Pool fun

A nice way to spend a hot afternoon.

A-B-C- sounds

He's almost got it!! The G and U always give him trouble :)

(2 years old)

c'rrrrrrrrr'ying

You've been waiting for this post....I know you have. I've been waiting in anticipation to post it.....it was just a matter of time....Don't get too excited though......
It is cold #8.....8 months and 8 colds. I actually was anticipating this one because the kids were around cousins with colds (yes, I'm blaming you guys *smile*).

Other than that, not a whole lot new is happening around here. Our baby girl has started some new things though. She is finally starting to say some sounds in an attempt to talk. Right now we are hearing 'ba, ba' but a few times I think she came close to saying 'ma, ma'. She's also doing something new when she cries. It is the oddest sound!! She does something really weird with her tongue.....kind of like when you try to roll an 'r' (brrrrrrrrilliant). I caught it on video because I knew you would want to hear it :)


taken right as she was squealing...so funny!!)

Getting ready to crawl

She's getting ready to crawl! It won't be too much longer. She also has her third tooth coming in...this one on the top. I can hear them grinding together and it gives me shivers!! Next week she'll be 8 months old....wow! Here are some pics from the previous week.

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As requested....here's a pic without the barrett.

(*NEW* after using a round brush while blow drying)


(just after she woke up this morning)

chop chop

So I figured since I was born from a hairdresser, I should possess some hairdressing skills right? As I have said time and time again, our daughter longs for long hair but it is sooooo thin, it breaks easy and looks awful as it gets longer. I have cut it several times and even tried a bit of layering in the past but this time......I was going all out and just going to go for it!!! I am going to completely layer her hair and get rid of all these broken and awful looking ends. So I start cutting.
After the first cut my initial thought was "what in the world are you doing! Who are you kidding!!". Can't stop now though. So I keep cutting....
My daughter continues to have a smile on her face and I smile back -all the while worrying if I have just done something awful! We finish and she is excited for Daddy to come home and show off her new do. I keep my fingers crossed hoping Daddy isn't too shocked *smile*.
Her hair feels so soft now....and bouncy! She keeps running her fingers through her hair (or what's left anyway) I have to say that it doesn't look like a total disaster. Maybe I did inherit a little of my mom's hairdressing blood :)

Dad's update

Dad is doing well. He was actually jogging today!!! He had his first hernia surgery on Thursday and will have the second one done sometime Monday, then head home this Thursday. Please continue to pray for a quick recovery, good healing, and a good day on Monday. With 2 sore areas, he might have a little more difficulty getting around :) We love you Dad!

I'm an American

I am officially an American citizen now :) Yesterday was the oath ceremony and hubby and our girls were able to join me and witness it. Hopefully it is something our 7 year old will be able to remember years from now. Now it is off to get a passport and voter's registration! It was an exciting time and emotional too.
Also, my dad heads off for his pre-op appointment today. He will find out about his surgery tomorrow for hernia repair. We are praying that all will go well and that they will fix both hernias while he is there, not just the one. I know it is an anxious time for him! Love you Dad!
I'm not typing too much today....I woke up with my neck and upper back out of whack. I'm heading to the chiropractor this afternoon....uggh.

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He has more room than I expected and no complaints during our first trip out. He will be staying this way until he reaches the weight limit....I'm convinced now!!

Car seats

I found this very interesting! I went and weighed my soon to be 3 year old and he is only 28 lbs. We have turned his current seat back to rear-facing. Yes, his little legs are going to be cramped (the video shows the child's legs bent like an upside down V)...it will be interesting to manuever especially since our son has been used to leg room infront of him, but I see the danger of keeping him forward at this point. Tell me your thoughts. I'll post a picture of our boy later.

God's goodness through neighbors

We went for our evening walk around the block tonight. Half way around, one of our friendly neighbors stopped us and took us through his garden and let the kids pick vegetables to their hearts content!! He let us fill up a bucket of tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, cabbage and gave us some beans that have already been picked, cut and frozen. The kids loved it!

Our daughter was baking again today. She made some dark chocolate fudge cake cookies. They are soooo tempting but I'm sticking to my 'diet' of no sugar! (Ok...so I had to try ONE but that was it :)

And here are some more of baby girl. I never get tired of taking their pictures!

She sitteth

Our girl has been sitting by herself for a couple weeks. She has become more stable over the last week, catching herself when she starts to lean :) Hard to believe she is already 7 months now!
In other news, I am finally going to become a citizen!! Next week I will be sworn in. Our oldest will be coming to the ceremony (using it as a homeschool field trip) but I think it is our son who is the most excited. During Wednesday prayer meeting he raised his hand for 'praises' and said "Mommy is becoming American". How sweet :)

Getting ready for church

Some pics taken before church yesterday. The girls in their look alike dresses...

Who knew?

Pirate party

Arrr....Ahoy thar matey. We be havin' a pirate party o'er here.
The cake is done, the birthday boy is dressed up and brother and sister had to have a little splash of the pirate life too...moustaches for everyone! Here's some shots before the guests arrive.

Fun in the sun

Birthday pics will come later tonight but here are a few (ok...more than a few!) from the other day. It was a hot one, and the kids had a blast out in the water. I just love the facial expressions!!