24 month update

cheeeeeese

I just got to get this update in before I forget! You are on the move these days- saying new words EVERYday!

WEIGHT: 24lbs 2oz
HEIGHT: 33 inches

the broken "tractor"

In fact last night you had a conversation with your Dad on the phone- and you did great. You told him about your race cars (we talk about cars a lot) and a movie and the airplane that we saw- it was so cute.

your smoosh face

For talking- there isn't even a reason for me to list all of the words, songs, numbers, you know- because you know too much. You can count to 10 (you may leave out 6 and 7- but still...) You know your ABC's- tons and tons of songs that you have learned at school. I especially love when you do the chicken dance. You will also repeat- just about anything. So dad is trying to watch his mouth- since you have already picked up a word from him :)

One big thing- you will say please and thank you- UNPROMPTED! You have such nice manners! You will also say I love you, and sorry when you head butt someone- although I am not sure that's an accident.

quit taking my picture mother..

 I think you may grow up to be a DJ or breakdancer- you love to You Tube videos with your dad- then sing and dance away.

Here is your 1st attempt at one of your favorite songs right now- Birthday Dress by Lil Playa- you and your Aunt JJ- love your rappin' skills-



Here are your DJ skills- and you have the fist pump down for sure-

(I still need to upload this one)

Cars, trucks, race cars, tractors, trains, motorcycles, airplanes- things that move- you LOVE. You will organize all your cars in a row- and then if you decide to move somewhere else- you pile as many cars as you can into your arms and carry them around the house. When we go to dinner, or in the car, or anywhere- we take 5-10 cars with us.

get all the cars

You also love computers, phones, electronics. I am pretty sure you know how to program the computer- and play games on our phones better than we do. We just got an Ipad- and from the 1st time you started playing with it- you knew exactly what to do.

movie watching buddy

In fact- you just bought some race car points on your dad's phone that cost $50!!! (or your dad bought them and is blaming this one on you) good thing you are too young to get grounded- or I would definitely be making you pay for that with your own chore money. We better watchout for you!

love the playground!

You do love being outside- slides and running around. You will swing- but they aren't your favorite. On this particular playground trip=- it was too funny. You were up on this platform here and another little girl wanted to come play with you. You looked at her- then growled- I guess she wasn entering your "territory" then stomped your foot. Needless to say- it worked- and she turned and went the other way. Probably not the best strategy for making friends in the future.

yummy yummy pickles

As far as food goes- you are a pretty picky eater. Yogurt, applesauce, sausages, pickles, chicken nuggets, bananas, toast, biscuits, ice cream, cheese- that pretty much sums it up- besides crackers and nutri-grain bars. I keep trying to introduce you to new food- but since you are so smart- you usually call me out on that one.

NYE 2011

We decided to do it up big this NYE! The kids were home and had friends to invite over- we had friends to invite over- and so it was decided- and a party was in the works.

We wanted to get dressy, make good food, do a balloon drop, pop fireworks and play some games- so here we go!

The Decor- we went with gold, silver, white and black-
Front hall way

from the front door looking in-

the kitchen

I love love love these snow flakes- we will have to get BigSisC to give us a tutorial on how to make them- she learned how with Student Council this year- aren't they gorgeous!

Setting up the balloon drop

The decor- and food. Here we have goat cheese stuffed peppadews, pickles and olives, and salami. Then you can also see our "kid friendly" punch over next to the "adult friendly" champagne!

veggie tray and some guacamole-

7 layer dip- so good!

We also had shrimp cocktail, crock pot meatballs, chicken enchilada dip, and tiramasu cake for dessert.

Our fireworks for the evening-

The girls-

 The boys

 

Let the games begin! We did all Minute To Win It games- so fun.  You can find tons of games on their website.

1st up- get the cookie from your forehead to your mouth- NO HANDS!

wiggle wiggle

almost there

 

The boys men- I suppose.

 

Two cuties!

  Next up- Cup Stacker- build a pyramid with the cups- and take it down- all with one hand.

This got pretty intense!!

  focused

 get it girls-

 

Winner! (well of that round- we had several brackets, rounds, and then a championship)

 

Next up- Toilet Paper Un-Roll- see who can unroll a roll of toilet paper with one hand the fastest. So I assume you are like me and wondering what is going on in this picture? I guess we didn't get pictures of the actual game- just the after math.

 

They must have been playing the Mummy Game?

Midnight! The balloon drop was a success! We had champagne toasts and special light up glasses- it was a great night! We all had fun. Now onto 2012- it's going to be a great year!

Race for the Cure 2011

Cancer is a scary beast. Too  many of us have had our lives affected by this nasty monster disease. Doing the Race for the Cure left us all with a good feeling. 

 Seeing those that come together to remember loved ones that have been lost- and then seeing the joy and contagious spirit of those that are battling- and beating breast cancer.

Even the taxis were pink!

I wish I could remember the team names- they were so fun and creative.

It's motivating to say the least. I think that this will be family tradition that we continue to do.

Pretty, Cute, and Scary Halloween

I can't believe I just found all of these Halloween pictures! I told ya'll I was behind on posting.

Here are our fabulous pumpkins

Then we all went to the carnival- brrrr- it was cold- but we had a good time!

Watching the big kids go round and round and round and..

riding the Cho- Choo Train

BigBroC looks scared to ride this one..

We aren't scared.

Class room Halloween party

isn't that the cutest Scooby Do EVER?

shaking his tail

for Halloween night he even had a nose and some whiskers

Hil.arious! BigSisC is Hulk Hogan- and BigBroC is a super scary zombie! and our neighbor friend- the scary clown!

We trick- or- treated at house that had this in the driveway- so naturally we had to take pictures laying in the body out line.

poor poor Hulk Hogan- guess he ate too much candy.

Candy got the zombie too...

oh no! Scooby Doo- who has a scooby snack?

We had a great time trick- or- treating. BabyK got the hang of it and loved getting candy. He wasn't scared of the zombies, monsters, but the Scream guy- FREAKED him out. Have NO idea why? he's never seen Scream- so go figure...