This Daddy's first!

So I had a meeting on Friday, and Mark had to take Loraly and Sophie in for their well child visits! I think we were both a little nervous. Our oldest is about to be 10 and he has NEVER done a well child visit...at least not alone...and with 2 kiddos!

So they all survived.

Sophie came out with an ear infection...weighing 31.4 pounds (54th percentile), and 36.5 inches tall (30%).

Loraly came out with a bladder infection...weighing 49 pounds (38th percentile), and 48.5 inches tall (52nd %).

He also did really good and took them to brunch before picking me up and taking Loraly back to school.

Snow 2011

Fun at Christmastime!

Santa Came!

The joy of the holidays through childrens eyes is priceless!

Merry Christmas 2010!

2 big girls!

So we had a birthday party for Loraly, turning 7, and Sophie, turning 3. It was easier to have the parties together since their birthdays are only 2 weeks apart. It worked. We had a PINK horse, a petting zoo, hot dogs, cowgirl and cowboy hats, 2 separate cakes, presents, and lots of friends! Turned out great! Both girls were happy!

Loraly: She is learning more and more everyday! She is reading so much better (just clicked). She is growing into a sweet, beautiful, innocent young lady! She is kind hearted, giving, always keeps her room spotless, loves to be fancy, wants everything sparkly, and has a wonderful zest for life!

Sophie: She is as sweet as always! Started Mother's Day Out, learning so much! Didn't like going at first but had a great day once there. She now likes going but still puckers that lip out when she sees me in the hallway. She is a EVERYONE's girl ( one day she is a total Mommy's girl, Daddy's the next, and Ma's after). She plays so well with all her sisters. She too loves to be fancy! Wants to pick out her own clothes, wants to stay in the bath forever, loves to SING and does it all the time, has her own little language at times, loves to talk and see baby Jesus, and still is so much our baby!

Need more TIME!

So I just put the picture of the 2 babies on my blog header for the time being! I haven't had a chance to get one of all the girls together!

In the creative minds of children (at least mine)

The Nativity Scene, made my Madalyn and Loraly

The girls made their own nativity scene. Notice baby Jesus (aka Mickey) lying in the manger of hay (feathers), the pink ballerina nutcracker is Mary, the huge Santa, miniature Santa, and snowman are the 3 wise men, the angel nutcracker is of course the angel of Jesus, and Madalyn is holding the star the wise men followed to get to Jesus! Very creative!!!
This is what being a parent is all about. Knowing that all the reading, teaching, and story telling is making an impact, setting in their sweet, little heads. And they can put a story together in real life using their imaginations!

I LOVE IT!

Also Sophie was singing "Jesus Loves Me" today, every word!

WHAT A SPECIAL DAY!