Brooklyn 2 Years 9 Months

Brooklyn Riley my baby girl you are two years and nine months old and you are growing so quickly. I wonder how long I can get away with calling you baby girl? My goodness why is time going so fast? I never expected you to be my last baby so with this going so speedy quick and me not being prepared this is really eating at me so please just slow down little one. Brooklyn at 2 years 9 months...

1. Brooklyn went to Disneyland. Brooklyn you were in Heaven this past month as we took you to Disneyland. When we initially talked to you about Disneyland you didn't really understand what we were talking about but after this trip I don't think you could ever forget. Your favorite rides were of course the Tiki Room, It's a Small World and Winnie the Pooh those traditional small kid rides. Your all time favorite ride took us by surprise though it was Maters Junkyard Jamboree, YOU LOVED IT!

2. Brooklyn loved meeting princesses. Brooklyn was obsessed with meeting the princesses in Disneyland so much that she now will dress up like the princesses and have us sign books for her. I love that little girls seem to do this after trips to Disneyland. Brooklyn enjoyed the characters and parades but the princesses obviously was a favorite. Brooklyn did want Mom and Dad to come up with her though with everyone because stranger danger is a real thing.

3. Brooklyn is obsessed with Jack Jack. Brooklyn loves Jack Jack from the Incredibles so much but how could she not with her baby obsession. So of course with the Jack Jack obsession can you guess what the souvenir was this Disneyland trip  for Brooklyn was? Your right! It was the cutest stuff Jack Jack. Brooklyn loves her Jack Jack.

4. Brooklyn has no more Binky. Brooklyn is pacifier free and honestly without this family vacation keeping Brooklyn's mind busy and tired 24/7 then I don't think that plug would of ever came out of her mouth. We had tried everything with cutting the binky, to hiding, to having her throw them away, to everything under the sun. So we let Brooklyn have a binky on the drive down to California but then from then on out we had hid them away and she was too tired each night and too busy during the day at Disney that we BROKE THE HABIT!

5. Brooklyn loves sprinklers. Brooklyn had the time of her life in St. George at the splash pad playing in the water with her clothes on. Brooklyn enjoyed carrying around the buckets she found around and filling them up with water. Of course she took after Jake's bad habits and would drink and spit the water which wasn't the best of hygiene but what can you do with such a little fun hearted little girl. I think we must go to more splash pads in our future.

6. Brooklyn loved the beach. Brooklyn was the cutest little beach bum walking around on the beach was is with babies in swimsuits on the beach being so adorable? Brooklyn loved being able to play in the water but especially loved digging in the sand.

7. Brooklyn got her face painted. Brooklyn loved having her face painted. I wasn't originally going to let Brooklyn get her whole face painted but she insisted she wanted the same face painting as Andie. I was honestly surprised with how well she sat still through the WHOLE ENTIRE THING! Brooklyn absolutely loved being able to look like a princess and showed everyone her beautiful face.

8. Brooklyn loves bananas. Brooklyn is obsessed with bananas in any form of course but especially in original or banana bread. I will have to get creative and make banana bread more often or come up with more banana flavored things because this little girl is banana obsessed.

Brooklyn Riley you my girl are such an amazing little girl and make life so exciting. You are so fun to be around and have this loving personality that just radiates from you. I love you so much and your energy is so contagious. Brooklyn you make life so very much enjoyable and I love everything about you, please never change! I love you!

Andie 6 Years 2 Months

Andie Noelle what a fun adventurous month you have had. You are six years two months old already and I am in pure shock, my goodness your life seems to be passing by so quickly. I honestly don't know how this is happening! Andie at 6 years 2 months old...

1. Andie got the biggest surprise. Andie went to a Dinosaur playground in St. George complete with a splash pad and had the time of her life, she never wanted to leave. The only way we were even able to have her leave was when we surprised her with a week long family vacation to Disneyland. Yes you got an awesome day at a splash pad that we will have to head back too someday, then a surprise vacation.

2. Andie went to Disneyland. Andie has been to Disneyland I think basically every year of her life thus far, some years more than once. Your favorite ride by far this go around was Peter Pan and you had us go on it each day we were in the park. Other favorites were Toy Story Mania, Maters Jamboree, Goofys Sky School, Tiki Room and of course don't forget the parades that are always a top favorite. Disneyland always has a special place in your heart!

3. Andie says the darnedest things. Andie is getting to smart for her own good and with this smart brain of hers comes amazing statements such as when we were driving on our road trip. We swayed a few times on the freeway and went over the rumble strips. Andie asked what those noises were. I told her it was to make sure that drivers stayed awake. With mouth dropping open she spoke very seriously, "well that's mean." haha. Oh silly girl.

Another funny thing Andie stated before we started on the road trip was when Jake was holding on my long packing list. I had just finished marking just about everything off. Jake then crumpled up my paper and Andie very horrified told Jake in a stern voice, "Jake, now you broke Mom's imagination" haha oh boy!

One last funny thing Andie said this month was when driving through Las Vegas she would call it the "Bad Guy World" and say "Wow there is a lot of alcohol houses here" haha these kids are cracking me up with the fear of Las Vegas.

4. Andie lost another tooth. Andie my goodness girl how many teeth have you lost now? If you lose to many more then you will have known left to eat with! Andie lost this tooth in the hotel one night while on our vacation. Of course it wasn't just any night it had to be a night to remember. It was the night that Jake gave us the scare of a life time.

5. Andie was so worried when we lost Jake at beach. Andie is at the age that she understands when we lost Jake at the beach. He went off on his own when we were on the playground back to the beach. Andie was worried sick, along with her parents, as the police and everyone were out looking for her brother that she may never see again. Of course when Jake was found Andie had her turn to tell Jake never to run off again to the ocean because he could get lost forever and be eaten by a shark. Andie besides losing her brother though did love the beach covering herself in sand and playing in the water as long as we didn't go to far in because with the shark comment, she didn't want to get eaten by a shark. Collecting seashells was also an all time favorite!

6. Andie got her first face painting. Andie wanted to do the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique really badly but we knew that if we did one child we would have to do them all and that would be one expensive family event. So we all agreed on face painting. Andie loved being able to pick her own face painting. I think this face painting might be a new tradition because it was that much fun! Andie loved showing off her face in all the lines the rest of the day at the park and wished it would of never washed off the rest of her life I am sure of it.

7. Andie got her finger bump fixed. Andie's darn bump on her finger. I don't know why she has that darn thing and I wish it would go away for good because I hate having to see my girl in pain getting it fixed all the time. Andie handles each freeze like a champ. Andie hopefully this bump won't be a lifelong worry for you, I am sorry.

8. Andie is dying for a YouTube channel. Andie for as long as she can probably remember has been wanting a YouTube channel of her own. Maybe one day I will give in to her practice videos and post some online but until then I will just save these collections for my own entertainment. I love her imagination and dream of having her own channel one day.

9. Andie held a butterfly. Andie was so excited to hold a butterfly. At the aquarium they have a new exhibit where you can hold a butterfly and Andie was so excited to be able to do this. Of course Andie was nervous at first but once she knew she could do this with confidence oh the joy across this girls face.

Andie never lose your joy and hope on life. You have an outlook on life to really live for the adventure always looking for the positive. You dream such big dreams and I want them all to come true for you. Andie you are such an amazing, miraculous girl and watching you enjoy and love our family vacation this month meant the world to your Father and I. We want to give you the world, I love you my Andie. Always and Forever!

New Couch Surprise

Some days your parents are Saints and let you and your crazy bunch live in their basement for a couple years. Some days your parents couches fall apart as the years go by. Some days while your parents are on your vacation you decide to replace those said couches. Some days those couches show up in their living room and you spend they day just sitting and relaxing in them. Some days were today. Surprise!

Jake forgot what these were called and asked why someone would want to put some "penis" on their table instead of why someone would want to put some peas on their table, haha! The things kids say haha.

Last Summer Family Day

A new school year is just around the corner but this year is extra special because two of our kids will be going to school. Andie will being going into first grade and Jake into preschool, say what? How are they growing up so quickly?

We had to have one last summer celebration so we did a kids choice day and of course Chuck E. Cheese was on the agenda. Andie, Jake and Brooklyn all love being able to go on the rides and pick the games with prizes. It was such a fun time!

Next stop was going to be the Aquarium. We of course had to eat some food on the way over there so pizza in the van was a must. The pizza and cotton candy from the prize from Chuck E. Cheese made for a delicious lunch/dinner. When we arrived at the Aquarium it had been pouring rain and the parking lot was flooded, it was insane.

We hadn't been to the Aquarium since they opened up the butterfly display. We were excited to be able to hold the butterflies. Andie had her turn and when we tried to had it over to Jake one fell on the ground. Jake out of natural instinct and ultimate fear stomped on the poor butterfly before I had a chance to pick it up. I tried to stop him and it all happened so quick. How awkward that moment was. We never thought to have the conversation with the kids that we don't hurt the butterflies because we thought that was basic knowledge. So if you go see them, warn your kids to NOT hurt them. Gosh darn it he got scared and thought it was a bug like outside and was trying to protect himself. How was I suppose to know. Parenting fail! The most horrible part is I caught it all on video, oops. Don't worry we talked to the kids since this dramatic event.

We love going around the Aquarium and seeing all the animals. Our favorites are the otters, bridge to walk over and the ultimate giant playground. We always spend most of our time in the playground area and this time we actually were able to grab a spot on the couch, we never get a sitting spot on the couch. The kids had fun at the Aquarium, well besides the butterfly experience...

We decided it wasn't quite end of day so we could hit up one more stop. So we grabbed some ice cream cones and headed on over to Boondocks to finish off the night. Andie, Jake and Brooklyn all love the Boondocks playground (that's all we ever usually do at Boondocks). I would say after all the fun places we had visited today it was a good fun family way to end the summer. Now bring on the new school year, we are ready!