A Day at the Park

wow.., I know, I know..it's been forever since I've blogged anything! The kids are growing up so quickly and we are having a blast. I hope that I can do a better job of blogging to keep a record of their childhood! Here are some pictures from our fun trip to the park today! :)

Carter's Second Birthday

We had a blast at the fire department for Carter's Second Birthday! Kevin climbed the ladder and let the kids play on the fire truck!

Happy Birthday Kevin!

I would like to wish my husband, best friend, and best daddy ever a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! He's enjoying an evening with the youth at church at the Braves Game! Hope he had a great time! Love you Kev!

Our Family Beach Trip

Silly Faces

from the cutest kids in the world (nope.. I promise I'm not bias!)

Summer 2011

Here are some pictures from all of our fun summer adventures! Being a "Summer Stay at Home Mom" is so much fun! We've painted, colored our playhouse (thanks Aunt Michelle for the birthday present!), and played in our kiddie pools! It's been quite hot here lately so we've been staying inside quite a bit, but that's given me time to organize a few things and just relax with the kids! (forgive the quality of photos..they are from my phone!)

My Cupcake!

The first weekend in June was Liliana's dance recital! She did such a good job on the stage! I was a proud mommy!! Here are some pictures of my little cuppycake!

Happy 3rd Birthday

Behind as usual, but I'm going to be updating the blog in the next few days! Quiet afternoons after Vacation Bible School have made this possible!!! Here are some pictures from Liliana's Third Birthday! We had a "Ladybug" theme! She was very excited about having "THREE" ladybugs! Mom did a great job on her cake! We got a bouncer (also a birthday request!) and everyone had a blast! Can't believe that my sweet baby is already three years old! At her check up, she is still growing very tall for her age (80% percentile) and her weight (33 pounds I think..) is about 50% for her age. She is talking much much much clearer everyday, and her vocabulary amazes me! Her favorite phrases (most of which are copied from me! Yikes!): "Here's the Deal", "Mom, the problem is...", " He's probably over there" (adds probably to everything...)... and many more!

Freedom!

We just got back from an incredible vacation on the "Freedom of the Seas" 7 night cruise! It was awesome and great time for Kevin and I to spend some much needed time . We shared our vacation with a great set of friends..there were 8 of us in all!! The kids split the week with both sets of grandparents, which made them have an incredible week too! We visited Haiti (a private area on the coast of Haiti owned by Royal Carribbean), Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel, Mexico. Each port was beautiful, but my favorite spot was in Haiti! It was simply gorgeous. We went up onto a lookout point and found one of the most awesome views! It made you sit back and appreciate God's handiwork! Pictures to come soon!!

Like Father, Like Children ...

This morning Carter noticed Kevin's cowboy hats hanging from our bed post. He had to try to it on. He also, just happened to have on overalls, which made for an adorable picture!!!!!!! (don't mind the mess!)

Of course, Liliana had to have a turn too!!

(Can you see the amount of dust on top of this hat...obviously hasn't been worn in a while!)

They are growing up so quickly!!! Liliana will be three in just a few months! We are looking at preschool programs to start her in! She is so smart and loves to learn so I know that she's going to have a blast at "big girl school".

Carter is growing like a weed too!! He's gained about 3 pounds since Christmas!!! He' s also getting taller! Since we've gotten control over his Acid Reflux, he's eating everything in sight! The little baby who would throw up at the site of vegetables stole green beans from my plate last night!!! He's talking quite a bit-most of which I can't understand.. but sometimes I get a few sentences here and there! His favorite song is the "Veggie-tales" song. He walks around the house singing "bom bom bom booooooommmmm... if you like to talk to tomatoes"... :)

More Snow Pictures...

Snow angels with Daddy..

We tried to make a snowman..but it has iced over the snow and it doesn't do well for the snowman making...

Rufus' first sledding experience..at the neighbor's house!

Snow Fun!

Making a snow man with daddy...

Well, we're on day 2 of being snowed in! (Kevin has been out everyday..so I guess we're not snowed "in" ..but whatever) School has been canceled and it's pretty likely there's a couple more days of it to come! I have to say, while I LOVE spending time with the kids and hanging out..I'm pretty stir crazy! So, plenty of time to update our always behind blog!

Since this is pretty much my "baby book" and journal of what the kids are up to..let me catch you up to date:

The kids are doing great! Liliana is doing great and learning so fast! She knows her colors, numbers up to 10 (counting, not visual), sings her ABCs, and several other fun songs! She's learning her letters-and knows a few. For example, whenever she sees a "S" she says.. "SSSsssss SNAKE! ..Ewwwww!!!!" It's very cute!

Carter's doing great too! He's been sick the past few days but is doing better. We've been trying to figure out what's going on with his reflux. He constantly (Like usually 2-3 times a week) throws up and we'd like to know what's causing it. We're going back to the dr. at the end of the week to find out what's going on hopefully! He's talking up a storm and has a hilarious personality. A few words he says are Mama, DaddEEEE, Liliana (which he does quite well saying..), MawMaw, PawPaw, Lala, Papa, Rufus (our new dog), John Deere, Tom Tom, the list goes on ... He's started putting things together for sentences even! "I want juice" is a daily favorite! I love being able to communicate with him and watch him interact with Liliana!

Didn't make the cut...

So, after trying to figure out an economical way to make Christmas pictures, I've decided that it is always best just to pay someone when you have a 2 and 1 year old!!! While I'm saving the few good ones I got for the Christmas cards...here are some outtakes (sp?) from the Christmas pictures I took with the kids! I am most def. not a photographer, but the attitudes on these pictures are too hilarious not to share!!!

Things to be thankful for...

What an awesome Thanksgiving we've had. Last Saturday, we had lunch with Kevin's side of the family. On Thanksgiving Day we had lunch with Gincy's side of the family. While we were at Poppy's house (Gincy's Grandfather), I took some pictures of two of the things in my life I am most thankful for.....

I am also thankful for my family and friends and the blessed life that God has allowed me to have. Thank God for the blessings in your life each day.....

Fall Fun

We had our fall festival at church this weekend. I didn't take any pictures during the festival (too busy chasing toddlers) but I did get some cute pictures of our Dalmation and Fireman before we left!

my #1 reason for not blogging...

I'm pretty sure my eyes are closed and that this is a horrible picture of me--but it's not all about me :) The reason I've been MIA from blogging is because it's "marching season" (for some..football) and I've been spending my time with the Heritage Drumline! That time paid off this past weekend when we were awarded the Best in Class and Best Overall Drumline in the Heart of Georgia Band Competition. It wasn't an easy competition either. There were 7 bands in our class and quite a bit in the entire competition. While I am a very proud "mama" to these kids and very happy that they did so well this season, I'm also very happy to have more time to spend with my kids! (and catch up with life!)

Where do the months go?

Wow..it's been a month since I've posted. I apologize for my abesence! We've had a wonderful time with Fall Football and marching band and have been super busy lately!

Carter turned 14 months last week! He's jabbering away and finally getting some teeth (two on top, one on bottom).

Liliana is potty training...not mommy's favorite thing AT ALL!!! There's just nothing fun about it! But hopefully we can get it down and this stage will be over. It is pretty cute to hear and see Carter try to use the potty and say "peepee" every time Liliana goes to the potty! I think he might be a little easier to train with such a good role model! :)

Catching up!

Wow.. the start of school has gotten me behind with blogging. I am back! I've got to do a better job of it! :) Life is a little crazy with two toddlers..but I'm loving every minute of it! (well ..most of them... :))

Big Girl Bed

Liliana has moved up to a "big girl bed". Kevin changed her crib into a day bed-with a little bit of help from Liliana of course. She's slept in it every night since then without any trouble! We knew it was time to change the bed over because she had been asking to sleep on the floor for the past week or so. After she slept on the mattress on the floor for a week, we decided she was ready!

Such a Big Girl! She's growing up so fast and turning into a beautiful little girl!

These shoes are made for....

Liliana has been busy the past month. She started taking dance classes! Her class is titled "Creative Movement" and she is having a great time!

She also went bowling for the first time this month. I had a Bunco night with the girls and Kevin and another dad took the kids bowling! From the report from dad and Liliana-she had an awesome time!

Kevin's statement was "the ball went down the aisle so slow that she laid down to watch it, and I had time to take 2-3 pictures of it before it hit the pins!" This is one of the most adorable pictures!!!!