Rock Star!

Yesterday I took Kelton to the Doctor for his 2 year well check. Normally he is running all over the place and he did until the Doctor came in and then he sat so still and was just so calm. It was funny, because the Doctor said that he never sees 2 year olds sit so still. The kicker is that when Kelton got his shots, he just sat there and didn't even cry. Rylan and Alana were totally impressed as was I. Although I think I was mostly in shock. The moment the Doctor left the room the quietness stopped and he was back running around with his two older siblings. He didn't cry nothing and then he was up to the "normal" 2 year old behavior. Ha ha. Kelton you are such a brave little rock star!!!! I love you so much and I am so proud of you. You are so cute and you are talking so much (except of course when I want you to and the Doctor is in the room). I can't believe that you are 2! Way to go little Rock Star!

Say Cheese!

Well, now that Kelton is mobile and crawling all over the place, I just have to be on the look out. Today was no exception. Kelton had crawled off and it became too quiet. When I found where he had crawled to this is what I found.


Yes, one big cheese. He was so pleased with him self. I blame Tony for leaving the cheese puffs open and on the floor. Perfect for Kelton to get into. :) It was pretty funny! :)

Darling and a half

Got out for a bit today with the fam. Did a little Christmas shopping and mostly window shopping. It was fun to hang out with the hubby and kids. While we were out, Tony asked if I had ever been to that store...I look over and see a store I had never been in before, but it looked really cute. Instantly interested. Had to go see what it was all about. The store is Persnickety Clothing. You can check out their website/blog here. So darling! I love the brightly colored clothing and styles. I can totally just see Alana wearing something like that. The best part about it, is that for ever article of clothing they sell they donate an article of clothing to a child who needs it. I just love that idea. So cute and a refreshing change from the same-old same-old everywhere else. Check it out! Darling. I'm thinking of getting Alana something to get her pictures in....now I just have to decide which outfit. Darling and a half right?

And so it begins...

I have always heard that girls are more dramatic than boys, but until I had one of my own it didn't really sink in.

And so it begins....
This morning I was getting Alana dressed and had her outfit picked out (including matching shoes). A minute or so later I heard crying and Alana saying "shoe-shoe". She managed to get one of the matching shoes off and was carying around a new pair of shoes (that didn't match so well). She would not settle down until I put the OTHER pair of shoes on. Then she was just fine. Do you think she's a GIRL or what???? I have a feeling this is only the begining.

AND SO IT BEGINS...

Princess Pickle Pie

One nick-name that we call Alana often is "Princess Pickle Pie". I think that this name really fits her because she is a princess and she is a cutie pie, but she can also be a little pickle sometimes too! (She is a total girl and is sensitive sometimes). I took these pictures of her in this pretty dress that a friend of Nana and Grandpa gave her and she looked so pretty, like a princess that I really wanted to post them. She definitely looks like a princess. She was pleased to look so "TUTE" (Cute). We love you little Princess Pickle Pie!

Something Special

Last night the kids were thrilled to be going to Nana and Grandpa's house. We told them that they would get to see something special....a new baby horse. On Monday night Missy (the horse) gave birth to a foal . The kids were thrilled to see the filly (girl horse). All of Rylan and Alana's cousins came to Nana and Grandpa's to see the new addition. We spent a while looking and petting the horse, and then all of the kids ended up in the yard playing. Tony's parents have a great backyard for the kids to play in and they love spending time with their cousins. Nana and Grandpa took a little time to show each grandchild the new horse. Grandpa helped Rylan try to pet the filly, and he showed Alana some of the other horses too (since she loves animals so much). Alana espically loved looking at the horses and meeting the new baby horse. She was happy and both of my kids had a wonderful time. It was something special indeed!

Tony and the kids taking a peek at the new horse and it's mommy!

Rylan with the new addition.Alana wants to see too!

This is Nana trying to bring the filly closer so the kids could touch it.

Ryaln with cousin Savannah and Nana finding the best view of the horse. A few other pictures to look at...

For more pictures and a different view on the same evening visit Burrell's Blog.

Wet and Wild!

We bought the kids an inexpensive slip and slide today. (Good find daddy!) We set it up and they had a great time running, jumping and sliding in the water. Even daddy joined them in the fun! It was funny! Tony is such a good daddy and finds lots of fun things to do with the kids. I love that he is just a big kid himself. They jumped on the trampoline to get dry and then they would start over.On the trampoline we played Ring-around-the Rosie's. Alana's idea--when she wants to play she says "sashes" or "posies". How can you resist that?! So the whole family was on the trampoline jumping in circles and falling down. Alana was upset when it was time to go in. She threw a tantrum when I took off her swimming suit, and tried to put it back on herself. It was darling and funny. I laughed out loud! Sometimes it is just fun to get a little wet and be a little wild!