Big News for Binks!

As I mentioned in my last post, Jorie has been very interested in potty training lately so we let her pick out some fun prizes as rewards for going in the potty. I hat to speak too soon, but she is doing GREAT! I love to watch her get so excited when she has remembered to tell me she need to go and then after she is done she is so proud! I realize we aren't there yet, but I think she is well on her way!!
Big News = No more Diapers!!!

Way to go Jor Jor Binks!!

But that's not all for the big news, this may be even bigger news!

As many of you know, Jorie has has a pretty severe dairy allergy that makes her pretty sick if she eats dairy. So, since she was about a month old, we have withheld as much dairy as humanly possible. If she mistakenly gets her hands on dairy and eats it, within 2-3 hours her tummy is pretty upset and we end up using 50 diapers the next day. Our pediatrician told us that she may or may not grow out of this, so we should test it every 6 months or so. About 4 weeks ago, Jorie flipped out and wanted a bowl of mac and cheese, we ended up giving it to her and hoping for the best. The best happened!!!! Absolutely nothing! So needless to say we tested it again with yogurt. Again, nothing!!! We then let her have a piece of cheese.......nothing!! Alas, we have not withheld anything from her in the last 4 weeks and she is doing remarkable!

Big News = No more Dairy Allergy!!!!

Super FUN Saturday!

We all have a bit of Spring Fever and have been cooped up a little long. We just needed to get out of the house before we all went crazy!

We started our day at Target, getting some potty training rewards for Jorie then went to Costco for lunch and a few groceries. (this may not seem super fun to you but our kids LOVE lunch at Costco and since we moved and have to travel an hour to get to Costco it is even more of a treat!) Then we gave the kids the choice between a movie or bowling and of course they choose bowling. We love to bowl together, I love to watch my kids be so supportive of each other and give high fives all around EVERY turn! I think we kind of bugged the family in the lane next to us, but they definitely weren't having as much fun as us. Then, in true awesome parent form, we went to City Market (the only place we can rent movies) for a movie (Madagascar 2) and popcorn and ice cream (for dinner, best parents EVER!)

I LOVE spending time with my family! I truly don't think many other things give me so much satisfaction! I Corey's words, "My kids make me happy!"

Corey, after he knocked a pin into the lane.

Rhysee doing the happy dance!

Malik putting on a show ( I told him to be super happy for the picture)

This is how Jorie bowls, so cute! I had a picture of her happy dance afterward but it was so blurry you couldn't see it.

Nice hiney shot of Corey huh?

My Family, My Babies, My World!!

I can't help myself! I have to share the cutest pictures of my little family. I LOVE these pictures, if I could freeze our kids I would!

We were so lucky to find such a great photographer, check out more of her work at - www.carlycarlsonphotography.com - she is amazing and super talented!

Thanks Carly!

Silly kids!!! I LOVE it!

This one is for Papa Craig, he loves old trucks and Malik needed to take a picture for him by this cool old Dodge!

Rhys Turns 5

Rhys' 5th Birthday!
When asked what Rhys wanted to have for his birthday dinner. his reply was, "I like those haystack things (Hawaiian Haystacks), but you know what I really love.......Breakfast!" We ended up having waffles with strawberries and whip cream, scrambled eggs, and chocolate milk. YUMMY
Happy Birthday Rhysie!!

Party Crew

Jorie, Caden(upside down), Connor, Wheeler, Rhys, Malik and Riley

Malik and Jorie got a Lizard Webkin for Rhys (he hasn't set it down since)

Rhys and Wheeler

They have become fast friends. They go to preschool together and have been come really close! Wheeler has some medical issues that make him appear smaller than other kids his age, he and Rhys are the same age.

Rhys chose a "skeleton dinosaur" cake (???), he never seizes to amaze me, I never would have guess this one, but he absolutely loved it!

Jorie's Birthday

Jorie's 2nd Birthday - Ariel Party
Having a Christmas day birthday, for some, might not be too fun, but for Jorie it's a blast! Christmas stops at our house in the afternoon and we go into full birthday mode! Balloons, streamers, birthday cake and presents wrapped in non-christmas paper! We had a fun party and Jorie loved her Ariel cake that she picked out!
Happy Birthday Princess!

The day Jorie picked her cake, she was actually singing to the cake lady like Ariel does and saying "I wub it, my Ariel" - she was so excited!!!

"A present for me?!?!"

Ariel doll from mama and daddy.

"It's my Pony's!!!!" From Rhys and Malik, which she happened to find in mom and dad's closet a couple days before. I need to learn to hide better.

Papa Ron and Grandma Needers sent a Curious George stuffed animal and book.
She "wubs" "Curdidus Goege."

December in Colorado

Brrrrrrrrr

Simply put, it's been chilly.
Anyone for a Polar Bear Party?

Although, you have to admit, this is beautiful!

The Sunday before Christmas, we went to church, then over to Corey's hotel for a few picture opps of the family and the kids in there christmas clothes.
(Thanks to Hillary and Grandma Needers for Jories dress.)

Don't be decieved, she has promptly and right on schedule moved into the terrible two's, complete with spontanious crying and uncalled for bossing of everyone around her.

Wow, she makes me smile!

The Munchkins

We really did miss all the Christmas chaos with family and friends, on the other hand, our first little Christmas alone was very relaxed and peaceful. Thanks for all of you cards and Christmas wishes, we love and miss you all very much!

And the WINNER is.....

The votes are in and the polls are closed.

17 to 5 is ts the final count,
and the winner, of course, is ME!!!

Thank you all who recognized the masterpiece in it's entirety. Complete with custom ice skating pond, gazebo and festive holiday wreath. (not to mention, the matching and patterned roof kissables)

Thanks for your vote, and thanks to the 5 people who voted for Corey's eco friendly home, he really need your votes for his self esteem. He really did do a great job...... mine was just simply better:)