when you are older....

Im going to remind you of

* how much you liked to kiss and hug your momma

* how much you liked to run around naked

* how much you loved to splash in the bath tub

* how much you loved to tell me stories about your day, your dreams, your thoughts, the bugs, your lunch, the dirt...pretty much everything!

* how dandelions use to be your favorite flower.

* how dressing yourself always meant your socks always consisted of a sock from 2 different pairs.

* how much it made your day to eat at Macdonald's, to get a treat after dinner, to go for a car ride.

* how your best friend was your brother/sister!

* how much fun you had just being you!

* how often you use to tell your daddy that he is your hero!

* how much you needed me when you where hurt or sad!

* how I had my moments where I needed my space and I wanted to be alone and you guys were always at my feet and in my lap!

* how much I love having you both as my babies, how much I will always love you even when I am angry, frustrated or sad.

* how I will always be here for you, no matter what!

Budding personalities

It is so funny to watch the difference in personalities emerging as each one of my precious babies grows.
Differences
:: Brycen is my social butterfly he will go up to any kid or adult he sees and usually start hugging them.
:: Brooklyn is the complete opposite, ever since the day she was born she has been finicky about people and who she is with. I remember as a baby she use to freak out when passed from person to person. She is definitely more reserved and more shy until she is comfortable with her surroundings and the people around her.
:: Brycen is scared of dogs....don't know why but he is. Brooklyn has no issues with any sort of animal.
:: Brooklyn does not like loud noises...never has! Brycen really could care less. LOL
:: Brycen is very cuddly, he loves to stop playing just to come over for cuddles.
:: Brooklyn is very maternal and motherly, she is always trying to help people.
:: Brycen loves books, he has always enjoyed sitting with a pile of books and looking at the pictures. Brooklyn has always been more inclined to rip the pages out and really could care less.
:: Brooklyn has an amazing eye for detail, she notices very minor things!!


Similarities
::Both of them are very independent and determined by nature.
Brooklyn today was determined to dress her whole body by herself from her panties to her zipper on her jacket. bless her heart, she did it all by herself. It was all on properly and she was even hell bound and determined to get her zipper done up and she did. You go girl!!!
Brycen is the same I remember when he was trying so hard to go from the army crawl to the regular crawl. He spent the day mastering it. That seems to be typical, I remember the day he figured out how to stand from sitting, no word of a lie he spent the rest of the day doing just that. He even woke up 8x that night and I swear it was just so he could continue practicing.
:: They both have a mischievous edge to them a.k.a shitheads :-)
:: Both of them are very smart and ahead of the average milestones. I am not bias it's true!

I love watching them grow and learn and change and become the people they are meant to be!

Love you guys!

Brycen's 1st Birthday PARTY!

Bless her heart!!

Well Brooklyn had her first real birthday party to go to yesterday. it was for her "best friend" Kassia's 3rd bday and it was at Gym Tale. Mommy screwed up the time and thought it was from 1-3 we showed up at 12:50 and find out it is ending in 10 minutes. I was so worried Brooklyn would be bummed so we quickly found Kassia. They chased each other through the slides for 15 minutes then loot bags were handed out. Brooklyn was in her glory. We went home! I asked Brooklyn if she had fun at her first party and she said "Yes mommy it was so much fun!" LOL she never knew the difference hahahaha!!!

Happy Birthday to my baby boy!

It is almost 3 years to the day I was mourning the eve of my big girls first birthday and now I am doing it for my little man. Where has the time gone?! I remember being told about time lying once you have children but I didn't understand the full extent of that saying. Now I understand it and it is sad to think that soon my babies will be o to school and then of to college, then parents (hopefully) all in a blink of an eye. It is a blessing and a joy to have babies and it is bittersweet how quickly they grow.

At 1
::Is about 27 lbs
::LOVES to feed himself with a spoon and bowl and still loves to eat.
::Is walking and almost running.
::He loves music and dancing
::He is very bright, he can bring me things on command ie. his sippy cup, a spoon ect.
::Can quack like a duck, moo like a cow, and woof like a dog!
::Claps to pattycake"
::Loves to cuddle with just about anyone
::Loves momma cuddles!
::SMILES and LAUGHS all the time !
::Loves to splash in water until it is gone! (yes, it is a very wet bath time)
Seriously we love love love this little guy.

My beautiful BIG girl!

Isn't she a beauty!!!!!

Where has the time gone....

Seriously it feels like only yesterday I was mourning the loss of my baby girl as she entered into toddler hood and now I am doing it with my baby boy. I have been so blessed with 2 amazing children, who are healthy and for the most part happy. I cant believe that 1 year ago today I was walking the neighborhood trying to bring out my baby boy. Now my baby boy is walking the neighborhood. *SNIFF SNIFF*
We love you Brycen boy, you have blended into this family so perfectly and we couldn't imagine life without you. Mommy, daddy and Brooklyn love you bubbs!!! xoxo

Bye bye crawling baby hello big boy walking!

Easter

What a great day! The kids had a blast on their Easter egg hunts, brunch with grammy and aunt Jody was excellent and the weather was perfect for playing outside. We really couldn't of asked for a better day. I am so blessed!

Slacking off!

I know I know I have been slacking off. It is the weather that's causing this, it has been so gorgeous this year. We have temps in the 20's and this weekend for Easter it will hit 26. I love Spring! Especially a warm perfect summer spring.
It has been a busy week with painting egg's and doing our Easter Crafts and getting out all the summer stuff from the shed!! Brooklyn wakes up every morning asking if it is summer yet! She is really looking forward to swimming in her little pool.
Just for a moment I am reminded one year ago today I was still pregnant and I had and almost 2 year old. Now i have an almost 1 year old and a almost 3 year old. Wow, time flies when you are busy making plans!!!

Pictures of the kids loving the weather to come!!!