Carson's favorite time of the year!!!

State Fair!!
Well...fall has arrived!! We have gone to pumpkin patches, to the state fair..yummy, and tonight we went trick or treating!

Such a happy camper!

This was Katie's first halloween where she could actually go up with the bigger kids! And I have to say that I think this will end up being Katie's favorite holiday as well. The kids had a blast..we have dressed up so many times..carson has been a fire fighter, a ninja and a cowboy riding a pony. and katie has been alice in wonderland, a lion and dora the explorer!! Carson had a great time at his school halloween party too...he was "running with the bulls".

me amore!!

Katie has been getting into everything..and getting very vocal. She wants EVERYTHING that Carson has. She still has a hearty appetite..I sure hope she doesnt get much heavier soon...my back is killing me! We had a halloween dress up family dinner yesterday..it was a lot of fun. Chad was popeye and I was olive oyl.

Katie understands everything that I say..I am just wondering when she is going to start talking. Oh..we bought a mini van this past friday..it is really roomy. I cant wait to see how it is on road trips! ANd we decided to remodel the kitchen..gosh, it is soo tiring to do all the planning. But I am so excited to finally get a nice kitchen!!

katie's first real haircut

Neat little car!!
Ok...yes...I have attempted to cut katie's bangs..and was VERY unsuccessful. So, I decided to take her to a professional. Christine was able to come with katie for support. When we first walked into the salon..it was so neat..they had special "car" seats for the kiddos. and you could pick out a dvd if you wanted to. So, I picked out Dora the Explorer for katie..and off to the cars she went.

Hmmmm

Getting her hair done!

She was a little uncertain at first...and then as the stylist started to spray her hair with water...she was sure she didnt like what was going on. Whoa...Katie has some powerful vocal cords!!

Lol..I was looking at some of the pictures when she was getting her haircut and I looked at the stylist face as katie was crying..and it was just hilarious.

Well..we have been battling a horrible stomach bug for the past week.

Katie getting over the bug!!

Ugh...I dont even want to think about it anymore. At first Katie got it, then I got it, then Titi got it, then Chad, now Diana. Luckily, Carson hasnt gotten it yet. Hopefully it stays that way.

katie turns 1

Birthday in Hawaii!!!
Ok ok ok...i know, its almost 2 months after Katie's first birthday- but it has been a busy last few months!!! At least I am blogging it..better late than never..right??!

Well, we celebrated Katie's 1 year birthday in Hawaii..she and Phillip had a birthday party together ...the theme was a girls in pearls party and a guy in ties party! It was a lot of fun! Then we had a princess in pearls party in plano.

The Princess!

With her crown and crest

The princess and her followers!

Katie didnt want to dig into her birthday cake, her aunt stephanie had to get her hand and dig it in the cake.

On her actual birthday, aunt christine and uncle eric made us breakfast..and Katie had a birthday stack of pancakes. It was DELICIOUS!!

Living it up with uncle Eric!

She really enjoyed the company of all the family that shared in her big celebration. I cant believe that she's already 14 months old...wow...how time flies. She is getting so vocal..she KNOWS what she wants...and usually she wants it NOW. She loves to dance..everytime music comes on..she's shaking her body. its soo cute. She loves playing outside...she really has no interest in the tv- which I like.

soccer!

First practice session
Go Carson!
Well, chad took carson to his first soccer practice and we were in new york for his first game so pou pou and papa took carson to his first game. Apparently, carson wasnt having it on saturday and was more interested in setting up a concession stand for his fellow teammates! Uncle Eric and I-Yee went to watch carson play soccer and boy was uncle eric great with motivating the other kids as well as carson. Mommy and Katie took carson to his second game yesterday and all carson did was stand around on the field and run with the other kids. He did kick the ball once. It was pretty bad...it was like he didnt know what was going on and he wasnt even interested. He kept coming to the sideline and giving me kisses. Half way across the field he would pucker his lips and walk to give me kisses. And he was so interested that our blanket was dirty from the grass and he kept wanting to shake out the blanket. The coach and his wife both said that Carson did better this second time than the first...which isnt really saying much for carson.

I was watching some old videos of carson and katie yesterday...and gosh it seems just like yesterday that they were that little. they grow up so fast! They really get along for the most part and I am glad we had a boy first because he does a great job watching Katie- he is very protective when other kids come around her and he always likes to help take care of her. He is always feeding her, playing with her, buckling her seatbelts, etc. And katie just adores him. Its so cute to watch her give him a kiss.

Making sure Katie is buckled in!

Having fun!!

Boy is Katie getting vocal...she knows what she wants and she will definitely let you know. She can getting pretty loud. Its amazing how much Katie understands..I will tell her to put her shoes on, where is her pacifier, give carson a kiss,etc and she understands everything!! I cant believe is is about to be 14 months old.

my little katie

Time is flying

I cant believe its been so long since my last post. So Much has happened since then. We went on family vacation to Hawaii in august..Katie was crying for most of the ride there...she was better on the way back. We stayed in a beautiful house overlooking the ocean! and had a great time with the family.

View from our house

Building sand castles with Papa

We celebrated Katie's birthday...a princess in pearls party. We celebrated twice..once in hawaii and once in plano. we had a swimming party at Nin-Nin's house and I rented a bounce house. Katie had no clue what was going on! Katie is growing up so quickly. she started on whole milk and she eats EVERYTHING in sight.

Katie turning 1

Carson is such a good brother, he helps to take care of her! Just today he told me that he was going to potty train Katie..whew...what a relief for me, one less thing I have to do! :P

Carson and Katie's Nin-nin got remarried...wow..we partied so much that weekend. And it was nice to get to play with all the other grandkids!

Best brother and sister ever!

Its halloween coming up soon...mommy keeps changing her mind on what she wants us to be for halloween..but I bet it will be cute regardless. We went to the arboreteum to see all the pumpkins, wow...there were SO many. We had a great time just walking around.

SOOO many milestones!!

So, what can I say... carson swam, and katie took her first steps. Boy, do these kids grow up so fast. I couldnt believe my eyes when I saw it!! This past week has just been amazing for the kids!! katie is doing something new every day, and I love to watch the two kids play together!

My little Katie!!! My little angel!!!

Carson and his baby sister katie!!

this past weekend we went to the museum of nature and science to see the chinasaurs.

Katie with her Nin Nin

We got to go with Nin-nin, papa D, trent, travis, antonio and travis's friend. We ate a picnic and got to play!! The big boys got to go see the imax movie.

Last night, Carson and I stayed up and went to see the fireworks in Frisco. We almost didnt go,but carson was sooo set on really really really wanting to go see it. So, at 930pm we ventured out to find a good spot to see the fireworks. Thankfully my car is an SUV..we hopped the curb and sat on top of the car to watch the fireworks. At first, carson was SCARED, but when he saw other people doing it, he was ok with it. I enjoyed taking him to see the fireworks. It was so beautiful!!

a man of many hats

My lil katie resting after a day of swimming
Wow...a week has already passed us by..I cant believe its going to be the 4th of july next week. This year is going by soo fast. This past friday, I went to a banquet where thr gave me a check for $2000 to donate to my charity of my choice..which I chose to give to My friends house here in plano. It was a lot of fun, but we had to slip out before it ended. I went to the red cross training for disasters, I think its time that I get back involved with the red cross. Katie is moving sooo fast, she zooms up the stairs and she loves dancing to music. She has the cutest laugh ever!! Carson is so protective over katie when we go out. He is always loving on her and doesnt want anyone else around her. She is very observant, she will watch carson do something and next thing you know..she is copying what he was doing. One thing she does as well as carson is eat!! This kids are going to eat me out of a house when they get bigger! I love my family! they are so awesome!!! Carson found my different props for my photobooth that I had set up for a birthday. He loves the glasses..hopefully he wont inherit my bad eyesight!!

5 year anniversary

5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY~~~

Wow, Its hard to believe that I have been married for 5 years already!! My parents got us the best anniversary present ever...they agreed to watch both of the kids for the weekend!! Yippee!! Chad and I didnt know what to do without the kids and our conversations revolved around the kids. Of course I couldnt go a day without seeing the kids, I stopped by the house to see them!! We went to the boardwalk and to the casino and to our favorite restaurant..ernests. Chad even ordered a cake from the cakery that made our wedding cake. It was as yummy as I remembered it.

Carson and katie had a great time spending the weekend with thier pou pou and paw paw. I think they adjusted well - thank goodness for a schedule!! Carson just soaked in all the attention he received from them!! I think it wore my mom out though... lol...my mom is a tough gal, but taking care of a baby when you arent used to it can be very tiring!!

Carson is taking swimming lessons, he is doing pretty good..although at first it took the good first half of the session for him to even get in the water. He is practicing blowing bubbles thru his nose, digging and kicking. The teachers are trying to teach him to put his head in the water when he kicks..I asked him how come he didnt look down in the water and he said he didnt have his googles. lol - that boy...and his reasoning...he's got a point!! Sometimes he is so silly..I always say, carson..you're so crazy! and he responds and says..mommy..you crazy too! lol...

And katie...she is crawling like a champ now and cruising on all the furniture, it wont be long before she is walking...i hope she is still crawling when we go on vacation! I can tell she is going to be very independent - I have no doubt that she will be able to stick up for herself against carson!

poppin wheelies

she's everywhere!!

Guess Who!! Peek a boo!!
On the climb!!


Katie is getting into everything now that she is mobile!! Those thunder thighs are slimming down and she is crawling like lightning! Last week she started climbing up the stairs and made it to the 3rd step..so it was time to put up the baby gate! It so hard to believe that Katie is 9 and a half months old! She is in the 85th percentile for weight, she weighs 1 pound heavier than carson did at that age but she is slightly shorter. I can feel Katie's bottom teeth coming in, I think there are 2 of them. she hasnt been that fussy with it coming in. She is such a great baby. I love her so much!!

Happy Mothers day!!

Well..sorry for the late post, but we have been really busy! I just wanted to write about our adventures for mothers day!! well, carson was really excited that both pou pou and papa were going to be coming in for mothers day- it just happened to be alexanders and anne marie's first communion and they just happened to be the godparents! So it just worked out.

anne marie with her godparents

we were planning to go to the gaylord texas for dinner, but mom had thought it might be a bad idea, so we decided to go to the shops of legacy and eat. We had a great lunch and even ate gelato! it was really yummy! They had a fountain that carson was amazed with, so they walked around it and watch the water fountain shoot high into the sky!

it sure was windy that day!!

Katie was worn out!! THank goodness uncle eric carried her around! SHe is sure getting heavy!!

katie with uncle eric

Carson and Katie got me an IPAD 2 for mothers day!! exactly what I wanted!! I have been having a lot of fun playing with it!

carson's first musical

Thomas the train!!!
As big of a musical fan as I am...I was so excited when Thomas the train musical came to town. I won 4 tickets to see it and couldnt wait!! Chad had tried taking carson to the movies a few weeks ago which turned out to be a disaster, but I had high hopes for the musical. And sure enough..he did an awesome job!! 90 minutes long and no emotional breakdown!! In fact, he was clapping and singing and smiling so big! Awww...mission accomplished! Hopefully, he will love to watch musicals as much as his mommy does!!

Carson with his favorite..cotton candy!!

Chad and I volunteered with make a wish foundation, for the Wish Night gala. This is my second year volunteering and Chad's first.

Its always such an emotional night - listening to the kids stories and all of their wishes. It makes me want to get back on one of things on my bucketlist..which is to start a non profit organization!

While we were at Wish night...Carson and Katie stayed the night with their nin nin. Carson spent the night once before, but this was Katie's first night. Supposedly, they did well!

We went to pick the kids up early, a few weeks ago, when I had signed up for a membership at the museum of nature and science I saw they had a special event for members for Sid the Science Kid...so today was the day to see SID!! Carson was so excited, he made me keep the flier on the fridge all this time! Although he was still a little sleepy from the previous night..he had a blast seeing sid (actually he was a little scared), but he had a blast getting his face painted and playing in the childrens museum again. as did katie!!

running away from sid

Look who loves to learn!!