Friday, February 18, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Check out our new playroom!
My latest project has been creating a playroom for the kids. This is the family room in our basement. We used to have a couch and some chairs in here to watch tv or hang out. I took out all the furniture and tried to create a more purposeful space for the kids. I'm not quite finished yet, as I still have some art I will be hanging on the walls to give it a more finished look. The kids and I have been spending a lot of time in here. Mike was quite the handyman and made the whiteboard you see. We purchased shower tile board from Home Depot, nailed it to the wall, put some wood trim around it, and voila! I'm excited that the kids now have their own space to learn and play!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Updates on my munchkins
It's been awhile since I've updated! I have actually tried to upload new pictures onto my blog a number of times, but every time I try, blogger says there has been an error. I may need to switch to a different site. Anyhow, here is an update on each of my kiddos!
Jordan
Last month Jordan celebrated his 3rd birthday. He looks and acts so much older. He is speaking so well and can carry on a good conversation with me. I love our talks. Jordan is still my little sweetheart. He has had a caring and tender heart from the time he started talking. He always seems to notice when someone is sad, including animals. He'll say, "Awww, look Momma, that dog looks so sad. Awww, why is he sad?" He says this with the most sympathetic voice. He also still randomly comes up to me throughout the day, gives me a big hug and says "I love you Momma." More often than not, this happens during those times when I need it most. Jordan shows so much affection to Mike and I, and even Iris. He loves to give hugs and kisses and snuggle up close to us. So many times I lie in bed at night realizing he won't be little forever. Lately, this has been a really hard thing for me to grasp. I can't tell you how many times I have said to Jordan, "Don't grow up, okay?" And just today his reply was this, "Okay...but I have to eat my carrots, and peas, and pears...right Momma?" I laughed because at the dinner table, we always tell Jordan he must eat these things if he wants to grow up big like Daddy. I am so blessed that God has given me such a precious little boy....so blessed.
Iris
Oh Miss Iris:) She is now 16 months old and full of life. This little girl makes me smile over and over and over again. She is my Miss Independant. She knows what she wants and there's no stopping her until she gets it. I always say that Jordan came out of the womb and hasn't let go of me since. Iris came out of the womb and hasn't looked back. Does that make me sad? Yes, I wish Iris acted as though she needed me a little more, but I've had so much fun watching such different personalities in my kids. At 16 months old, Iris is a very active little girl. She is always on the go and it is so hard to get her to sit still (unless she's cuddling up to me with her blankie in her hand and her thumb in her mouth.) Iris is a BIG eater. I mean, this girl can eat! I can't remember a time that Iris stopped eating because she seemed full....I always have to cut her off! She has a belly to prove it:) As for talking, she just started saying a few words aside from mama and dadda. Her new words are up, da (for dog), caca (for cracker), ha (for hi), and mo (for more.) And my little darling still hasn't much hair! Good thing I pierced her ears:) I love my little bean. She is my sunshine every morning!
Jordan
Last month Jordan celebrated his 3rd birthday. He looks and acts so much older. He is speaking so well and can carry on a good conversation with me. I love our talks. Jordan is still my little sweetheart. He has had a caring and tender heart from the time he started talking. He always seems to notice when someone is sad, including animals. He'll say, "Awww, look Momma, that dog looks so sad. Awww, why is he sad?" He says this with the most sympathetic voice. He also still randomly comes up to me throughout the day, gives me a big hug and says "I love you Momma." More often than not, this happens during those times when I need it most. Jordan shows so much affection to Mike and I, and even Iris. He loves to give hugs and kisses and snuggle up close to us. So many times I lie in bed at night realizing he won't be little forever. Lately, this has been a really hard thing for me to grasp. I can't tell you how many times I have said to Jordan, "Don't grow up, okay?" And just today his reply was this, "Okay...but I have to eat my carrots, and peas, and pears...right Momma?" I laughed because at the dinner table, we always tell Jordan he must eat these things if he wants to grow up big like Daddy. I am so blessed that God has given me such a precious little boy....so blessed.
Iris
Oh Miss Iris:) She is now 16 months old and full of life. This little girl makes me smile over and over and over again. She is my Miss Independant. She knows what she wants and there's no stopping her until she gets it. I always say that Jordan came out of the womb and hasn't let go of me since. Iris came out of the womb and hasn't looked back. Does that make me sad? Yes, I wish Iris acted as though she needed me a little more, but I've had so much fun watching such different personalities in my kids. At 16 months old, Iris is a very active little girl. She is always on the go and it is so hard to get her to sit still (unless she's cuddling up to me with her blankie in her hand and her thumb in her mouth.) Iris is a BIG eater. I mean, this girl can eat! I can't remember a time that Iris stopped eating because she seemed full....I always have to cut her off! She has a belly to prove it:) As for talking, she just started saying a few words aside from mama and dadda. Her new words are up, da (for dog), caca (for cracker), ha (for hi), and mo (for more.) And my little darling still hasn't much hair! Good thing I pierced her ears:) I love my little bean. She is my sunshine every morning!
Monday, December 13, 2010
FLORIDA!
Here are some pictures of our trip to Florida. We had a great visit with my mom and a ton of fun at Disney World. We were able to go to all four Disney parks, and we walked around Downtown Disney a number of times. We also celebrated Jordan's 3rd birthday and Christmas with my mom. The kids received lots of disney toys from Grandma! Thanks Mom for everything!!
Here we are waiting at the airport. We didn't check on any luggage. Please try to picture what we looked like going through security. In tote we had a double stroller, 2 diaper bags, 3 suitcases, and 2 carseats....oh yeah, and two kids! It was interesting and we had many looks from people in the airport.
The kids did pretty well on the airplane. Iris was antsy for the first 45 minutes or so, but once she settled down, both kids fell asleep for a bit.
When we arrived at Grandma's house, you would have thought Santa had been there!
We were so excited to go to Disney World!!!
Pinocchio was the first character we ran into. The kids weren't quite sure what to think!
Pluto was next, and both Jordan and Iris had smiles on their faces as we waited in line to see him.
Love the castle...I think it's my favorite part about Disney World. It's so magical! :)
Here we are getting ready to enter Minnie's house. I wish I lived there....it's so cute!
This is a show on the stage of the castle. It's AWESOME.
We were watching the parade and Iris was pointing at everything she saw.
Breakfast time at Grandma's.
Chip and Dale:)
The kids LOVED the jumping water!
The dragon is in front of Lego Land at Downtown Disney. The entire thing is made of legos...pretty amazing!
And here are the lego dogs...
The line to see Buzz and Woody was long, so we decided not to wait to meet them. Instead, Jordan was glued to the window watching their every move. Woody spotted Jordan and came up to the glass to wave and give him a high five. I'm sure this was a highlight of the trip for Jordan:)
The lights at Hollywood Studios were amazing. What you see here is only a small portion of them.
Lightening McQueen!! Definitely a favorite of Jordan's!
And Mater too, of course.
Iris was passed out as we enjoyed a delicious Indian meal.
Here we are waiting at the airport. We didn't check on any luggage. Please try to picture what we looked like going through security. In tote we had a double stroller, 2 diaper bags, 3 suitcases, and 2 carseats....oh yeah, and two kids! It was interesting and we had many looks from people in the airport.
The kids did pretty well on the airplane. Iris was antsy for the first 45 minutes or so, but once she settled down, both kids fell asleep for a bit.
When we arrived at Grandma's house, you would have thought Santa had been there!
We were so excited to go to Disney World!!!
Pinocchio was the first character we ran into. The kids weren't quite sure what to think!
Pluto was next, and both Jordan and Iris had smiles on their faces as we waited in line to see him.
Love the castle...I think it's my favorite part about Disney World. It's so magical! :)
Here we are getting ready to enter Minnie's house. I wish I lived there....it's so cute!
This is a show on the stage of the castle. It's AWESOME.
We were watching the parade and Iris was pointing at everything she saw.
Breakfast time at Grandma's.
Chip and Dale:)
The kids LOVED the jumping water!
The dragon is in front of Lego Land at Downtown Disney. The entire thing is made of legos...pretty amazing!
And here are the lego dogs...
The line to see Buzz and Woody was long, so we decided not to wait to meet them. Instead, Jordan was glued to the window watching their every move. Woody spotted Jordan and came up to the glass to wave and give him a high five. I'm sure this was a highlight of the trip for Jordan:)
The lights at Hollywood Studios were amazing. What you see here is only a small portion of them.
Lightening McQueen!! Definitely a favorite of Jordan's!
And Mater too, of course.
Iris was passed out as we enjoyed a delicious Indian meal.
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