They do stretching
Balance Beam
Tumbling-- Claira's forward Roll
Then their is the favorite Trampoline!
She spends the whole time running around smiling
Monday, January 26, 2009
Claira's Tumbling Class
Since Claira's Mommy and Me Kindermusik class is over we have joined a Mommy and Me Dance/Tumbling class (Claira calls it 'My Gymnastic'). She loves it! If she could she would go five days a week. Every time we get in the car she asks if we're going to gymnastics.
Jenga
A new favorite activity we do for 'family' time is playing jenga. Its one of the few games that everyone can play and 3 out of 4 people get to win! It is so funny to see them giggle, squeal, jump, twist and dance in anticipation of the other person's move. Not to mention the amusement we all get from watching each other stress as we choose what block to pull out.
Here is a video of Claira getting nervous as the tower is about to fall on her turn...
Here is a video of Claira getting nervous as the tower is about to fall on her turn...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Aby's 4 month check-up
She is a healthy girl at 4 months old. She measured 25 1/4 inches and weighed in at a whopping 16lbs 4 oz! The vaccines made her mad, but who can blame her? They also made her very cranky and out of sorts the past two day. Today she seems to be back to her happy little self!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
House Hunting Texas Road Trip
WOW am I glad to be home!
Don't get me wrong, the kids were angels but nobody wants to be in a car that long...there were the countless pee stops
the fantastic hotel of which had an indoor pool, strawberry cream cheese, hot chocolate, and a 'couch' bed so the kids loved it!
Our visit to Houston was a success. After all of that driving around here is our new house in Katy, TX...
The description reads, "Beautiful home on oversiezed cul-de-sac lot with tile floors in entry & kitchen, study with french doors, formal dining with chair railing & crown molding, archways, built-ins (that open to a secret room! aka-Andy's fish room), art niches & sprinkler system. Spacious island kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash & breakfast bar. Bright open den with tile surround fireplace & entertainment niche. Cozy master bedroom opens to master bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower & double walk-in closets. Large Backyard with covered patio.
After our house hunting trip was complete we headed off for a well deserved trip to the Houston Zoo. If you ask the kids what they liked best Wil says the "Baby Elephant. He was eating and pooped and peed! it was gross" now he doesn't say it with a tone you would think was gross he says it with a smile and tone of awesomeness. Claira thought the 'teddy bears' were neat, but they were actually Grizzly bears. Here we are with the Cheetahs...
From the zoo we drove over to Austin and visited with Andy's Parents for a few days. The kids enjoyed the free time, riding bikes, going on hikes to find golf balls, eating peanut butter toast, and visiting with their Great Grandparents. Here is Grandma Jenny (before the sun came up) with the kids as we left Sunday morning.
It was a very long drive home 12 hours! But we made it and are back to our normal schedule.
Don't get me wrong, the kids were angels but nobody wants to be in a car that long...there were the countless pee stops
the fantastic hotel of which had an indoor pool, strawberry cream cheese, hot chocolate, and a 'couch' bed so the kids loved it!
Our visit to Houston was a success. After all of that driving around here is our new house in Katy, TX...
The description reads, "Beautiful home on oversiezed cul-de-sac lot with tile floors in entry & kitchen, study with french doors, formal dining with chair railing & crown molding, archways, built-ins (that open to a secret room! aka-Andy's fish room), art niches & sprinkler system. Spacious island kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash & breakfast bar. Bright open den with tile surround fireplace & entertainment niche. Cozy master bedroom opens to master bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower & double walk-in closets. Large Backyard with covered patio.
After our house hunting trip was complete we headed off for a well deserved trip to the Houston Zoo. If you ask the kids what they liked best Wil says the "Baby Elephant. He was eating and pooped and peed! it was gross" now he doesn't say it with a tone you would think was gross he says it with a smile and tone of awesomeness. Claira thought the 'teddy bears' were neat, but they were actually Grizzly bears. Here we are with the Cheetahs...
From the zoo we drove over to Austin and visited with Andy's Parents for a few days. The kids enjoyed the free time, riding bikes, going on hikes to find golf balls, eating peanut butter toast, and visiting with their Great Grandparents. Here is Grandma Jenny (before the sun came up) with the kids as we left Sunday morning.
It was a very long drive home 12 hours! But we made it and are back to our normal schedule.
Super Girl
Check this little lady out!
Dec. 26 she decided to loose the diaper...it was a crazy first few days but she did it! As we entered the new year she had perfected her pee pee skills. Then we piled in the car and drove to Texas, little potty set up in the back of the van. She did great and so did Daddy. Every 35 miles she would say, "Daddy I got to Pee Pee!" and only 1/3 of the time did she actually go, ARG! As the week went on she had to stop less and less and now its almost normal. Today she has managed to do her major 'business' twice! And on the big potty, YEAH!!!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Ring in 2009 with a BANG!
We began our celebration about 6:30 with sparklers, noise makers and fire works. The kids were so excited about the whole evening. Excited about their Luck and Fortune dinner (black eyed peas and cabbage), the big fireworks Daddy and Mr. Tim had and lets not forget the 4 foot long sparklers that changed colors!
Now that it is 2009 I want to look back at 2008 and say THANK YOU. I know most people had a rough year but I had a year to be thankful for. As we left 2007 I found out we were expecting our third child. I entered 2008 not knowing what to expect and as I grew through the year and into the hot summer I found that I have found being a Mother the best job I could have ever been given. People would/will look at me and say things like, "WOW you've got your hands full" or "They all yours?" and I proudly say "YES!" and smile at each of my cute children. Don't get me wrong they can be monsters but they are my world and I enjoy every minute of every day being their Mommy.
I did notice that 2008 has brought some age to my face, droop to the boobs and lets just ignore the extra around the middle. But as I saw this in the mirror last night I realized they are all signs of the joys in my life. I am proud of my laugh lines, blessed for the healthy kids I have been able to nurse, and lucky my body can mutate over and over and bounce back like has.
My goals in 2009 will not change much. Enjoy my family, take care of them, meet their needs, accept them for who they are and who they will become. I am however going to put myself higher on list of priorities. Like most people who love their jobs they become workaholics and well as much as I blame Andy for this exact thing I am a no better.
We have started 2009 running. Claira has been using the potty for 4 days and we leave in a couple days to begin house hunting in Texas. Everyone is looking forward to our move on March 1st, a little anxious but excited about what it will bring.
Good luck to everyone in 2009!
The thermometer read 50, but as you can see by the way we're all dressed it felt about 35
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Now that it is 2009 I want to look back at 2008 and say THANK YOU. I know most people had a rough year but I had a year to be thankful for. As we left 2007 I found out we were expecting our third child. I entered 2008 not knowing what to expect and as I grew through the year and into the hot summer I found that I have found being a Mother the best job I could have ever been given. People would/will look at me and say things like, "WOW you've got your hands full" or "They all yours?" and I proudly say "YES!" and smile at each of my cute children. Don't get me wrong they can be monsters but they are my world and I enjoy every minute of every day being their Mommy.
I did notice that 2008 has brought some age to my face, droop to the boobs and lets just ignore the extra around the middle. But as I saw this in the mirror last night I realized they are all signs of the joys in my life. I am proud of my laugh lines, blessed for the healthy kids I have been able to nurse, and lucky my body can mutate over and over and bounce back like has.
My goals in 2009 will not change much. Enjoy my family, take care of them, meet their needs, accept them for who they are and who they will become. I am however going to put myself higher on list of priorities. Like most people who love their jobs they become workaholics and well as much as I blame Andy for this exact thing I am a no better.
We have started 2009 running. Claira has been using the potty for 4 days and we leave in a couple days to begin house hunting in Texas. Everyone is looking forward to our move on March 1st, a little anxious but excited about what it will bring.
Good luck to everyone in 2009!
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