I do it my own self

Brie is developing quite and independent streak. She now wants to, when it is convenient for her, to do things herself. Here she is mowing the lawn.

Don't tell her her lawn mover really does not cut the grass.

Or that she should not be mowing in a pretty dress.

bottle refusing again

After weeks of doing just fine taking bottles, little miss Sophie has become stubborn again. She will nurse just fine, but refuses to take any bottles. She even does not like water out of a sippy cup anymore. She loves solids and will eat almost anything you put in front of her. She loves fruit, little pieces of chicken and even french fries, but tempt her with liquid and she promptly turns her head. During the day Jenna and Marcus have been trying to give her foods with lots of liquid in them to keep her hydrated and Marcus has been bring the girls to have "dinner" with mommy so that she at least gets some breast milk during the day. I guess I will have to call the Pediatrician tomorrow for some advise. Any suggestions????

Finally some progress on our living room

After weeks of painting, hanging trim, and laying tile our room is just about ready to move into. We brought the couch, rug and end tables in today and now have a nice seating area. It is looking very nice. The walls are terra cotta and the trim and crown molding an off white.

After moving the furniture in today the girls spent the afternoon playing in the new room.

Brie especially loves the new ottoman.

Although it is much more fun to climb in the to put your feet

Butterfly anyone

Brie had a great time at night in the country with her cousin's Brandon, Christian and Alex. They got their faces painted, rode on ponies, and ate french fries and hot dogs. What Brie did not like was getting her face cleaned the next morning after sleeping with her butterfly face.

9 months- a little late

It is amazing how quickly 9 months goes. It seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital having Sophie. She has changed so much in this short amount of time. She is now almost crawling, pulling to a stand and get into a sitting position on her own now. We had to lower her crib yesterday because she was standing in her crib during her nap. She loves to eat solid foods and is drinking less bottles during the day. She is finally (mostly) sleeping through the night. Finally she was 17 lbs 10oz on her 9 month birthday, over a pound more then Brie was at one year.

A day at the Fair

Brie enjoyed riding the rides

Brie and Daddy went on the big slide

over and over

again!

She enjoyed petting the sheep

As did Sophie

and the goats enjoyed chewing on Brie's shirt


Sophie got her first taste of funnel cake and liked it

Brie had her first taste of cotton candy and didn't like it.

Soggy Sunday

What can you do when it is pouring outside and your little sister is sleeping.

Make a fort out of the couch of course!