Pumpkins & Bowling

We've had such a fun week! Since the rain has started and probably won't stop for another 4 months, I want to make sure we are busy doing fun things. I finally went to our rec center, which is so so cool. It has two huge slides and Boston was tall enough to go down one. It was so sad/funny. I was at the bottom waiting for him when I saw his cute terrified face coming around the corner backward, with his swim shorts by his knees. I could tell he maybe wanted to cry, but just quickly got up and said 'I did it!' I asked if he wanted to go again, but he was already was walking away super fast when he said no. Ha ha, it was hilarious but still kinda sad. The rec center also has an indoor playground where water is spraying everywhere. They also had a huge hot tub where kids all ages could go in, that's where Reese and I spent most our time. 

It was so so fun and we will be going there lots. 

We also went with some friends to the pumpkin patch. It was a gorgeous day so we took full advantage. I met a nanny at story time, so she took the kids she watches and I also invited a family in our ward. The kids are kinda all different ages so Boston was faster than all of them.  I was impressed because they had so many different things for kids to do. It was so much fun.

Jeff had mentioned many times that we should take Boston bowling; he figured Boston would love it and he sure did. He was so good but he did have the bumpers. The poor guy would throw the ball as hard as he could, but it would go sooo slow. 

Here's Boston's score...see! He did ok! 

And here are my cute babies just because. I love them so so much. A little on Reese...

I could put a little pony in her hair...wouldn't stay that long, but I still did it!!

She's 7 months now...wow!

She FINALLY has one tooth! It's not all the way in, but cut through.

She loves to throw things. When I give her toys she goes buck wild and the toy flies.

Does this cute smile where she smiles so big that her gums show.

Grabs my hair and pulls.

Eats so well. The only one I notice she doesn't like are peaches and mangos...too tart I guess.

When Jeff comes home and doesn't give her attention right away, she stares at him until he does.

Can't get enough of Boston, I know when she is mobile she will follow him around everywhere.

No signs of crawling just yet. 

Best sleeper in the whole world! 8-8 baby! 

Where do I even begin with this cute guy??

Carries around his snake and Batman all.day.long. 

Obsessed with dinosaurs. Seriously. 

Loves trains, too.

Loves to color his spiderman coloring book.

Just this week he started to say prayers all by himself. So cute. He says mom and dad and 'Reesie-girl' like 10 times. Guess he's grateful for his family!!!

He loves to wrestle Jeff. 

When Jeff walks in the door, his first instinct is to hide and have dad find him.

The best pacifier giver in the whole world. When that baby falls out, Boston is on it!

Sometimes can be rough with Reese, but for the most part, best brother.

He says 'I love you so much' all the time. After his nap he says 'I missed you so much'

He is so good at story time. He wasn't into reading all that much until we started going to the library. 

And he'll be 3 in just 3 weeks!!!! 

Finally, Jeff's work had a Halloween party for the kids. They carved pumpkins and went around to find candy all around the office. I will say this, I def do not like going downtown when every street is a one way! ha ha, no but seriously, that was an experience to do with myself and two kids. But we made it!!

Yes, Reese is using Boston's costume he used last year. I just sewed a bow on it... 

Anyway! We've been enjoying our time that's for sure. I'm so looking forward to seeing family in 3 weeks!!!

Family Pictures 2012

I absolutely love getting family pictures done. I have loved looking back on the ones we have done previous and comparing them to now. It's so fun to see how my family has grown...

Anyway, we got our pictures taken by Lulabell Photography. I met Lauren when I was a single lady in Provo. We taught at the same gymnastics gym. She lives in Vancouver, but from time to time she travels to Seattle because her mom lives her and she has clients. I'm sure in a year from now I'll drag the family out to get pictures taken again. She is awesome!

I'm obsessed with all of them. 

twenty four

I'm one year older guys! Yesterday I celebrated my 24th birthday! Every year since age 20, I've either been pregnant or had a baby. I hope neither happen this year! Let's see...age 20 I was pregnant with Boston, age 21 I had Boston, age 22 (almost 23 mind you) I got pregnant with Reese, and age 23 I had her!! So let me say this...I'm taking a break from both! 

I will also say that although my birthday fell on a Sunday, it was one of the best yet. The past 3 birthdays have been pure chaos! I've been either going to school or I was alone because Jeff was at class all day. It really was so perfect. 

Jeff and I went to Bellevue and ate at the Cheesecake Factory on Friday and then walked around the mall. It was a super nice mall; it was Bellevue fashion week too! Saturday Jeff and Boston got up and got doughnuts so we could eat some that morning AND Sunday morning. Yes as a family, over two days, we ate a dozen doughnuts. The running I did that week went out the window...

Sunday we went to church and I was sung to twice by the Primary! We came home after and I took a 2 hour nap while Jeff cooked my cake (which he did amazing by the way). My aunt and bro and sis-in-law came later and celebrated! My aunt brought over a red velvet cake and Jeff cooked a cake, so we have plenty of cake to say the least. 

Notice Reese is eating my scarf...:)

We have been practicing singing 'Happy Birthday' and blowing out candles. I knew Boston would just love blowing out ALL these candles. I loved it. 

Also! Saturday we had family pictures and our wonderful photographer already sent us two preview pictures. I am in love with these two so much already! I can't wait to see them ALL!!

Thanks to all my family and friends who reached out to me! I felt so special! You all rock!! Especially Jeff who was so good to me yesterday!

Some catching up to do!

I feel like I have a lot to catch up on!

We have been staying busy with going to parks, having play dates, going to story time, shopping, going to the Lego store, swimming, playing with dad, etc. It's been so busy but the Seattle sun just wont't go away! :)

We've gone to the Puyallup fair twice. Boston had the time of his life on the kiddie rides. It's so fun to watch him get so excited to go. I wish I could have taken him on all the rides!! He had a fit both times we were done riding the rides....oh the fair tantrums are the best. We went a few weeks ago, then this past Saturday we went with Grandma Jane and Papa Pete!

I just smile when I look at these pictures again. He loved the 'shark' ride the best. I didn't know what ride that was until I saw the planes looked like a shark! Smart boy!

Of course, we had to see the animals. This year was the best yet because Boston actually gets excited about seeing animals. I think last year he was a little scared and not sure what to think. Each year will just keep getting better! I only took a picture of the pigs and her babies, because let's face it, that's super cute. 

Then this passed weekend we got to have grandma and grandpa here! Oh it was soo entertaining. I never thought I would get my mom and Pete over here, seriously. I even called Pete before calling my mom inviting them over here. They love state fairs, so I guess Puyallup fair also helped. We went shopping; grandma spoiled Boston at the Lego store, went to dinner, stayed up late watching movies, getting up early watching Fox News (more so Jane), laughing a lot, making fun of things Jane says, etc. It was a blast. They left yesterday and I actually got really sad when they left. They said they had a fun time so they'll be back. I hope so!

And lastly, my baby turned 6 months old yesterday!!! I truly, truly cannot believe she's half a year. March will be here before I know it and she'll be one. To celebrate, we got her ear's pierced this weekend! She looks so so darling. Even Jeff thinks she looks so cute. He says it makes her cute little face complete. She cried yes, but was over it shortly. She is so sweet, seriously. Some things about Reesie girl at 6 months...

• She has eaten solid foods...and likes it better than her brother did, but still unsure what the heck it is. 
• Scoots like mad women. You lay her down one way, and 5 minutes later she is turned the other way, flipped around, and rolled. 
• She loves playing with her feet.
• Has two little white buds on her bottom gums, but they haven't popped through! Which is weird because Boston had 4 full teeth by 6 months. 
• Still thinks Boston is the coolest thing ever. Every time I get her up from a nap and come out with her, Boston says 'well Hi there' and she grins so big. Boston torments her a little too, but she doesn't mind one bit.
• I posted this picture on instagram, but Boston caused this...

• Screams (or talks) soo much and so loud. I am in the Primary at our church, and Reese was soo loud I had to take her out because it was that distracting. 
• Starting to arch out of her bumbo, I no longer put her on raised surfaces.
• Sleeps wonderful at night, and it napping 3 times a day.
• Her and Boston think it's the coolest thing to sit by each other in our double stroller. 
• Stares at you if she doesn't know you.
• Still loves her momma the most!

I feel like I don't remember everything when I write these things, but some I want to remember! I couldn't imagine life without my Reese!! (Boston, too!!)