Playing and Eating

I could hear Aiden and Mia laughing in the kitchen one night and decided to video tape what they were doing. They can play so good at times, but can also fight just as good.

Seth and his jumpin' Machine

Seth loves jumping on his trampoline. It took him about three weeks before he would try it out and then another week before he got used to the texture. He would rub his feet on it and jump one or two times and get off. Now he loves it! He is quite the jumper.

First Zoo trip

We took Aiden and Mia to the zoo for the first time today. They loved it. Mia's favorite was the monkeys and Aiden's favorite was the tiger. Seth got to spend the morning at Spa de Pop Pops. We think Seth will like it there, but will have to plan shorter trips to get him used to it. Mia could tell I was not found of the snake house, and used that to tease me on the way home. She would put her stuffed snake at me and make it hiss. Mia was the braver of the two today. My favorite was the vulture. He had his wings opened up as if he was showing off. I know he was just getting warm in the sun, but it was as if he was saying, "Yeah, mine span is eight feet, baby." I also liked feeding the giraffe's. Aiden and Mia were too afraid of their long tongues. Anthony feed the Sting Rays but wasn't sure if he would do it again.

First day of Preschool

Aiden and Mia started their first day of preschool today. It is just for a half day three times a week but it is a good start. They were so excited and I was nervous. I wasn't sad just very worried about silly things. Things like, will they get help when they need it? Will the other kids be nice to them? Will they miss home?
They didn't even say goodbye, they just ran to the playground. It is nice being able to just focus on Seth during his ABA session at home. I hope Aiden and Mia really like this school.

Christmas pictures

We had a great time with our family pictures this year. I can't believe how big everyone is getting. I look forward to this next year! This is the first Christmas that they really understand Santa and are getting to know about baby Jesus. I love this time of year!

Making Tamales

One of the Christmas time traditions that I married into is the making of tamales. It is a lot of fun and always a great time to see family. It was fun to see my little guys running around with their cousins.

Thanksgiving

Okay, I totally flaked this Thanksgiving in the picture department. I only took three pictures as we were getting the troops ready to go to Grandma's. We had a great time visiting Grandma Sally's and Grandma Jacki's house. The food was superb at both places. We are so blessed to have the family we have!

Grandpop's girls

I used to be THE daddy's girl. Well, as time passes new recruits come into to play. Mia and Isa are the new daddy's girls and have my dad wrapped around their fingers. They are grandpa's girls! He didn't stand a chance!

Cousins

My kids are lucky for all the great cousins they have!

It's finally cold!

The weather is finally cold. I love it! Marvin does not seem to like it. He is in bed later than any of us and goes to the room before we get there. He is waiting for his bed buddy, Seth.