Christmas Pictures 2012

She did it again...My beautiful, talented sister Jill took our family pictures again and boy does she know what she's doing. Thanks for capturing so many special moments in my life. I am so lucky to call you my sister! Enjoy......

Weight- 16 lbs. (54%)

Height- can't remember but (93%) 

My sweet little Jade is a little over 6 months old. Seriously WHERE IS THE PAUSE BUTTON? This little girl is too much fun. I LOOOOVE THIS AGE!! 

-She is always happy to see me. Especially when I get her from bed. Her arms and legs start going crazy and she has the biggest smile on her sweet face. Makes me feel so special.
-We have had a break through with the car. She doesn't cry as much. Finally! That was torture for us all and now if she starts to cry Beck will say, "NO Jade...no crying!" and I'm amazed how many times it actually works. Plus we can distract her with toys and snacks. So driving is much more pleasant these days.
-She can sit up. Roll around. And push/scout her way over to whatever is in front of her. Every once in a while she will get on all fours and start rocking back and forth. I think we will have a crawler soon.
-She used to love to cuddle...but not anymore. Maybe one of these days i'll get a cuddly baby. She just wants her paci and blankie to fall asleep. She will literally push me away from her until I put her down.
-She just started taking a bottle. I'll give her one every other day or so, just to get her used to it. Plus I feel like after I feed her she is still hungry. So i've been giving her a little more through out the day.
-Is so patient. She lets her brother poke, pinch, touch, lick, blow, squeeze on any part of her body and she will just sit there.
-She is a talker. She will look me right in the eyes and tell me all about her day. I hope this is last forever!
-LOVES taking baths and showers. She loves the feeling of the shower head on her face. Doesn't bother her at all. Another water baby =]
-Everything goes straight to the mouth.
-Loves being outside. And loved looking at all the Christmas lights.
-Is still Beck's twin. She still has her little hint of red in her hair. Just like B did.
-Can be in a swing all day long. She loves it.
-Her eyes have started changing colors a little bit. They have a little green around the pupil. And still blue everywhere else.

She melts my heart every day. I just can't kiss those cheeks enough. Love you Jadey Girl.

Beck-2 yrs.

Weight-27 lbs. 50%

Height-50%

Boy oh Boy where do I even begin. You are looking at the "life of the Party" this boy is hilarious. Yes he definitely has his moments of the "terrible twos" but I love seeing life through his eyes.

-he loves CARS. Any mode of transportation really. But always has to have a couple cars in hand.

-He loves his sister. My favorite story is when we went to the Doctors office for some shots. Beck went first and got his and then it was Jade's turn. She had to get 4. And the moment Beck heard her crying she got up on the table, rubbed her back and kept saying, "it's okay Jade, it's okay..." brought me to tears. (still does just writing about it)

-Gets into and climbs on everything.

-Never leave the boy alone with a marker

-has been really into googles lately. He puts them on in the bathtub and looks under the water. Then he comes up and says, "wook mom...swimming!" or "wook mom...Nemo!" I love him.

-Is so observant. Watches mine and Pehrson's every move. He especially wants to be just like daddy on his skateboard.

-Loves to color and read books.

-But also loves to watch some shows and is a wiz on the phone and ipad. He can look up videos on youtube. Or find games he wants to play. And when he knows he not supposed to be watching anything. I find him hiding in places trying to be sneaky. Good thing our house is small and I can hear his every move.

-loves the beach and park and being outside

-loves watching older kids play. He will stand right next to them and do what they are doing.

-still loves to have dance parties with me. He has got some solid moves.

-His favorite game is chase, he always wants someone to chase him. He yells out "GET YOU Mama" but really he means, "come get me mama"

-Is talking like crazy. I feel like he says a new word everyday.

-Loves nursery.

-Is usually a very happy, friendly, loving little boy. He has his moments...but don't we all!

We love you Mister Beck...SOOOO MUCH!!!

Beck's Early Birthday

We had a party for Beck last friday. (10 days before his real birthday) late December birthdays are gonna be hard so we decided to do it early so his friends will still be here and it could feel seperate from the holiday festivities. 

We went to Griffith Park for his birthday and it couldn't have been more perfect. The weather, the people, the rides. Beck was so happy! Here is what the day looked like.

The table of food. What would we do without Costco?

Here is the Train Cake I made. Just cupcakes on cookie tracks and oreos for the wheels. Beck was totally into it. 

 And so were the kids.

 After we sang "Happy Birthday" Beck insisted on us singing it again. So we obliged. Anything for that cute face.

 Quincy and Jade looking as cute as can be.

 And this boy hated his birthday hat...but I got one shot of him in it!

 Then it was time to ride the ponies. This was Beck's second time and he wasn't afraid at all. He got right on and rode off into the distance. HA

 His horse stopped and Beck was yelling "GO horsey GO!" 

 4 cute cowboys right here...i mean seriously?!?

 Once we got off Dane kept saying "Beck did you have fun?" and Beck would scream back, "SO FUN!!" both of them jumping up and down screaming. It was hilarious. They love each other.

 Then we all got on the train. 

 Look at that happy face!

 After that was over Beck went back and played with all his fun new toys! He was in heaven.

 The Crew.

 And I tried to get a pic of all the kids. I think 2 are looking. My favorite is Beck trying to put the birthday hat on Dane. HA

 And this girl even showed up!! What a fun surprise. We have been best friends since kindergarden. Birthday parties just feel so right with her around. Love you Mel!

 And Love these people I call Family.

It was such a fun day! Everything was so easy and relaxing. I think everyone had a good time. We sure love you Beck. These last 2 years have been some of the best two in my life! We feel so lucky to have you in our lives. 

Have you heard the news? This August our new home will be Florida. As most know we are doing dental school through the Air Force and since graduation is just around the corner (MAY) its time to start thinking about the future. Since Pehrson started school he had every intention to specialize. Mostly thinking about Orthodontics. But this last Ayuda trip in Columbia he came home saying he wants to do Pediatrics. He says he loves the challenge of kids and thinks it would be really fun. BUT...he is still not 100% sure. So the Air Force offers sort of like a residency program (its called AEGD...not sure what it stands for) but it is a one year program of extra training. There were about 10-12 bases to choose from in the US that offer this program and we ranked them. Florida was actually our number one choose because the base is really big and offers ortho and pedo. That way Pehrson can work with both and hopefully figure out which route he wants to go. AND it didn't hurt that the base is right on the beach.

So here is our 10 year plan. (if you care) Go to Florida in August for 1 year. Then apply for a specialty depending on what P decides. Back to school for 2 or 3 years somewhere. And then our 4 year payback to the Air Force. THEN look for work.

It doesn't feel real because it's so far away from now. But I'm ready for a new adventure. I'm ready to live in the south and swim in warm water everyday. I'm sad to leave my home and my friends and family but we are just a flight away and we would love visitors...lots of them.

Our spot exactly is the Eglin Air Force Base. On the pan handle off the gulf of mexico. Some surrounding cities are Fort Walton Beach, Pensacula and Destin. If you know anything about these places let me know. We would love all the info we can get, especially where we should live.

Halloween

Halloween is such a fun time of year (ESPECIALLY WITH KIDS). And our day was full of fun and SUGAR. Beck knew it was gonna be a sugar day because this is where I found him first thing in the morning. 

We made and decorated some sugar cookies. Beck couldn't get enough of the sprinkles.

Jade's halloween day apparrel. Her shirt speaks the truth.

Then it was dress up time. We decided to have a cave man halloween this year. My original thought was Pebbles and Bam Bam because B&J would be perfect. But those costumes were a little more involved and I wanted to go as cheap and easy as possible so I just got this fabric and some plastic bones and made it work. It was way better than I imagined! These two can't get any cuter if you ask me!

We joined in on the party. I fear the day when it's not cool for the parents to dress up with their kids on Halloween anymore.

We headed over to the Main street fair. Beck was loving the bounce house/slide. And we were enjoying the people watching.

Then we did some trick or treating. Beck was totally getting the hang of it and loved knocking on doors and grabbing some candy.

Especially when he was doing it with friends.

We finished the night with some pumpkin soup and candy. It was F.U.N!!!!!