It’s really hard to believe that 2010 has already come and gone and in so many ways, I am glad to be into a new year! We are ready for 2011 – it’s going to be a fun, exciting, and stressful year, but we are ready for it.
As many people know, we are moving in one week! We have been packing, planning, getting repairs done in the house, cleaning out closets/drawers/rooms, arranging for movers, booking storage, and Kevin has been VERY busy with all things related to the house we are going to build. Because of all that, I haven’t even loaded all my Christmas pictures onto my computer yet…hence why there won’t be pictures on this post, unless it’s from my I-phone. That can be done soon…after we get settled into our new temporary home.
My parents have invited us to live with them temporarily…at first, we thought it was a crazy idea, but then decided it was worth it. I just hope they don’t regret making the offer… We are putting 99% of our belongings into storage and taking only what we need over the next several months. Two of our precious “belongings,” Cameron and Bailee, will be living somewhere temporarily. Kevin’s parents were nice enough to take in one of their granddogs, Cameron, while we are living with my parents. We are still looking for a temporary home for Bailee – she is an outside dog most of the time, unlike Cameron. She loves to be outside, preferably with other dogs or people, running and playing. We have a few leads and I hope that one of them will work out. Anyone want an adorable, playful, fully potty trained 7 year old dog for about 5 months???
The kids are doing well. We have started a “Responsibility chart” for them. They each have 3 goals for the week. Addison has done very well on her goals so far…only one day where she didn’t get a smiley face for every one of them. Her goals this week are: 1. Make bed 2. Get dressed 3.Clean up room/toys. Cooper is doing OK too, but he really needs to work on one particular goal – STOP WHINING! Unfortunately, he has not received a smiley face on that one yet, but he is doing well with “Sharing” and “picking up toys.” We have to keep in mind that he’s not even 3 yet, but we have a hard time dealing with the amount of whining and crying he does. The teacher even mentioned it at school the other day too. I am sure it is a phase, but I sure wish he would move on to the next phase pretty quick!!!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Saturday, December 18, 2010
The Storybook Cottage birthday party!
What a great little place this is hidden over in Old Katy! I am so glad that we found it...Addison loved this party and I think her friends had a great time too - even a few boys!
| The birthday girl! |
| The table is set for the big party... |
| Isabella, Nyla, Kate, and Addison chose their first dress. |
| Cooper as a pirate-knight-king guy - Wardrobe change #1 |
| Addi chose bright green for her nails! |
| Showing off their mani's! |
| Kevin helping the boys get all dressed! |
Thanks to Ursula, she totally hooked us up with all the superhero costumes! The cottage had a few things for the boys so I asked Ursula to bring what she could since she has 2 superhero lovin' boys in her household! You're the best, Urs!
| Cooper as Spiderman - wardrobe change #2 |
| Rylee, Nyla, Isabella, Addison, Anabell, and Kate looking beautiful! |
| Happy Batman in wardrobe change #3! |
| 2 handsome superheros! Wardrobe change #4 for Cooper! |
| Addison and her cousin Emorie Claire |
| The birthday girl with her mommy |
| After the fashion show, they all lined up for the papparazzi! Minus EC :( |
| Happy 5th birthday Addi! |
| Story time - Fancy Nancy was the book of choice. |
| Opening gifts and giving hugs to friends for the presents |
| Addi and the boys - they were such troopers and I think they had as much fun as the girls! |
| We added a little something to the boys dress up time - they both loved this! |
| Happy Birthday to our sweet, beautiful, smart daughter, Addison! |
Friday, December 10, 2010
Happy Birthday Addison!
I cannot believe my first born is already 5 years old...time has flown by. We are so lucky to have such a sweet, loving, fun, adorable, wonderful girl in our family...our lives would not be the same without her.
On her birthday morning, she wanted to open her presents. We gave her a James Avery charm bracelet, a few charms, and some clothes.
Since I took the day off on her birthday, we decided to have a donut birthday party at her school instead of the traditional cupcakes in the afternoon. The kids all loved that idea!
She was excited about her two tier donut with 5 candles on the top.
Her friends all made her a Happy Birthday sign!
Kevin was able to take the afternoon off and we asked what special activity she wanted to do with us. She chose ice skating! This was her first time and she had a great time. All of us were laughing so hard at the beginning because of how uncoordinated we all looked. Addi was slipping around and we were trying not to fall with her. It was not easy getting used to the ice and holding onto a 40 lb girl that was all over the place!
By the end, she had improved a lot. She was able to skate with only one of us holding her hands. And for a very short distance, she would skate by herself. We had a great time and I have a feeling someone will want to do it again soon!
We also let her choose where we should go for dinner. She chose Chuck E. Cheese! Who knew that place was so busy on a Tuesday night in December??? Cooper and Addison both loved it and could have stayed there all night. But, Addi didn't want anything to do with Chuck E. Cheese...when she saw him come out, she hid under the table! Cooper wanted to give him high fives...one of the many differences of the kids!
HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVORITE GIRL!
WE LOVE YOU AS HIGH AS THE SKY AND DEEP AS THE OCEAN!
We look forward to your birthday party with friends and family this weekend!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Photo shoot flop
A few weeks ago, we went to Dallas to visit Kevin's parents and decided to try and get some cute pictures of the kids for our Christmas cards. We took so many pictures and only came back with a handful of good ones. Let's just say that taking pictures of a 2 1/2 year old and almost 5 year old is not easy! At this point, I can't share the good ones, but I figured you might get a good laugh out of the not-so-good ones and the ones that will not show up on our Christmas card!
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| Don't ask me what Cooper is doing... |
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| Taaaddaaaa! |
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| Cooper is doing wall squats... |
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| Addison is windblown and sleeping and Cooper is looking at the ground. |
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| A bit windy that day...part of the problem... |
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| Cooper's awesome "cheeeeese" smile. |
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| Saw a little of this during the photo shoot... |
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| And a LOT of this... |
Luckily we were able to get a few good ones, but it was tough! :)
More details about the rest of the visit to be continued...
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Cooper - Always, Sometimes, Never
ALWAYS:
Talks super loud
Has tons of energy
Wants to do everything with his big sister
Names all the letters of the alphabet without a problem
Very particular about what clothes he will / will not wear
Chooses Black Eyed Peas if asked what music he wants to hear
Loves to play with his guitar
Shouts out all his friends' names when the teacher holds up a sign with the name
Wants to read Backyardigans Sing Along book at bedtime and knows all characters and songs
Has a tan
Loves to go to school and talk about his teachers and friends
SOMETIMES:
Tries to talk over Addison while she is telling a story
Has wild hair
Is a very messy eater
Calls out "Mommy, Daddy, get me out!" when he wants out of bed in the morning
Says he wants to play soccer when he's 4 and football when he's 6
Repeats "Thank you God...." tons of times before naming what he is thankful for
Gets scared or spooked very easily
NEVER:
Cries when we drop him off at Sunday School if he has a donut
Turns down a chance to give hugs and kisses
Uses an "inside voice"
Picks out matching PJ's to wear when we let him choose
Acts up if we tell him there is a policeman nearby
You "ALWAYS" keeps us on our toes...
"SOMETIMES" you make us laugh out loud...
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Addison - Always, Sometimes, Never
On one of the blogs that I read, I saw this and I thought it was a cute way of remembering the little things about the kids at certain points in time...
ALWAYS:
Says her brothers name "Coopahhhh"
Wants to have her back scratched
Wants to kiss and hug Cooper before leaving his classroom
Wants to listen to Taylor Swift or Hannah Montanna
Says the family blessing first
Tries to be a mommy to her little brother
Is the first one to start our "Thank you God" discussion at the dinner table
Wants to play "Big Bad Wolf"
Wants a treat after dinner
Likes ice in her glass of milk
Gets eaten alive by mosquitoes
SOMETIMES:
Asks me to sing Jesus Loves Me at bed
Sings Hannah Montana songs and perform for herself in the window
Tries new food, says it's good, and then changes her mind
Buckles her own seatbelt
Wants to take a shower instead of a bath
Doesn't want me to do her hair, only Ms. Kathy at school
Takes a nap over 3 hours long
NEVER:
Talks loudly in public
Wants to get out of the pool
Wants to throw any of her artwork away
Gets in trouble at school
Wants to go to her room by herself at night
Gets in trouble at school
Wants to go to her room by herself at night
Sunday, October 31, 2010
The SpOOktacular Halloween party!
The Rentfros had us over for a little Halloween get together, mostly since the kids wouldn't be Trick-or-Treating together because of Halloween being on a Sunday. We had a great time! They decorated Halloween cupcakes, ate sandwiches shaped like ghosts, pumpkins, and cats, bounced on the bouncy house, played "Pin the face on the pumpkin", attempted to make candy apples, and decorated a some really cute pumpkins!
| Precious Parker - this was the first time we have seen him walking! |
| Reid making a tough Spiderman face |
| Addi and Coop's pumpkins |
| The girls - TTU cheerleader and Cinderella! |
| Will, Reid, Matt, Cooper, Cole, Rylee, Addison, and Parker |
On Halloween 2006, we had our first celebration when each of us only had one baby. Now we all have doubled that! It's so fun to see all of these sweet "pumpkins" grow up!
I didn't take many pictures, but I am sure I will be borrowing some from the other families!
Thanks again to thwe Rentfros for being great hosts to all of us!
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