Pinterst...

I think I have already said this once, but...

I. LOVE. PINTERST.

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This wreath idea came from Pinterest and BIG THANKS to the BIG SIS for working on it! I started it about a month ago, but it just kept getting put to the side. Well...VOILA! Karri did an excellent job!

Message from Santa!

Laela got a message from Santa Clause today! Check it out...
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/mcPYI6WpzKeuAL7HXOgOPgw

Dhillon is 2 Months!

Dhillon is getting so big and growing so fast! He is 9 weeks now, but I wanted to be sure to note his 2 month info. The doc checked him out and said he looks great! Here are his stats:
Weight: 14 lbs (88%)
Length: 23 1/2 in. (66%)
Head Circ: 16 3/4 (94%)
So...to sum it up...this dude is a GREAT size and he has a TON of brains in his head!
Also, when Ro took Dhillon to the doctor, he got his first breathing treatment. D has been coughing and choking on his own mucas quite a bit, so we thought it may help clear it out! Laela has been so good helping D with his treatment. Hopefully he gets better quick! I have to also add that today Dhillon started using a BIG bottle. This kid loves to eat!Right now Dhillon loves to:
-SMILE!
-eat
-watch Laela and listen to her sing
-blow bubbles
-try to suck his thumb
-try to stand
-eat
-be held
-make motor boat noises
-watch anything moving
-give kisses
-did I mention eat?He is a keeper and we love Big D so much!

What's up Georgie?

So...have you been wondering about Georgie? He has been so much more adventurous this year and Laela loves it. She wakes up each morning and can't wait to locate him.

Preparing to bake some yummy treats...Getting his teeth nice and clean...Working on a few of Laela's puzzles...Puttin' together a birthday party for Ro...Decorating the tree... (look closely...YES! He used Laela's panties!!!)Adding a little spunk to our decorations... And...drinking his favorite drink...GREEN milk!He has been a ton of fun and I can't wait to share his next adventures!

Responsibility Chart...

Laela started testing us a little bit after Dhillon was born, so about a month ago we started using this chart.

Seriously! This thing is great!!! Laela earns magnets for different responsibilities. Once she receives so many magnets, she gets a "Surprise". Typically it is her choice of surprise or it is something she has mentioned she wants. For example, she had suddenly stopped telling please and thank you without a reminder from us. Now...we here it so much that it is sickening! Also, we have helping with baby Dhillon, taking a nap at school, eating her bites, cleaning up her toys, sharing, and brushing her teeth. These are all things that were not happening easily or it was just taking us too many reminds for her to complete the task. Now...SHE IS AWESOME! It has really kept her going and we all LOVE it.

Hair, Helping, and Holy Guacamole!

First, today we went to get some pictures taken. Laela would wear her hair in a ponytail everyday, if I let her, but today we did something a little different. We have used the straightener before, but today her hair was extra shiny and beautiful! Second, Laela has offered to help feed Dhillon the last TWO nights! WOW! This girl is coming along. Maybe she is thinking he is kinda cool after all. :)Finally, Georgie was a little wild and crazy last night. He decided to go fishing and Laela could not believe her eyes when she found him this morning!!!BTW...I wouldn't typically take pictures of my toilet bowl, but this will be kinda funny to look back at. :)
Well...off to work I go. It is going to be a rough morning/day tomorrow. I will go back to not seeing Laela in the mornings and not spending my day with D. Oh my. Wish me luck!

Milk Pump?

Laela: "Mommy, are you going to milk pump today?"
Me: "Yes, Laela. Are you?"
Laela: "No, Mom. My boobies are not big enough to milk pump!"

HA! HA!
I love Miss Laela Grace!!!

Fast driver?

Tonight Dhillon rode home from dinner with Ro. As we were sitting on the couch before bedtime, I asked Dhillon a question: "Did your daddy drive the car fast?" Here is what Dhillon did...Do you think that is yes or no? :)

If your family needs a new tradition for the holidays, you have to get an "Elf on the Shelf"! Our elf's name is Georgie (Laela named him last year) and he will be here in the morning when Laela wakes up! I love this little guy because he "reports" to Santa every night, so Laela really tries to be on her best behavior from here on out. We read the book tonight before bed and Georgie will be here in the morning. He has already taken his place for the night. Did you see him in the top left corner? We have seen some great "elf hiding spots" and I can't wait for Laela to find him each morning!

Disney on Ice!!!

Yes! That is right. We went to Disney on Ice today! We actually got the tickets for Madelynn's birthday. She loves Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and any princess or fairy! So...just Ro, Laela, Madelynn and I enjoyed all of the wonderful characters as they ice skated and sang. WOW! We are such suckers! We didn't even make it 10 feet into the building before we bought the girls a micket and minnie doll. (It is so funny because Laela picked Mickey and Madelyyn picked MInnie. Then Laela picked blue cotton candy while Madelynn picked pink. Laela wore her black boots while Madelynn was wearing brown. Opposite kinda gilrs, but they are such great friends! (On the way in, Laela said..."Madelynn, you are my best friend." So sweet! I would say that Tinkerbell was both of the girl's favorite. Hands down. We sang and danced, ate cotton candy, and just smiled for 2 hours! These girls were happy, happy and I am so glad that we could share that time together!