I'd never imagine...

Lately I find myself thinking, I never would have imagined... One thing in particular is that I never would imagined telling my kids to, "STOP casting spells at each other!" That's right, my kids cast spells at each other ALL the time! JJ uses just about anything as a wand. Eva, pretty much always plays what JJ wants to play, and seldom complains. However, she does get tired of JJ casting the "Unforgivable Spells" at her (you must know a thing or two about Harry Potter). These Duels often lead to real fights, and I have to send the kids to the Gryffindor common room!!!

Cyism's

While we were on vacation, Cy really started talking in complete sentences. He says rather often, "I NO WANT!" He has a lot of charming things he says and does, like when he throws anything he says, "HIKE!" He also says, "TA DA!"for everything, when he opens the door, or we put his shoes on, ect. His most common word? "TRUCK!", which for a long time sounded like, "DUCK!"Cy also begs to be "side", or outside all the time. Cy has a really deep voice, he says, "so good" so deep, I think it's so cute. And the final Cyism that I will share, he asks, "Mommy hold you?"

Spring Break

We were fortunate enough to go to California for Spring Break. We left home on a cold and snowy day, and enjoyed a week full of marvelous sunshine!!! Sadly a month later and we still have snow. 

We stayed at the most beautiful resort, Marriott Laguna Cliff, the had a splash area for the kids and a lil pool perfect for Cy. The resort is adjacent to a park that over looks the ocean. Gorgeous!!! 

We also spent a few days at Disney Land. The last time we went Eva was a tiny bit too short to ride the Matterhorn, she received a Donald Pass which allowed her to go to the front of the line. JJ is rocking out in the back, he was so excited! Followed by a picture of Spence and the kids in the "Chew Chew Train". Cy's favorite place is the scout camp where he could run and play, the big kids enjoyed it too! 

 And finally, one of our favorite places in the OC... Crystal Cove State Park. We love it!!! It's a great place for the kids to play, and I just love the beach/ocean!

I love spending time with my little family. They won't be little for long, so we are trying to enjoy all the time we have together!!!

Blessings!!!

I have many blessings, I am especially grateful for my beautiful healthy children! Our little Ana baby came sooner than we had expected, but I can tell you what a joy she is. She is so smiley and happy, she just lights up the room. She likes to be held, but LOVES when you talk to her. She is ticklish and has a cute dimple on her right cheek. She has gotten interested in her bouncy seat toys and is getting really good at lifting her head during tummy time. This Sunday we blessed her, and we had a nice celebration after. We love you Ana!

Oh, and she uses her index finger as a paci, it's so cute!

We thought Cy was a handful... now he can open doors!!!!! He is a bit of a troublemaker, yet, he now has a little longer of an attention span. Cy loves playing with cars and trucks, he loves looking at his truck books, and playing with his little people farm. I think he loves playing outside above all else. He is getting quite an extensive vocabulary, it's fun to encourage him using new words. One of my favorite things he says is, "JJ" he yells it, I think because I constantly call JJ for help. Many mornings we will wake up to Cy yelling for JJ, trying to wake him up.

Our Eva Pretty is really growing up, she has developed quite a sense of humor. Eva and I went skiing a couple weekends ago, she was kind of funny about going, I think she thought she would miss out on something. When we got home Spencer was telling her all the fun things she missed out on, Chuck-E-Cheese, Disneyland, The Children's Museum, The Dinosaur Museum, and so on. Well after Spencer said all the fun places that she missed out on, she said, "and Boondocks". Spencer and I just laughed. (Maybe you had to be there). She is getting ready for Kindergarten, reading lessons are going really well. I think I mentioned last time that she has been inventive spelling. The other morning I left the kitchen for a minute when I got back I found a note that said, "I need to go potty", in her own spelling of course, but I was very impressed!

 (Lolly Pop)

JJ has now finished  Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, and is currently reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He stays up reading much too late, but I have to say I think it's great! I love his passion for reading! He has really started to be a very detailed artist too, and he labels his art work of course, he is very organized. 

Life is crazy busy. But I am happy to take a few minutes to write about my blessings! I want them to look back and see how they've grown, and to remember the fun times we have! I love being a Mom, and I'm so grateful that I get to stay home with my children! Thank you Spencer!!!!!!

3 Months Old

Baby Ana is 3 months! I love my baby girl! She is good baby, loves to be held. She smiles and coos and laughs, she loves to be tickled too. She is a good sleeper and she drinks her bottle like a champ! She weighs 12 pounds. Her latest accomplishment, tummy time! :)

I love this girl!

Experts Only!

JJ has really gotten to be an amazing skier this year. He loves skiing moguls, and is a regular on black diamond runs. The other night I sat down to look at the pictures and videos that Spencer took, after we looked at them I said to Spencer, "in a year or two your going to say, Son, I'm too old for this." Spencer told me, "I already say that to him. JJ will get tired and whine, "Dad I'm tired of the moguls", and I tell him, "JJ you've been dragging me to them all day."" I got a kick out of it. I decided that I'm quite content skiing the bunny hill with Eva!

Lately....

We've been hanging out at home, a lot. It's been cold and miserable outside.

 JJ, Eva, and I got a chance to go skiing, it sure was nice to see the sunshine! I was a beautiful day!!!