Bellies!

We had so much fun the other night blowing raspberries on tummies.  The kids laughed so hard and so did Steve and I!  Ava has a cold and her nose is running, hence the band-aid on her nose.  Amazing how band-aids make EVERYTHING feel better!

Luke and Sydney :)

One of Luke's favorite things to do is make his "bainy" laugh.  This time he set up the ipad on the floor and turned on this skateboarding game and he and Sydney just sat there and laughed while they watched the stick figure guy crash.  These two have such a special bond. He protects and watches out for Sydney and Ava is best bud.

Luke's new bike

Luke was finally ready to get a bike.  He has just not been interested in it until now and his balance bike is too small for him.  He picked out the fastest bike in the store and all he wants to do is ride it!  He is riding it like a pro.  He and Ava like to race up and down the street.

ALMOST 5!!!!

Where has the time gone?  Luke is turning 5 next month.  We just ordered all of his party gear and his cousins, Auntie Jen and Uncle Chris are coming for his big bash!  Next month we start talking to his teachers about what Kindergarten program he will transition into.  So far, I like what see of what the "5's" are going to be like.  Luke has gained a lot of maturity the last month and I can rely on him to get dressed in the morning if I ask him enough times.  He has started earning money.  He is very money hungry to buy toys.  He will clean up his room without me even asking if he want's to earn a dime or a couple pennies.  I dread the day he realizes what a penny is even worth....  Lately he and Sydney have been battling it out for the "good kid award."  They don't even know what this is but Steve and I have realized on a daily basis that one kid inevitably stands out from the others and we congratulate whoever it is by telling them what great behavior they had for the day and we shower them in kisses.

Ahh, the many faces of Luke....  Funny how many emotions a kid can have in the time period of 3 minutes.

Goofy Luke...

Sweet and Happy Luke...

Sad Luke...



Sydney's 1st Haircut

Sydney had her first haircut last Wednesday, February 8th.  I barely took any length off, just evened it out.  She looks super cute with her new little bob!

19 months and counting...

Sydney Bean is 19 months and she has made some developmental leaps after getting over her recent ear infections.  Verbally she is still pretty much yelling "Moe" all the time as she points and tries to tell me what she wants but she is walking all over the place without falling.  She understands about 85% of what I am saying and follows most of my commands.  We are working on body parts.  She is a very advanced eater :)  She can hold her sandwich correctly and eat the whole darn thing!  She is very social and is playing with her siblings quite a bit. 

Almost there....

What better way to celebrate successful potty training than with mini drumstick cones!  Ava has been camping out on her little toilet when she feels the need to go.  Luke wasn't into his little potty much and neither was Ava until she learned it was eaier to go #2 while she relaxed and watched her favorite shows.  It is still a work in progress.... but at least there is some PROGRESS these days.  We still have a ways to go but we will be there soon.  The best motivator to get Ava to wear her undies or use the potty is to tell her that Baby Sydney is doing it too or wearing undies.  Ahhhh...the sibling rivalry begins!

I love february

Every year we have one week of 60 degree sunshine giving us hope of Spring.  Let's hope we have a sunny spring this year. 

So proud of my girl....

Ava has been writing her name for a few months but she has really perfected it lately.  So proud of her!