Our visit with Gramma Gampa, Assies, Kenny and Nicole

We had a great visit with the family, the kids got overly spoiled as usual. We went to San Antonio and checked out the Riverwalk and the Alamo. Luckily we had great weather and we all had a great time. Then we spent the rest of the time putting together the kids weee!! aka playground. It came in 5 huge boxes with about 1 million individually unmarked pieces. After about 2 full days, lots of man hours, lots of beer and only a few injuries it came together perfectly.

Daddy and Nana enjoying the sights at the Riverwalk.

Andrew and Nana looking at the fish in the Alamo

Way too much partying they were out!! The new wweeeee!!!

Spying on the neighbors...

Big girl on the big girl swing

Star gazing from the grass

Time for a Change!!

Decided to change the look once agian...was looking for the fun spring time motif!!

Anyways...babies are doing great each developing their own unique personality. You would think that you raise two kids the exact same way use the same routines even the same crib and toys and you would have two of the exact same babies...well that couldnt be farther from the truth. Today I realy realized how completely different the two of them are. Andrew wants everything done for him. He's perfectly happy being fed by us, having us change his clothes, put on his shoes, pick up his toys....everything. Not Brianna, there's nothing she cant do. We battle over the spoon during dinner, she wants to put on her own shoes, throw away her diapers, pick up her own toys (for now at least). Andrew like oatmeal Brianna hates it, Andrew like scrammbled eggs, Brianna's are fried. Brianna likes potatoes Andrew likes french fries. Andrew likes order Brianna loves a disaster. Brianna loves milk and water, Andrew loves chocolate milk and juice. What they do have in common....they both love music, dancing, hugs, kisses, beer and the Simpsons. I guess if they were exactly the same...how boring would life be. They are two very charming and unique indivduals that make every day enjoyable for us!!

Cleaning out a closet the other day and found my old tap outfit from when I was 6....Brianna wanted to try it on....It actually was huge even though it looks like it fit!! She loved it

Andrew's getting difficult to takes pictures of....he's always holding something in front of his face.

Week of Pictures!!

Although you cant tell in this picture....Brent and I actually gave Andrew a pretty decent haircut.

Brianna has found the pooping corner!!

Brianna has learned how to climb up here and loves it....she's hasn't learned the climbing down so I'm not too happy about it.

Lounging with Yukon

Brianna's NiteNite is washing....she could wait there til its done!!

Andrew's trying to go without a nap but usually crashes on the couch.

The Bouncer is Back!!!

Look No Hands!!!

Parenting Lessons

Parenting Lesson #4812

When you realize that your typically vociferous 2 1/2 and 1 year old are playing quietly alone....they are up to no good!!

While left alone to what we thought were playing nicely together, they were busy rubbing diaper rash cream all over EVERYTHING!! The good thing about diaper rash cream is that it seals and protects, so rubbing from the diaper wont wipe away the cream and their cute little bottoms stay nice and protected. Well the cream does it job regardless of were it is applied, so getting this off their pretty little faces was not an easy feat. Brianna even had it in her mouth....This is Andrew's look of "what...I didn't do it"

Parenting lesson #7521.2B

A child learning to walk should wear appropriate shoes.....Not those cute little sandals, that go great with her new dress.

Meet Brianna's new bump. While walking outside, looking oh soo cute, Brianna tripped and landed flat on her fore head. She gave us a good scream and then was off playing, this time shoeless. It was quite a bump, it had all the little marks from the concrete embedded in it....and quite a scream, neighbors came out to see what had happened.

Her reenactment of the scream....fortunately for you, you cant hear it!!

Easter Morning!!

We had a nice relaxing Easter Sunday. We all decorated eggs the night before, Brent and I hid them around the house for the kids to find in the morning. They both got really excited looking for the eggs. Even Brianna would find an egg then take it to her basket...The weather was a little cold and gray so all events stayed indoors. I was bummed Brianna wasn't able to wear her Easter dress. I did eventually put in on for pictures but with tights and a turtle neck.

Potty training is going great. Andrew hasn't had an accident in days....so I've resumed fluids and going places....he has no fear of public restrooms....he's better at it than me. Didn't think potty training was suppose to be this easy, but it's been a lot of fun. He gets a real kick out of the song and dance we give him every time. He also puts a sticker on the "potty chart" which comes with a BIG surprise at the end, he filled it up soo quick I had to add more squares. Brianna's his little personal cheerleader. She runs to the potty with him yelling "Pepeee..." then when he's done, she comes out clapping and screaming for him. We started him with a peepee treat everytime he went.....so now he asks for a peepee treat when he has to go...

Coloring eggs...wasn't a lot of fun for them....all they could do was watch!!

Chilly Easter Morning!!!

Costa Rica Trip!!

We're home from our fun filled trip.....lots of exciting news to talk about.....We all had a great time! Kids did beautifully on all flights, such the seasoned little travelers. Not only on different flights but traveling all over the country...they were soo happy and well behaved...On one flight the business traveler behind me complimented the kids on how well they behaved, it's always nice to hear it from someone else....We are very lucky to have such great babies!!

Well the first part of our trip took us to Guanacaste which is the northwestern part of the country along the Pacific Ocean. Half that time was spent up near a volcano "Rincon de la Vieja" there my brother his fiance, Brent and I went to the hot springs. We went by horseback which was an adventure. There we pretty much just laid out, drank, and relaxed in the hot springs. The next day we did a canopy tour...which is basically putting your life in the hands of cables and you zip line across the tops of the trees, to enjoy the beautiful scenery, I didn't get to see much, but from what I heard it was an awesome view. The kids stayed with my parents and spent the two days at the pool they had a blast. They both LOVE the water.
After the third day we drove west and hit up "Playa Hermosa" which translated means beautiful beach and it was just that. It was a small little bay with not a lot of waves, just enough to enjoy the water. Brianna loved the ocean, the sand and everything that came along with it. Andrew HATED the ocean and the sand. He didn't want to get his feet dirty so he would pretty much just lounge in a beach chair until we took him to the pool....where he was the happiest. After two nights we went home, Brent left and then the kids and I went to Quepos to see Toto. There we just laid out on the beach or at the pool. Then back home to finish up our vacation. Needless to say we all had a great time. Time flew by and it was hard to come home.

BIG NEWS: Yes Alan is engaged to a great girl from Australia, she was tons of fun and the kids loved her. Andrew is FULLY potty trained and talking like crazy. He actually potty trained himself. One day he decided no more diapers and that's been it since. Our sweet Brianna has developed into a little flirt, she gives her "pretty eyes" to all the guys. It is too cute!! Drives Brent crazy but I love it!!

Well that about sums up our spring break....Enjoy the photos!!!

Bia and kids at Rincon de la Vieja

Nana loving the sand

Andrew not soo much....he played neatly in the sand

WOW check out the gorgeous.....blue ocean!!

Our big boy is growing up too fast!!

Sweet Nana walking like a pro!!

I Love this Picture....

Not just anyone can sit in Toto's chair....

Nana Enjoying those crazy Costa Rican roads!!

I attempted to get "pretty eyes" on camera but it's much better in person.

Pizza Nite....or as Andrew calls it Pi-tat

Loco Bud!!!

One More.....

I just wanted to get one more update in before we leave on our BIG trip. We are all going to Costa Rica....We leave Saturday and Brent will be home the following Sunday, the kids and I will stay one more week. We are all soo excited. Going to travel and see parts of the country we've never seen before, going horseback riding, laying out on the beach, all that fun stuff!!! Cant wait!!

Anyways, our babies are doing great. Andrew continues to talk more and more. We are working on counting, and now he can count and recognize up to number 4. He wants to count everything. It comes in handy because he's willing to help around the house if numbers are involved. I've been keeping him busy by going on lots of play dates at the park. He's really starting to socialize, and have lots of fun with the other little ones....especially because they are all girls and all want to play with him. They are always bringing him his cup, and chasing him everywhere. Cute to watch them.

Brianna is walking more and more everyday. She wants top keep up with all the older ones. She almost completely walking everywhere. She's still a little unstable but looks soo cute and still like a zombie. Andrew wishes she can walk and run like him, so he'll grab her hand and take off. She does a good job in keeping up. She might even skip the whole walking and go straight to running. Between the two of them, they sure keep me on my toes.

Brent is doing great. Work is keeping him super busy. He's working late days and most Saturdays, so he's really looking forward to our little vacation.
I'm doing good, had a dr's apt the other day for headaches, and turns out I've got the typical migraine, tension headache. Never really believed migraines existed, until I got one. Should be pretty easy to control, I got a prescription that I take when I feel them coming. Other than that It's been pretty quiet around here...
Hope everyone has a great week....

Hanging out at Grandma's and Papa's house!

Enjoying the great weather outside!

Crazy hair in the tub!

Dinner at the Oasis....we were blessed with a beautiful sunset!