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Bike Riders!

Etta got her first bike in October. We didn’t want to use training wheels and were very impressed with the information we found on “Balance” Bikes and went out and got one. She rode it a few times until it got cold and snowy. We brought it inside and she has been riding it down hallways, in the front room and around her playroom all winter long. A week ago Daddy and Etta went to the park and she had so much fun and was doing a great job. This weekend Etta rode her bike, while mommy and the doggies walked, to the park. She was ready for a Big girl bike.

Etta and her first bike!

With her new bike we headed over to the park and Daddy taught his little girl to ride! We are so proud of her and she loves it. A few falls but she jumped right back up and couldn’t wait to try again. We do need to work a little on stopping but boy can she ride a bike!

Etta and her BIG girl bike and learning to ride it

Now Gibby has his first bike and with all Spring, Summer and Winter we might be getting him a Big boy bike next Spring!

Gibby and his first bike!

Here are some fun videos of Etta learning to ride and then riding!

Valentine's Weekend

Andy had reservations and a special night planned for us on Valentine’s Day. So, Saturday we spent with the kids treating them to some Family Valentine’s fun.

We first headed over to Lowe’s for their Build and Grow workshop. We try to go to the fun workshops Lowe’s and Home Depot set up for kids. The kids learn they can build toys and we don’t always have to buy them. Plus it is free! They made Jewelry organizers and Gibby wanted to give it to Etta for Valentine’s Day and Etta and daddy tried to be sneaky so that Etta could give it to me.

All set up to start building

Gibby looking over his supplies

Mommy helps Gibby, even though he wanted Daddy to help

Putting on the finishing touches

Gibby being Handy Manny

pounding in those nails

All done, but do not look Mommy

Almost done, we were a little slower

Done! It is for my Etta

We all went and had some lunch and then tried to get Gibby and Etta to take a nap. We were going to Monster Jam but not until 7:30pm and wanted fresh happy kids since 8:00pm is their bed time.  No luck, no naps so what do you do… go downtown to a Tattoo convention!  As we were waiting in line a lady came up and gave us free tickets to get it. It was cool and the kids got their own little temporary tattoos, but I am glad we didn’t pay.

Tattoos, oh my!

Time to go dad and mom, I am hungry

Ready for some dinner

We rode the Trax to the Gateway and enjoyed some delicious Thai food. The kids ate really great and were very well behaved.  Next stop Energy Solutions Arena for Monster Jam!

We arrived in perfect timing. We took our seats, got our ear protection on and had a yummy chocolate treat (thanks Grandma Donna) out came the announcers to start the show. The first half the kids where a little timid, but once the trucks started jumping, the motorcycles went flying they were standing and cheering. Our favorites where Monster Mutt and Madusa, a girl Monster Truck driver.  By the end the kids where tired and fell asleep 5 mins after we got in the car. A little pre-Valentine’s Family fun!

A quick stop by the Jazz motor cross car

Ear protection and goodies

Silly faces

Gibby is in the middle of saying "Monster Truck" instead of "smile"

Kind of the princess Laya look

Mommy has her ears covered too!

Monster Jam begin!

They can not keep theirs eyes off the Trucks

Madusa and Monster Mutt, our favorites

Jumping high

Go trucks go!

Motorcycles where one of the favorites too!

Front row and the kids wanted to get closer

Etta cheering on her favorite Truck

Go Madusa!

Waving to the girl driver of Madusa

Kids ready to go!

Me and my sweetheart!

On Valentine’s Day we gave our little Valentine’s presents to each other and had some delicious egg breakfast sandwiches. We relaxed the rest of the day watching the Olympics and Andy took Etta to the park to practice her bike riding.  Then it was time for My Valentine Dinner with my sweet Valentine. The company was better than the dinner (We don’t recommend Five Alls ) and I had a wonderful Valentine’s Weekend!

Our other Favorite: Monster Mutt!

Our Start to Februray

We started February off by heading to the Museum of Natural History. Gibson has been loving Dinosaurs lately and he had a blast. Etta has been loving maps, rocks and learning  so we spent some extra time at the Indian exhibit locating areas certain Indian tribes live and at the geodes. We met up with a few friends and then left in just enough time for lunch and drop Etta off at school. She couldn’t wait to tell her friend Kobi about the Dinosaurs.

Feeding the Dinosaur

Off for more fun

Digging up Dinosaur bones

Wiping the bones clean

Etta was in love with the geodes

Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs they lived Millions of years ago Dinosaurs

Scary TRex

Houses Indians built

Etta putting on a play for us

Gibby wanted to help out in the play

Super Bowl Party

We stayed at our House for the Super Bowl. Relaxing, eating food and having the kids watch or go play downstairs was great. I got to enjoy the WHOLE game!

With popcorn, chips and dip, crackers and pesto dip plus our Tri-Tip steak Andy made was tons of food but delicious. Etta had fun playing downstairs most of the time while Gibby watch a lot of the game and was really sad the colts almost came back, but then we all cheered when the Saints won!

Ready for the Super Bowl

Getting some popcorn for her Movie Downstairs

Etta and her Super Bowl Party

Gibby sad when the Colts scored

Hatcher enjoying the Super Bowl

Scoscia just wanted the food

Up to some fun

We filled January with some fun family outings, a few mommy and daddy dates and friend outings.

We took the kids to the Fun Center one night.  The place is a bit ghetto with tons of tweens and teens, but we all had a great time.

Etta making her way through the jungle forest

Daddy swinging on a jungle vine

Gibby holding on for dear life

Etta "This is how you do it!"

Crossing over to the other side of the jungle

Showing off her balancing skills

Gibby loved the view from the top of the jungle tree

I made it!

We played in their jungle tree area for a while then headed off to the bouncing house and slides.

Climbing up the bounce house

Daddy showing off his skill climbing

Gibby made it through a few bounce houses and loved the slides

The kids were lucky and had a open house all to their selves

We ended with a few games to win some tickets. Cashing in our few tickets, we all walked away winners with a little toy treat!

Daddy helping gibby win some tickets

Etta very skilled at her favorite apple game

Space riders

The kids and I also had some fun at lunch with good friends. We were able to get together and eat some sushi, chat and let the kids run wild at the restaurant that had 2 other people in the whole place.

Etta, Marlie and Chase being silly

Chase and Gibby (Chase is only 2 weeks older than Gibby, but a foot taller than him)

Etta trying to get a picture with Marlie

Two pretty little girls

(Sorry Jen and Chari, the pictures I have of us didn’t turn out to well so if you have some cute ones send them my way)

Andy took me out to 3  fun Sundance Movies. I am now hooked and will be looking forward to the Sundance Festival next year.

The 3 Movies we saw, they were all really good:

Restrepo

4lions

Bhutto

Etta's Special Day

Etta was spotlighted at your Preschool this last week. They call it the child’s special day. We where in charge of making a poster all about Etta, reading Etta’s favorite book and doing a craft with her class.

Etta was so excited for her special day. She had a fun time making her poster with me. Daddy and Gibby also wanted to help so we made a fun family night of it. While I cut out paper and pictures, daddy showed Etta and Gibson how to peel their glue skin off their hands. If you remember at all your kindergarten experience where you poured glue all over your hands, let it dry and then you peeled off the dried glue, that is what Daddy was teaching Etta and Gibson. Also, daddy does this activity every time he finds my glue. They had a fun time playing around. I had all the pictures on the poster and Etta wanted to add accessories to make it fancy.

glue all over our hands

glue all over our hands

this is the cool part, peeling off the glue

this is the cool part, peeling off the glue

Gibby made his on poster off cars

Gibby made his on poster of cars

Etta adding the accessories

Etta adding the accessories

the poster all done, just waiting for the gittler glue to dry

the poster all done, just waiting for the glitter glue to dry

We took Etta to school and then went home to pick up Daddy who came home from work early to be a part of Etta’s Special day at preschool. The class was just coming back from gym and Etta’s little face just lit up when she saw us.

We all sat in front of the class and I helped Etta tell about the pictures in her poster. She told them she loves making everything fancy and that her favorite book is “Fancy Nancy”. We then read the book to the class.

Etta chose 4 friends to start the craft with her. We were decorating wood frames to make them fancy.  I had boy stickers, girls stickers, ribbons, eyeballs, glitter and buttons. There where about 3 groups that took turns doing the craft, creative play and writing. I love the options and open choice the kids have at Etta’s preschool.

setting up for the craft

setting up for the craft

The kids were so great at adding accessories

The kids were so great at adding accessories

Glue, glitter and stickers everywhere

Glue, glitter and stickers everywhere

Etta almost done with her frame

Etta almost done with her frame

Gibson had fun playing with toys and the other kids

Gibson had fun playing with toys and the other kids

All the kids were so nice to play with Gibson

All the kids were so nice to play with Gibson

Look at how fancy that is

Look at how fancy that is

the next group of kids did a great job also

the next group of kids did a great job also

this little boy Etta has a crush on. It will be fun to tease her in the future

this little boy Etta has a crush on. It will be fun to tease her in the future

While the rest of the class finished up their crafts. Etta chose to work on her writing. I am so proud at how good she is getting writing her name with in the lines.

Etta and her teacher practicing writing

Etta and her teacher practicing writing

My little baby growing up so fast

My little baby growing up so fast

I love the I really like the two teacher there and the encouragement and praise they give the kids

I love the two teacher there and the encouragement and praise they give the kids

look at that writing

look at that writing

Gibson wanted to join in on the craft at the end

Gibson wanted to join in on the craft at the end

The Fancy picture fames, they all did such a great job

The Fancy picture frames.They all did such a great job.

I am so proud of my little preschooler and the wonderful things she is learning!

Playdates with friends and working on Potty Training

We have had a few fun days playing with friends. Etta and Anni wanted to try tumbling instead of dance and so we have had a few weeks before tumbling starts to put in some extra play dates in place of dance. On this particular day Etta wanted to wear makeup and went into the bathroom just before Anni came over and put on mascara and blush herself. She just wanted to get all ready for her friend Anni. The girls made crowns, played dress up and of course had a lot of fun.

Putting jewels all over the crowns

Putting jewels all over the crowns

Having a great time

Having a great time

Best friends doing crafts together

Best friends doing crafts together, notice Etta's great mascara job!

The finished project complete with dresses

The finished project complete with dresses

Beautiful Etta (she did her makeup herself)

Beautiful Etta (she did her makeup herself)

Gibson has been working on going potty in the potty chair. We have read about Henry going potty around 50 times. He does better when he has his cars with him. Not to successful yet but a work in progress hopefully!

Loading up one side of the potty chair full of his cars

Loading up one side of the potty chair full of his cars

Of course we have to have Lightening McQueen

Of course we have to have Lightening McQueen

Gibby also had his very first Play Date. He was so excited and showed me all the toys we needed for him and his friend Bently. When his friend came in Gibson put his hands on his hips and said “What?”. It was hilarious. Then he told Bently it was time to come play.

Laying out all the cars

Laying out all the cars

Gibby showing Bently how to work the Automoblocks

Gibby showing Bently how to work the Automoblocks

Playing and learning shapes at the same time

Playing and learning shapes at the same time

They were darling together and he can’t wait for his next playdate. He asked if it could be Addi, a little girl from his preschool class.

I just love that my kids have some great little friends!

New Years Eve and Day

We had a very eventful New Years Eve celebration. Andy got us a hotel room downtown and we had tickets to celebrate the New Year at the downtown Eve.  Once we got to our hotel the kids where just having a great time being silly and playing really great together.

After a fun little play time while daddy did a little work we all dressed in our swim suites and headed to the pool. Gibby wouldn’t let go a me and was squeezing so tight I handed him off to daddy.  By the end Gibby was kicking and floating really good with daddy and Etta and I were spinning and playing fun water games.

It was time to get dressed and head out to the celebration and find fun little activities throughout downtown. We hit up craft booths, music, food, a little children’s theater, ice skating and marshmallows. Both kids took little naps while we walked around and they were both wide a wake to bring in the New Year.

Having a room facing all the festivities was great. We headed back up to our hotel to watch the fireworks all warm and cozy in our room. Etta had us punching the air with one fist and yelling Happy New Year. Gibby couldn’t get enough of the snowboarders going down the ramps. Daddy ran and let the dogs out and came back just before midnight.

The next morning the kids played in the big bed while watching the Rose parade. Once we were all dressed and packed up we went to breakfast and then headed to our friends house to enjoy more good food and football!

A fun Visit from Friends

We were so happy to hang out with Angelica, Layla and Weston during the Holiday season. Etta has so much fun with Layla and they only see each other 2 times a year. Still that friend bond is there.

The girls played Monkey’s on the Bed, Barbies and had a yummy snack with constant smiles and giggles.

Monkey's on the Bed and cheesey smiles

Monkeys on the Bed and cheesey smiles

Doing what they do best together, being goofy!

Doing what they do best together, being goofy!

Flying Barbies

Flying Barbies

Weston still a little hungry after his snack

Weston still a little hungry after his snack

Cars, cars, cars, new friends... nope more cars

Cars, cars, cars, new friends... nope more cars

Darling Angelica with a photo bomb in the back, hehehe Etta

Darling Angelica with a photo bomb in the back, hehehe Etta

Thanks for making time f0r us and we can’t wait to play, chat and have fun next time we see you all!

Christmas Day!

Christmas morning was strike 3 for me in forgetting. I headed upstairs to turn on the Christmas lights and up came Andy and the kids. No time to grab the flip and record their faces and shrills of excitement.

We had a wonderful morning opening up stockings, unwrapping presents and playing games. We had a sleeping themed Christmas, not intentionally. The kids got sleeping bags, blankets, sheets, extra pj’s all of Princesses or Cars. Andy got slippers and I got a robe.  With a few other gifts mixed in it made this a great Christmas for all, even the dogs.

Stocking time

Stocking time

My favorite Strawberry Shortcake

My favorite Strawberry Shortcake

Woody and Buzz, yeah

Woody and Buzz, yeah

Underwear!!!!

Underwear!!!!

Oh how I love books, thank you Santa

Oh how I love books, thank you Santa

Gibby digging deep

Gibby digging deep

A book full of stickers, cool!

A book full of stickers, cool!

Etta helping get more gifts from under the tree

Etta helping get more gifts from under the tree

Daddy relaxing and enjoying the excitement from Etta and Gibson

Daddy relaxing and enjoying the excitement from Etta and Gibson

Gibby loves his buzz light

Gibby loves his Buzz Lightyear

Presents opened time to enjoy them

Presents opened time to enjoy them

After an amazing breakfast from daddy of eggs, beans and chorizo , we played some fun games and then got dressed to head over to the dog park.

Snow, throwing balls, running dogs and clean air is a perfect activity and a great Christmas outing. Gibby wasn’t having the best time but Etta sure loved throwing the balls all the dogs there.

Scoscia and Hatcher enjoying the park

Scoscia and Hatcher enjoying the park

To to thrilled

Santa gibby not to thrilled

Watching the dogs chase after her ball

Getting the ball for all the doggies to chase

Go doggies go!

Go doggies go!

Gibby not sure if he wants to make his way over in the snow

Gibby not sure if he wants to make his way over in the snow

Daddy enjoying the day

Daddy enjoying the day

We spent the rest of the day down at my moms enjoying good food, family and more presents.

We had a great Christmas all day long!

A fun little Christmas Eve/Christmas story .

We watched the Polar Express during the day on Christmas Eve and Etta just loved it. Gibby enjoyed the train and watched most of it. At the very end Etta loved how the little boy got a bell from Santa’s sleigh. She looked up at me and said that is what I want for Christmas. Oh no, I thought.  I told her next year would be perfect for her to ask Santa. She didn’t buy that and ran right over to Reindeer Elf (our little elf on the shelf) and told him to tell Santa she wanted a bell from his sleigh.  Great, I had to quickly go out to Michael’s and grab one last gift. Good thing it was only 2 and stores where still open. I wrapped it special and placed it at the very back of the tree.

On Christmas once all the presents where opened. I grabbed the last gift and told Etta it was for her. She opened it to find a note and her bell. The note read “Dear Etta, Reindeer elf told be about your last request. Thank you for being so good. Enjoy your special Christmas Bell. Ho ho ho Mr. C”. Oh my gosh she was overjoyed and rang the bell all morning until we said not more.

She has stayed so excited  about her bell and whenever anyone asks what she got from Christmas it is always a bell from Santa’s sleigh.  I love the simplicity of children.

Christmas Eve

This year I forgot to do a number of things we enjoy doing on Christmas Eve, but with the kids being so young they wont remember that we forgot to read the book “the night before Christmas” or leave cookies for Santa and his reindeer.

However, we had a great little Christmas Eve. The kids were very excited and jumping, playing and laughing with each other. It is so darling when they play together. (gotta love that Etta is enjoying picking out her own outfits)

Giggling and playing together

Giggling and playing together

I love the tradition of opening a present on Christmas Eve and it being pj’s. Nothing starts Christmas off right then waking up in new pj’s.

Present opening time

Present opening time

See who can unwrap faster

See who can unwrap faster

Gibby still having a hard time with is present (love his facial expression)

Gibby still having a hard time with is present (love his facial expression)

Princesses and Mickey pjs, tada!

Princesses and Mickey pjs, tada!

It was time to make Ginger bead (graham cracker) houses. They ate way to many graham crackers and treats, but they sure had a lot of fun and they made darling little houses all by their selves.

yeah for graham crackers

yeah for graham crackers

all these candies need to go in my mouth

all these candies need to go in my mouth

Etta doing a great job

Etta doing a great job

Gibson working very diligent

Gibson working very diligent

All done!

All done!

Gibsons house

Gibsons house

Ettas house

Ettas house

They went straight to bed with no issues and stayed in bed all night. They were really good and Santa did come!

This is Hatchers 8th year with Christmas and always gets a Jumbone in his stocking. He knows it is there and protected it all night long.

Watching out for the stockings

Watching out for the stockings