Nick Jr Storytime LIVE! (3.22.10)

I got lucky and thanks to a friend, got AWESOME seats for Jon and I to take Miss Eva to Nick Jr's Storytime LIVE at the Walton Arts Center. What is this you ask? Its Eva's dream come true. Wonderpets, Dora, Backayrdigans LIVE on the stage. She wasnt too sure about it all at first but I was so impressed that one they got going she was smiling, dancing and in a great mood even until 9pm. Jon and I loved this special time with just her. This was the first "Eva only" outing without brother so I think she was loving the attention. Not to mention how easy it was with just one kid in tow!! What a great time and cant wait for more shows like this with both of them.

First Reaction... Priceless

The Joy that is found...

in the little things...

If these two kids have taught me anything it's that life is all about the little things that make you smile. On a daily basis Eva and Kellan do something, say something or just look at me in a way that melt my heart. Even as I sit here tonight updating my blog I promise I have teared up and smiled no less than 10 times thinking about all these sweet memories. I am the luckiest Mom in the whole world.

So cute in her new PJ's

I love that everytime she has my glasses she's puts them on like Mommy!

I love that the best cookie's I have ever had were made by an 18 month old!

I love that a piece of chalk and pink hightops make us both smile!

Cant help but laugh when she climbed back in the jumpy she hasnt been in for a year!

This smile... well, it's pretty self-explanatory!

This boy LOVES his toes...and the smile it brings never gets old!

Thursday of Master's week Eva decides to insist upon taking a golf ball to school... completely unprompted. Cant argue with that!

But we are getting a taste of what a two year old will be like... with Kellan's pants on her head she decides to throw herself on the floor in protest of... who knows what!? How do I keep a straight face?

Chickfila Family night was a great idea... chicken and crafts? What more do you need for a fun night out?!

I love when Eva wears skirts... I smile at all the summer clothes she gets to wear now.

But equally as cute is her new chair daddy got her for our deck... I know there are lots of happy times awaiting us outside this year!

And our most recent "happy"... Kellan big enough for the duck tub... Doesnt even seem possible but isnt it worth the smile!

Our new favorite word is... Yummmmmm

And I bet you cant guess why....

School Picture Day

Its funny as a Mom I get excited about the littlest things. This year, it was school picture day. I know that sounds crazy but there was something exciting about picking out the cute outfit, making sure they practiced saying "cheese" and ensuring Eva got a bow in her hair. While Kellan's class pic cracked me up (think 12 babies under 12 months in one photo and you'll laugh too) but Eva's turned out great and is a framer. Here is how my little models left for school that day.

April 21, 2010

School Days at Pinnacle Children's Academy

Everyday I count my lucky stars for the daycare Eva and Kellan spend their days. The teachers are so great and send me updates either on my phone or via facebook. Some of the following are just "happies" I have collected this year.

The face is priceless!

Modeling the dress Miss Cara brought back for her from Seattle. Spoiled rotten and we both love every bit of it!

Eva and her teacher Miss Cara... we LOVE Miss Cara!

Silly hat, silly face = smile on Mom's face

Eva & Her boyfriend Xander

Kellan earning his keep :-)

They both LOVE the buggy rides!

It's no wonder this is sometimes how I find her in the backseat on our ride home. :-)

Who says Irish Twins don't exist??

This year St. Patricks Day actually took on a new meaning for me. When we found out we were pregnant for the second time and the kids due dates were three days apart, everyone joked we were having "Irish Twins." I quickly found out this meant that your two kids are exactly a year apart. Haha, I laughed, what are the odds. Here I am think year with two kids who are in fact 12 months, 3 days apart. That counts in my book.

I cant complain though. I've never seen two cuter "twins" sporting their green to school on St. Patrick's Day.

Blog Break

Just wanted to go on record that I am fully aware there has been a substantial blog break. The short story is I resigned from TracyLocke and took a fabulous new job with Nestle as the shopper marketing manager for their Ice Cream brands such as Edy's/Dreyer's, Haagen-Dazs and Nestle Snacks/Novelties. Its been awesome but that meant I lost my computer that housed all my photos. I was able to save them but currently havent devised a plan for either transferring them onto Jon's computer or onto the PC I have for work. Which is the second thing, my new computer is a PC which has been a tough pill to swallow for a very loyal Mac user!! So bear with me. The long story including all the kiddo updates will hopefully come soon.

In the meantime, life is good. The kids are growing and doing more everyday. This minor detail has also contributed to my lack of "extra" time these days. Kellan is rolling all over the place, "talking" a ton and keep a close watch on every move Eva makes. Then there is Eva... where to even begin. She has a new set of words every day it seems like, running all over the place and just really turning into a little girl before our very eyes! Outside is our favorite place in the world and so thankfully our backyard is finally equipped with patio furniture!

Thankfully in the week I had between jobs I also got the chance to have Brooke get some amazing photos of both Eva and Kellan so stay tuned... there's a lot more to come soon, I promise!