10 months old

 This little doll face is 10 months old. She is growing up fast. Ana recently ditched army crawling for the real thing, and now she is super fast. Which also means she can get into trouble in an instant. Ana has started pulling herself up, and is getting more comfortable on her feet. She has one tooth, and one coming in. She's been a bit of a bear lately because of teething, it worries me because she's just getting started, we are in for months of grumpiness. Ana loves playing, but is not content unless I'm sitting right next to her. She is a bit demanding. Thankfully she is a good sleeper, and a good eater. In fact she'll smack her lips if she wants some of what you have. Ana says a few words, Dada, Mama, JJ, and Kitty.
That is a little bit about our "Baby Girl", Ana.

Camp Out

And a few quick pics from a little weekend trip...
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the day after we got home Cy would yell out, "Mom, I want to go camping, Mom!"

Princess Party!

Miss Eva had her very first friend party when she turned 5. It may have been the best day of her life, just look at these pictures...

and I can tell you what this sweetie pie is wishing for, a mermaid tail!!! I love what a dreamer she is!

Toddler in the House!

My little Cy Cy recently turned 2 years old. Reflecting on the past two years I realize that 1. Cy has grown up so fast and 2. having two kids under 2 is CRAZY! But I will say that Cy makes everyday exciting. Today when I told Cy that it was time for dinner, he looked at me and said frankly, "No Thanks MOM!" Later I was trimming his hair and he said, "No cut Mom, I'm so handsome!" He makes me laugh, I just love that kiddo. Cy loves to play trains, cars, dig, swim, and "do tricks".
Love you Cy Cy!!!

It's been a while...

Life has been a little crazy lately. Well lets just say since Ana was born. It's been a challenge to keep up with the basic needs of my home/family. Sadly blogging is not a basic need, however, when I talk to Spencer about memory keeping it reminds me just how important it is. Our family is growing so fast, and their little personalities change. It's important to record these changes, the funny things they say, and of course a picture or two to go along.

JJ finished the first grade, finished a stellar soccer season, and just learned to wake board at Lake Powell. JJ really enjoyed the first grade, he had a fabulous teacher, and made lots of friends. Just before school ended JJ told me, "Mom, I'm so popular, everyone at school knows who I am." Now I could care less if he is popular or not, what I love is his growing confidence. At the beginning of the year he was a little bit sad, and it was hard for him to get to know the kids in his class, now everyone loves JJ! This soccer season started out with a bang, he scored the first 2 goals on his team. He scored throughout the season, but the thing that I was most impressed about his season was how hard he hustled. Wow, that kids was always on his A game, he hustled after the ball like no one else. Good Job JJ! We just got back from a trip to Lake Powell, and the thing I love about JJ is his determination, and his willingness to try something new. He became a real wake boarder, and showed his brother and sisters that you can do anything, he's such a good example.

Eva pretty just graduated from Preschool. I can't believe that she'll be in Kindergarten in a few short months. I really enjoyed attending her preschool graduation, I was so impressed by what she has learned this year! Eva recently completed her jazz/ballet class for this year. She developed a lot as a dancer this year, and is excited to get back to dance in the fall. She also finished soccer, her first season. I was surprised a what a good little goalie she became, so proud of her!!!

Mr. Cy has got the cutest personality, and I just love his voice (so deep). Thankfully he has found interest in toys, specifically trains, planes, and automobiles, I'm thankful because he is not into trouble as he once was. Cy is such a smarty, everyday he says a new word that blows my mind, he has an EXTENSIVE vocabulary! He also frequently counts to 10! But one of my favorite things his says is, "No, Bad Boy!" It's the way he says it. Too cute!

Baby Ana just turned 7 months. She is such a delight! She is always good for a smile, and has the cutest giggle. Ana LOVES when someone talks to her, and she loves being held. We love out sweet "baby girl!"

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?"