1 – We went to our first Gymboree class. They loved it.
2- Cousins came over to play.
3- Church Christmas brunch.

4- Family picture with our new Volt at Lake Las Vegas.
5 – Quiet day at home reading.

6- Forgot to take a picture during the day. So snapped one quick while they slept. (it counts)
7- Got new slippers.
8- Went to my annual OB appointment and saw Dr. Swainston.

9- Went to Grandma and Papa’s house to be watched while Michael and I went out.
10- Went to Magical Forest and their first encounter with Santa.

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Thanks Chris for the adorable owl hat on Natalie. And Thomas and Natalie are wearing cute outfits bought for them by their auntie Candace, thank you.

13 things about Thomas

1. He knows the word “no” and shakes his head when I say the word.

2. He got his first haircut. (I did it myself. And yes I chased him around the following day with scissors because it was such a hack job.)

before his haircut

after haircut and walking

3. He is walking pretty good all by himself. I love the little duck waddle with the bum sticking out and the arms hitched up high like little wings.

4. Loves to play peek-a-boo especially with his bib at meal times.

5. Has started to bite me. Thankfully he hasn’t been biting Natalie . . . yet.

6. Very loving to stuffed animals and blankets. He gets right in there with a big cuddle attack.

7. His all-time favorite thing is opening and closing doors (including cabinets, gates, his play house door; even better if he can go in and out. Seriously kid, that isn’t boring yet.)

opening and closing his house's front door

8. Got very sick for the first time. His temp reached 104.3 degrees.

9. Said his first words. They are “kitty” and “Adia” which is the kitty’s name. Still doesn’t say “mama” or “dadda”.

"screw dad, I'm over here to see Adia"

10. Weighs 22 lbs, 6 oz. (25%)

11. Is 30.5″ long (25%)

12. Has a giant head like his daddy. It is in the 97%.

13. Steals Natalie’s binkie when they are in their cribs, but gives her his blankets as payment. So nice. If only Natalie agreed to the trade.

pulls hair, but does it lovingly

13 things about Natalie

1. Has 11 teeth including 3 of the 4 1-year molars.

2. Loves to read books in mama’s lap.

not in mama's lap or reading a book, but you get the point

3. Favorite toys are the 2 egg shakers from her music drum. She gets one in each hand and just goes crazy.

4. She can walk small distances (4-5 steps and can even turn) but still prefers to hold onto fingers.

so happy to be walking

5. Loves music and dancing to it. We were in Best Buy the other day and Michael Jackson came on and she LOVED IT!

6. Throws her food and smears it in her hair and face.

i have to try really hard not to laugh

7. Constantly drooling. Probably because she has been getting 4 molars.

note the drool on chin and shirt (oh, also note the sweet curls)

8. Turns out she’s a jealous baby. She didn’t like all the time Thomas got from Mommy when he had a 104.3 degree temperature.

9. Has started to throw temper tantrums (on the floor rolling kind of tantrums).

10. Weighs 20 lbs, 6 oz. (25%)

11. Is 29″ long (25%)

20 lbs of sweetness

12. Total water baby. We started going to a play group a few weeks ago and the park has a splash pad. She can’t get enough.

13. First word is: mama! Bless her heart. I should be more gracious and not care this much, but IN YOUR FACE MICHAEL!

One Year Ago:

Natalie on June 30, 2010

Thomas on June 30, 2010

this was the day Josh and Jackie Cowan visited us.

Woke up at 8:00. No more binkies after today.

Play with cousin “K”

Went to The Cheesecake Factory for dinner.

Ride the Carousel at the park.

Thank you Tom and Nat for one of the most amazing, exhausting, interesting, memorable (but I don’t remember much, good thing there is pictures), learning, did I say exhausting, fun-filled years of my life. I love you more with each passing minute of each day. Thank you Michael for being a wonderful father to our children. I wouldn’t want to go through this (the good and the bad) with anyone else.

Love,
Your Mommy and Wife

• Wii (sold ebay auction average: $148)
  • Wii sports
  • stand, cables, sensor bar
  • top hinge is broken
  • Original box
• 4 Wiimotes
  • 4 nunchucks
  • 4 motion plus controllers
  • 4 classic controllers
  • 9 silicone grips
• NYKO portable sensor bar
• Wii Speak microphone (sold ebay auction average: $19)
• Wii carry case
• 2 Konami Dance pads (sold ebay auction average: $65)
  • DDR Hotest Party
  • DDR Hotest Party 2
• Wii Fit (sold ebay auction average: $72)
  • game
  • NYCO energy pack
• Guitar Hero band set (sold ebay auction average: $99)
  • Drums with peddle and 2 sticks
  • 2 guitars
  • 2 microphones (one is Logitech)
  • Guitar Hero – World Tour
  • Guitar Hero – Legends of rock
• NYCO rechargeable battery pack
• Psyclone rechargable battery pack
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl
• Disney Princess Enchanted Journey
• Animal Crossing City Folk
• The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess
• Metroid Prime 3 Corruption (with no case)
• Netflix Instant Streaming Disc for Wii

Christmas 2010

Michael’s 32nd Birthday

My little guy is sitting up.

Valentine’s Day 2011

First time at the Apple store

Thank goodness for camera phones.

Thomas' favorite toy

Natalie's first time wearing a barrett