Brian got handkerchiefs for his b-day. We call this picture "Reese and the cancer patient"

Reese having fun with the static electricity from all the b-day balloons!

Happy 32nd Birthday, Brian! We love you. You are always so much fun to have around and always make us laugh!

More flipovers!

Reese licking the bowl of Brian's b-day cake mix. She Loves her some choco-late!

Presley is so goofy. When I tell her that she always says, "I not goofy! I Minnie Mouse!"

Daddy loves her chipmunk cheeks!

This is what happens when you don't have a lock on your makeup drawer.

Flipovers!

Silly Bee's

It's been so long since I have updated. Mostly because I am inundated with soooo many pictures I don't even know where to start. But I wanted to write these silly things down before I forget. irst of all, potty training is just funny. period. Presley is totally pee-pee trained, but when she needs to poop, she says, "Mom! I need my diaper!" I have tried everything to get her to poo in the potty. Now there is a snow white/Cinderella cd player sitting on top of the fridge for when she poops the first time. Every day after her nap she comes down and stands beneath it and sticks her lip out and says, "boo-hoo-hoo! I need Snow White!" Reese is very encouraging and is always patting her back and whispering to her, "Pwess! You can do it! Poop in the potty and you get Snow White! Come on!" But I believe her intentions are purely selfish. Reese has done great on the potty. There must be something magical at age 3, when it all clicks. However, she does have her fair share of "mishaps", if you will. Yesterday I was tryin gto get her to go before we left the house, because I know if they don't (and most of the time even if they do), they need to use every public bathroom possible. Anyways, I asked Reese to go potty and she put her hands on her hips, stomped the floor and adamantly said, "I WENT ALREADY!" I asked her when she went, to which she replied, "ON FRIDAY!"
Yesterday, after dropping a friend off at her house, I got lost trying to leave her neighborhood. I said out lound, to myself, "Where I am I?" to which Presley said, "Mommy, you are right there!". It was pretty cute and I laughed out loud at how smart these little people are. On occasion, they won't eat, so I have started feeding them out of the palm of my hand like you would feed a horse. "Eat Turbo" I tell them...it works everytime. Reese is getting so good at riding horses. She is now trotting without the teacher holding on to her leg and getting some good posting in there, too. SHe also is able to ride with her arms held out to the side. Such good core strength my little angel has. Presley is getting really good at singing and gymnastics. She remembers the words to every song and sings all day long. I could brag on these two cuties all day long, but I will wrap this up for now. For those of you who read this stuff, remember, I rint it out and make a book out of it every year so all this is for me to remember al the different stages in their lives. They are growing up too fast, as Presley informs me on a daily basis that she is not a baby, but a big girl. Time for another one?

Minnie Mouse tickling Presley.

Everyone was Soooo excited to see Minnie Mouse

Disneyland 2010

Christmas Day at Zuma Beach!

Brrr....

It was such a gorgeous day after all the rain. We had fun playing in the water, chasing the seagulls and jumping off the bank.

Presley sliding.

Reese and Daddy having fun.

The girls were sooo excited to see Santa.

Reese loved her earrings and "Ah-ah-ahhhhhh!" necklace.

The Aftermath.

Greysen, Cade, Zane, Jada, Shana, and Sage.

Lauren and Gavin, Kristin and Greysen

Santa knows Presley LOVES her gummy bunnies!

"Ho-Ho" brought Presley a baby doll with a paci, just like she asked for. And Reese got a "compeeter".

Our Happy little family.

Presley in her Kitty Jammies.

The Christmas Eve Pajama opening tradition. Reese refused to wear hers. Presley loved hers.

Happy New Year 2011!

We have gotten this new year off to an awesome start. Mama Becky got sick upon returning from our California Adventure and remains under the weather. It's alsways fun to be sick when you have little ones jumping on you and sitting on your head. Every time I almost "dozed off" Reese would be right there with her finger stuck in my eyelid, "Mama...wake up!" she would demand. Our trip was very fun, despite the rain and the fear that California would be swept out to sea. I love Aunt Lala's Statement, "Hopefully, it will break off right here and we can finally have some ocean front property". Ha-Ha. Many laughs. Mostly from Presley Bleu-Yellow. She was confused at the fact all Mama's sisters look so much alike. "Mama, Where's Aunt Lala?""Downstairs", I responded. To which SHE responded, "Where's TWO Lala's?" (Referring to aunt Kristin). I also Love the she calls Grandpa "Spongebob". And when she told Reese that Santa flew away. Reese asked "Whey-er?" She said, "To the Airport". Reese's Weather report was great. After a week of constant rain she comes running in a room full of people, out of breath, hands up in the air and says, "IT'S RAINING AGAIN!!!!!! UGGGHHH!!!!" Then turns and walks away with her hand on her hips.The little Dramatica. Gavin, 3 yrs. old, wasa great playmate for Reese, except when they fought over toys and accessories. Gavin had some big funnies, too, but I wouldn't do them justice. I do like when he told Lauren not to call him "sweetheart" , but "sweetcircle". After the rain, we were able to go ice skating outside, though so warm, the ice was melting. Christmas day was fun. It was the first time my entire family was together for Christmas in a VERY long time. It was so good to see everyone and all the kids. Then Brian and I took the girls to the beach. It was so fun. Reese loved chasing the seagulls, but very upset they wouldn't let her catch them. Presley had fun sliding down the sand baks and everyone had fun playing in the water. Disneyland was sooo extremely crowded, but fun. Presley was priceless. When She saw Minnie Mouse, she just lit up. She couldn't stop giggling. Then Minnie ticked her belly and that was all she talked about the rest of the day. So cute. Sad to leave my home, but glad to be in my home...and my own bed.