Seventeen Months

And another month has passed... But this time, I'm actually posting on the 26th! Yay! This girl is crazy and this month she has really had a language explosion! I took her to the toy store the other day and we walked past the bikes. She pointed and said "bike." Then we walked through one of the boy aisles and she spotted the "Toy Story" toys. She pointed and said "Buzz," even though Woody is really her favorite. She carries him around all the time. Then we walked down another aisle and this is where I was really suprised - she said "princess!" What? How do you even know that word? Later that day, she said "toilet." She loves to hand you something and say "here ya go" as though it's all one word. She can say "thank you" and "you're welcome." She follows the cats around saying "meow." And yesterday she said "where'd Jack go?" Usually she calls Jack "da da." This was this first time I've heard her say "Jack." It's very different then what she calls Jeremey, you can totally tell the difference, but they're both dada. She loves to climb. One morning, all before 8am, she climed on the little table... Then on the kitchen table... Not once, but twice and this time it was for some contraband... The other day, she climbed up on the kitchen table and got some Sharpies. Since she loves to color, she took them straight to the floor. Thank God we don't have carpet right there and thank God for 409. It took it right off, what could have been a disaster was quickly cleaned up. Yesterday, we had an exciting park day. There were horses! Just random people with thier own horses. They were so nice that they let the kids pet them AND sit on them. Grace loved it! Loved it so much that she screamed when she had to get down. Jack was really excited too! What a treat! Happy 17 months baby girl!

My Baby Brother is Getting MARRIED!!!

Sunday was the first of the many celebrations to come! It was a wonderful party with tons of food and drinks. We had a great time! Carla is such a wonderful girl and we are so lucky to have her be a part of our family! I love the way she looks at my brother, you can tell that she loves him SO much... I can't wait to see the wedding because the engagement party was impressive! The happy couple... And another happy couple! Jack and Holly always have a great time together! I love this picture because Grace is wearing Kayla and Holly's dress and Luke is wearing Jack's shirt! Yay for hand-me-downs! My dad and Carla's Dad... Grace, Holly, Kayla and Jack... Gracie and Grama Colleen... Some of the guys... This is Carla's uncle who flew out from New Jersey.... This is the group that was involved in the ceremony, Sonia and Peter (Carla's parents), her maid of honor (Lisa), Carla, Craig, Bradly (the best man) and my parents... This is during the ceremony... Carla, putting on Craig's ring.. Don't they look so happy? Shh! I love this one! Jack and Holly were trying so hard to be good! My cousin Sarah and Gracie... Peter, my mom and dad and Sonia... Such nice in-laws! Party time! Mom and Dad gave Carla a necklace... She looks so happy! Bradly even gave a toast... Can't wait for the wedding! For more pictures, check here!

Happy Birthday Doug!

On Saturday, we were lucky enough to celebrate Doug's 30th birthday! The kids (Doug included) had a great time! After spending the day at the pool, we went back to their house for more fun. The guys held the couch in place... :) Jack got married to Kaia... Gracie got to play her favorite game... I think this would make a great Christmas card... Look at Kaia, wondering what tht face is all about.... did I mention how great the new puppies are? The kids chased them around all night and not once did they get upset about it! Finally, the kids helped with the candles! This is the next morning... so sweet!

Grandarents' Day

Well, I don't know if you've noticed, but Jack and Grace are two of the most blessed kids in the world... Why you ask? Because they have awesome grandparents! And Great Grandparents! Thank you guys for all that you do for us and especially for Jack and Grace - they love YOU and all of the wonderful memories that you have made together!!! xxoo

Danny and Kristi's New House

Over the weekend, we got to visit Danny and Kristi's new house! They're great hosts and made sure that Jack and Grace had plenty to do - even though I think they would have been content running around in their big empty rooms! Here's a couple of pics: Sharing with Great Grandma: Gracie and Katie... The pool that Danny and Kristi got for Jack and Grace, they loved it! Gracie and Grandma Karen...

First Day of School!

Tuesday was Jack's first day of school! He was SO excited! When we got there, he jumped right in and had a great time! This is Jack opening his Joy School window (on the Joy School house that I made)... And he got a birthday crown... Gracie was totally interested in Joy School... Since she's still too little, we hit the toddler bootcamp at the library - and she had a blast. At one point, we walked in a circle (like she had just seen Jack do) and when the music stopped she signed for more... Right now they are learning about the body. So on day two, they got to make their very own gingerbread man. Now, I know it doesn't look like much, but seriously, he's a genius! They were encouraged to make eyes and a mouth, but, as you can clearly see, he added ears and a sweater! I was really, really proud! :)