The Gigliottas

Taken over my Iphone

2011-03-10T08:03:00.000-08:00

The kids have defintly taken over my Iphone! Every time I turn around one of the kids has my Iphone. Either playing one of the two games I have on there or looking at picttures. Addison loves looking at pictures so she loves to look at them over an over again.... An I think its funny it didnt take them long to figure out how to use it, it probably took longer for me to learn :).

Kids 4th Birthday

2011-03-04T17:27:00.000-08:00

This year I decided we would have their party at Pump It Up an boy was that a wonderful idea! One I didnt want to have a party at Chuck E Cheese if I dont really have to, second I did not want to have it at my house our house is just not the type of house to have a big party at. An we had their Tball party at Pump It Up an it went very smoothly an they loved it. An they seriously do everything at that party for you. If I could have every one of their party's there I sooooo would! haha. The kids and the adults had a great time. So thankful for great family an friends! Here are some pics of the PaRty!!!!!

(couldnt get them to look at the camera and smile at the same time)

(I like this one not sure why)

(All the kiddos)

(Cant believe they are 4)

(I absolutely love this pic

Its still so hard to believe my babies are 4, they seriously grow up way way to fast!

Slacking

2011-03-04T17:23:00.000-08:00

Yes I know I totally slacked on that 30 day thing but oh well.. It was just alittle much I think. Sooo I will try an catch up with everything that has been going on around here!

Day 18: A picture of my biggest insecurtiy

2011-02-10T11:09:00.001-08:00

My weight is probably the biggest insecurity! But as I get older I am slowly getting over it. haha :)

Day 17: A picture of something that has made a huge impact on my life recently

2011-02-10T10:43:00.000-08:00

My niece Avery has made a huge impact on my life, because I am an Aunt to her. An being a aunt is the most wonderful thing in the world. An I have a nephew on the way that I cant wait to be an aunt to as well. I love being an aunt you can spoil them rotten then send them back home to their parents. You can buy cute shirts that say "my aunt loves me", or different things like that. I defintly have a special spot in my heart for my Avery Claire an TJ.

Day 16: A picture of someone who inspires you

2011-02-10T10:36:00.001-08:00

My wonderful kids inspire me to be the best mom/person I can be. They make me want to be a better person than I have ever wanted to be!!

Day 15: Something I want to do before I die

2011-02-01T18:15:00.001-08:00

I would love to go see a taping of the show Ellen! I just love her.

Day 14: The person I couldnt live my life without

2011-01-31T15:33:00.001-08:00

This man I dont think I couldnt see my life without him in it. He has given me my beautiful babies that I wouldnt have without him an a wonderful life. He is truly an amazing man (most of the time haha). I am thankful to God for putting him in my life.

Day 13: My favorite band

2011-01-29T20:30:00.000-08:00

At the moment this is my favorite band, I pretty much know all their songs. An Addison is not far behind me on knowing all the words to their songs. She loves singing along with them! lol

Day 12: Something I love

2011-01-29T19:12:00.001-08:00

I absolutely love hearts. Anything hearts necklaces, rings, shirts, charms, drawing hearts, anything with a heart I love looking at. I am not sure why I love hearts so much but I have loved them since I can remember.

Day 11: A picture of something I hate

2011-01-29T19:09:00.000-08:00

I seriously hate feet! I do not like them touching me what so ever... They are just ewwwwwww!!!!

Day 10: The person I do the most messed up stuff with

2011-01-27T12:50:00.000-08:00

This would be my best friend Kristie. I know your probably going to kill me for this pic but its the best I could find, an I know we have taken recent pictures but I cant seem to find them. So sorry! :(.

We have defintly done some messed up things in our day an I hope we do more lol! She is the greatest friend I could ever ask for! Thanks for the great memories...

Day 09 : The person that has gotten me thru the most

2011-01-26T11:13:00.001-08:00

My MOM is defiantly the one for this. She is just an INCREDIBLE person in every way! I wouldnt be the person I am if it wasnt for her.....

Day 8: A picture that makes me laugh

2011-01-25T10:38:00.000-08:00

I know your only suppose to pick one picture but that is oh so hard when you have twins. An they look at this every now an then an if they dont see a picture of themselves they say "where is my picture". So these pictures just make me laugh at how silly they truly can be.

Day 7: My most treaured item

2011-01-25T10:13:00.000-08:00

Sorry I know a day late!!! But here it is.....

I chose my promise ring. It was the very first ring Joel gave me when we were together. A couple years after he gave it to me my moms house was broken into an it was stolen along with all my other jewelry I had collected over the years. An I replaced only that ring because it was very special to me. So since then I have treasured it. An dont get my wrong I treasure my wedding ring as well but this ring I have had longer an it was one of the very special gifts my husband gave to me.

Day 6: A person I would like to trade places with for a day

2011-01-23T16:17:00.000-08:00

Kelly Clarkson

She is an amazing singer an a real down to earth type person.

Day 5: My favorite memory

2011-01-22T08:48:00.001-08:00

There was a tie between having my precious babies an the day we brought them home. An since I don't have many pictures of them being born since they were premature. I chose to do the day we brought them home. At the time of their birth I didn't ever thing the day would come but 2 weeks later we brought them home, even though Addison came home a day before her brother. The day they were finally together was the greatest memory ever.

Day 4: My most memorable Night

2011-01-21T07:39:00.000-08:00

I am changing Day 4 to my most memorable night which is June 17, 2006 the night I married the greatest man in the world. It was such a wonderful fun evening that I will never ever forget!!!!

Day 3: A picture of the cast of my favorite show

2011-01-20T07:44:00.000-08:00

One Tree Hill is by far my favorite show. I have been watching this show since High School. I have even got Joel hooked on it(which he probably wont admit). An out by where my sister lives is where they film. So I have seen a couple places I have seen in the show, which is kinda cool.

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

2011-01-18T17:40:00.001-08:00

The person I have been closest to is my baby sis, we have been together a good 22 years! I chose to pick my sisterface bc we have really grown closer together just in the past 6 yrs. She is the person I can go to with anything from a question on what would you do, to can you find this (she is my google lol). We definitely have gone thru the normal ups an downs esp the downs to the "i hate yous" to fighting everything. But I seriously doubt we would be where we are today without those days growing up. She is a wonderful, strong willed, funny, amazing person an I love her with everything I have. An her being far away from me is not the easiest thing. But what doesnt kill you makes you stronger right? At least I hope so! But I am truly blessed with a great baby sister!

**I picked this pic bc its about the only good one we have that's not like 20 yrs old (I do have some old pics of us I will post another day). Were not great picture people together lol.

Day 1: Me and 10 facts

2011-01-18T07:31:00.001-08:00

* I love Mexican food
* I try hard to be crafty, it doesnt always work out that way
* My kiddos are my world
* I hate conflict an avoid it at all costs
* Loves texting rather than talking on the phone
* Love anything with hearts on it
* Cries about pretty much everything
* Loves being a SAHM
* Very grateful for my entire family
* Can have dumb moments every now an then lol

30 Day Photo Challenge

2011-01-18T07:18:00.000-08:00

I saw my sis doing this, so i am going to try!

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Day 04 - A picture of your night

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity

Day 19 - A picture and a letter

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change

Day 25 - A picture of your day

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of

Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile

Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

I'll be posting my Day 1 photo right after this. So, check back.

Scissors

2011-01-15T08:32:00.000-08:00

Held off as long as I could. Because I have heard horror stories!! haha
The kids have started using scissors at school, an this week Addi had homework to practice cutting straight lines. So I went out an bought kid scissors, but this is alittle scary for me. One because I am afraid they might use them to cut hair but I have tried to instill in them that we do not use scissors unless an adult is around. Cause I would just die if Addi was to cut her hair... An Joel might kill me first if that was to happen. But scissors are a thing they need to learn for pre-writing skill. So we are going to go with it. It just goes to show that my babies are growing up an not babies anymore.

Play date Time....

2011-01-10T13:50:00.000-08:00

Last week Lisa had called an wanted to get the kids together before she started back to school. An of course I said sure its an easy way to let the kids play an for us to catch up. An since she has been going to school we can have many more play dates which everyone is happy about that haha. We headed over after breakfast we decided on her house so the kids could play with all the new Xmas stuff Ethan & Paige got. The kids were so excited to see each other. An I just think its the cutest thing when they all get excited about seeing one another. An after about 2 hours of destroying about 4 rooms in her house we decided to wear them out by taking them to the park, it was a nice day in January an we were going to take full advantage of it. It was alittle more windy than expected but they still had fun running around an burning off some major toddler energy. After about an hour then were getting hungry an alittle worn down so we headed to McDonalds their favorite place, an us not so much! They seem to have a wonderful morning an we were hoping for a long nap that afternoon. Here are some of the pics I took..

Already in a Worldwind

2011-01-05T17:49:00.000-08:00

Its only January 5th an I am already blowing and going this new year. I am defintly trying to work on my to do list for this year. An I am finding out some of the things are alittle harder than I expected.
This time of year always creeps up on me with the kids birthday, an I go in a stir crazy mode. But most of which I got done today so that is a check off my mile long list. Now its just a few more things an I am going to try an not wait til the last minute to do it.

Now to my to do list for the year. I am trying to start couponing alot more than I was. One we def. could use the money who couldnt save some money here an there. Its alittle more challenging than I ever expected. But I am slowly getting the hang of it. An def. going to get better if it takes everything I have haha. An I am working to get some more things done on my list.

2011

2010-12-30T09:08:00.000-08:00

I am glad to see 2010 go an bring a new year. I am not so thrilled that it will bring me two 4 yr olds. I cant believe they will be 4 in less than a month, the time sure has flown by. They bring such joy to everybody an they are truly the loves of my life. An in 2011 we will be welcoming a new little one into my family (not me) my sister. I cant wait to find out what she is having! Just wished she lived closer but maybe that will come true in the next couple yrs. But def. excited for a new baby an hope to get to go up there many times.
I have alot of new years resolutions hopefully I can keep to all of them. I am really going to try hard.

So heres to a great 2011.

A beautiful flowergirl an handsome jr.groomsman

2010-12-22T09:00:00.001-08:00

The kids had the honor to be in Joels cousin Beverly's wedding. I cant tell you how excited Addison was to be a flowergirl, she called it her wedding an talked bout it everyday. Landon would say something bout it every now an then but was not near as excited as his sister. An words can not express how adorable they looked in their dress an tux.

Thank you Beverly & BJ for letting them be apart of your day! They loved it.

Christmas 2010

2010-12-22T08:53:00.000-08:00

I know its been forever since I have posted. An in 2011 I am going to do my best to blog everyday or at least a couple times a week, along with taking more pics.

We have been very busy this Christmas season, we have gone an seen Santa (aka Joels uncle) in Sundance Square in Ft. Worth. Decorated two ginger bread houses, made tons of yummy cookies. Christmas parties, Christmas programs at school. I will leave you with some wonderful pics.

Fixing to go to the Candlelight Service

Santa had come to our house

My Avery girl

The Kids with Dad and Adina

Landon playing with Addi's Baby Alive (good blackmail in the teenage years)

Making gingerbread houses with Nana

After their school performance

First Day of PreK

2010-09-01T15:55:00.000-07:00

Boy was I sooooo not ready for this day! The kids started PreK today an I cant believe it, they cant be old enough yet they just cant. But they are an they needed something to do they were getting so bored here at home with me, we would do stuff but they need to be in a school atmosphere. So we have been telling them about it for months an they always kept asking are we going to school today. So finally I could tell them that yes we are going to school today. They were so excited to say the least. We had tinkerbell an spiderman backpacks, batman an princess lunch boxes an napmats.

Brother an Sister

2010-08-31T09:12:00.000-07:00

Just had to share these pics.

Our Favorite Neighbor

2010-08-23T08:37:00.000-07:00

The kids favorite neighbor Blake was getting a new firetruck at Pantego Fire Department an asked us to come an see it, an he would show the kids the firetruck an everything. So of course the kids were all bout it esp since it was Blake. They have alittle ceremony for the new truck an everything.

(the new firetruck)
Waiting on the ceremony to start

They do a ceremony where they bring in the new truck by watering it from the old truck. An after they ask everyone attending to dry it off so the kids had a blast doing that.

Thanks Blake for inviting us an thanks for being a great neighbor!

Joels 30th Suprise Party

2010-08-18T13:57:00.001-07:00

(the pin he had to wear at dinner an the party haha)
I decided since Joel was hitting the BIG 30 this year that I would throw him a suprise party! Boy is that work, an trying to keep it from him was the pits I hated that part. Then you have him trying to plan to do something on top of that texting an calling people. But we(it only took a small team lol) pulled it off! An I think til he pulled up outside he was suprised. I was so glad people came to celebrate with us. An he def. deserve it, he works hard taking care of us I wanted to do this for him.

(the kids hitting the 30 pinate)

(some of the party)

(Allen & Daniel)

(Mike, Brian & Paul)

I really slacked on taking pictures I should have taken alot more. But I guess you live an learn.....

Circus

2010-08-18T13:56:00.002-07:00

Joel decided that for his bday he wanted to take the kids to the circus. An since we havent been able to go to a circus all together I said of course. We went with Paula an Carlos to the Barnum & Bailey Circus. We got their early to go down on the floor an see the clowns an some performers. The kids had a blast an they did very well sitting thru the entire program. We really had an awesome time!

(Landon wanted nothing to do with this clown, an I figured since he had a skate board he would love it but nope!)

(with the shows motorcycle, again Landon wanted no part in it)

(me an Joel being silly an I love how Landon snuck in the picture)

We had a wonderful time thanks Nana & Pawpaw Carlos

Visit w/ Kyle

2010-08-18T13:56:00.001-07:00

On the way home on Sunday we decided to stop an see our friend Kyle. I went to junior high an hs with Kyle an Joel knew him from school as well an from ag. He takes care of cows an gets them ready for shows like Ft. Worth stock show an things like that. So we knew the kids would be thrilled to see some cows. They ended up liking the kittens he had way more than the cows. But they still had fun, an it was good Kyle could finally meet the kids. These cows def. had the life. Fans blowing on all day long, hardly any poop in their stalls. A freezer they could go in. They were very cute cows an expensive an worth alot of money. We had a good time!

Natural Bridge Caverns Wildlife Ranch

2010-08-18T13:54:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we decided against going back to Sea World due to it being so hot an the weekend an it would have been crammed pack with people. An I dont have two patient toddlers so we decided to find something else to do. We were going to go to Austin an see the University an show Landon were hook'em horns play. But we were going to be driving home the next day so decided to show him then. So we headed to San Marcos I knew I wanted to hit the outlets for school clothes. We decided the Wildlife Ranch. I was alittle bit disappointed in it, we have been to Fossil Rim in Glen Rose an that was way better and CHEAPER. We got there late morning an most the animals were already trying to find shade, but the kids got to feed alot of animals. Before we started we went into the petting zoo with the goats. These kids love animals no matter what they are, esp Addi. She wants to pet everyone of them. In the car Addi said lets take a pic of our family. She is big on getting all of us together close an saying "we are a family" its so stinking cute! After the ranch we headed to do some shopping it was alot of fun

Childrens Musuem in San Antonio

2010-08-18T13:53:00.000-07:00

Friday we decided to head out to the children's museum in downtown San Antonio. I had heard alot of good things bout it so I decided we were going to try it out since its like 100 degrees outside an needed something indoors to do. The kids had alot of fun but they loved this trolley car that was up at the front the most.

They had a ball area up front where you could put the ball in an shoot it out!
A bubble an sandbox area
They had all types of things the kids could play with, they had the front part of a actual airplane, where the kids could sit in the cockpit area. We just played around there for awhile here are some pics.

Who said it was just for kids, Joel played with this thing for probably 20 mins.

Sea World-Vacation

2010-08-18T13:10:00.000-07:00

We decided we would take the kids to Sea World this year for vacation.This was there first roadtrip/hotel stay. So we headed out early Thursday morning about 4 or so an made our way to Sea World we wanted to get there as soon as they opened. An we did, I was so proud of the kids I was alittle afraid of the drive down that they would get restless an want out of their seats. Landon went back to sleep but Addi didnt an really she wasnt in a terribly bad mood. So I was very happy bout that. They had a blast seeing the animals, playing in the little water park, watching the shows, feeding the dolphins, riding a ride. So here are the pics from Sea World

That was Sea World I think the kids had a blast! We def. will be going back again soon.... Thank you Nana & Pawpaw Carlos.

*I am going to split the trip up into three parts

First Ranger Game

2010-08-18T12:43:00.000-07:00

The night before we left for vacation my dad had gotten tickets to go to the Ranger game, so this was going to be there first Ranger game. Landon was excited more than Addi was but that is to be expected. Before the game started we tried to get there alittle early to get autographs. Boy an we only got one autograph but that was so worth it, we got Cliff Lee's autograph on a ball. Landon was excited bout the ball not really about the autograph that was on it. Joel was sure jumping up for joy bout it.

Addi an Daddy waiting on players to come out for autographs
Joel took the kids walking around the stadium while we waited for the game to start an when they came back Addi had a tattoo on her face.

The kids did really well they lasted til bout the 8th inning which was longer than I thought they would an I think they had a wonderful time. Definitely see more games in their future. The only thing was Addi was upset they didnt have any fireworks ( no homeruns or fireworks show after) so next time we will have to go on a Friday night when they have fireworks.

Like Father Like Son

2010-08-18T12:34:00.000-07:00

Landon is so into doing everything his daddy does so I just had to post these two pics!

Daddy

Landon
Just goes to show you they pick up on everything haha.

Camera

2010-07-08T08:40:00.000-07:00

I got a new camera finally!!!! So expect more pics an more blogs just fyi.....
It was really tough not having a camera for awhile not catching those great moments of the kids. But that wont happen anymore lol...

Thanks mom for the great camera.

Summertime Summertime

2010-07-08T08:06:00.000-07:00

I cant believe its already July where has the time gone????? The kids seem to be growing like little weeds. I think they have also grown gills as well, they love being in the water. Almost everyday they are in some sort of water either our blow up pool, Ms Brooke's pool. An we have been working on swimming with out our floaties an Landon is doing awesome job he can swim underwater 10 to 20 ft an Addison is not far behind him. I love how one does something an the other is just right behind doing it, its awesome to watch! An watching them grow is such an indescribable feeling I love my munchkins. Here are some great pics from their time swimming!

Addison an her kick board!

Landon underwater.

My mermaid

Relaxing...

TBALL. The Bulls

2010-06-14T09:09:00.000-07:00

(the team with Jakob trying to escape)
This is alittle late but I was waiting to get some pics for the blog. We decided to sign the kids up for tball this season. I knew Landon would like it but I didnt want to leave Addison out so we signed her up as well. Poor thing she was the only girl but really that didnt faze her one bit. Joel signed up to help coach little did he know that he would actually be the coach. He did a wonderful job coaching I am very very proud of him. He had help from another dad an they did awesome! Landon did real good from the start but he got better an better as the season progressed.

Addison usually was a designated hitter that is all she really wanted to do an pretty much the whole team wanted to just hit. That is their age though. There was a couple games Addi was just the cheerleader for the team an I think she has found her calling in that.

(Addison getting ready to go hit the ball an show those boys how to do it) \
They made some great friends an so did we. I am glad the kids got the expierence. I played sports when I was young an loved it. An when I played basketball I was the only girl on the team as well. I just want to the kids to be happy an play whatever they want to play. I am afraid with Landon we might be doing everything known to man. An with Addi she wants to try soccer so we will be trying that in the near future. So I am pretty sure that now I am a sports mom but I wouldnt have it any other way.
Here are a few pictures for the season

(Landon, Addi, Jakob)

(Addi "I am done")

(the boys ready for the ball)
Being their first sport I think they had a wonderful time! Many more to come...

Update

2010-06-01T13:32:00.001-07:00

Its been brought to my attention every so often that I need to update my blog! I have been without a camera so I forget I can just write a blog its not all bout pictures even though I like looking at blogs with pics. So here are a couple of pics

(at Ethan & Paige's Bday Party)

(playing in one of Blakes toys)
I am going to take some pics with my moms camera of their last Tball game I will post pics soon (hopefully sooner than later) lol

We're on our way....

2010-01-07T08:45:00.000-08:00

Addi is well on her way to being potty trained. An I could not be happier! We have a few accidents here an there but she is doing really well an we have only been working on it for about a couple of weeks. Now Landon he has no desire what so ever. An I am alittle bummed but I know it will come. Everybody says it takes boys alittle longer so I am hoping the saying is true.

So wish us luck while we tackle this lovely obsticle of toddler hood!!!!!!!

Texas vs. Alabama

2010-01-07T08:37:00.000-08:00

Tonite is a big night in our house the BCS National Championship. Joel has been waiting days. Thank goodness he had to go to work today, or he would be going stir crazy here. He has the kids saying "Bama stinks". The Longhorns are a big favorite in this house. So tonite the kids will be in there Longhorn shirts rooting on their favorite team. It should be a great game! We def. have some true Longhorn fans in this house.

HOOK'EM HORNS!!!!!!!!

Addi or Tinkerbell????

2010-01-05T09:20:00.000-08:00

My daughter we believe thinks she is really Tinkerbell. She got 4 sets of Tinkerbell Pjs, two Tinkerbell blankets a Tinkerbell doll. An many more things. An everytime she sees Tinkerbell she says MEEEEEEE. It is so darn cute. An the other day I was looking for decorations for their party an Tinkerbell stuff came on an she yells OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH THATS MEEEEEEE.... Me an Joel just started laughing.
An this has all started since she was Tinkerbell for Halloween (which she was the cutest Tinkerbell I have ever seen). Just thought I would share it is to cute not to.

The New Year

2010-01-04T18:20:00.000-08:00

As the new year has started I am going to try an get better about blogging. I know I know I keep saying that but I am really going to try. I had a little accident with my camera so I am going to work on trying to get that fixed. I figured just writing wasn't good enough. But I am going to do it anyways! The kids had a wonderful white Christmas. We are truly blessed with a wonderful family that loves us very much. With that said I am a little happy that the holidays are over. A little stressful to say the least.
With the new year we have had some changes my sis, brother in-law an as Addi calls her baby Avery have moved to North Carolina actually just got there yesterday. I am very sad about this but I know that everything will be ok. We have skype wish I need to kiss the inventor of cause without that I would be a true mess. I wish them all the best of luck in the world. An hopefully it wont be to long before I can see them. I now know I have a place to stay to go to the beach haha!
If Christmas wasnt enough I now have a birthday party to plan. I can not believe my babies will be 3 on the 23rd. It blows my mind even though sometimes they act older than 3. So needless to say I will be getting ready for that in the next couple weeks.
I wish everyone a happy and healthy new year!

Introducing Miss Avery Claire

2009-11-05T12:17:00.000-08:00

Last Thursday I became a aunt!!!!!! To a very cute 9lbs 20in little bundle of joy! Its crazy to think I am an aunt, but I am loving every minute of it. Its hard to believe my baby sis is a mom. She is doing wonderfully, but I didnt doubt she would be. As soon as I got to hold Avery it was a very bitter sweet moment for me, I honestly dont remember everything bout the day the kids were born, heck I dont remember the first month or so. It was such a crazy time. So getting to hold a baby right after they were born was a new expierence for me. So of course I cried. An everybody asked when you going to have another? That seemed to be the question of the day. Somedays I want another or maybe two(cause that could happen again)an somedays I will pass on having anymore. But right now I will just spoil the two I have an spoil my new niece. Cause after feeding her the other day only one feeding seem to wear me out.
This past Tuesday the kids finally got to meet their cousin Avery. They were both really excited to see her. They couldnt go to the hospital we could have sneaked them but I just thought it would be better an wait til they got home to go see her. I would show Addi pics an she would say "my baby" it was the cutest thing ever. So Tuesday we headed over an when we got there the kids were excited to see their Uncle T an aunt Corrye very much it had been awhile since they had seen them. Then they see Cor holding a baby an were like who is this an became very shy. It was kinda funny. Landon quickly moved on to play with Uncle T. An Addi was still being very shy. She soon sort of warmed up to her. Then she would kiss the baby it was so cute. I held her an they didnt mind to much, which is what I was afraid of.
They are glad to have a new cousin to play with!

We love you Avery Claire!!

Air Planes an Helicopters

2009-11-05T11:14:00.000-08:00

Two weekends ago we decided to take the kids to the air show in Ft. Worth, everytime the commercial came on tv they both were glued to the tv watching. Saying I wanna go see airplanes. So since it was out by Pawpaw Gigs house we asked if they wanted to join us. An since Pawpaw Gig works on airplanes we thought it was pretty appropriate! lol... Well Joel ended up having to work so it was just me an Pawpaw Gig going to the air show. So we picked up him up an off we went they were so excited. Then we get there an have to stand in a ridiculous line to get in that went this way then this way. The kids were not thrilled to say the least.
An they start the show an airplanes are flying an you couldn't see anything in line because of the trees. Again they were not impressed, to say the least! Once we got in the were excited going from this one to this one. Then seeing some in the air. It was really cool. I had never been to an air show before. The coolest part for me an Addi thought so to was the pink helicopter! Everything was good til the loud airplanes started flying of course my son was not so thrilled! So he an Pawpaw had to go towards the gate when that started. Addi just wanted me to cover her ears an then she was fine. So after walking around for awhile they were getting a bit restless an we were getting pooped as well. An Pawpaw knew the Blue Angels would be loud so we headed back to the car to watch from the car so it wouldnt be so loud for Landon. The Blue Angels were really neat. It took them awhile to get started but once they did it was really neat.

We had a gret time! Thanks Pawpaw Gig for going with us.
They are already talking bout going back.

Circus.....

2009-11-05T08:03:00.000-08:00

A couple weeks ago we decided to take the kids to the Shriner Circus again this year. We went last year an they enjoyed it. This year was a bit different, to say the least! This year it was only me an Paula(Nana), Joel was working an so was Pawpaw Carlos. So we get there a little before it starts. As soon as it starts they start playing music an talking. Landon starts to cry I am like okay maybe its just the music is to loud for him. So they start bringing out animals an such an he is still sort of crying an holding on to my neck for dear life. So he doesnt stop crying so Paula decides to take him down stairs an go buy a light up thing they are selling maybe that would help. Addi loved watching everything an the music. Anything with music or dancing she loves. So me an her stayed up an watched the circus while Landon walked around downstairs for a bit.
They have an intermission where they bring out the elephants an ponies an another animal but I cant think what it was to ride. An we figured we would be at the ponies again this year like last but this year they wanted to ride the elephants an of course they cant ride them by themselves. I was brave enough to volunteer twice! Boy was that fun. Due to having to ride an everything I didnt take any pics. But Addi was very upset when the elephants had to go backstage. We tried to again to watch at our seats, but the noise bothered Landon again so they headed back down stairs. It wasnt long before Addi was done to. But all an all it was alot of fun for them. They love animals so anytime they can see them we try an do it!

Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-12T12:30:00.000-07:00

Thursday we headed out to our little annual trip to the pumpkin patch with Nana & Pawpaw Carlos. We have been going there for 3 yrs now I cant believe it. We got there an again as soon as we pull into park it starts pouring down rain. I was excited cause before we parked there were not many people there an I love it when places like that our not packed with people. That way the kids can run free an I can still see them. But there was a reason there werent that many people there cause they knew it was going to rain. We waited in the car bout 5-10 mins an then it was just sprinkling. I said alittle rain is not going to hurt anyone. So we got out an were walking around. We found the bin with the little pumpkins so the kids got to pick out some pumpkins.

We followed the kids wherever they wanted to go. They had bounce houses an a merry go round. The kids loved that. They have all kinds of wood cuts out an I got some good pics of Landon. Addi was going to where the horses were.

(were not quite tall enough for this yet).

He was so cute he would say "mom take my pic with Diego"
An then we found the bails of hay! An saw the older kids getting up on it an jumping down so they decided they would do it to.

Soon after they were done jumping off it started to rain again so we decided to leave. But we plan on going back to get some big pumpkins. This week or next.

Oh I forgot before we got to the pumpkin patch we go thru the back part of the airport so they can see planes. An we found this new observation area were you can watch the airplanes land an take off. They have picnic tables an things you can look thru to get a better look at the planes. We plan on doing that again to. The kids loved it.

(my three kids).

KICKED THE PACI'S

2009-10-12T12:19:00.000-07:00

We have finally kicked the paci's!!!!!!! Its been over a week now an we no longer take the paci. Now they might ask for it but we distract them to something else an dont hear about it again. Joel decided it was time, an while he was off work we decided we could both be strong bout it decided not to give it to them one day at nap an we havent had it since. It was much easier than I thought it would be. They dont cry for them when its time to go to nap or bed. Now nap time takes alittle longer to go to sleep, but if that is all I have to worry bout. I am in good shape. They have had those things since the time they were delivered. The hospital put those things in there mouth right away in the NICU, so they could start sucking. I know Joel wont say this but to think there not babies anymore is sad for me. But I know it was time to get rid of those things. But I am blessed that it was that easy. They were very good babies an are pretty good toddlers (even in the terrible twos haha). I am a very lucky mommy!

Fossil Rim

2009-10-12T11:15:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday we decided to take the kids somewhere. Since Joel had his surgery we have been stuck in the house. So we needed to get the kids out before they got to bored an destroyed my house. So we kinda came up with Fossil Rim in a spur of the moment thing. An I am so glad we did. We headed out but 10 or so. Nana & Pawpaw Carlos decided to join us, so both the kids could see. One riding with us an one riding with them. So we headed out, we were alittle ahead of Paula an Carlos getting there so we decided to take our time. We passed this little tip pee an cabin type thing an decided to stop an let them walk around an see the neat stuff. I am glad we did they enjoyed that. I would love to do that more often. Getting a lit education an seeing new things. We got back in the car an headed to Fossil Rim by this time they were not far behind us. We arrived an let the kids walk around til they got there. In the entrance they had dinosaurs.

So we bought our tickets an got food an off we went. We had Addi for the first half. I think the kids just loved being able to sit with us an not their car seats. As we drive in the entrance it starts to pour (thank goodness you drive your car around), an the first animals we come to start going off under the trees. I thought it would be like this the whole way. But it rained for maybe 5 Min's an then stopped an the animals start coming out again. This was the neatest thing I had ever seen was these animals coming up to your car an they were the cutest things.
(I was a little afraid of the ostrich they are not the nicest animals). So we see deer, billy goats, more deer. emu's. All different things an Addi was enjoying feeding them. She said it tickled every time one would eat out of her hand.

(me an my Addi girl. Her eyes look beautiful in this pic. Like her Great Grandpa Garrett an Great Grandma Gigliotta).

This was my favorite part along with Addi the zebras an the giraffe's. Even though the zebras scared me a bit. It was so neat to be up so close an personal with these animals.

(an no the zebra didnt do that to my mirror my husband did! lol)
Halfway thru the trail is a place where they have a petting zoo an gift shop an place to have lunch. We got out an went to the petting zoo. They had goats, two turtles an birds u could see. But the kids loved the goats. I think I might have to give in an move to the country so these kids can have a farm. They LOVE animals!

We ate some lunch an talked to a really nice man. That told us everything about this place. An then headed back down with Landon to see more animals. Landon loved the fact that he could drive with his daddy!

The place was really neat. We def. enjoyed our day out there. We are thinking bout getting season passes there its so neat. An the kids loved it. It rained but it was still alot of FUN!!!

Playdoh on a Rainy Day

2009-09-17T11:43:00.001-07:00

Today I decided to get the playdoh out an let them play with it due to this wonderful Texas weather. An they love playing with it rolling it into balls, an snakes. lol. I want to look into getting toys that you can use playdoh with, but til then I came up with some tools. Here are a couple pics.

Nightly Routine

2009-09-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

I am blessed to have two wonderful kids that take usually an hour to hour an half nap an go to sleep without a fuss! Put them in their bed an they are out. An after seperating the rooms I thought we might have a problem. But they have done so well they even sleep later now, which is wonderful for me. I am a big sleeper! But since the seperation Miss Addi has started a new routine. Her routine consists of:
1. Kissing her feet
2. Kissing her hands
3. Kissing her on the head
4. Hug (as she squeeze's so tight I love it)
5. High 5's
6. Then shake her hands
7. The final an new one that is so darn cute is now she wants to dap (where you hit fists) I believe she learned from Uncle T & Aunt Corrye.
Where she learned all this I dont know.
Then she wants her music turned on an she is good to go.
Landon all you have to do is tuck him in an kiss him goodnite.

Labor Day

2009-09-15T10:53:00.000-07:00

Labor Day we headed over to Ms. Brooke's (Kristie & Brians mom) pool to hang out with friends an swim. The kids love going over their to swim. We ate some really good food (thanks Brian an Eric) an had a great time. It was prob the last day for the kids to go swimming since the weather should be getting cooler.
Addi lounging getting some sun :).

Had to float in the baby float since it was pulled out. She threw quite the fit over it.

Little man posing for the camera

Hanging all over their Uncle Billybob! They love him so much.

Thank you to Brooke, Billybob an Kristie for letting us come over an play in the pool all summer. They love you guys. An always have fun there!!

The Funny Things Kids Say...

2009-09-03T11:57:00.000-07:00

Yesterday morning a little after we had gotten up an ate breakfast Landon comes into the Living room saying "Ladies and Gentleman now presenting Magic" I started cracking up laughing an asked him where did he hear that. So after that he thought it was hilarious each time he said it. An then yesterday afternoon we had gone over to Joel's grandmas for a visit. An we were getting the kids into the car an these days they don't want help with anything, so they want to buckle their seat belts in the car seats. Well grandma was trying to help Landon he was saying I can do it, I can do it. An grandma said I am just trying to help you an his response was "you can go back inside" I started dying laughing I was like where does he come up with this stuff. He apologized an gave her a kiss. But it was stinking cute! Addi doesn't talk near as much as Landon but she is getting there. Her saying is "Aw Man"!!! an her little voice its to cute!

*Sorry just thought I would share.

Rodeo & Pony Rides!!

2009-08-31T11:47:00.001-07:00

Saturday night after Joel got off we decided to take the kids to the Mesquite Rodeo after we got some tickets from a friend. They both are defintly into horses an cows right now so I thought the kids would enjoy it. After telling them a couple days before that is all they would say is "go to the rodeo" so they were very excited to go. Brian, Paula & Carlos decided they would go with us an that just added to their excitement. We get there an they are ready to race in there. We got there a little early an decided to walk around. An you can see where the holding tank (what I like to call it) where the cows & calfs wait. So the kids ran up to it trying to pet them, of course the cows wouldnt have it. It was cute to see the excitement on there face. Then we find the pony rides. We could have stayed there the whole night an Addi would have been perfectly content on that. She suckered her Nana into going over there during the rodeo. They rode them 3 or 4 times. During a break between bull riding an barrel races a clown came out an was going to do a trick on a dirt bike, well as soon as the he kicked started the dirt bike Landon started crying cause it was scaring him. An lately he has been such a little dare devil that most anything doesnt scare him. So I was very suprised when he cried. An now he talks bout how he was scared when the dirt bike came out. Its hilarious! But they had a great time at the rodeo we will def. have to go again next year an we might just have to buy a pony for that girl!

Saturday with Nana & Pawpaw Carlos

2009-08-22T15:13:00.001-07:00

(the kids with Carlos & the truck)

This morning Paula called me an asked if the kids would like to go ride in the big truck(he has a big 18wheeler truck an trailer), and of course I asked an they said YES!!!! They love riding in Pawpaw Carlos's truck every time they see Paula or Carlos they ask "ride in pawpaw truck". Or even when we see a truck on the road they ask. They love his truck to say the least. Well they were going to come here but there isn't much to see in Mansfield these days besides houses, so I said I would bring them out there so they could see horses an cows. On the phone Paula had mentioned going to a horse ranch so they could see horses. An I figured we would just drive thru, but we got out an walked all around. So we headed out that way to Aledo, we got to Nana's house. An as soon as we get to Nana's house Addi runs over to the truck. She is ready to go. So we had to plead with her to come inside to get a blanket for the back part of the truck an she thought we weren't going to ride so she started crying an saying " ride ride." We finally convinced her she was going to ride an she stopped for a few minutes. We got the stuff an headed out to ride an find some cows an horses. It is much prettier out there than driving around here, I think.
(Landon riding with Nana up in the front)
(Addi riding in the back with me)
(Both riding with Nana)
So we loaded up an away we went to find horses, an cows. We saw lots of them on the way. Then we stopped at the horse ranch where Carlos usually picks up some poop from. An we got out an looked at the beautiful horses that were all around us. We probably walked around for about an hour or so. Looking at all the horses there.
Here are a few pics

Then we headed inside the stables an pet some horses. The kids weren't afraid at all. Well Landon was a little standoffish but he got over that quick.

Then we got back into the truck an drove around some more. An by that time it was lunch time so we went back to Nana's to get the car an we headed out to lunch at McDonald's to let them blow off some more energy. It was a great day! Thanks Nana & Pawpaw Carlos. They had a blast! It was cute listening an talking bout their day with them.

Weekend Away

2009-08-20T11:46:00.000-07:00

This past weekend Joel had decided to take me to Sea World, only since he had been promising for 7 yrs to take me. I have never been to Sea World so we decided to go the 13th which was his bday. Such a sweet husband I know, taking his wife somewhere for HIS bday. Well he say it just worked out that way with work an everything. But I still giving props for taking me on his bday. Which really I think he was more excited than I was. Since I had never been I didnt know what to expect but he did. An he was like a kid in a candy store when we got there. Almost running to the gates to get in line. We left our house at 530 that morning an got there right as they were opening very good timing I would say. Joel got a schedule first thing so we could see when the shows were. I dont know what I was expecting with the shows but they were a million times better! We went to every show an did almost everything except the water park I just wasnt willing to get wet then go walk around. We saw penguins, sea lions, shamu, sharks, we fed the dolpins.
The shamu show was really amazing we both said we could sit there for hours an just watch them swim. It was such a great expierence! We did fill bad bout not bringing the kids but we def. will go back next year with them. This year they were just still a little to young. After seeing everything it was about 5 or so. We decided to go back to our hotel that was bout a mile from the river walk. An get ready an go have dinner an walk around. We get ready go have a few drinks before heading to dinner. By the time we had dinner an walked around a bit I was tired, an I had the bright idea to wear flip flops to Sea World boy was that a mistake I had blisters on the bottom of my feet an I got shin splints. So I was ready to hit the hay but I felt bad cause it was Joels bday an he wanted to go out an have a good time. Well I was limping when I walked so he decided to just go back to the hotel. After giving me a hard time of course.

The next day we SLEPT IN, that is the nicest thing to do on vacations esp after having kids. We got up an headed to San Marcus to the outlet malls. Boy was that thing huge but we got some great stuff. I was excited. By the end of that day my legs an feet were feeling much better. So we headed out to the river walk again an ate at a nice fancy place. It was really good. We walked around had some deserts. An took our little bus back to our hotel. This time Joel was tired. But of course I didnt give him a hard time.
The next day we of course slept in again. An got up an packed our stuff an headed out. We stopped in Gruene to look around in the shops an we had Brunch. We were defintly missing the kids. An wanted to get home fast. It was a really great weekend away!

My Future Longhorn.

2009-08-20T11:27:00.000-07:00

Landon loves his Longhorn shirts almost as much as Addi an her pretty dresses. Now when he sees anything longhorn he shouts Hook'em Horns! He is still working on the hand sign and he has almost got it down. We need to find him a better fit hat though he has grown out of the ones he has. I know his daddy an his grandpa Sadler would be ecstatic if he was a longhorn. Maybe its in the cards who knows! But I def. know he is a fan right now!

My Pig Tail Girl

2009-08-20T10:50:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pig tail pictures I took of Addi. She is not big on people playing with her hair she defintly has to be in the mood. An this day Joel was able to put her hair in pig tails. Its not the best job buy hey her daddy did an she was so happy!!!

(Oh an btw this is one of her pretty dresses she has to wear. lol)

Fun Day Sunday

2009-07-21T12:51:00.001-07:00

This past Sunday we decided to go to Hawaiian Falls with Eric, Samantha an the boys. I had been a little leery about taking the kids one with the big kids I thought they would get trampled on an pushed around. An Samantha had told me that they had to wear life jackets at all times an mine are just use to their floates so I didnt want to have to keep fighting with them about that. But I decided we will try our luck. So we got there when it opened at 12 an it was not very crowded and it didnt get real crowded all day it was really nice. We put our stuff down an off we went. Addi an Landon saw the little play area for smaller kids right away an they were ready to go. It is a really neat place better than I had expected. It has little slides an it has small twisty slides for the kids. Addi's favorite part was probably the bucket that fills up over the kids area an then dumps it. About the last 30 Min's she just sat in my lap and watched that thing. But they have a lazy river a wave pool that they liked as well. Landon loved climbing up an steering the wheels that spit out water. He wasn't all about the slides til bout 30 Min's til we left. But that 30 Min's he was nonstop going up an down the slide he was even getting a little dare devil side an going down on his stomach. Its funny he is such a chicken at first but after he does it a couple times he is ready to do all kinds of stuff. Esp watching the bigger kids do stuff. The kids absolutely love Dillon, Nathan an Tyler. Addi was holding Tyler's hand walking from different things we could do. An Matt Eric's younger brother came along an the kids adored him as well. We are going to go again Sat. with them an Kristie an Brian an my dad are going to join in the fun. I cant beat going its just right down the street. An the kids love it an they get wore out so its a big hit around here! lol.. Here are a few pics I couldn't carry my camera around the whole time.

Pretty Dress

2009-07-17T11:45:00.000-07:00

I thought this was a funny story. Lately Addison always wants to wear "pretty dress" as she would say when we go anywhere even being at home she wants to wear "pretty dress". An today I was getting them ready to go to the gym. They go play in the kid zone while I work out. An I asked her if she wanted to wear a red an pink dress that had hearts on it. She said no uh un. She has a dress that one is blue an one that is orange that are the same that she likes to wear an I have to hide them from her so she doesnt want to wear them everyday. Well needless to say she found them. I fought with her for bout 10 mins trying to get her to wear the other one that I had already picked out, but she was having no part of that. I finally said ok whatever. I was to frustrated at that point to fight anymore. I got to the gym an told the girls I promise she has more clothes than those two outfits an they laughed. I guess I am glad its dresses an not something else! So only "pretty dresses" for my girl.....

lol. just thought I would share.

Our 4th of July

2009-07-07T13:50:00.000-07:00

Our fourth of July didnt start out very well. It all started Thursday Landon woke up from his nap a little cranky an was drooling alot. I thought it might be from him cutting his molars but he started to run a fever that night so I gave him some medicine an thought hopefully that would make him better. Joel got home Friday morning and we had a day planned getting the kids haircuts for the parade and everything else before he started running a fever. So I decided we better call the doc just to make sure. So Joel took Landon to the doc an I took Addi to get a haircut from Joels aunt Ann. An he would just meet us over there when they got thru. Well they got back and I find out he has the hands, feet, an mouth virus that is very common in 2-3 yr olds in the summer time. Its little spots on his hands an feet an in his mouth. Well of course that explains the drooling cause he had them all in his mouth, he soaked the shirt he went to the doctor in. He wouldnt drink anything an he would let me give him some Motrin that morning an usually he is good bout taking medicine. So it started going down hill from there. He would drink a few sips here an there wouldnt eat anything. Joel had to work the rest of the day. An Landon started getting worse as the day progressed an the doc said just to give them motrin every 6 hrs and just let it run its course which they said usually takes 3 days. Well Landon wouldnt take the motrin so that didnt help him. So when Joel got off about 11 we decided we better take him to the ER since he wasnt drinkin I was getting worried he would get dehydrated so about 4 we came home with some meds. Needless to say we didnt make the parade. An that afternoon we were suppose to go over to Brian's & his mom's house to swim I thought no way his he going so I sent Joel and Addi cause they couldnt do anything here an poor Addi was bored cause bubba wasnt playing or doin anything with her. Landon slept alot an started to feel an inch bit better he still wasnt eating much but was drinking thanks to the meds. So I said invite them over an we can still watch fireworks from the backyard so at least he could see those. An I think he enjoyed the fireworks. So I am glad cause my heart was breaking for him an I couldnt do anything to make it better. I truly cried cause I knew he was in so much pain.
Today he told me mommy I feel better, I was thrilled that he told me that. He is slowly pickin up eatting like he was. Addi showed a few spots but she doesnt have any now an seems to have not gotten it as bad. Thank goodness! But she is like her momma and Landon is like his daddy when it comes to being sick an in pain. Haha--dont tell Joel I said that. So we did see Fireworks an I truly think being together and watching those is all that matters. We will have a makeup bbq/swim at The Kennedy's another day.

Swim Lessons

2009-06-28T11:18:00.000-07:00

The kids did amazing well at swim lessons these past two weeks. I could not be more proud of them. They taught them little cute songs to sing. An Landon still sings the song when in the water. They both were kicking an moving their arms. They got a little distracted every now an then but they are 2 so I expected them to. But they loved the part jumping off the wall an going under water. The teacher was super nice and the kids took to her very well. All an all it went very well for their first swim lessons. We def. will do it a couple more summers just so we have some good swimmers on our hands. Cause I have a little bit of a dare devil an SHE is not afraid of anything or jumping in any water.

Pool Day Sunday

2009-06-08T13:27:00.000-07:00

Brian and Brooke asked us over Sunday to go swimming. An the kids love it over there so we decided to go. So we cooked some hot dogs, played some volleyball and let the kids play an swim. They love their Billybob, Brooke an Kristie an also Pawpaw Campbell.

Thank you so much for having us!

Addi eating, Landon in the water

Addi floating on her "boat" as she calls it, and Landon bout to bust a move for us!

Lukas's Birthday Party

2009-06-08T12:28:00.000-07:00

Saturday nite we went to Bedford for Lukas's 1st bday party. They had it at Monkey Grounds Indoor Playground an it was a really cute little place for kids to play. they had those huge wooden playsets in there. Rooms to dress up, play house, music room, it was really neat. The kids had a blast running around doing all sorts of things. Here are a few pics from the party!

Birthday Boy! Ready for some cake.

Being Silly....

Always cleaning....

Little Monkey

He loved this scooter I am goin to have to find him one. An he did really good on it.

An my big kid.

Tough Cookie

2009-06-08T12:17:00.001-07:00

I have to say that I have one tough cookie on my hand. I knew Addi was tough when she would bump into something here an there an it not even faze her. Well Friday afternoon when they woke up from nap I took them outside to play in there pool cause it was a nice day an I thought I could use some sun as well. We were playing as usual an then Addi and Landon decided they wanted to play on the swing set I didn't think anything of it. Well the were playing with the wheel on the swing set and Addi decided to go down on the robe side. As I look over I see a wasp or yellow jacket I am not sure what it was right be side her an I told her to come to me. An next thing I know she is starts crying. She cried for oh bout a minute or so an then wants she got to me she stopped. I look her over an she is saying ouch an pointing to her knee. So I look at her knee an don't see anything besides a little scrape from something else she had done prior. Then I look closer and an there it is a little sting on the inside of her thigh. That girl didn't cry for more than a minute and she was back trying to play around but I was to worried I was running around going crazy trying to get her inside to call Joel who was on shift to trying to make sure the stinger wasn't still in. She looked at me a couple times like "what the heck are you doing mommy." But I know I have been stunning by a yellow jackets an those things hurt like crazy! So she is one tough cookie in my book!

P.S. I tried to take a picture of it but you wouldnt be able to see it, its so tiny.

Update!

2009-06-01T11:48:00.000-07:00

Friday we went to the doc for their well check. An the kids are doing wonderfully. Landon has now bypassed his sister in weight and heighth which I am very happy with we thought he would it just took him a bit. He is now 3 lbs heavier, he weighs in at 30 and Addi at 27. I think she will take after her Nana an Landon hopefully after his grandpas my dad and Joels dad. The doctor was very pleased that they hadnt been in for any sick checks, and I was also happy bout that. The Dr. said both were on track with speech and everything an that Landon was ahead on speech. He repeats everything even says things I didnt even know he knew of. The hard thing is to keep him from getting bored, cause that could eventually get him in trouble. Just being him knowing how to get into more things. He said Addi was also doing an amazing job in her speech as well. She was talking up a storm to the doc. They were up to date on all there shots so they didnt have to get any which is always wonderful so I dont go home with cranky toddlers. After the doc appt we met up with Grandma an Lori along with Robert an Emilee an took the kids to McDonalds to play. My kids love McDonalds they pretty much know of every one around town. An some they have never been to. But Landon loves playing with Robert. An I am so glad they can finally play together, now were just waiting on Emilee an then her an Addi can play. I think Emilee will give Addi a run for her money. Which could be a good thing. Lol.
Saturday we went to Tyler's birthday party. They had a jump house an cooked out. My son finally got in the jump house I was so thrilled. We had gone to Ethan an Paige's party at Pump It Up (its a place that has blownup slides an jump houses everything) and Landon wouldnt get into one of those. An I have thought bout having their 3rd bday at that place but since Landon wouldnt get in I was looking for other places. But I might could do it there we will see. They had fun playing in that an on the trampoline and swing set.
Sunday we took the kids to have some hot dogs and swim at Joels Grandpa's house, he has a little community pool like we do but not near the kids in the neighborhood like we do. We had a great time with Grandpa Gig, Gigi (Dianne's new name we came up with yesturday)Lena, Elaine and Grandpa. The kids loved swimming I am so glad they start swim lessons in a 2 weeks. Landon absolutly loves it and Addi does to. I am more suprised by Landon then Addi.
An I am trying to do better bout taking pics but when off an forgot my camera this weekend. But here are a few from the past couple weeks.

Enjoy and have a great week!

Again, been awhile!

2009-05-12T20:15:00.000-07:00

I know its been awhile since I updated. Cause looking at the pics on the blog lets me know as well. The kids dont even look the same an those pics were taken in Jan. Nothing to much has been going on just the same ol same ol around here. They are growing up so much. Everyday they suprise me with how well they talk or what they can do, or how they make me laugh. Even how they fight with each other. An lately its been a little rough with them fighting. They do things to each other just to get the other one to react. An I seriously didnt think they would fight since they are boy/girl boy was I wrong. An I cant say its truly bad but its frustrating to say the least. They do things just to get a reaction out of the other or just to tease. I knew it would probably get bad eventually but to start now is just crazy they are only 2 1/2 (well almost 2 1/2). I guess they are not babies anymore! (tear tear). I am goin to try and post some pics of Easter an just recently tomorrow. So check back for pics!

P.S. Thanks Bethani for stayin on me to blog..... lol

Valentine's Day

2009-02-18T08:05:00.000-08:00

The kids still dont fully understand Valentine's Day, I think they know they get stuff but that is about it! Lisa got them balloons on Friday along with the beautiful flowers Ethan & Paigey gave me. I made Valentine's cookies for the kids with little hearts and everything. They seemed to enjoy the cookies.... Me and Joel decided to go out on Friday night instead of Saturday due to beating the crowds but it was still very crowded on Friday night as well. We had a nice dinner an went out for ice cream afterwards. Saturday he made me breakfast and let me sleep in (that is so nice it doesnt happen very often) then we had to get the kids ready for my moms of multiples Valentine's Party at the park. It was a little cool but I thought they would still have fun. An burn some much needed energy! I had called Pawpaw (my dad) to see if he would like to join us an of course he couldnt resist. So the kids were excited to see him as well. The ran, climbed, slid, jumped everything. They had a pond with ducks on it they were very interested in that. It was hard to keep them away from it. We will defintly have to go back an feed the ducks one day. They played for about 2 hrs or so an started to get hungry so we decided to go get something to eat and stop by Grandma's house (Joel's grandmother). They were to busy playing there they didnt want to eat! So by then we were way past nap and decided to head home so they could take a nap. So we had a wonderful nice Valentine's day. I am so thankful for my kids, my husband an my family an friends an this day made me realize to treasure the time I have with them. Our family defintly misses the ones that have left us but we do know that they are in a better place and we will always remember them no matter how old we are.
(I will be posting some pics from Valentine's day as soon our computer is back up and running correctly).

Toddlers or Kittens

2009-02-15T17:45:00.000-08:00

Lately the kids have been acting like kittens especially Landon he crawls on all fours and starts meowing over and over again! He has recently got his sister doing this an they follow each other meowing. Its so funny to watch them and if I am sitting in the chair Landon will climb up in the chair meowing. Its so darn cute! I guess they picked it up off of the t.v. cause we do not have any cats here! I guess this is what to come from my little stinkers in pretend playing and everything. It just goes to show they are getting bigger by the day :(, its so cute to watch though so I will take kittens any day of the week.

Actual Birthday Party @ Little Gym!

2009-02-04T12:28:00.000-08:00

So I decided this year to keep the party from being at my house (cause gosh that is so much work), I needed to find a place indoors cause their bday is in January. I looked a couple other places and decided that the Little Gym would be good for them. Addi loves climbing on everything and Landon is starting to figure out that he can do the same thing sister can an not be scared. I went ahead an booked the place. An just prayed the kids would enjoy it. Well we had a play date with my moms of multiples group about a month before the party. An they absolutely loved it and got mad when we had to leave. So I was very excited and pleased to know that I they would enjoy it. The Little Gym staff did a really good job with the kids. They did a few activities and we had a few little snags with Addi wanting to play longer with the stuff they had brought out rather than put it up.
But I couldn't blame her they brought out some bells to shake while they sang a song an then wanted 2 yr olds to put them right back after the song. An the same thing with the balls. Any 2 yr old doesn't want you to get something out and sing one song an then put it up. But she soon got over it an was fine.
All in all it turned out to be a great party with a Yo Gabba Gabba (the show the kids love right now) cake that they loved. The only bad thing was me forgetting the candles for their cake.
My mom picked up the cake an I totally didn't even think about it. Bad mom award I know, wont let it happen again. But the played their little hearts out an I was happy! These two kids are truly blessed with wonderful family and friends! Thank you so much.

They Turned 2! Pre-Party....

2009-02-03T12:37:00.001-08:00

So I am going to back track a little bit just with the kids birthday! They turned 2 on Friday January 23. It still shocks me that they are TWO... I seriously don't know where the time has gone everything seems to be a blur. The saying they grow to fast is def. true and I am learning that.

Well Friday night their actual birthday we decided to take them to Chuck E Cheese, boy was that a mistake. If ever going to Chuck E Cheese don't go on a Friday or weekend if you don't have to. Its a mad house like no other! Kids running around all ages some not even supervised. We decided to invite a couple people to join us. It turned out to pretty much be a pre-party to the actual party which was on Sat. Hopefully the kids don't expect that every year!! But all in all I think the kids had a blast, I also think the BIG kids(aka Brian, Kristie, and Joel)did to!

So we ate some pizza played games and let the kids run ragged! Addi loved the dancing characters on stage! When they were singing Happy Birthday to the kids that were having a actual party there, she ran down there an started dancing with the Chuckie and all the staff and kids it was so darn cute! She got so excited everytime they did something new. Landon wasn't sure about Chuckie but he did enjoy running around riding little rides and playing games. So all in all it was a pretty great time! I think they truly enjoyed it. But if we decide to go back it will be on a weekday night, that is for sure! Thanks to everyone that came out!

Going to Try an Do Better

2009-02-03T12:03:00.000-08:00

Like the title says I am going to try and do better about posting blogs an such so I can have meomories of the silly things my kids do! So one day I can look back an laugh! Cause I sure know I probably wont remember....

Swing Set.....

2008-09-24T11:12:00.000-07:00

This past weekend Nana (Joels mom) went garage saling in Flower Mound and found a awesome swing set for the kids not to big so we don't have any injuries yet anyways! She bought it on Saturday and we had to go pick it up. Joel called her Sunday morning so we drove out there to pick it up. When we got there we thought it would be already broken down but it wasnt. But that was no biggie. Joel was thrilled bout putting it back together lol. It had been under a tree and had a bit of sap on it so when we got it home Joel washed it off and started putting it together while I fed them lunch.

Well as soon as they looked out the window and saw something new out there, they wanted to go outside. All I could hear was Landon saying "outsid" over and over. When he got the little play area all together Joel said let them come outside so I did and they loved it.

Then he got the swing part together it came with little seats that they could sit on when they got bigger but it was also cool that we could put their baby swings(not really baby) but you know what I mean on there to for the time being. The loved that part. Well their little faces were starting to get red so Joel got the pool out and decided to let them go swimming to. But to my suprise he put the pool part under one of the slides.

Addi thought that was the coolest thing ever. She would go down get out and do it again she did that forever. Landon was a little bit of a chicken when it came to that he would slide down when the pool wasnt there but once Joel put the pool he said no way.

He would freely push sister down. But would not dare do it himself. Little stinker.... All in all they love it. Thanks Nana!!!!!

At the Table

2008-08-29T11:02:00.001-07:00

The kids have discovered how to get up onto the kitchen table chairs. An they love to sit there an eat. The want forks and spoons now when they eat. They are growing up to darn fast. Turning into little people not babies. Now it turns into a struggle to get them to stay at the table an eat. But maybe that will come with time as they learn. So we have started doing snacks at the table till we get a hang of it and I get some kid placemats lol.....

My Little Longhorn

2008-08-29T10:44:00.000-07:00

We are pretty much Longhorn fans around this house. An my dad is a die hard Longhorn fan. So needless to say hopefully Landon and Addi will be too. But I took these pics for my dad cause he bought Landon a shirt and Addi a dress. Addi hasnt worn the dress its a little big right now but should fit in the fall which is good. So to kick off the season I thought I would do a post with my little longhorn!

Superman!!!!!!

2008-08-21T12:06:00.000-07:00

Landon has now figured out that he can go off the fireplace with out crawling down. He not so much jumps off but will just walk off an he thinks its the funnist thing.
At first he kept doing it and I was in front of him telling him no your going to hurt yourself. But he kept doing it. So I put the couch cusions on the floor in front of the fireplace. An then he thought it was even more fun! I was like shoot. Maybe when he wakes up form his nap he wont remember! I doubt it, but I can hope..........

An here are a few of the other kids, they finally could get up on the couch once I took off the cushions. It was cute!

The Park!

2008-08-18T11:19:00.000-07:00

We decided to take the kids to the park yesterday it was cooler outside and just something to do. They seemed as if they were going stir crazy in the house. So Joel wanted to take them to a park by the lake. He thought it was a wooded playground, but they have apparently tore that down and put new equipment in. All the same a park is a park and the kids loved it

Addi dashes off for anything she can climb. An Landon he takes his sweet time and takes in his surroundings, an watches the big kids play! My little adventurer goes chasing after some kids that are bout to go down a big slide. I told Joel you better watch her.She watched the kids go down the slide and then she decides well I am going to go down the slide to. I was goin crazy telling Joel to watch her. She did and it scared her a little bit she layed down on her back and went down. We started laughing because this girl is not afraid of anything! An Land he just walks around watching the other kids. Or if he seems something he wants to do he takes his time getting up there.

But they both seem to have fun.

Been to Long!

2008-08-13T12:41:00.000-07:00

I havnet been updating this much, been a little busy! The kids have been doing some very cute things. Their new thing is to give kisses they love giving kisses. You will say give me a kiss and they will lean in muah. Its so darn cute. But I have yet to get pictures of it. So that kinda stinks but I am still trying. They have figured out how to get up on to the kitchen table chairs. An stand and lean on the table. I need to find something more than likely bungee cords to hold the chairs in. They get so mad when they are not able to get what they want. They stomp their feet, throw themselves on the floor. A typical toddler tantrum I suppose. Its cute sometimes the way they get when they are upset. I have to turn away.

I never knew two kids could make me as happy as these two do. Even the worst of days they make me smile and make me thankful for what I have. :).

Here are a couple pics, of when Joel got me flowers. They were helping him arrange them in the vase! Too cute

A fish & a climber

2008-07-14T12:54:00.000-07:00

My little man has become quite the fish here lately and my little princess has become a climber. Landon has started to love the water and goes to the back door an says "pool" everyday! I wish I could take him out everyday. This has not always been the case, a couple weeks ago he didnt like the water and you had to hold him everytime he got in the pool. An this is a baby pool mind you. So I dont get much in to even help him, but he insists. An we just took his bath seat out of the bathtub and he was afraid to sit in the tub. He would just stand and hold on to the side of the tub to play with the bath toys. Now he sits freely in the bathtub moves all around like a wild man an in the pool he lays on his tummy and holds on to the side I asked Joel where did this come from he said " i have no idea but its funny."

An then my little climber she doesnt say many words but she sure can climb, on the couch, the barstools, her play kitchen on the end table. Pretty much everywhere. Except climbing out of the crib, (knock on wood wont be for awhile). It is funny trying to watch her get on something and she is having trouble. An I can tell her til I am blue in the face to get down and she just looks at me and just moves her head back and fourth. Its funny but its not. So I just get her down and tell her no no, maybe one day she will understand!!

An I have always known my twins were very different, like night and day. But really they truely are and its funny to think sometimes that they are twins. They dont look alike, dont act alike, dont eat alike nothing its just crazy to think sometimes.

Kisses & Hugs

2008-07-11T08:48:00.000-07:00

They have both learned now to give Kisses and Hugs! I have waited for this since they were born. Its so rewarding when you say give me a kiss they come up to you and give you a kiss. An when you open your arms and say give me a hug they come running to you to give you a hug. I love it!!!!!!! Their is nothing more special than them doing that. I love those two with every inch of me!

4th of July Weekend

2008-07-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

The kids were in the parade this past weekend with my moms of multiples club. I decorated their wagon and to pull them in the parade. We planned it to where I got their early to help with our float which was already finished and looked good, so I just tried to secure most of my decorations while I waited for the kids. The kids got their right before we started walking for our turn, so that was a good one! Nana (Joel's mom) and Pawpaw (my dad) to came along to be a part of their first parade. They seemed to love everybody looking at them, esp Landon he would wave and just smile such a little star. Addi was more worried bout pulling of the decorations mom workedin charge of parades for our club. Yippee!

After the parade I thought the kids would be pooped out and be sleeping 5 mins into the car ride. Boy was I wrong! They were more hungry and thirsty than anything. I stopped to get them something to eat so they wouldnt have to wait longer for me to cook them something when I got home. They ate most of their lunch in the car cause they were so hungry. We got home finished eating then they played for like 2 hrs just running around going crazy! I thought wow, somedays I wish I had their energy. They finally started getting fussy so I put them down. They only took bout a 2 hr nap. Which was very suprising. Then we had to get ready to go over to my mom's friends house to have a cookout and swim with family that had come in town for my sister's wedding. That was an adventure. Addi loved the water Landon not so much he wanted to be held not put in a floaty. An then we would get them out of the pool and they would run straight to the pool. Boy was I a wreck. Trying to keep two from falling in. They were starting to get cranky, I was hoping they would make it so that we could stay and watch the fireworks. I was wrong. They were very tired, but I dont blame them they had a rough day! So we started home and the fireworks started we could see them everywhere Landon was like WOOO. Addi not so sure. I pulled over so they could actually enjoy them for a minute. We saw them from Joe Pool Lake, The Baseball Fields by our house, everywhere. We got home and by the time we got home we pulled them in the backyard and we all 4 watched the finally at the baseball field on our swing it was so cute! :) I wished I could have had a pic.

The next day was a very busy day! It was my sister's wedding and I had to get both kids packed Landon was going with Joel's dad an step mom to stay the night and Addi was going to Nana's to stay. This was the first time I didnt have at least one home with me. It was a little heart wrenching at first but I had the wedding and it would have been hard for Joel to watch both of them during the wedding. With me in it. An my parents in the front row, not many to help with two. So after the wedding we had a nice evening to ourselves.

All in all this was a great Fourth of July. The kids enjoyed the parade and the fireworks. Cant wait til next year where they will enjoy it even more!!!!!!!!!

Weekend

2008-06-23T09:22:00.000-07:00

We didnt do much this weekend. Saturday we took the kids outside to play in the pool and sprinkler. This was the first time we had put the sprinkler on and let them play. Addi loved the sprinkler, Landon not so much esp. in his face. He is not big on water in the face. But they had a blast playing outside. An we had a blast playing with them, even daddy got out and enjoyed it. Oh, before we went outside Joel filled up the pool and if they wanted to play in it they could, and Addis new deal is to get in the water with her clothes on. She thinks that is just the coolest thing. The pool seems to be come a grass pool bc they get in/get out. They cant make up their minds what they wanted to do.

Saturday night Nana (my mil) came over to watch the kids while me and Joel went to dinner for our 2nd anniversary that was last week. While we were out it was prob. 10 or so we get a call and say they arent wanting to go to bed. We come home and they are both just sitting in Nana's lap just rocking. We let them play a little while. Then its off to bed an they went right to sleep. They were just waiting on mommy and daddy to come home before they went to sleep. They do that ever now and then.

Sunday, the hung out with Daddy cause I had to go to my sis's wedding shower. They went to the park for a family reunion. They seemed to have a fun there and then went back over to his grandparents and played a little bit. They love going over to see their great grandparents! After they came home an took a long nap. Daddy just wears them out.

So it was a nice relaxing weekend. Fun in the water and a trip to the park. They couldnt ask for anything more.

First Blog Ever....

2008-06-20T08:38:00.000-07:00

I have decided to start blogging due to I read everybody else's blog, I might as well start one of my own. An its also a good way to keep track of all the milestones the kids have done, so maybe one day they will look back and read this. We dont lead a very exciting life, but its a way to keep family and friends informed in our daily lives. I love my life with twins and wouldn't ask for anything else. So enjoy!