Go Lakers!

We had a great time today at Mia's first birthday party. The kids played and played. There is nothing like being around all the cousins. We LOVE our family.

Super funny small moment of the day: Evan sitting on the couch at Aunt Dawn's cheering on the Lakers. Okay, so I don't really know if he was cheering for the Lakers but we will pretend. Evan had his arms folded over his chest looking at the TV and then he would stop, clap his hands and say Go Go! It was hysterical considering this is not normal behavior since we never have sports on. I know that he learned it from his 6 year old cousin Zach. Zach, who is an intense sports fan, had just been in the room 30 minutes previous doing the same thing. It's funny what kids pick up from each other.

Hannah's 1st Birthday

I cant believe it, my little baby girl turned one on Saturday the 12th. We celebrated her birthday on Wednesday the 9th so dad could be with us. We had a bunch of family over for a fun ladybug bash complete with a bounce house and pinata. I think the kids had the best time playing with all the cousins.

It's already been a year, but I feel like I just gave birth to my little girl. She is so sweet and is a joy to our family. I love so many things about her. She is still so small and weighs 17 pounds. She is also only in the 20th percentile for height. It's funny to even think that she is one because when we go to the park and see other one year olds they are always towering over her. She just learned to crawl the day of her birthday. She is not a pro but tries hard when she really wants to get somewhere. She is developing such personality. She loves to eat and is always eating. We know when she wants more and when she is done. She has developed a strong voice, I guess she needs to compete with her brother somehow. She is a great sleeper and still takes 2 naps a day. She can be a cuddler ever once in a while, which I love. My favorite thing is when she gives a big grin with her 4 teeth.

Hannah you are our little lady and we love you to pieces! Happy Birthday



Me and the birthday girl





Mia and Hannah. Cousin Mia turns 1 in a few days.

Checking each other out

Cousin Carter trying to whack the pinata. So serious!

Waiting for the candy. Dad had to drop the candy over the balcony since none of the kids could hit it open.

Free for All

Our cute little ladybug pinata

Ev showing dad what he got

The party is half way over and Hannah is already getting tired

The awesome cupcakes dad made

And the spectacular cake. It was pretty tasty

Happy about the hat

Not sure about the hat

Pulling the hat off

Glad to have the hat off

Inspecting the cake

First bite of cake

Loving the cake

She wanted to feed herself

Still stuffing her face with cake. She ate the entire piece.

opening presents

Abby showing Hannah the card she made her

She loves the wrapping the best

Some of our Guest included

Baby Devin

Grayson (trying to be cross eyed)

Sweet Abby

Noe being silly

And darling Mia

Julie's Visit

This morning my sister left to go back to Arizona. I am always sad to see her go because I love the time we spend together. I can honestly say that I enjoy being around my sister more and more as we get older. I think we have come to understand each other and have a much better relationship.

Anyways, the last week has been a blast. We crammed our week full of activities. I am so exhausted right now, but wouldn't have it any other way. I always think the more to do the merrier. (when it comes to having fun)

Our week consisted of 2 days at Disneyland, Hannah's 1st birthday party, shopping, bow making, playing with the kids, going to the swap meet and Lindsey's baby shower.

Here are a few pics to sum up the week.

Tribute to our last day at Disneyland. We have enjoyed our passes so much this year. I think I am more sad than the kids to say farewell.


Hannah's first Birthday Party.


This was our bow making factory. I would have never done this without my crafty sister. I am more into buying than making :)

Evan ending the crazy week last night with a balloon in hand. You can tell who had fun.

moments

Here are last weeks small moments

Monday: Hannah swinging on the baby swing for the first time. She had a grin from ear to ear while holding on to the chains. I love her!

Tuesday: Hannah sitting up all by her self on the rides at Disneyland. What a big girl she is.



Evan running down the hill after a lady he though was me. I was yelling Evan I am right here but he was insisting that this lady was me. He was yelling wait MOM wait. Once he grabbed the lady's pant and looked up he realized it was not me and finally turned around to see me standing right there. My mom and I were dying of laughter.

Evan dropping his Mickey Mouse Swirl Sucker on the ground and yelling Ahh BUMMER as it broke. I couldn't help but laugh because he has never said bummer before.

Evan throwing up his hands on the Pirate ride as if we were going down another drop. Little did he know it was the last little bump on the end of the ride.

Wednesday: When the kids woke up I was going to change Hannah and Evan ran up with the stool to climb on the changing pad and said "No, go first, Evan go first" Since when did he want his diaper changed first or ever? My little boy is so unpredictable.

Thursday: Evan and Anthony riding the Monsters Inc. ride. When they were done Anthony said that was super fun Grandma. Evan heard Anthony and repeated him. The boys said "Super Fun "the rest of the day.



One minute Evan's shouting All Aboard very loud on the train ride and the next he is asleep in Scott's arm.

Friday: Hannah dropping her cup on the ground and saying uh oh. I was saying uh oh and she was trying to copy the same sound.

Saturday: Evan and Julie June cracking up at each other as JJ swings into Evan while he is eating his pizza crouched on the ground.




Sunday: Hannah waving HI at Grandma. First time I have seen her wave while someone is saying Hi to her.

Hannah repeatedly picking up my sandals, placing them on the ottoman and then back to the ground.