12.26.2011
12.15.2011
Dear Samuel, Months 46 & 47
Again, I need to combine 2 months...sorry, buddy.
We traveled to the Midwest in November to see family for Thanksgiving. You have become quite the expert traveler now that you have been on 8 airplane trips over the course of 4 short years! You understand now that Elmo has to ride on the scanner belt along with everything else. This used to be quite the dramatic scene about a year or so ago. It's nice that you now understand that he will not be lost forever, but that he will come out on the other side.
Elmo did almost get lost forever, though, but not at the airport. You left him at the Disney store at the Galleria mall in St. Louis. By the time we realized it, we were already back at Mamaw & Papaw's house 30 minutes away. Uncle Brad came to the rescue, though. He went back after they had already closed for the night and rescued him and kept him safe until the next morning. Here is a picture of Uncle Brad with Elmo at the mall. Uncle Brad loves you very much! Oh and poor Elmo, he sure is looking a little loved these days...
You had a great time playing with cousins in Ohio and using silly props from the photo booth at Jordan & Christina's reception.
We traveled to the Midwest in November to see family for Thanksgiving. You have become quite the expert traveler now that you have been on 8 airplane trips over the course of 4 short years! You understand now that Elmo has to ride on the scanner belt along with everything else. This used to be quite the dramatic scene about a year or so ago. It's nice that you now understand that he will not be lost forever, but that he will come out on the other side.
Elmo did almost get lost forever, though, but not at the airport. You left him at the Disney store at the Galleria mall in St. Louis. By the time we realized it, we were already back at Mamaw & Papaw's house 30 minutes away. Uncle Brad came to the rescue, though. He went back after they had already closed for the night and rescued him and kept him safe until the next morning. Here is a picture of Uncle Brad with Elmo at the mall. Uncle Brad loves you very much! Oh and poor Elmo, he sure is looking a little loved these days...
You had a great time playing with cousins in Ohio and using silly props from the photo booth at Jordan & Christina's reception.
I love putting you to bed at night. We read 2 books of your choice. You typically choose the same 2 books for about a week until I beg you to read a new one. Lately your choice of books has been "Animal Alphabet" and either your "Jesus book" as you say (Children's Bible) or "The Very Hungry Cateprillar". If we read the Animal Alphabet, you like for me to tickle you each time you answer incorrectly. The page will read, "A is for Anteater..." and I will say, "A is for..." you will then reply with another 'A' word even though you know it is Anteater, just so I will tickle you. I must admit, some nights I just don't have the energy to tickle you but I wouldn't trade you laughing for anything in the world.
Sometimes we will play a game where we go through the alphabet and say as many words that we can think of that start with a particular letter. I love hearing you say so many words for each letter and I also try to think of words with each letter. You laugh so hard when I think of words that you like. I could play this game with you over and over.
Buddy, the next time I write one of these you will be FOUR! I absolutely cannot believe that my baby boy is growing up so fast.
I'll love you forever, buddy!
Mommy
Dear Olivia, Month 19
Oh my goodness, you are are hoot! You are into EVERYTHING! Samuel never climbed anything or got into things very much when he was your age so I am not used to this.
Over the past month I have seen you take your shirt off and climb onto the kitchen table. Just tonight I was doing a few things in the kitchen while you and Samuel were quietly watching a show in the living room. I didn't think twice about you being quiet since you were watching a show, but oh did I get a shock when I went to change your diaper. You had chocolate ALL over your face, hands, socks, clothes, etc!! You evidently grabbed a hershey kiss from the kitchen table while I wasn't looking and held it in your hand until it melted enough to get all over everything. I ended up with quite a bit of it on my shirt by the time all was said and done. I guess I should be thankful both of my children weren't like this but at the same time, I'm caught so off guard.
All I gotta say is, thank goodness you are so darn cute!
You love to hug your stuffed animals and your lamb has become your favorite friend. He goes everywhere with you.
Oh how we love that you are not much of a picky eater! You will try just about anything and are eating more "adult" food than your brother!
I love you, sweet pea!
Mommy
Over the past month I have seen you take your shirt off and climb onto the kitchen table. Just tonight I was doing a few things in the kitchen while you and Samuel were quietly watching a show in the living room. I didn't think twice about you being quiet since you were watching a show, but oh did I get a shock when I went to change your diaper. You had chocolate ALL over your face, hands, socks, clothes, etc!! You evidently grabbed a hershey kiss from the kitchen table while I wasn't looking and held it in your hand until it melted enough to get all over everything. I ended up with quite a bit of it on my shirt by the time all was said and done. I guess I should be thankful both of my children weren't like this but at the same time, I'm caught so off guard.
You love to hug your stuffed animals and your lamb has become your favorite friend. He goes everywhere with you.
Oh how we love that you are not much of a picky eater! You will try just about anything and are eating more "adult" food than your brother!
I love you, sweet pea!
Mommy
11.07.2011
Dear Olivia, Month 18
This picture pretty much sums you up! You are a 1.5 yrs old! When I look at older photos of you, I notice that you are now looking more and more like a toddler these days!
Wow, all of the sudden you started to say, "no, no, no!" Oh boy, this will be a fun few months...We took you & Sam to Boo at the Zoo and you said "NO" every time I tried to take your picture! I remember when Sam went thru this phase of not wanting to get his picture taken...
You love to play hide-n-seek with Samuel and ring-around-the-rosy. It is so fun to play with you!
I love you more than you know,
Mommy
10.11.2011
Dear Samuel, Months 44 & 45
I totally forgot to do your month 44 so I am combining 44 & 45 and including TWO photo!
You are so much fun these days! You will randomly say to me many times, "Mom, you are cute!" I think you could say that a gazillion times each day and I wouldn't tire of hearing it! It makes no difference to me that the reason you say it is because I say it often to Olivia. It still makes this mommy's heart happy.
You love playing soccer at the YMCA! You scored TWO goals in one of your games and you got SO excited! I would love nothing better than to one day be an official "soccer mom"! Don't worry, there's no pressure. :-)
We went to Winter Park the other weekend and spent some time hiking and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Your favorite activity was looking for signs along the trail and throwing rocks in the river. You really love exploring. I look forward to many more outdoor adventures with you!
I love you bud!
Love,
Mommy
You are so much fun these days! You will randomly say to me many times, "Mom, you are cute!" I think you could say that a gazillion times each day and I wouldn't tire of hearing it! It makes no difference to me that the reason you say it is because I say it often to Olivia. It still makes this mommy's heart happy.
You love playing soccer at the YMCA! You scored TWO goals in one of your games and you got SO excited! I would love nothing better than to one day be an official "soccer mom"! Don't worry, there's no pressure. :-)
We went to Winter Park the other weekend and spent some time hiking and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Your favorite activity was looking for signs along the trail and throwing rocks in the river. You really love exploring. I look forward to many more outdoor adventures with you!
I love you bud!
Love,
Mommy
10.03.2011
Dear Olivia, Month 17
Seriously, another month?!?!? You will be 2 before I know it!
You talk non-stop these days! You nod your head if you are saying yes and shake your head side to side if you want to say no. It is so nice to be able to communicate more with you and for you to understand what we say. You can say, mama, dadda, cat, hi, ball, dog, etc.
Whenever we go for walks, you only like to ride in the stroller for about half the time. The other half, you want to walk on your own.
You love stuffed animals and your dolls. You move them out of your crib so you can play with them for the day and then you put them back in your crib before bedtime. You want to take all of them upstairs and downstairs wherever you are. If we head upstairs, you try to get as many of them in your hands as you can. It can get pretty hard to carry you and all of your "friends" around the house.
I love you, Livs!
You talk non-stop these days! You nod your head if you are saying yes and shake your head side to side if you want to say no. It is so nice to be able to communicate more with you and for you to understand what we say. You can say, mama, dadda, cat, hi, ball, dog, etc.
Whenever we go for walks, you only like to ride in the stroller for about half the time. The other half, you want to walk on your own.
You love stuffed animals and your dolls. You move them out of your crib so you can play with them for the day and then you put them back in your crib before bedtime. You want to take all of them upstairs and downstairs wherever you are. If we head upstairs, you try to get as many of them in your hands as you can. It can get pretty hard to carry you and all of your "friends" around the house.
I love you, Livs!
9.06.2011
Dear Olivia, Month 16
Dearest Olivia,
Another month has gone by too quickly...
You love animals! As soon as you see a photograph of an animal, an animal on the tv, or a dog when we're out on a walk, you immediately start to babble and smile. We took you to the zoo twice this past month and you loved it! It is so fun to watch you light up when you see them.
You love to read now. I lose track of how many times a day you bring a book to me or daddy and mumble "dat". This is the only time we can get you to sit still for longer than 2 minutes!
We went to a local bar and grill this past Saturday to cheer on the Buckeyes new football season. There was an inflatable Brutus which you LOVED. You walked over to him every few minutes to talk and touch him.
I love you more than you know!
Love,
Mommy
Another month has gone by too quickly...
You love animals! As soon as you see a photograph of an animal, an animal on the tv, or a dog when we're out on a walk, you immediately start to babble and smile. We took you to the zoo twice this past month and you loved it! It is so fun to watch you light up when you see them.
You love to read now. I lose track of how many times a day you bring a book to me or daddy and mumble "dat". This is the only time we can get you to sit still for longer than 2 minutes!
We went to a local bar and grill this past Saturday to cheer on the Buckeyes new football season. There was an inflatable Brutus which you LOVED. You walked over to him every few minutes to talk and touch him.
Love,
Mommy
8.11.2011
Dear Samuel, Month 43
I have really noticed a difference this past month in the number of tantrums. Now, you have never thrown a lot of tantrums, but the typical amount for a 3 yr old. You are more open to daddy or my suggestions and you can just reason so much more. I have just been enjoying talking with you about things and watching you learn about the world around you.
We had quite a few afternoon/evening summer storms this past month and quite a few rainbows. I will never forget the evening I headed outside for an evening run and noticed the most distinct rainbow. I quickly ran inside and said, "Sam come outside now - you have to see this!" You ran out the front door and said, "Wow". It was such a fun memory with you. Every time it rains or we get a storm, you talk about rainbows.
I have also noticed your imagination expanding. You will sit for long periods of time and talk and talk and play on your own. It is fun to hear you play by yourself in your room during quiet time.
It is hard to believe that you are now closer to 4 yrs old than 3. Time is just whizzing by...
Love,
Mommy
8.04.2011
Dear Olivia, Month 15
Boy, are you ever a climber!! You try to climb on anything and everything. You constantly climb up on the couch in the basement. Your daddy & I get tired of getting you down. You are learning to just sit on the couch but not all the time. One day you climbed up on the kiddie card table in less than 10 seconds when I looked away very briefly. I have a feeling you will climb out of your crib very soon!
You are mischievous. When you get ahold of something that you know you are not supposed to have your take off and run. When your daddy or I try to get you, you run harder and laugh and laugh. I have a feeling that you will make us laugh and smile a lot as you get older.
You have started to say, "yeah" and "cat" is your word for most things. You love to put things on your head like the Elmo hat in the photo above. You also like to put mommy's clothes on your head and drape them over your shoulders. It must be a girl thing because you picked up this very quickly. I think you are going to be into accessories, etc.
I love you so much, Livi!!
Love,
Mommy
7.11.2011
Dear Samuel, Month 42
Dear Samuel,
You new favorite book that we have to read twice every night is, "The Monster At The End of This Book". You get so excited when daddy or I say, "YOU TURNED THE PAGE!!!". It is such a fun book to read with you. You laugh and scream along with us. I look forward to bedtime each night knowing that we will have fun and laugh so much together.
You really like to sing lately. You love to sing, "Sing (Sing A Song)". We sang it together about 5x's in a row tonight. It was so much fun being silly with you!
You do ask a lot of questions these days! You ask "which way are we going, mommy? or what time will..." A LOT!
You are very aware of where you are when riding in the car. You know what street we turn on to get to Dawn's house (sitter), you know which street we live on, etc. You know our house number and street name. You definitely take after me with your sense of directions. :-)
You are growing up so fast these days! I look at a picture like this and think, when did you turn into a little boy?
I sure love you, buddy!
Love,
Mommy
You new favorite book that we have to read twice every night is, "The Monster At The End of This Book". You get so excited when daddy or I say, "YOU TURNED THE PAGE!!!". It is such a fun book to read with you. You laugh and scream along with us. I look forward to bedtime each night knowing that we will have fun and laugh so much together.
You really like to sing lately. You love to sing, "Sing (Sing A Song)". We sang it together about 5x's in a row tonight. It was so much fun being silly with you!
You do ask a lot of questions these days! You ask "which way are we going, mommy? or what time will..." A LOT!
You are very aware of where you are when riding in the car. You know what street we turn on to get to Dawn's house (sitter), you know which street we live on, etc. You know our house number and street name. You definitely take after me with your sense of directions. :-)
You are growing up so fast these days! I look at a picture like this and think, when did you turn into a little boy?
I sure love you, buddy!
Love,
Mommy
7.04.2011
Dear Olivia, Month 14
Summer is in full swing and you are lovin' every minute. You love morning wagon walks with Daddy & Sam and afternoon stroller walks with Mommy & Sam. You love the sprinkler and the pool! Nothing seems to phase you at all. You just climb into the pool and don't care how much water gets on your face. Oh & you look so stinkin' cute in your swimsuit!
You like to dance. Anytime music is on or someone sings, you bop your head and move your arms around. It is super cute! You are learning so much by watching us. The other night you picked up 2 shirts off the floor and took them to your hamper in your room. You are quite the little helper!
You are just so much fun! I laugh so much when you're around. I look forward to the days when you & I can just sit and talk over a cup of coffee/tea, take walks, shop, etc.
Love,
Mommy
6.14.2011
Dear Samuel, Month 41
Lately you talk about when I'm four I'm going to do this and that. We try to get you to try new foods and you say you will when you are four. It sure sounds like you will be a very busy boy when you turn four! You love to escort daddy into his car when he goes to work. You asked daddy if you could drive one time and daddy said that you have to be 16. You now tell us all the time that you can drive when you are 16! It is super cute.
You love to go on stroller rides with Livi and I each afternoon. You tell me that you are going to relax and snooze and you always do! Since it is warmer outside, we have also been taking hikes and long walks. You enjoy exploring nature and the Colorado outdoors. We are excited to go camping this summer because we know you'll love it!
You can take your shoes off by yourself, you can go to the bathroom all by yourself and you are learning to put your shoes on by yourself. You are becoming a little more independent each day and that makes me happy and sad at the same time. I love to see your excitement when you accomplish these by yourself but I also sometimes reflect on the fact that soon enough there will be many things that I won't need to help you with and that just reminds me that you are growing up so fast!
Love,
Mommy
6.04.2011
Dear Olivia, Month 13
Dear Olivia,
I feel like we just celebrated your first birthday so how can you already be another month older? You like to point and grunt to tell us things that you want to eat or play with. It's so nice that you are a little more able to express your wants.
You started walking about 2 weeks ago!! You love to wander around the house getting into things now that you are on 2 feet. You love to walk laps around our pantry upstairs.
Your favorite game is peek-a-boo. You are super cute these days when you crinkle your little nose.
You are an absolute joy and so much fun!
Love,
Mommy
I feel like we just celebrated your first birthday so how can you already be another month older? You like to point and grunt to tell us things that you want to eat or play with. It's so nice that you are a little more able to express your wants.
You started walking about 2 weeks ago!! You love to wander around the house getting into things now that you are on 2 feet. You love to walk laps around our pantry upstairs.
Your favorite game is peek-a-boo. You are super cute these days when you crinkle your little nose.
You are an absolute joy and so much fun!
Love,
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| 1st birthday party |
5.27.2011
The plastic tub
Olivia loved playing with this plastic tub. She kept getting in & out and in & out. When Sam gets a turn, she gets mad! :)
5.19.2011
5.17.2011
Olivia's 1st Birthday Party!
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| Olivia's cake made by a friend of mine |
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| Opening presents |
5.11.2011
Dear Samuel, Month 40
You, Olivia and I traveled to St. Louis to see family last weekend and you loved every minute of it (well every minute except when we talked to daddy on the computer and he showed you your little froggie - then you broke down). So thanks to daddy I had 10 fun minutes of trying to calm you down. Needless to say, we will not talk to daddy on the computer while out of town again. You played a lot with cousin Addy while in St. Louis.
On the plane ride home we talked about seeing daddy after we got off the plane. So when we walked to the train, you told a random woman that "I'm going to see daddy!" You said it with such excitement, everyone around us smiled and laughed.
You are now speaking in sentences and expressing your feelings. You tell daddy and I when you are sad, happy, angry, etc. I often tell Olivia that she is so pretty. Well, lately you will randomly say, "Livi is so pretty." I love it!
Love,
Mommy
5.03.2011
Olivia is ONE!!
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One year ago you were placed in my arms & my life will never be the same! You are my little sweetheart. I absolutely love watching you grow and learn new things.
You are nearly walking, have 8 teeth, and are beginning to say a few of your own words like "dat" for cat. I cannot wait to see what your second year has in store.
Love,
Mommy
4.17.2011
Dear Samuel, Month 39
Dear Samuel,
You amaze me each day with what you say and do. There have been many days lately when I just laugh out loud at the surprising things you say. You are turning into such a handsome boy!
You started playing soccer at the YMCA this month. You absolutely LOVE it. The first time you weren't so sure about only playing with one ball - you wanted your own. After practicing and a few more tries, you quickly got the hang of it. You love to just run around and around. Most of the time you have no idea where the soccer ball is, but you don't care. This week, however, you kicked the ball a few times so I think you're getting the hang of it. Your daddy & I love to watch you having so much fun. Each week we ask if you want to play soccer again and you say YES! No matter what you do or where you go in life, your daddy & I will be your biggest fans!!
Love,
Mommy
You amaze me each day with what you say and do. There have been many days lately when I just laugh out loud at the surprising things you say. You are turning into such a handsome boy!
Love,
Mommy
4.07.2011
Dear Olivia, Month 11
Dear Olivia,
You are just too cute! You can now stand on your own for a few seconds. In a matter of weeks you will be taking that first step! You love to laugh and play with your brother. It is hard to believe that in less than a month, we'll be celebrating your first birthday! You just started saying "cat"!! You love your cat, Beren!
I love you sweetie!
Mommy
I love you sweetie!
Mommy
4.01.2011
3.22.2011
Videos of the kiddos!
Olivia is getting closer to walking! She is very determined!
Samuel playing soccer with daddy!
Sibling fun!
Samuel playing soccer with daddy!
Sibling fun!
3.11.2011
Dear Samuel, Month 38
Dear Samuel,
You are really close to being fully potty trained. The end is finally near!
You love your magnetic calendar! We talk a lot about what month it is, what day of the week it is and the date. You were so excited when February was over and it was March. You talked for a week that March was coming. You know all the months and days of the week. Mommy & daddy are so proud of you!
Your favorite game these days is Chutes & Ladders. You enjoy playing with mommy or daddy but you also enjoy playing by yourself as well.
Here's a picture of you with part of your calendar in the background.
You are really close to being fully potty trained. The end is finally near!
You love your magnetic calendar! We talk a lot about what month it is, what day of the week it is and the date. You were so excited when February was over and it was March. You talked for a week that March was coming. You know all the months and days of the week. Mommy & daddy are so proud of you!
Your favorite game these days is Chutes & Ladders. You enjoy playing with mommy or daddy but you also enjoy playing by yourself as well.
Here's a picture of you with part of your calendar in the background.
I love you buddy!
Mommy
3.10.2011
3.04.2011
Dear Olivia, Month 10
Dear Olivia,
You are so happy most days and such a joy to be around. You melt mommy's heart when you look up at me and grin from ear to ear. You sure love your daddy! When he comes home for dinner, you bounce up and down and blab until he picks you up. You love to climb all over daddy when he is sitting on the ground.
You just started climbing stairs! We had to get out the gate at the bottom of the basement stairs so you won't climb up them. I let you climb up them the first time to see how far you could make it and you were up four stairs before I knew it! You are a girl on the move.
You will sure keep mommy & daddy busy this month chasing you around!
Love,
Mommy
You are so happy most days and such a joy to be around. You melt mommy's heart when you look up at me and grin from ear to ear. You sure love your daddy! When he comes home for dinner, you bounce up and down and blab until he picks you up. You love to climb all over daddy when he is sitting on the ground.
You just started climbing stairs! We had to get out the gate at the bottom of the basement stairs so you won't climb up them. I let you climb up them the first time to see how far you could make it and you were up four stairs before I knew it! You are a girl on the move.
You will sure keep mommy & daddy busy this month chasing you around!
Love,
Mommy
2.19.2011
2.11.2011
Dear Samuel, Month 37
Dear Samuel,
You love to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Grandma and Grandpa Watts bought you a stuffed Caterpillar at Kohl's and so every time we read the book, you play with your caterpillar and say, "there he is".
We took you and Olivia on a wagon ride a few weeks ago and you asked to pull Livi in the wagon. You are such a big boy and a great helper. You insisted on pulling her up a hill until about 2 steps in you said, "Daddy, help!".
Your daddy once said "Potty Time! Excellent!" (aka PartyTime! Excellent from Wayne's World) so now every time you go potty you say the same thing. It is rather quite funny to hear you say it over and over.
This afternoon I told you that we were going to Papa Murphy's to pick up a pizza. You then proceeded to talk about bowling and Mickey Mouse. I had no idea what you were talking about until you finally said bowling, Mickey and pizza altogether. I realized you were referring to Chuck-e-Cheese. You remembered that the last time we had pizza we were at Chuck-e-Cheese and you went bowling (aka skeeball) and referred to Chuck-e-Cheese as Mickey Mouse. It was rather quite funny.
Love,
Mommy
You love to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Grandma and Grandpa Watts bought you a stuffed Caterpillar at Kohl's and so every time we read the book, you play with your caterpillar and say, "there he is".
We took you and Olivia on a wagon ride a few weeks ago and you asked to pull Livi in the wagon. You are such a big boy and a great helper. You insisted on pulling her up a hill until about 2 steps in you said, "Daddy, help!".
Your daddy once said "Potty Time! Excellent!" (aka PartyTime! Excellent from Wayne's World) so now every time you go potty you say the same thing. It is rather quite funny to hear you say it over and over.
This afternoon I told you that we were going to Papa Murphy's to pick up a pizza. You then proceeded to talk about bowling and Mickey Mouse. I had no idea what you were talking about until you finally said bowling, Mickey and pizza altogether. I realized you were referring to Chuck-e-Cheese. You remembered that the last time we had pizza we were at Chuck-e-Cheese and you went bowling (aka skeeball) and referred to Chuck-e-Cheese as Mickey Mouse. It was rather quite funny.
Love,
Mommy
2.03.2011
Dear Olivia, Month 9
My Dearest Olivia,
I am so blessed to have you in my life. Your big smile, your belly laugh, your blue eyes, etc are so precious to me! I love to watch your personality shine through. We are beginning to see glimpses of your determination, excitement and love.
You grin so big every time Samuel kisses you! You love to play with Samuel. He is not quite as excited to have you around but in his own secret way, I think he just loves it! It is super fun to watch you & him interact. He chased you around the living room the other day and you giggled the entire time. It made mommy so happy to see the two of you playing and enjoying each other's company.
You can now officially pull and stand up with support from a couch, chair, or anything!
You went on your first wagon ride this month and just loved it! You enjoyed the scenery and people.
Of course you have yet another tooth! Yes, you are averaging one a month so far. That makes 4 bottom teeth and no top teeth!
Happy 9 months, Livi!
Love,
Mommy
1.25.2011
Dear Samuel, Month 36
Dear Samuel,
I'm a little late in posting this, but you are now 3 years old!! Wowsers...where has the time gone?!?!?! It was so fun to see you turn 3!
One of your recent quotes is,"Thank you for telling me". It's funny how, as a parent, you don't realize what you say until your child repeats it. Evidently when you actually tell me that you have to potty (you're getting better at doing this), I say, "Thank you for telling me". So now every time you tell me you have to go, you say to me, "Thank you for telling me".
You prayed tonight for "...chicken & fries". I don't know why that came into your mind tonight to thank God for them because you didn't eat either of them today, but it did. I love the randomness of your mind and I love your simple faith.
You are so affectionate in what you say & your actions. You love to give hugs and tell daddy, Livi & I that you love us. You also randomly will tell Elmo that you love him and Beren too!
You go once a week to Dawn's house. You get very excited to go and see your friends - Brideget, Emily, Charolette and baby No-No(Noah). You also enjoy going to Moppets while I am at MOPS every other Thursday. The teacher have commented lately that you have come out of your shell -evidently you were pretty shy the first month or so.
Your favorite movie to watch is Toy Story 1, 2 or 3 (yes, you have all of them) and you absolutely love to play Wii Party. Your daddy and I are amazed by how you can navigate the controllers.
I love you so much, buddy!
Love,
Mommy
I'm a little late in posting this, but you are now 3 years old!! Wowsers...where has the time gone?!?!?! It was so fun to see you turn 3!
One of your recent quotes is,"Thank you for telling me". It's funny how, as a parent, you don't realize what you say until your child repeats it. Evidently when you actually tell me that you have to potty (you're getting better at doing this), I say, "Thank you for telling me". So now every time you tell me you have to go, you say to me, "Thank you for telling me".
You prayed tonight for "...chicken & fries". I don't know why that came into your mind tonight to thank God for them because you didn't eat either of them today, but it did. I love the randomness of your mind and I love your simple faith.
You are so affectionate in what you say & your actions. You love to give hugs and tell daddy, Livi & I that you love us. You also randomly will tell Elmo that you love him and Beren too!
You go once a week to Dawn's house. You get very excited to go and see your friends - Brideget, Emily, Charolette and baby No-No(Noah). You also enjoy going to Moppets while I am at MOPS every other Thursday. The teacher have commented lately that you have come out of your shell -evidently you were pretty shy the first month or so.
Your favorite movie to watch is Toy Story 1, 2 or 3 (yes, you have all of them) and you absolutely love to play Wii Party. Your daddy and I are amazed by how you can navigate the controllers.
Love,
Mommy
1.16.2011
Olivia Crawling!
Olivia began crawling a little over a month ago with an army crawl, but just a few weeks ago she started to crawl on all fours.
1.11.2011
Samuel turns 3!!
We celebrated Samuel's 3rd birthday over the course of a few weeks. We did a mini birthday celebration while my parents were in town and then this past weekend we took him to Red Robin. Samuel (& Ben) love Red Robin! Samuel loves to get a balloon there. When they sang Happy Birthday to him, he got a bit shy. He doesn't really care for ice cream so Ben & I gladly ate that for him. As we left, he picked out an orange balloon. Not too long after we got home, it popped on the ceiling! It was absolute devastation! Samuel was SO upset! We felt so bad for him! It broke my heart to see his disappointment. So, after he went down for a nap, I went to the grocery and got an orange balloon. When he woke up, he was quite pleased and has not let it out of his sight since. Seriously. We tie the ribbon to a teddy bear at bedtime because he wants it right by him. He now carries it around the house in addition to his 2 Elmos. Yes, I said 2 Elmos. He figured out that we had a spare!
On Sunday, he opened presents & ate birthday cake. We wanted to do all of this on Sunday even though his birthday wasn't until today because Ben & I aren't home at the same time during the week (yes, it's a crazy life). So, all in all, we have successfully trained Samuel to think that birthdays and presents are on-going. He randomly asked me to open presents last week sometime.
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| Red Robin |
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| Olivia at Red Robin -she mostly slept |
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| Holding the orange balloon that would soon pop... |
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| Cars birthday cake |
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| opening presents |
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| Buzz Lightyear |
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| Waiting for daddy - right as we were about to have him blow out the candles, Olivia needed a diaper change. |
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| eating the icing, not any bit of the cake |
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