4th of July

Ethan taking a nap after running around

Waiting for fireworks

Desire and Taelor

My baby girl

We spent 4th of July in San Diego with my family (parents and sisters). We had a picnic on the bay, went out on the boat, but most of all just relaxed. We got to see 4 different fireworks shows from where we were so it was great. The kids actually enjoyed them this year. Even though the weather was cold, it still was a good time!

New Bedding....The Baby Guy

I just LOVE this new "matching" bedding I got for the kids. I got it from "The Baby Guy" at the Orange County Swap meet (he is down aisle J). I first used him for Ethan's crib bedding (which by the way I love so much more than Taelor's Pottery Barn bedding she had). He makes the best quality, custom stuff that is affordable. I say stuff because he does everything from bedding, to blankets, car seat covers, diaper bags, burp cloths, and everything else that has to do with fabric and babies! He has so many different fabrics and colors to choose from. He has a website coming soon too! So if you or any one you know is looking for bedding you should check him out first! Taelor loves her new PINK bedding, she was even so excited that her jammies matched too! And Ethan, well he couldn't be any happier than to have not only new bedding but a big boy bed as well!!!

Ethan's big boy bed

Didn't think this time would come so soon, but yes Ethan is in a big boy bed and he LOVES it! So far so good, he loves that he can get in and out of his bed all by himself! I think he especially likes that when Taelor walks out of the room in the morning that he is not stuck in his "cage" anymore and can come out with her. Yes I am sad, my baby is growing up. Since I really have not gotten out of the whole "baby" stage for almost 3 1/2 years (since Taelor and him are so close in age), I feel like this is the first time that I don't have a baby anymore, even though they will always be my babies. There is something strange knowing that the crib has been converted into a bed for both of them. No more cribs to lay my babies into makes me sad, but yet I am enjoying the growing stages of my little boy! Just makes me realize that I am NOT done having babies, I want one more! So, for now I will enjoy the no crib stage for at least the next few years!

Father's Day

I know this post is way past due.....

I am so glad I get to celebrate my wonderful husband as a Father as well as my own Father. These are two of the greatest men around. Saul has so many qualities that my dad has and I admire both of these men so much.

Saul- you are such a wonderful Dad to Taelor and Ethan. You show them so much love everyday and they adore you. It makes my heart melt every time I see you snuggling with them, hugging and kissing them. I have seen you grow into the best gift of all, being a Dad! You cherish your children and take care of them to the fullest extent, you have the biggest heart for them, you are their role model, Ethan even says sometimes that he is going to be a Daddy like you when he gets bigger. I love who you are as a dad and my husband. Thanks for being the best dad, a dad that helps out always, with no questions asked. Thanks for being their hero and thank you for making me a mom! I love you!

Dad- you are an amazing man, you are always there for all your children and family, your grandchildren adore you and love you so much. You are so special to me and I cannot express how much I love you. I have so many fond memories growing up and I want to thank you for raising me to who I am today. You have admirable qualities and such a kind heart for others. You will always be my daddy and I will always be your little girl. I love you!

Potty training

I can't believe I haven't even posted on this yet! At the beginning of May I decided to start potty training Ethan. Yes I know he was just a few months over 2 years old but he had been going potty on the toilet every night before bath. So I decided to give it a go. Well the weekend went better than expected bit when others told me boys are harder than girls, they were right. My daughter was potty trained in one weekend so I had pretty high hopes for my little guy! But I did go into it knowing he was just 2 so I was ok if it took a while. I was proud of him he was at least going in the potty at least half of the time so I felt was getting somewhere. I have to say the thing with boys is that they get so distracted so we have to "pause" everything and "freeze" so he doesn't feel he will miss out on anything while he takes the whole minute to go potty. Now training a boy is very foreign to me so yes I was peed on almost every time the first few weeks and not to mention that my toilets have to be cleaned almost each time!

Well we are now two months in and last week was our first full day with no accidents! He now tells me when he has to go with a few reminders. We are still working on going in public restrooms or other peoples houses but we will get there. Accidents or not I am so proud of my little guy he is doing better then expected even if it takes him a few months to master! No ever said potty training a boy was easy!!! So for all you mommies out there that are potty training good luck!

Library

Last month I took the kids to the library for the first time and they had such a great time and loved it! I wondered how a two and three year old would choose books, but Taelor had no problem she just chose every book that had a pink or purple spine. Ethan on the other hand just picked anything his hands got onto. We checked out 10 books and got to enjoy them for a whole month. It was great and FREE! I can't wait to take them back again. I am hoping they will find a book they love and then I can purchase one for them. So if you are looking for something to do with your kiddos, take them to the library.

Soccer

I think my husband Saul is training these two to be GREAT soccer players. I mean, they are half British so they have it in their blood to play soccer. I do have to admit, they are pretty good at it already and I can't wait until they get to play on a team together.

Silly things.......

Why is it that silly pictures and moments like these just make me smile?? Why they think it is fun to wear beanies (Taelor) and rain boots on a HOT day in the middle of June just reminds that they are kids, my fun, adorable kids and I love every moment of it!

Let Summer begin

I am so looking forward to summertime this year. The kids are at a great age for the pool and beach, and I can't wait to be going every week and having fun with them. I am sure you will see many more posts of the pool and beach. Happy Summertime!

Friends....

These two maybe one day will be dating but for now they are just friends. The kids love Mason (and Parker too)!