Big Girl Shoes

The kids and I went shoe shopping this week. Everyone got a new pair of shoes, even Allie. She got her first pair of big girl shoes. Mommy is going to be in trouble when she really starts walking and using her shoes more, because I could have bought many many pairs for her while shopping. After buying countless boys tennis shoes that get dirty and holes in the toes, the little girl ones look so cute!!! I'm sure she will have her fair share of dirty scuffed up shoes...she is one tough girl!!!

Our Blue-Eyed Beauty is 9 Months

Allie turned 9 months at the end of February...she is now a crawler!!! She has also discovered that she really does like food, I thought she wasn't such a big eater because she would throw a fit when we tried to feed her baby food. When I started giving her big people food broken into tiny pieces, she started eating like a champ!!! She still has only 2 teeth on the bottom and we have been waiting for her top ones, she has lots of signs of teething, but no teeth. Luke enjoys calling her "Alice" these days. She is a JOYFUL girl and we can't believe she is already 9 months!!! We love her so much!!!

Daddy is the Best

Andy was out of town this week for work and he left us a card and a treat for the boys each day. He is amazing!!! The boys were very excited to wake up each morning to see what daddy had left. One day they got Spiderman placemats and loved eating breakfast off of them. Mommy also loved trying out her new camera...yeah it came in the mail!!!! I was lost without my camera. We miss you daddy and love you so much!!!

Andrew's 1st TeeBall Practice..

Our little T-Ball Player!!!!

The greatest little brother...cheering Andrew on

These two love being together watching their brothers, eating snacks, and being creative!!!

Welcome to the wide world of sports..we have officially entered it!!! Andrew is playing T-Ball this year...on a real team...The Warriors!!! He is excited to be playing with his cousin Ben and some of his neighborhood and school friends. Their first practice was fun to watch and we can't wait for the games to start. Pake and Oma were in town so they were able to come watch the practice. Andrew's favorite part of practice is running the bases. Luke also loves to go to practice and play with all his little friends in the dirt and any place else they find exciting. Him and Abigail are best buddies and love cheering on their brothers. Luke loves to take pictures of Andrew practicing, he took so many pictures at the first practice that our camera finally bit the dust and broke (it's been close for a while). We look forward to a great season!!! GO WARRIORS!

Our Sick Little Girl

February has been a month full of sick kiddos for us. Poor Allie had horrible ear infections and a bad cough. She has had breathing treatments and her fair share of antibiotics. Sleeping has been a challenge, but one day I found her like this in her crib...her first time sleeping on her tummy and sucking her thumb, which she has never done either.

Luke's One Liners...a few new ones

We love our little guy and he says some funny things...he has a sweet little voice, but says everything so matter of fact, which makes his statements even funnier. I need to start writing down the things he says, because they usually give me a really good laugh. Here are a couple of his latest...

mommy, "yeah, the rain has stopped, let's go outside for some fresh air and get some exercise."
luke, "no mom, I'm going to stay inside"
mommy, "I'd really like you to come outside and get some exercise with us (we've been in the house for a whole week now)"
luke, "I'll just run on the treadmill for some exercise"

after I find Luke throwing the whole basket of Allie's burp clothes in her crib (in his excited and giddy voice)
"just havin' a party in here mom"
(***this boy is beginning to make me worry with the amount of parties he is always having)

in a discussion with daddy about spraying water down the driveway so it freezes during the night, daddy said that it wasn't cold enough but Luke thought otherwise....
" don't even worry dad, I'll do it for ya, don't even worry"

"mom, that fly is so damaged on our back window"

one of my favorites....after I found him throwing cereal mix all over the back seat of the car...
"sorry mom, I was just having a party." when we finished picking up the disaster he says, "yep mom, that was sure a fun party." (yes, Luke it was super fun to throw food all over and then dig it out of the car seats!!!!

he calls Andrew "buddy" or "bud" repeatedly throughout out the day and he calls Allie "baby girl" "precious girl" all day long

he likes to call the potty the "pot"...he always says, "just put it in the pot mom"

These are just a few that I remember, but I'm sure there will be more to come, as long as I can remember them long enough to post them. Our Lukey is also making strides from the last post I made about him and his mischief. I'm hoping that we are coming out of the phase we were in.

Happy Birthday Aunt TT

We took Aunt TT on a hiking adventure yesterday for her birthday. It was a little rainy out, but of course the boys had a blast. We packed lunch and went on a little trail near one of the boy's favorite parks. It was great to have Uncle Jesse along to help the boys explore. Allie enjoyed watching and eating her puffs. She is so adorable in her pink beenie!!! Happy Birthday Auntie..thanks for being an amazing sister and aunt!! We love you!!!