We spent the morning swimming, I caught this picture of Anna Claire stopping for a snack. Too funny....I love it!
May 31, 2008
May 30, 2008
Fun Together!
The summer is off to a great start. Anna Claire and Leighton are really starting to enjoy playing together. She gets excited when he wakes up and wants him to play with her. I love to watch them interact with each other.
Anna Claire has been eating push pops (don't know if that' what they are really called) in the tub for a long time. Now Leighton is going to carry on the tradition with her, I think he likes orange sherbet too!
Just some fun in the crib! She loves to get in with him when he first wakes up.
Anna Claire has been eating push pops (don't know if that' what they are really called) in the tub for a long time. Now Leighton is going to carry on the tradition with her, I think he likes orange sherbet too!
Just some fun in the crib! She loves to get in with him when he first wakes up.
May 26, 2008
May 23, 2008
May 22, 2008
Preschool Graduation
Anna Claire had her preschool graduation last week. The 3 year olds recieved a certificate and sang with the 4 and 5 year olds on stage. It was very sweet and sad because she's growing up TOO fast. Were very proud of her, she did great and has learned a lot this past year.
Leighton had a good time roaming the halls during the ceremony.
Leighton had a good time roaming the halls during the ceremony.
At the reception after graduation
Leighton at 1 year
First pizza, not too sure about it....I don't know if he can be a Warren and not like pizza. It's unWarrenish!Here are some things sweet sweet Leighton is up to at 1 year:
-He is VERY busy.....always exploring.
- Loves sisters red chair...goes from it to the couch non stop.
- Loves clapping and dancing.
- Walks around saying dada and Anna.
- Eats some baby food but mostly what we eat. Favs are yogurt, turkey, meat sticks. He doesn't really know yet what he really likes. Sometimes he loves certain things and then other times he doesn't like the same thing.
- Loves outside...goes to the door and says outside...in his own language of course.
- Loves playing in sister's room.....fun for him...for her well not so much.
- I think he's still a mamas boy, but he might end up being a daddys boy
- Loves the water hose.
- Likes to go to new places, when he gets somewhere new he starts talking a lot.
- takes stuff (toys, etc) to Matt and then gets it back from Matt and brings to me or sis. It's so cute he can do this forever.
- can throw a good fit, head back legs kicking, etc.
- He's pretty sensitive, when we tell him no he gets his feelings hurt real bad.
- Carries things around with him all day, IE- beads, shoes, anything with a long string attached to it.
- still takes 2 naps a day, goes down real easy with his bunny and blanket and paci.
-Finally sleeps all night...I usually have to go in and give him his paci about 3am, but no more night time bottles. He's completely done nursing...has been for a month or so.
- He gets fussy in the evening, all sitting down together for dinner...not so easy.
He's my little angel and I can go on and on about him. I can't believe he's one, I was certain this one wasn't grow up as fast as the 1st one did...no such luck.
-He is VERY busy.....always exploring.
- Loves sisters red chair...goes from it to the couch non stop.
- Loves clapping and dancing.
- Walks around saying dada and Anna.
- Eats some baby food but mostly what we eat. Favs are yogurt, turkey, meat sticks. He doesn't really know yet what he really likes. Sometimes he loves certain things and then other times he doesn't like the same thing.
- Loves outside...goes to the door and says outside...in his own language of course.
- Loves playing in sister's room.....fun for him...for her well not so much.
- I think he's still a mamas boy, but he might end up being a daddys boy
- Loves the water hose.
- Likes to go to new places, when he gets somewhere new he starts talking a lot.
- takes stuff (toys, etc) to Matt and then gets it back from Matt and brings to me or sis. It's so cute he can do this forever.
- can throw a good fit, head back legs kicking, etc.
- He's pretty sensitive, when we tell him no he gets his feelings hurt real bad.
- Carries things around with him all day, IE- beads, shoes, anything with a long string attached to it.
- still takes 2 naps a day, goes down real easy with his bunny and blanket and paci.
-Finally sleeps all night...I usually have to go in and give him his paci about 3am, but no more night time bottles. He's completely done nursing...has been for a month or so.
- He gets fussy in the evening, all sitting down together for dinner...not so easy.
He's my little angel and I can go on and on about him. I can't believe he's one, I was certain this one wasn't grow up as fast as the 1st one did...no such luck.
Loves those beads.
May 20, 2008
Ballet Recital
Saturday afternoon Anna Claire had her first ballet recital. It was so much fun and such a special time for all of us. Getting ready for each rehearsal, and the big day was so exciting for my little dancer. She got to wear lots of make-up and Aunt Angie did her hair and her make-up. After her performance she got pink roses and a special gift from Grandma.....which she loves. It's a really cute magnetic ballerina dress up doll set.
She loved this part.
Aunt Angie getting her ready
Our little dancer
opening the present from Grandma
This is at the dress rehersal.
We are so proud of her.
She looked so pretty (in a big girl way). I think she will want to continue with dance in the fall. See video below....
She looked so pretty (in a big girl way). I think she will want to continue with dance in the fall. See video below....
She loved this part.
Aunt Angie getting her ready
Our little dancer
opening the present from GrandmaThis is at the dress rehersal.
May 15, 2008
Anna Banana Funnies
Anna Claire has been cracking me up lately with things she says, but also she's been amazing me with the adult like conversations she has...and wants to have.
Here's a couple of things I want to remember:
I recently had a cavity that I had filled (sp??) We have talked before about how if you eat too many sweets and don't brush your teeth well you can get a cavity. So here's the way the conversation went on the way home from the dentist.
AC: Mom did the cavity hurt?
Me: "Well, Mommy dosen't do as well as you do at the dentist." (I don't like fillings----very childish about it)." It really didn't hurt."
AC: "Mommy, I know why you had a cavity."
Me: "Why?"
AC: " Because you ate those Moreo cookies the other day." (Moreo=Oreo cookies)
Me: "Well I guess maybe I do eat too many sweets."
AC: "I didn't have a cavity because I didn't eat any Moreo cookies."
Well, what can I say to that one....NOTHING! :) I love the mind of my 4 year old.
A few nights ago I was laying with her before she fell asleep, and we got done with our books and I was about to turn off the light and she reached out and touched my face and said, "Mommy your important." WOW! That made my year. What a sweet girl. So I said, "Why am I important?" And she said" Because your my mommy." It was a very special moment I loved it!!!!
I love when kids pronounce things wrong, most of the time I don't even correct Anna Claire because it's a sign that she's still little, not to mention it is SO cute.
Here's some that I love:
-ba out me (with out me)
-Preschool gradulation (graduation)
- The moreo cookies
-Fidgalator (refrigerator)
-Fang (Thing)
-mote Control (remote)
-Brover (Brother)
-Beffany (Bethany)
I plan on adding to this list as I remember them. If you can think of any email me or post here (Grandparents)
Here's a couple of things I want to remember:
I recently had a cavity that I had filled (sp??) We have talked before about how if you eat too many sweets and don't brush your teeth well you can get a cavity. So here's the way the conversation went on the way home from the dentist.
AC: Mom did the cavity hurt?
Me: "Well, Mommy dosen't do as well as you do at the dentist." (I don't like fillings----very childish about it)." It really didn't hurt."
AC: "Mommy, I know why you had a cavity."
Me: "Why?"
AC: " Because you ate those Moreo cookies the other day." (Moreo=Oreo cookies)
Me: "Well I guess maybe I do eat too many sweets."
AC: "I didn't have a cavity because I didn't eat any Moreo cookies."
Well, what can I say to that one....NOTHING! :) I love the mind of my 4 year old.
A few nights ago I was laying with her before she fell asleep, and we got done with our books and I was about to turn off the light and she reached out and touched my face and said, "Mommy your important." WOW! That made my year. What a sweet girl. So I said, "Why am I important?" And she said" Because your my mommy." It was a very special moment I loved it!!!!
I love when kids pronounce things wrong, most of the time I don't even correct Anna Claire because it's a sign that she's still little, not to mention it is SO cute.
Here's some that I love:
-ba out me (with out me)
-Preschool gradulation (graduation)
- The moreo cookies
-Fidgalator (refrigerator)
-Fang (Thing)
-mote Control (remote)
-Brover (Brother)
-Beffany (Bethany)
I plan on adding to this list as I remember them. If you can think of any email me or post here (Grandparents)
Nursing her baby. I couldn't resist posting this one.
May 13, 2008
Thank you Lord.
This is a post from a mom's blog I read about her daughter fighting cancer. SO true. I have to constantly remind myself what's important. So what if they want to wear winter clothes in the summer or get their clothes dirty or whatever it is on that particular day. I'm looking at my babies shoes tonight and thanking God.
here's the blog entry:
"Isabella is sleeping and I am thinking…thinking…thinking…. I hope that you all are well and that your week is off to a good start. I found out today that we may be heading home as early as Wednesday this week. We go for a full body CAT scan on Wednesday morning and if her counts continue to rise we’ll be discharged. Isabella is still on three antibiotics and her regular anti fungal but she is feeling good. I’m not sure yet how much time we will have at home in between rounds, I’m hoping for another week. Thanks for the continued support for my family. It means so much to all of us.Tonight I want to share a story with you.
Shoes .... While shopping for a new pair of summer sandals for Isabella (she has outgrown her other ones since we’ve been here. Actually, she is growing like a weed), I over hear a woman talking about another child’s shoes. She mentions that she wished her kids could keep their shoes so clean. I politely smiled all the while silently thinking, get down on your knees and thank the Lord your children are able to get their shoes dirty. What I wouldn’t give for Isabella’s shoes to be filthy. Why? Because that would mean she could play like normal kids, she could get dirty and not worry about her counts, not worry about potential life-threatening bacteria … just play. Then I realized I needed to get down on my knees and thank the Lord. I know there are countless parents out there who would give anything to have their children’s shoes be “clean” because that would mean they are still here, instead they have been taken from this earth. Cancer changes everything. Even the way you look at shoes.When you finish reading this take a moment and go look at your children's shoes and say a prayer of Thanksgiving for them. For "clean & white" shoes, filthy shoes, outgrown shoes, and to grow into shoes. Give thanks for your children's need for shoes.Good Night All! Hold your loved ones tight!
here's the blog entry:
"Isabella is sleeping and I am thinking…thinking…thinking…. I hope that you all are well and that your week is off to a good start. I found out today that we may be heading home as early as Wednesday this week. We go for a full body CAT scan on Wednesday morning and if her counts continue to rise we’ll be discharged. Isabella is still on three antibiotics and her regular anti fungal but she is feeling good. I’m not sure yet how much time we will have at home in between rounds, I’m hoping for another week. Thanks for the continued support for my family. It means so much to all of us.Tonight I want to share a story with you.
Shoes .... While shopping for a new pair of summer sandals for Isabella (she has outgrown her other ones since we’ve been here. Actually, she is growing like a weed), I over hear a woman talking about another child’s shoes. She mentions that she wished her kids could keep their shoes so clean. I politely smiled all the while silently thinking, get down on your knees and thank the Lord your children are able to get their shoes dirty. What I wouldn’t give for Isabella’s shoes to be filthy. Why? Because that would mean she could play like normal kids, she could get dirty and not worry about her counts, not worry about potential life-threatening bacteria … just play. Then I realized I needed to get down on my knees and thank the Lord. I know there are countless parents out there who would give anything to have their children’s shoes be “clean” because that would mean they are still here, instead they have been taken from this earth. Cancer changes everything. Even the way you look at shoes.When you finish reading this take a moment and go look at your children's shoes and say a prayer of Thanksgiving for them. For "clean & white" shoes, filthy shoes, outgrown shoes, and to grow into shoes. Give thanks for your children's need for shoes.Good Night All! Hold your loved ones tight!
May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day
I hope everyone has a great Mother's Day! Being a mom is so special and God has blessed all of us mom's with the wonderful gift of children, for that I'm thankful. If there is one thing I know it's that I have the BEST MOM I could have ever prayed for. Thank you mom for all have taught me. If I'm anything today it's because of you. If I'm patient it's because you were a shining example, if I'm loving it's because you were. Anything I am is because of you. One thing I know about parenting is that parents are the strongest influence in who we become and I was blessed with the most consistent, comforting, loving mom imaginable. Thank you for who you are MOM!!!!! If I'm half the mom you were and are, I'll be satisfied. 
I hope everyone has a great Mother's Day! Being a mom is so special and God has blessed all of us mom's with the wonderful gift of children, for that I'm thankful. If there is one thing I know it's that I have the BEST MOM I could have ever prayed for. Thank you mom for all have taught me. If I'm anything today it's because of you. If I'm patient it's because you were a shining example, if I'm loving it's because you were. Anything I am is because of you. One thing I know about parenting is that parents are the strongest influence in who we become and I was blessed with the most consistent, comforting, loving parents imaginable. Thank you for who you are MOM!!!!! If I'm half the mom you were and are, I'll be satisfied.
Happy Mother's Day!
May 10, 2008
Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Leighton!
Wow! Leighton is one and I CAN NOT believe it. What a great year it's been. He is such a sweet baby and he melts my heart every time I look at him. His smile is absolutely the sweetest thing, what a blessing my boy is.
We had a little family party for him today at our house. He had a GREAT time and thanks to everyone for making it fun for him. He played outside (his favorite place to be), swam in their little pool, had cake and ice cream, and opened his presents. He actually opened them! To my surprise he wasn't all crazy over the cake like I thought he would be. He was actually a little unsure about it. Just like his sister I guess....picky, even about sweets. They don't really like doughnuts....I think that is just not right. Anyway, Leighton had a great time today and a smile on his face every time I looked at him. I have a big list of Leighton facts coming up, but for now here's some pictures of my Birthday boy.
We had a little family party for him today at our house. He had a GREAT time and thanks to everyone for making it fun for him. He played outside (his favorite place to be), swam in their little pool, had cake and ice cream, and opened his presents. He actually opened them! To my surprise he wasn't all crazy over the cake like I thought he would be. He was actually a little unsure about it. Just like his sister I guess....picky, even about sweets. They don't really like doughnuts....I think that is just not right. Anyway, Leighton had a great time today and a smile on his face every time I looked at him. I have a big list of Leighton facts coming up, but for now here's some pictures of my Birthday boy.
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