). We tried a new recipe for strawberry cupcakes and she loved it.
That afternoon I ended up babysitting Zara, Zena, and Zola while their mom unfortunately had to attend a memorial service, so we had a bit of a birthday party with me entertaining six kids. I hauled out all of our cookie sprinkles and sugars and candies and they iced and decorated their cupcakes (and in Spencer's case ate off the icing and reiced the cupcakes and ate more icing--he doesn't like cake). What a hit!!! I may have to do this for every upcoming birthday party for the next couple of years--much easier than trying to make a fancy cake.
I blew up more balloons so they could play in them, and seeing all the big kids play with the Mickey balloon made Aidyn jealous. Even though she didn't like him she knew he was hers so she tried to stop them from enjoying Mickey. And in all of her efforts she had to get really close to Mickey and learned that he wouldn't eat her so now she likes him okay.
In all of this excitement my digital camera went AWOL. The kids were playing with it and then it was gone. So sorry Tonggu friends, I don't have a photo for our collage until that camera resurfaces or I can get some film developed. We will have a family birthday party and open her gifts and eat cake when her grandparents come on the 18th so I will have another chance to get a birthday photo then.
This was the first time Aidyn has asked to help me bake. She asked by dragging a kitchen chair over to the counter and climbing up in it the way she has seen Spence do. (quite comical watching her 19 pounds drag a heavy 1950s chair). We tried a new recipe for strawberry cupcakes and she loved it.
That afternoon I ended up babysitting Zara, Zena, and Zola while their mom unfortunately had to attend a memorial service, so we had a bit of a birthday party with me entertaining six kids. I hauled out all of our cookie sprinkles and sugars and candies and they iced and decorated their cupcakes (and in Spencer's case ate off the icing and reiced the cupcakes and ate more icing--he doesn't like cake). What a hit!!! I may have to do this for every upcoming birthday party for the next couple of years--much easier than trying to make a fancy cake.
I blew up more balloons so they could play in them, and seeing all the big kids play with the Mickey balloon made Aidyn jealous. Even though she didn't like him she knew he was hers so she tried to stop them from enjoying Mickey. And in all of her efforts she had to get really close to Mickey and learned that he wouldn't eat her so now she likes him okay.
In all of this excitement my digital camera went AWOL. The kids were playing with it and then it was gone. So sorry Tonggu friends, I don't have a photo for our collage until that camera resurfaces or I can get some film developed. We will have a family birthday party and open her gifts and eat cake when her grandparents come on the 18th so I will have another chance to get a birthday photo then.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
6 months old
In the last month Preston has grown some red hair; he has just enough to make one tiny curl that stands up on the tip of his head. He weighs 16 lbs. 13 oz. He "talks" all the time. Jeremy can make him laugh hysterically by tickling his tummy. And he likes his jumper/swing. We are constantly amazed at how similar Preston looks to Spencer's photos from same age.
The following pictures are of Spencer at 6 months. Spencer was two pounds smaller though; he weighed 14 lbs 12 oz at 6 months.
Friday, January 04, 2008
My Mom was right
Well, at my parent's house for Christmas my mom had laid back a bunch of my childhood toys so I could take them home for my kids. I laughed pretty hard when I opened a trash bag to discover my Lite Brite. It had been in the attic for twenty-something years. I didn't think the kids would care much for it, because in playing with it again as an adult I thought it was a lame toy. Boy was I wrong. With all of the high-tech toys that Santa brought to our house this year, Aidyn and Spencer keep asking to play with the old Lite Brite. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Second Annual Santa Scare
A repeat of last year's Santa experience. Just like last year's post, here is the best photo of seven. Yep, this is the best. The boys look bored because they have been in Santa's lap for a while. Preston willingly went to Santa. And Spencer hopped right into Santa's lap, talked to him, asked him for a choo choo train, and thanked him for his candy-cane. All the while I am trying to get Aidyn within three feet of Santa.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Disney for Christmas
On the way to the airport for our 6:30 am flight. The kids were beyond excited for this vacation. Spencer had been counting down the months for the past year. 
On the sixth day of trip. Everyone hit a wall this day at MGM. The babies had it made in the stroller.
Preston enjoyed himself all week. Some nights he melted down but he always woke up ready for more.
King Louie was our first encounter with a Disney character. Spencer ran straight to him and hugged him. Jack was interested but didn't want to touch him. Spencer wished the characters could talk to him. He is convinced that he didn't meet the "real" Mickey at Disney World bc the real Mickey would have talked to him.
Spencer has trouble falling asleep at home, so we expected this trip to be difficult at naptimes. Several days he didn't get a nap. Sometimes the grandparents took the babies back to the hotel for naps and Jeremy and I would stay at parks with Spencer so he could do and see more. And four nights we closed the parks with Spencer so he was a tired boy by day five. Thus at the end of day five--he crashed, on the bus ride back to hotel.
Aidyn was terrified of all characters. But by the end of the week she became more playful around them, actually chasing some of them. She still didn't want them to touch her but she would allow them to be nearby.
Thanks Ann for convincing us to attend the character meals. The food was good and the kids enjoyed the characters coming to our tables. We had several great meals. Our favorites were the Biergarten in Germany bc the kids got to dance and participate with the German band; and the best buffet was at the Beach Club Resort.
Our last morning at hotel. Kids were sad bc we were packing to leave. Fortunately their grandma is an early childhood specialist and she made the tears dry with her songs.
We had a wonderful week at Disney World. The crowds were few. Many times we were able to walk directly onto our favorite rides, especially during the Extra Magic hours and the Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. We are all spoiled now and will be booking future trips for the same time of year. The Christmas decorations were beautiful. Mary Alice captured many of the decorations. To view her great shots and read her detailed take on our week, please visit her blog
And Chet, Dusty, Mary Joyce, and Katherine were able to join us one evening for dinner. To see Dusty's pics of the kids together, please visit her blog
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Disney
To all who have emailed or left messages, the trip was wonderful. I will say more about it when I get my pictures together. Jeremy is out of town for five days of seven and he has the camera attachments for our computer so it may be awhile yet. Plus I only took about 20 pictures from the seven days of Disney bc my FIL and SIL took like 2000 and so I'm waiting to get some of their best pictures to compile them in order.
But for now I can say, we are all (kids included) trying to figure a way to make it back to Disney for another Christmas trip next year. It was the most fun we've had in years. Spencer's preschool teachers said he couldn't stop talking about the trip this week--telling everyone his favorite ride was Pirates.
But for now I can say, we are all (kids included) trying to figure a way to make it back to Disney for another Christmas trip next year. It was the most fun we've had in years. Spencer's preschool teachers said he couldn't stop talking about the trip this week--telling everyone his favorite ride was Pirates.
Why the fingers?
Why do little kids do this? I did it too so I can't complain too much. Any time Spence doesn't like that lots of adults are looking at him, he sticks a finger in his mouth. Dean's mama captured this great looking duo.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
First Thanksgiving
Happy Turkey Day!!! I'm wearing my sister's hat, bc she doesn't like it. I sure wish I could eat. I watched everyone at the table as they gobbled up their ham, rolls, broccoli, potatoes, mac and cheese, and pumpkin pie. I watched them raise their spoons to their lips and i cried bc i wanted some good food too. Daddy gave me my binky and that helped feel me better.
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