Sunday Fun and Fits

This weekend, we took Emma and Hannah to watch "Horton Hears a Who". It's a great movie and they had fun. Hannah took a little siesta during the middle, but woke up just in time for Jim Carrey and Steve Carroll's rendition of "I can't fight this feeling...". Hannah was dancing. It was hilarious. Emma is kid in the movies that laughs really loud....louder than everyone else....louder than the movie. Yeah...she's that kid!

When we got back from the movies, we played outside. I brought Hannah inside to change her diaper and...duh duh duh....the temper that we didn't know existed came to light. She kicked, screamed and threw herself on the floor. I couldn't even get her pants back on her. Needless to say, we didn't go back outside and to find some humor in this fit, I took a picture to share with the world! I will also show this picture to her when she tells me about the fits her kids are throwing! :) She had another one this morning and Travis and I are at a loss with what to do with her. Hopefully, she will grow out of it...I did, right?

So...Emma is the "Loud Laugher" and Hannah is the "Fit Thrower". What are/were your kids?

Parker's Birthday

This weekend we went to Parker Stearns birthday party. She turned one and we had a great time. The girls had fun "helping" Parker open her gifts and Emma loved the cake. I wouldn't let Hannah have and because she has to wait until her party! :) Here are a few pictures from the party. Thanks for inviting us, Jamie! We had a blast!

11 MONTHS...plus a few days

Ok...so I am not the best at posting the updates, but Hannah turned 11 months on March 3rd. She is getting so big, I can hardly believe how time is flying by! We don't have another check up until her 1 year visit, but she is getting sooooo big!
Hannah is pulling up and cruising on everything. She knows how to call Jack and say Bird. She is eating almost all table food with very little baby food, if any and does great with her sippy cups. The only unfortunate part about her eating habits is the only time I can get her to use a plate or bowl is when she is on the floor. If she has one in her highchair, she just dumps the food off and throws the plate on the floor. We are working on that! Hannah's favorite person, by far, is Emma. Emma will scream and then Hannah will copy her. They will both just laugh and laugh! Hannah has started copying everything we say and loves when you copy her. She is growing like a weed and is now facing forward in her car seat! Pictures are below...enjoy!

Here Comes Spring!

This weekend, we had an absolutely beautiful day on Sunday. It was sunny and warm...quite a change from the snow we saw last week. So, after church, we took advantage of the day. Travis and I worked in the yard (which really needed it since it was totally neglected last spring/summer as we were consumed with a new baby). The girls had a blast playing outside. After Travis and I finished the yard work, we played too. We played in Emma's club house, pushed them on the swing, played baseball and chased them down the drive way on their ride on's. It was so fun. I really hope this weather sticks around! If you wonder why Hannah's mouth is wide open in all these pictures, she was yelling...no...SCREAMING at Emma. They like to do that to each other and laugh...A LOT!

Oh Emma!

So, I have friends who post "funnies" that their kids do or say. I decided that Emma had a blog worthy funny this week. So, here it goes.

Monday night, Emma was talking to Honey (my mom) on the phone. The conversation went like this:

Emma: HI HONEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Honey: Hi Emma. Nothing...what are you doing?
Emma:(laughing) I just tooted on my Mommy. Are you going to spank me?
Honey: NO WAY! I am going to love on you. Why did you toot on your Mommy?
Emma: Because...
Honey: You are just like Daddy Brooks with all that tooting
(Daddy Brooks laughing in the background)
Emma: I am going to toot on him for laughing at me!

Later in the conversation:

Honey: It's your Mommy's birthday tomorrow.
Emma: I KNOW! Can I come?
(She thinks if it's your birthday it means a party! SPOILED LITTLE GIRL!)

It was snowing so Travis and the girls were staying home. I had to run into the office for a few hours. As I was ready to go:

Mommy: Bye Emma. I love you
Emma: Where are you going?
Mommy: To work for a little bit.
Emma: YOU CAN'T! You have to stay here!
Mommy: No, Emma, I have to go to the office. I will be back soon.
Emma: (In her bossy voice...) Okay, but you are going to miss your birthday!
Mommy: (laughing) No I wont...it will be okay
Emma: (sighs) well...you might...but whatever!

Oh the things she says...I am sure you are all going (her mother's child!). I will try to post these "funnies" more often. Enjoy!

Snow and Birthdays

OK, so in case you haven't noticed my posting have been few and far between lately. That is because my camera has not been the most cooperative and it finally bit the dust.
Luckily, I have a wonderful husband who got me a new FABULOUS camera for my birthday. Yep...I said birthday...I am officially old...25! Holy cow!
Anyways, luckily, I had this wonderful new camera yesterday because we had a SNOW DAY! Emma and Travis had a ball playing outside. Hannah wasn't super impressed, so we just watched from the warmth of the living room.

Last night, Hannah decided to sneak off and we found...well...just look at the pictures! She is a mess! Emma thought it was all too funny and before I could get it all cleaned up they had both eaten about 20 animal crackers and ruined their dinner! I did manage to get them to eat a little and as you can see, Hannah was a mess! What a night!!!

Weekend with the "Little Boys"

This weekend, Sue and David VanBebber went to Hot Springs for a weekend at the races with my parents and some of their other friends. Sue asked us to keep Thomas and Luke. My whole life, we have called Thomas and Luke the "Little Boys". This isn't quite the case anymore as Thomas is 19 and Luke is 13. However, we will always affectionately call them..."The Little Boys".

So, we stayed with them this weekend and had so much fun. Travis enjoyed having company doing all the "boy" things he doesn't get to do. Travis took them fishing, played basketball, rode the Kabota, and lots of other fun outside things. We all played Guitar Hero and Luke rocked us out! I only took a few pictures, but I am sure that Thomas and Luke whipped Travis in basketball! Thomas was so helpful playing with the girls so I could cook dinner and get everything cleaned up. Luke did a great job entertaining Travis!

We had so much fun with the "Little Boys". Thank you so much, Sue, for letting us keep them. They are wonderful!

A Snowy Week

Last Thursday and Friday it snowed so much, well...a couple of inches at least. I got to work from home and play with the girls. It was great to spend time with them and play in the snow. Emma LOVED the snow and was excited to get to wear her cute snow gear! Hannah put her hand in it and hated it. I am sure that will change soon.

After being cooped up in the house for a couple of days, it was really nice and warm on Saturday. So, we decided to have a girls day out. We went to Walmart to get a Barbie, to Pinnacle and for a stroll around the neighborhood. It was good to get out and about after the cold snow melted. The girls and I had a great day together. Poor Travis...he had to work and missed all the fun! :(

Sunday, Hannah turned 10 months. I can hardly believe time has passed so quickly! She is getting so big and changing so much every day. She had a little ear infection about 3 weeks ago. She weighed 20 lbs at that visit. There is no telling how big she is now! She is pulling up on everything even the walls! She is bear crawling all over the house, but her feet go faster than her hands sometimes and she face plants. But, she is tough! She is talking all the time. She is saying mama, dada, uh oh, ni ni, bye bye, hi and lots of other sounds that Travis swears are real words. Hannah loves to clap and make the "Indian" sound with her mouth. Also, when she gets in "trouble" for playing with things she is not supposed to, she makes this sound "Ooooo". You know...like you did in Elementary when someone got called to the office or something. It's hilarious! She eats anything we give her, but LOVES Veg-All. That's right...the stinky nasty canned veggies are her favorite. Her favorite person is by far her sister! She adores Emma!

Thomas's Homecoming

A few weeks ago, we went to the Har-Ber Homecoming Pep Rally. No, not because we wanted to "relive the glory days", but because we got to watch Thomas VanBebber walk a homecoming maid in the ceremony. He is a Senior this year and is excited to graduate. Not to mention, he looked SUPER handsome. Above are a few pictures of Thomas, I am not sure why my camera was acting up, but they are a little dark. We also go to see Sarah, Shaun and the whole VanBebber clan. Thank you, Thomas, for letting us be a part of this exciting day with you. We are so proud of you! We also go to see Sarah Fries, who teaches at Har-Ber High and is one of Thomas's teachers.

Just Hanging Out

It has been a LOOONNNGGG time since I posted anything. We have been busy, and there just hasn't been too much going on. We are all doing well and the girls are getting bigger and more sassy every day! Emma is starting Pre-K early. We are so proud of her. She is getting SO smart. She is excited to "live in the Pre-K class". I am proud, but have a little part of me that is so sad. She was my baby and it all grown up. To top it all off, Hannah has moved up a class too! I just can't handle anymore change! :) They are both doing well. Travis and I are doing great too.