Growing Growing

7 1/2 years old

10 1/2 months old

Almost 5!

It really shocks me how fast the days, weeks, and months fly by.  The kids are getting big SO fast.  It is fun but sad too.  Blake is now 10 1/2 months and is on all table food, still nursing, and says a few more words (cat, that, sis).  When you ask where the birds or planes are he points and looks up.  It is so cute!  He is starting to also point at things and say "that" wanting to know what it is he is pointing at.  He is still crawling but stands alone now for a few seconds.  Who knows when he will walk. He loves to dance and if you say dance and turn on music he will start bouncing his hand up and down.  He laughs at me all the time and seems to be really into me these days.  He follows me  around and climbs up my legs.  It is so funny!  

Hanna will be 5 soon and is really starting to enjoy school.  The seperation anxiety was hard at first. She is such a big girl and is so sweet to everyone.  I love spending my mornings with her since she starts an hour later than Hailee.  She is starting to be a little less shy and is really such a little spiritual soul.  Love her sweet voice and non stop talking :)

Hailee is 7 1/2 and is turning into an independent little girl who loves her friends and having play dates.  Don't get me wrong she is still very attached but is branching out a bit.  So cute to see this new little personality emerge.  She is such an AMAZING big sister and is so kind to her siblings and helpful to her mommy.  I am lucky to have such a sweet girl and good helper! 

9th Anniversary Celebration

My wonderful hubby and I will be married for 9 years on October 25, 2012.  We decided to celebrate this year a little early.  Josh surprised me with tickets to the Dierks Bentley concert at the Pechanga Hotel in Temecula.  We had such a wonderful time together and the concert was AMAZING!

Thank you hubby for 9 wonderful years together.  You have given me 3 beautiful children and we have done so many special things together!  I am truly blessed to be married to you and can't wait for many more years together.  You are my soul mate and best friend!  I love you so much!!!

El Capitan 9th Annual Camping trip

We did not get a lot of pictures this year which is such a bummer but once again this trip did not disappoint!  We always have a great time and it is so much fun to see the kids grow and add new ones to the mix.  Definitely looking forward to next year!

Pretend City

 I forgot how much fun this place was.  Still a good time for kids of all ages :)

1st days of school 2012

Both my girls started school September 5, 2012.  The first day of school is always hard on my kids.  There is always tears and lots of hugs.  It makes me feel good knowing they miss me :)

Hanna started in the TK program at Newland and Hailee started 2nd grade at Newland as well.  It is so weird having them both gone everyday.  I really do miss them...but am lucky I have my little man at home to play with :)

Special breakfast

Blake enjoying pancakes too

Blake 9 months

Within the last couple of months Blake has grown so much!  He is such a joy to be around and is so happy all the time!  Between month 8 and 9 Blake has taken on so many new things.  He pulls up in his crib (8 1/2 months), waves hi and bye (8 1/2 months), says mama (8 1/2 months), started to crawl (8 1/2 months) and got his top two teeth (8 1/2 months).

At 9 1/2 months he started to clap.  

It is so much fun just watching this little guy grow and learn new things.  He is happy and healthy!

9 month stats:

20 pounds- 50%

29 inches- 85%

Head- 90 %

Soccer Sistas

Both girls are playing soccer this year.  It is so much fun to see them play a sport I loved so much growing up.  Hanna loves to practice but when it comes to game time she cries and will not play.  Hailee on the other hand loves games but doesn't enjoy practices.  If it's not their thing it's ok with me but I hope at least one  of my kids will love soccer :)  I am still holding out hope for Blake :) haha

Sequoia 2012

We had another wonderful time vacationing in Sequoia this year.  Although we didn't see as many Bear we did have a great time playing in the stream, hiking, and just hanging out with family.  We look forward to this amazing trip every summer and can't wait until next year!