Backwards Girl

Layla has a molar. I've been waiting for her upper front teeth to come in and found a molar today. Crazy girl....doesn't she know those are suppose to come in last.

This makes her third tooth!

Hahaha

M&M's....did you say M&M's?

*Love that smiling face!

Miss I Do It

When pushing the buggy isn't good enough. You get your own basket.

Pretty Kitty

Gabrielle decided she needed pretties!

Our Family

Gabrielle made all of the faces for the people. Mommy drew all of the pictures.

Our family portrait!

Happy Day Part 1

Cards, cupcakes, and a bath... oh my!

Today you turned three. I can't believe the years are just flying by. Slow down just a little bit will you? I'm just glad you like to snuggle still. You are little Miss Independent, and have the sass to back it up.

Ethan would have had his picture taken if he wasn't trying so hard to be a spectacle. Slathering frosting in your face doesn't fly. Sorry buddy, Mom doesn't play those games. The harder you try for attention the less you get.

Happy Halloween

This was the year for a lot of firsts.
-Layla's first trick or treat, she was sick last year.
-Ethan's first year going out with only friends.
-Gabrielle's first year of really getting the idea of Halloween.

We made Pumpkin French Toast, eggs, and bacon for dinner. Then it was a rush to get dressed and out the door.  Ethan's friends met him at our house so as soon as he was done they were gone.  Thankfully he has a good bunch of kids he was going with and they behaved themselves.

This was definitely a big year for Gabrielle. She understood we get dressed in her costume, go for a walk, go to houses and get candy! After coaching her to knock, say Happy Halloween, and Thank You. She had it down pat by the third house.

Then it was "Mommy, a new house! Happy Ween! (candy in the bag) Thank you! A new house."

When she would try and get shy or quiet I told her that if she didn't say Happy Halloween she didn't get candy, and if she didn't say thank you she'd have to give it back. Needless to say, she didn't need that many reminders.

Layla just wanted to walk the entire time. Not a word was spoken, just a lot of happy  squeals. We brought the stroller, but it was just for us to push apparently, because no one wanted to sit, or let go of their candy bag.

Zombie Ghost

Butterfly (Bfly)

This was suppose to be Gabrielle's costume

Watermelon (Wawa-melon)

The morning after, No she didn't sleep in it.

CANDY!!!

Oh Shhhh

Gabrielle's first bad word. 

Oh Shit!  

That was Ethan's too.  Wonder where she got that from?!?!?!?!

Layla changed the channel on her and I heard a very clear "Oh Shit! Mommy, Layla broke it."

Of all the times Daddy thought it was funny to say this word or that, and me yelling at him to stop because it was going to come back around and I was going to have to teach you better.  You end up copying me!

I can dress myself

A fun new phase that I don't remember Ethan going through.

Doesn't everyone wear a jacket and tutu?

Sister

Gabrielle is getting the sister thing down. She likes to give Layla a big hug, Layla usually isn't ready for them though. This was a perfect example.

She ram over to her and grabbed her and told her "Layla, you're my sister!" Then they both fall down.

Love my girls!

My Lovely Little Layla

I haven't had played with pictures in a while.  This was one of my first using textures. 

Practice.Practice.Practice

Her Happy Day is Coming

Gabrielle got her first birthday card in the mail yesterday. It was from Geoffrey at Toys R Us! Now we have to make a trip out there to spend her gift card that came with it. A whole $3 for my almost three year old girl. To be honest she just loves to go and play with all of the toys, she could care less about buying anything.

Can you tell by her cheeser smile how excited she was to get mail? She's been carrying it around since. So this is proof, all kids love to get their own mail :-)

Baked Garlic Chicken

Super Easy / Super Good

Easy Garlic Chicken Recipe - Food.com - 5478

I used two large chicken breasts, cut them in half, and pounded them out. Everything else was the same. It will look like the picture once you take it out of the oven and it sits for a few minutes.

Fruit Snacks

Six Sisters' Stuff: Homemade Jello Fruit Snacks Recipe - http://pinterest.com/pin/120612096241476134/

Working on these now! Hope they come out good and then I'll go find some molds to make a bunch of them.

Updated: Found the jello molds & ice cube tray. I used the large package (6 oz) of jello, 3 envelopes of gelatin, & 2/3 cup of water. Yummy!

Next is to use fruit juice.

Get Out

Last night was the first night all week where I got to tuck Gabrielle into bed. Every other night she's told me, "Mommy, get out! I close the door." Because she wants to do everything all by herself. I even pleaded with her, and told her I wanted to give her kisses and cover her up. She told me No and gave me kiss at the door.

I realize that the picture below had nothing to do with the story. But isn't she cute in her Super Why cape?

Coffee Please

Coffee in the mind of a two year old.

This would be her dinner in my drink. Yumm! German pancakes anyone?

Rain in the desert

Gives you rainbows!

I love stormy weather, especially since we don't get that much here in Vegas. That and big beautiful green trees and mountains.

Jared hates lightning, the girls get exited when they hear thunder, and Ethan wants to go play in the rain.

I'm kinda sad I missed the double rainbow that day. But this one is still pretty.

Dress Phase

This week has started the dress phase. The only problem, you've grown since. So guess what you are getting for your birthday?!?!?!?!?
During this phase you have broken two hangers and refused to accept that they are now for  Layla. Layla is still in her rough and tough stage so dresses aren't her thing yet.

We have teeth

At 14.5 months we finally have two bottom teeth breaking through.

I really hope for (our) your sake they come in fast and in big groups. Teething sucks and I hate to see you in pain. It is no fun for anyone! So let's cross our fingers for these little pointy suckers to hurry up.

Chatter box

Layla can now repeat:
Apple
No
What
Potty
Ball
Baby
Boom
I did it
I fine
Yay
Ewwww
More
Bite
Cailou
Doggie
Mommy
Daddy

This was all that I could think of for now. Some are clearer than others, but boy is she in a hurry to grow up.

Monkey

Really.... Can we put weights on her ankles to keep her off stuff?

Snuggles and Chocolate

Is it so bad that all I've wanted to do all week is snuggle in bed with my girls and munch on chocolate?

Too bad I can't loose weight or make money doing that. I'd be a skinny buff chick with moolah!

Getting in the spirit

Halloween candy!

This is what Ethan picked or and bought for me at the Party Store. Does he knows his mama or what?

Layla's 1st Birthday Party Pictures

Here are a few more pictures from Layla's Birthday party.  Thank you EVERYONE who made it and those who kept us in your thoughts for the day.  We love you all!!!