The Wilkinson Family

POO-POO GOOEY!

2012-01-02T14:29:00.000-08:00

Reese has started saying "Poo-poo gooey"! all the time. We have no idea what it means but it is her standard comeback for everything! "Reese, time to eat!" "No way, poo-poo gooey!"...."Reese, lets brush teeth and get read for bed!" "Don't think so, poo-poo gooey"! I've since nicknamed her "poopoo gooey". She doesn't like that very much...Anyhow, this morning, while I was getting dressed, Reese asked me if she drank out of my boob-boos when she was a baby. I said, "no, because I didn't have milk in them until after Presley was born. "Why?" she asked. "Because you weren't in my belly when you were a baby", I tried to explain. "You were in Mommy Breahnas belly. Do you remember the pictures?" So I proceeded to show her the pictures of her when she was a baby and us with Breahna and tried my best to explain to a 4-yr. old that she was adopted. I finally tried to relate in terms she could maybe understand. "Do you remember how Kung Fu Pandas mommy couldn't take care of him so she gave him to the Goose and the Goose became his daddy and took really good care of him? Well, you are like Po and I am the Goose!" She just cocked her head sideways, pursed her lips and said, "okay, poopoo-gooey!"

2012-01-02T14:25:00.000-08:00

Brian rock climbing. He is part mountain goat!

Picture of Becky taken by Reese. (This is proof that I was actually there, even though I am usually on the other side of the camera).

Presley wearing her dress-up outfit that momma and grammy and aunt Kristin worked very hard on!

Christmas 2011

2012-01-02T14:19:00.000-08:00

Daddy and Presley pose wearing the silly animal hats from Nana and G'pa.

Reese got her much wanted Ariel Dress from Santa this year, and although it wasn't the "right one" she still loves and wears it EVERY DAY!

Presley was very happy with what Santa brought her...a dollhouse AND a babydoll.

Sweet sisters wearing their matching Christmas Eve Pajamas.

Girls showing Dad some Christmas sugar!

Christmas fun!

2012-01-02T14:11:00.000-08:00

We went snow tubing Christmas Eve day at Hawksnest, NC. It was in the upper 50's and the snow was melting fast. Here is Presley BEFORE she knew what she was getting into.

Reese pretty much LOVED tubing! We tubed until the session was over and even then, she wasn't ready to stop! We had sooo much fun!

12-24-2011 Hawksnest, NC.

Making gingerbread houses!

Decorating the "1st tree". After about a week of sniffling and eyes watering, we decided to toss the beautiful christmas bush and get something a little more "hypoallergenic".

Pictures, pictures and more pictures!

2011-11-15T10:41:00.000-08:00

2011-11-15T10:39:00.000-08:00

Fun with my new camera

2011-11-15T10:37:00.000-08:00

The Bumblebee and the Ladybug!

2011-11-10T13:24:00.000-08:00

Reese is actualy wearing MY bumblebee costume, though she had a baby bee costume, as well. And Presley was the ladybug. Cute for $2 Halloween costumes, eh?

Our two little pumpkins!

2011-11-05T13:30:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Patch

2011-11-05T13:25:00.001-07:00

Heavy pumpkin, Presley?

Dad and his babes!

Presley has always been our little hoarder...here she is hoarding the baby pumpkins, too.

Reese making a grand entrance, as always!

Reese and her little pumpkins!

2011-11-05T13:15:00.000-07:00

Every photographer has to have an old barn shot, right?

Brian and I had a nice time hiking together..in the snow. It was freezing, but beautiful.

2011-11-05T13:08:00.000-07:00

leaves on the boone fork trail near blowing rock, nc.

view from the cabin we stayed in. I love fall in NC.

Presley Riding Turbo.

Gotta get 'em when they are not looking.

Reese grooming bad boy, Jesse James. The stinker bit little Presley's arm.

2011-10-03T14:11:00.000-07:00

2011-10-03T14:01:00.000-07:00

what a silly kid!
She is a sly one! Carmen Welch gave the girls "pillow pets" while we watched conference at their house yesterday. The ladybug was given to Presley, but Reese wanted it. She was crying and carrying on about it. Presley spilled something on it. She was a little upset, but then her eyes lit up. "Reese-ey!" "Reese, do you want the ladybug? You can have it!" Reese was ecstatic and carried her pet off to bed while Presley sat there and chuckled the most mischievious little laugh I ever heard. How can they be so sly at such a young age?

2011-10-03T13:55:00.000-07:00

Super cute and modelicious!
Don't know why, but I really like this shot of Reese!

2011-10-03T13:43:00.000-07:00

Myla, Reese, and Presley so interested in...BUGS!!!!
The other day while in the car, Reese asked me if she could hold my new camera. I said, "Absolutely NOT!" She then crossed her arms over her chest and said,"FINE! I'm going to POUT then!"

2011-10-03T13:38:00.000-07:00

Family night dance party!

2011-10-03T13:34:00.001-07:00

The girls LOVE to dance around the house! Here they are dancing to "How do you know " from the movie "Enchanted"...Presley's favorite!

2011-09-28T02:10:00.000-07:00

So I got my new camera and I love it. I have been messing around a little bit, but the girls are not into posing for me anymore. At first, they loved it, now...not so much. So I am asking for volunteers to help me practice my photography skills. Any takers?

2011-08-24T12:45:00.000-07:00

Reese and Presley hand painting

Heather and Talulah

We had a great time at the Greensboro childrens museum. It was a little something special to celebrate our Sweet Reese's 4th b-day! I can't believe my babies are growing up. And I can't believe my camera battery died at Disneyland when we celebrated Presley's 3rd birthday! We decided since they have so much "stuff" that we would start the tradition of taking them somewhere special. This is what they chose. Happy Birthday girls. We love you so much!

Greensboro Childrens Museum

2011-08-24T12:41:00.000-07:00

Myla and Mackenzie creating art.

I think we have found ourselves a tightrope walker.

Or a firewoman?

Myla and Presley on the train.

Making Pizza

That silly Presley cracks me up!

2011-08-20T04:41:00.001-07:00

Reese and Presley are both such sweet and cute little girls. Reese is now four yrs. old, and despite her "reserved" personality around new people, she has been walking up to every random stranger and informing them that "hey! I'm four now!" She is very excited. She got a new booster seat, which she loves because she gets to sit in the back of the van and I love it because we have yet to have a battle about her getting in her seat. Presley continues to crack me up. Yes, she still calls me "Becky" ALL the time. Yesterday we were driving and she was talking to herself when she announced. "Becky! Do you want a baby in your belly? I want a a baby named Chawley (thats Charlie for those of you who don't speak Presley), and a doggy. Can you get that for me? PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!!!?" How could I say no to that? The other day I had just got back from my swim workout. I try not to come home in my bathing suit because the girls get upset that they don't get to go. On that particular morning, I changed, but my hair was still wet. Presley looked at me when I walked through the door and said, "Becky! Where did you go?" I told her I went swimming. She looked at me with those so sweet puppy dog eyes and said, "But you forgot me!" Then yesterday when I gave the girls their vitamins, Presley said, "I need another Fish vitamin". I said, "I just gave you a fish vitamin. Did yours fall down?" "Yep!" she said. "It fell down in my mouth!" Reese's birthday pictures soon to come.

Daddy's fingernails

2011-08-15T12:56:00.000-07:00

What a good sport Daddy is!!!

Rese and Presley LOVE to paint fingernails. Glad I was the one with the camera! HaHaHa.

Birthdays, birthdays, and more birthdays!

2011-08-15T12:48:00.000-07:00

looks like the girls don't know what to think of their (salamander???) CROCODILE cake!

Reese eating chocolate...her 100% organic chocolate cake. (Gotta be somewhat better than high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils, right?)

Pretty Presleys butterfly cake.

She loved the cupcake bag as much as the cute outfit inside it. She carried that around everywhere. Thanks, Marilyn! And thank you Geri, too, for the gift card and great book!

Don't you love it when they falll fast asleep at 5:30 pm?

When the pool water is too warm...

2011-08-04T08:36:00.000-07:00

It has been so hot and yucky here lately. Glad we got to enjoy the nice california weather for a while. So hot, even the pool water was too warm. Here's Brian, Reese, and Presley cooling off in the hose!

2011-08-04T08:29:00.000-07:00

Randi, Reese, Jada, Presley, Cade, and Sage jumping seaweed rope!

And the drip castle champion award goes to.....

Peyton, Cade, and silly Ja-da!

Jada boogie boarding?????

2011-08-04T08:26:00.000-07:00

"Baby Piper! Baby Piper!"

Reese having so much fun!

The Sandflea!

Now she's happy!

Aunt Shana, Aunt Lala, and cousin Gavin!

Cousins Week 2011: Pirates!

2011-08-03T17:01:00.000-07:00

Grammy and the cousins making their pirate mailboxes, ready to give and receive gifts from secret pals.

The awesome pirate ship Grammy made.

"Argghh!"

Presley the Pirate.

Such sweet sisters and bff's.

2011-08-03T16:57:00.000-07:00

Reese has been swimming so well. She is doing great. She even did flips and cannonballs off the diving board! Little fish!

Smiling Sweetie!

What a cutie pie Presley is. My little Ray of Sunshine!

Sleeping beauty!

Naptime Negotiation!

2011-07-15T00:51:00.001-07:00

Presley is at the age in which she has been "trying" to negotiate the rules of her nap. You know what I mean, "Mommy, just 5 more minutes", or "I can watch one more show?" "Two books; no, three books. Just one more pleeeeeeease?" The other day it was past naptime, she was getting crabby, and I carried her up to her room while she was kicking and screaming; hitting me over the head with her toy horsie. She finally wiggled free, laid down on the floor and starting kicking me. "I not take a nap. I want to watch Max and Ruby". I told her no. She responded, "I don't like you anymore". I said that was fine, but she still needed to take a nap. Then she stuck her lips out and said, "YOU GO TO WORK!" At this point is was getting hard not to laugh, but I held it together and said, "Sorry. I don't work anymore". She took a deep breath and yelled "THEN...GO TEACH YOUR BIKE CLASS!"

Little fishies

2011-07-15T00:46:00.000-07:00

The girls have been having so much fun swimming at the pool ths summer. They are doing great.

Reese busts out a front flipover!

2011-07-15T00:43:00.000-07:00

We were swimming the other day and Reese says,"Mommy, look what I can do". Pretty cool, eh?

Presley Sings!

2011-07-07T12:36:00.000-07:00

I overheard Presley singing "her" song the other day while she as coloring. "A mommy sat on a railroad track, her heart all a flutter; along came a choo choo train...choooooochooooooo! Peanut Mommy!" I had to giggle at that silly willy. She jus cracks me up all the time. Between her and Reese, who thinks she is a horse and trots around on all fours and eats out of the palm of my hand, I am pretty much laughing all the time! What cuties I have been blessed with!"

More beach pictures!

2011-06-21T10:03:00.001-07:00

Passed out!

Reese thought her sculpted sand "boobies" were really cool!

Reese as Ariel!

Presley as Ariel! Brian makes fun of my sand sculpting, but I think it is fine!

Reese and mama go for a swim! (No, that is not a baby bump...I just have some chub!)

Beach Babies!

2011-06-21T09:57:00.000-07:00

Daddy lookin' very hot!

Presley discovers why it is called a "sand"wich.

Sandfleas!

what a cute kid!

Reese in the water with Dad! We couldn't keep her out, so we didn't. She played in the ocean the ENTIRE time!

We spent the weekend at Wrightsville Beach. It was the first time the girls have been to an NC beach, and what a treat! The water here on the Atlantic is soooo nice. Reese pretty much played in the water the whole time, and our little sandflea played in the sand. Thank heaven she didn't eat it this year! The girls had sooo much fun and are looking forward to going again soon.

2011-06-21T09:51:00.000-07:00

Sharkbait!

Dad, Reese, and Presley watch the Ray at the aquarium.

Petting the Horseshoe Crab.

Presley pets the starfish!

We had so much fun at the Kure beach aquarium when we went to the beach.I am still trying to figure out how I can put a huge tank in my house so I can scuba dive with the sharks, rays, and eels everyday!

Goodbye Elena!

2011-06-21T09:39:00.000-07:00

Reese was forced to learn to ride the big bike (and we are so happy)! Now she won't get off of it and wants to ride all day everyday!

Singing and dancing together...wrapping it up with a hug!

Reese hugs Elena goodbye. They have been best church friends since Reese was born. She will be sad to see her go!

Reese has the trots!

2011-06-07T15:44:00.000-07:00

Here is Reese with riding instructor Jamie, as she trots on Willie for the first time!

2011-06-06T12:12:00.000-07:00

Presley (2 yrs. and 10 months old), Becky, Reese, (3 yrs and 9 months old) and Brian.

Reese and Presley enjoying a bubble bath after their swim!

Memorial Weekend

2011-05-30T00:29:00.000-07:00

So our Memorial Weekend camping trip was cancelled due to thunderstorms, but we still went rock climbing and played at the newly opened pool. The girls have so much fun swinging from the harness and looking for snakes (which we did see) and caterpillars. They are loving the pool and are on their way to being great swimmers. This, of course, makes mommy very happy! We are looking froward to a great (and very hot) summer.

Family Fun Day!

2011-05-21T16:14:00.000-07:00

Mommy and Presley holding the butterfly.

Now she is comfortable holding it!

An "I'm not so sure if I like this!" look from Presley!

Brian has been out of town a lot the past couple of weekends so we were glad to spend the day together. Here we are at the All-a-Flutter Butterfly farm!

2011-05-21T16:08:00.000-07:00

This butterfly landed on Brians shoulder and stayed there the entire time.

Reese couldn't get enough of holding and feeding these Monarchs.

A very intrigued Reese...

Here are the hatchlings coming out of their cocoons.

Beautiful Monarch butterflies.

Brown Blankie!

2011-05-13T13:41:00.001-07:00

I asked Reese to come snuggle with me on the couch. She said, "No, I need to snuggle with Brown Blankie". I asked her what she woud do if I took Brown Blankie away. She thought for a minute, then said, "Be sad and die"! I guess we know that attachment runs deep.

Rock Climbing at Pilot Mountain

2011-05-13T13:38:00.000-07:00

Daddy rapelling.

Presley singing and looking so cute on her "stage".

Reese just lookin' cute.

Reese hiking down to the rock wall.

Camping

2011-05-13T13:33:00.001-07:00

Momma hiking carrying Presley down to the rock wall!

Presley wanted to hold Daddy on her shoulders.

Daddy holding Presley on his shoulders.

Jane discovered a new talent. She can fit her whole hand in her mouth! So proud of you, Jane!

2011-05-13T13:29:00.000-07:00

Kim, Jane, Kate, and Duane

Kate with marshmallow goo...eww!

Daddy and Presley snuggling up by the fire.

Duane has cooking them down to a science. He was determined to roast "the perfect" marshmallow. Mission accomplished! Just ask Kate.

Reese bug hunting under all the rocks.

First Camping trip to Pilot Mountain

2011-05-13T13:26:00.001-07:00

Cooking dinner fajitas with the Henderson's.

Daddy building a fire! Nice teepee! What a boy scout!

Presley Bleu helping dad.

Reese and Presley loved playing AND sleeping in the tent.

Presley helps set up camp!

2011-05-13T13:22:00.000-07:00

Easter chocolate! Is there anything sweeter?

Reese more interested in the grass than the stuff in the Easter Basket.

Presley loved the snow white doll the Easter Bunny brought her.

Reese concentrates on painting her Easter Egg!

Justin Bieber, umm, I mean PRESLEY, painting her Easter Egg! (Just look at that hair!)

2011-05-13T13:19:00.000-07:00

What a silly face!

Two little sisters, and best buds!

Hiking at Tanglewood!

Always hugging..or fighting! But here, lots of lovin'!

Reese is snoring and Presley with a smile, like always!

Not my Mommy

2011-04-14T00:18:00.000-07:00

Presley is mastering poopin' on the potty, but now she doesn't want any help...which can get to be kinda messy...so yesterday I went in the bathroom to help her and she held out her hand and said, "Noooooo! You go away!" I pretended to be hurt, and said, "Presley, that is not a nice way to talk to mommy", to which she replied, "You are Reese's mommy. DADDY is MY mommy". How could I not laugh? She is too funny!

She did it!

2011-04-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

We are so happy. Presley finally did it. After 6 months of being pee-pee potty trained...she finally pooped in the potty! What a great day! As soon as she did it she said, "Go get my Snow White music off the fridge now, mom!" With great Pleasure, my dear!

Reesisms

2011-04-06T10:25:00.001-07:00

So, I am often writing about all the funny things Presley says, but here are a few "Reesisms"... "Holy moly crap!" is her new favorite. We also just saw "Annie". She runs around the house singing, "To-my-o". Whenever I tell her to be careful, she asks, "Why mom? Because I will fall and bleed and DIE!?!?" (It's really funny when she says it so dramastically). I told my chiropractor that Reese was trying to give me an adjustment when I pulled my back the other day. I was laying on the floor and she went through the shpheel my voodoo dr. does. My Chiropractor asked Reese if she would give HER an adjustment, to which Reese responded, "Hmmm...sorry...I have dance class today!"

Bumper Jumpers!

2011-03-30T13:12:00.000-07:00

Myla, Reese and Presley having a ball at Bumper Jumpers! Everyone had a great time on this nasty, rainy day!

2011-03-22T10:02:00.000-07:00

Kevin, Brian getting the show on the road! Presley making sure everyone had enough chalk!

Myla...she did it! Doesn't she look thrilled?

Reese making her way up.

Presley coming down. Not scared at all! Not bad for a 2 1/2 yr. old.

Jackson was so quick to the top. He did awesome!

2011-03-22T09:58:00.000-07:00

Eli making his way up the wall!

Becky (Spiderwoman!)

Reese and Myla watch Jackson climb.

Myla lovin' on Presley.

Reese and Myla having fun...they played in the dirt, with the leaves, sliding down rocks. Oh, to be a kid again when the simplest things were so entertaining.

Climbing Pilot Mtn.

2011-03-19T11:27:00.000-07:00

Today was our first family rock climbing adventure. We took the girls and the Calhoun family up to Pilot Mtn. to rock climb. Everyone did great, had a lot of fun, and no one fell off the cliffs. Success! Can't wait to do it again!

Feeding my addiction

2011-03-03T23:58:00.000-08:00

Thank you, Brian, for my Kindle. I love it so much. Now I can keep all ya'll posted on all the fantastic books I am reading. Such a thoughful b-day gift. I had a great b-day. Brian and I have been rock climbing a lot at Pilot Mountain. It is a new addiction, though I am a little scared of heights. It is a great exercise in trust. Nothing like hanging off the side off a 90 foot cliff on a beautiful day. Brian is a spider monkey and amazes me how well he can climb. I just love this winter weather of 60 degrees and spending time outside. Spring is coming...and I can not wait.

"I poopooed in da house!"

2011-03-03T23:55:00.000-08:00

That is correct...she pooped in the house. Presley has been using the potty for a while now. Just peepee, though. The other morning, Brian, Reese and I were snuggling in my bed and Presley was playing by herself downstairs. When we came dwn she announced she had pooped in da house. But, there was n poop to be found. When we asked her where, she led us to the kitchen and opened the trash. There was a poopy diaper and used wipe. Girl had changed her own diaper, wiped herself, and put on new panties. Now, how come she can do all that and not go in the potty?????

Hangin' with dad!

2011-02-13T08:23:00.000-08:00

Reese loves hangin' out with her dad!

Finally! Some pajamas Reese will actually wear!

Presley layered her Dora under her Minnie Mouse jammies. I thought I would let her choose the one she liked and take the other back, but not gonna happen!

This is how we look pretty much every night! I love snuggle time with my sweet girls!

Valentines Day fun!

2011-02-13T08:17:00.001-08:00

Pajamas, flashlight projectors, and heart shaped carrot cake. Daddy loved his super surprising massage and PINK cd. Doesn't get much better.

The girls and I gave Brian a "Heart Attack". He loved it. And they loved putting on lipstick and kissing the windows.

Reese helps Presley get her lipstick on!

Presley is not much for sweets, but apparently loves the sprinkles!

Decorating V-day cookies with Best Bud Myla!

Bailarinas!

2011-02-13T08:14:00.000-08:00

Reese and Presley start their dance class tomorrow. They have been twice already just to try it out, and of course they loved it. Here they are...Brian calls them "Reotards in Leotards".

Jumping Bean!

2011-02-13T08:12:00.000-08:00

Reese loves to jump! Thanks Marilyn and Sammy for the super cool super skipper!

Awww, Pwesss!

2011-02-08T10:13:00.000-08:00

Reese, is so cute to her lil' sis. She is always hugging and kissing all over her, telling her what to do. Today, when we were putting Presley down for her nap, Reese stood by her bed, stroked her hair and said, "Now, Pwess! When you wake up, we gonna have fun, so go nigh-night and don't cry, so we can have fun!" Hmmm, sounds familiar! Presley continues to crack us all up. She is getting more and more independent everyday! She has been calling me "Becky", all the time. It was funny the first time, cute the second time, but enough already!!! Yesterday, Brian told her to go wipe her hands and she looked at him, pointed, and in a very exasperated tone said, "You! You go take a nap!"

She has started taking ballet, tap and tumbling (all-in-one class). She is sooo cute tip-toeing across the dance floor with her arms above her head. She is so dainty. Reese loves to dance, too and is great at all the tumbling! Presley is addicted to Dora, and thanks to Mackenzie, she wants to watch it all the time. "I need to watch doo-doo-doo Dow-wa!" She wakes Brian up and that is the first thing she says!At least her Spanish is improving!

Half birthday???

2011-02-08T09:44:00.000-08:00

Presley told me she would poo-poo in the potty if she got a Dora potty seat, like they have at the Y. I decided to get her super excited about it and threw her a half-birthday party...1/2 of a birthday brownie, 2 1/2 candles....balloons, the whole bit. She loved the party, but the Dora seat did not work! But looks like a start of a new tradition...Reese is already so excited about turning 3 1/2.

No, that is not a space in her teeth...just chocolate!

Presley's half b-day brownie.

Major Mocos!

Presley is a bum-head! Nah-nah-nah- nah!

Happy 70th Birthday Grammy!

2011-02-08T09:42:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday, Momma Jo! We all love and adore you! I only wish we lived closer so we could see you more often! I hope you had a great b-day!

2011-01-26T10:08:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-01-26T09:56:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-26T09:41:00.000-08:00

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?

2011-01-06T05:56:00.000-08:00

Minnie Mouse tickling Presley.

Everyone was Soooo excited to see Minnie Mouse

Disneyland 2010

2011-01-06T05:52:00.000-08:00

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.

2011-01-06T05:48:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-06T05:43:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-01-03T08:37:00.000-08:00

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.

Christmas Poem 2010

2010-12-12T16:18:00.000-08:00

2010 has come and gone,
not much is new,
our house looks like it's been hit by a bomb!

Presley and Reese are now two and three
They are extremely active
and now both use the potty.

Reese is still jumping all over the place
She loves to sing, ride horses, and put lipstick on her face.
She loves her sister, and is so sweet and loving,
only sometimes I catch her pushing and shoving.

Presley, that kid is one in a million.
I wouldn't trade her for dollars, not even a bazillion.
She loves to swim,sing, and go peepee on the potty.
But when she misses her nap, she is quite naughty.
She never stops talking , that little jabberjay,
She laughs and growls most of the day.

Those girls make me smile, they're the joy of my life
My other joy is being a wife.

Brian is great...
Now pushing dents on his own...
The girls get excited when he comes home.
They love to rough house with thier dad,
and when he leaves, they are so sad.
They ask me all day, "Where daddy go?"
He's either riding his bike, at church, or trabajando.

We hope this season you feel the love
Of our Father in Heaven and Saviour above.

2010-12-05T06:13:00.000-08:00

Reese so proud to be potty-trained. She always says, "I luv-ah da poo-poo".

Presley still working on it, but "squezin' it out".

So much for plans to cut down our own Christmas tree. We just went to someones house that sell them and stuck it in the car...so the girls didn't even get to get out. Here are the "Christmas tree Pictures".

Reese is super excited, as you can tell.

Riding the carousel after seeing "Ho-Ho" (aka, Santa Clause). I couldn't believe Reese and Presley actually sat on his lap. When he asked what they wanted, Resse said "blue lips (lipstick) and a horsie. Presley asked for a pink baby doll and a stroller (as if we don't already have 10 of those). It was cute. Too bad they wouldn't let us take a picture.

Gobble-Gobble!

2010-12-05T06:07:00.001-08:00

Reese had so much fun being pushed around in the car by big cousin Tori.

Presley "needs" to swing most of the day, everyday. She was in luck on Thanksgiving Day at Wendy and Carls house. Great swingset.

Tori and Sarah.

Presley and Reagan playing in the leaves.

Presley and the pumpkins giving her cheesy smile. Reese wouldn't take a picture.

favorite things

2010-12-05T06:02:00.000-08:00

Reese loves to chase Presley and Presley LOVES to be chased by Reese.

They LOVE to wear my jewelry...especially Reese. And she Loves to wear "Lips" (lipstick). Amazing how well she can put it on. Presley loves it, too, but she also loves to make a big mess.

She LOVES to smile...and wear big sunglasses.

Presley loves Reese to "Hold You!"

Mama Loves to snuggle and take naps with Reese.

My poor baby!

2010-11-15T12:23:00.000-08:00

My baby has had her first visit to the ED. She hit her head on the corner of the table when she fell off the computer chair. It split her forehead open and they "glued" her back together. It was so sad. She has pink "highlights" in her hair...from the blood. The cut is really not so bad, but my goodness, heads bleed a lot. She is a trooper though, and was back up in no time. Today she and Reese were playing and she was trying to get Reese's attention. Reese didn't answer her, so finally Presley yells, "Weese Morgynne!" Too cute! Reese is funny, too. I love it when she tells me at bedtime, "Mommy, don't come back!". I think what she really means is, "Don't leave", but the "don't come back" makes me giggle.

Halloween Fun!

2010-11-02T05:05:00.000-07:00

Ready to trick-or-treat!

Presley, the Black Widow!

Reese, the "scawwyy witch".

Our awesome pumpkins! Thanks, Geri, for the carving kit!

We had some friends come over to carve pumpkins outside. Had a great time with Karen, Bethany, and Kara. Want to do it again next year, guys?

Scawwweeee Witch!

2010-11-02T04:52:00.000-07:00

We had a great weekend. It was absolutely beautiful weather for October, so we spent the entire weekend outdoors. Saturday we went with a group of friends to the Lazy Five Ranch. The girls loved the horse drawn wagon and feeding all the animals. Presley loved the baby piggies. She would giggle everytime she saw one. I will have to say, it was hard not to grab one and stick it in my purse to take home and keep as a pet. So cute. Presley also liked petting the sheep. She said, "Oooh! Soft, like Polka Dot Blankie". Reese was in love with feeding the baby goats. They also had a hay bale maze and a corn pit. The girls loved jumping off the hay into the corn. They brought a ton of it home in their britches, too. Gives a whole new meaning to the word "corn hole". Hahaha. Halloween was fun, too. The girls were so tired from the ranch that we didn't make it to the church trunk-or-treat party. However, we did go around the neighborhood and trick-or-treat to the neighbors. Thanks, neighbors, who gave our kids fruit, yogurt, bubbles, books, and socks in lieu of candy. We really appreciate your thoughfulness...Then we headed over to Ardmore to see the haunted houses. Funny how they weren't afraid of the scary witch, zombies, skeletons, spiders, and freaky clowns, but Presley was terrified of someone dressed as a duck. Go figure!

An elevator story

2010-10-25T08:51:00.000-07:00

I have started teaching spanish at the Old Salem Montessori preschool. Reese and Presley get to come and participate, too. It ws a crazy day and somehow Presley got mixed in the shuffle with the kids going down to the carpool line and Reese ran into the doorjam and was crying...I forgot to turn off the lights in the classroom, and when I got into the lobby area a teacher asked if the little blond girl was mine. I quickly scan the area and do not see Presley anywhere. I begin to panic then I hear the screaming, "Mom-eeeeeee"!!!!!!!!!! Presley had gotten in the elevator and was on her way down by herself as I struggled to run down the stairs carrying Reese and all my stuff before presley got there. Luckily a nice lady got her out. She was crying so hard...when I finally calmed her down, she said, "mommy...I ride da' elevat-oh by se-elf. I Like it!" It was funny.

2010-10-25T08:46:00.000-07:00

I love how Presley has to totally "spread 'em". She loves going peepee and poopoo on the potty. I am certain she will be so embarassed by this post someday, but I think it is too cute!

Look at that sassy little face. Presley's new fave phrase is "what the heck!"

Reese showin' the love. She is such a smoocher. She is always trying to hug and kiss everyone. Sweet Reese!

"could the paparazzi PLEASE put down the cameras?"

More cuteness!

2010-10-06T17:05:00.000-07:00

Reese and Presley are going to be witches for Halloween. Whenever we watch "Enchanted" Reese always tells me "Pwesley scared of the witch". However, it is Reese who always turns and faces the back of the couch when the witch comes on. Presley has a book with a witch in it, and she always brings it to me and asks, "Mommy, whe-yer da' witch?" (She totally has a southern accent sometimes). Got the hats at the Dollar Spot @ Target.

If you haven't heard about the "Skinny Girl" recipes, you are missing out on a completely healthy (as healthy as chocolate muffins can be) recipe. Here are the girls helping me make "Chocolate Salad", as Reese calls it.

Get a load of that smile. Also, a funny thing Presley did...(2, actually)...we bought Reese new panties...so Presley wears them, too. ALL at the same time. I changed her diaper one day and she had 8 pairs of panties over them. She loves them and she can't decide which one she wants to wear, so I guess she decides all of them. She is also almost potty trained. Good with number 1 and number 2 is going well so far. The other night, she pooped in the potty. She makes us hold up her shirt in the front so she can see it come out, then she likes to talk to it before she flushes it. As she was flushing, she says, "Bye-bye banana". ( I cracked up, because it actually did look like one...a nice curvy one.) Anyhow...That's our little Presley. Silly Willy.

2010-10-06T17:00:00.000-07:00

Presley is obsessed with baby dolls and babies...baby ANYTHING! I have to cut up all her food in "baby bites". She is such a funny little momma.

And Reese LOVES her animals!

This is their hang out spot when we are on the computer. They like to sit there and color.A few weeks ago, Reese had a really high fever for about a week. She was unconsolable. One day, after she got up from her nap, she refused to be held ...wouldn't eat or drink...she went behind the couch to pout...this is how I found her a few minutes later.

Reese loves to hold Presley...but it is a rare occurrence when Presley wants to be held by Reese.

Oh, that Presley says the darndest things!

2010-09-11T04:16:00.000-07:00

We were having dinner outside the other day and Presley started singing "Head, shoulders, knees, and toes". I decided to use it as a teacing opportunity and began pointing to different parts of the body, asking, "What's that?" They were answeringeverything correctly. Then I got to my face...when I pointed to my eyebrow and asked,"What's that?" Presley's face lit up with a huge smile and said, "CATERPILLAR"! Classic.

rubber snakes?

2010-09-07T16:17:00.000-07:00

Ever since Reese gave up the paci, naptime is a challenge. I try to encourage "quiet time" which usually leads to her falling asleep on the couch. Her she is being awoken by her Presley.

The first thing Presley says when she wakes up is "Wheres Weese?"

Lovin' the sunglasses!

Friday afternoon I was picking up toys in the kitchen when I reached down to grab a rubber snake that was on the floor. Only when I was about to grab it did I realize that WE DON'T HAVE A RUBBER SNAKE!!!!! The little booger slithered under the fridge and I sat on the kitchen table waiting until Brian got home to wrangle it. It took Brian 2 hrs to lure him out. I wasn't sure what kind of snake it was...and it freaked me out a little. Sorry momma for the time when I was 17 and I put a garden snake in a box on the kitchen floor to scare you. I guess what goes around DOES eventually come around! Here are some cute pics of the girls. We are so bummed the pool has officially closed. But they sure look cute in their sunglasses!

Presley Bleu-Yellow

2010-09-01T00:29:00.000-07:00

The girls had their 2 yr an 3 yr check up the other day. They are doing great. Both very healthy and on track. While there, Reese heard me say I was checking in Reese and Presley "wilkinson". She repeated our last name andit dawned on me that I have never told them their last name. Later we were practicing saying their full names. I said, "Presley Bleu Wilkinson"...to which she responded, "Pweseey Boo- Yellow!". It was cute.

"Reese and Presley-isms"

2010-08-27T00:29:00.000-07:00

So, I am loving the ages the girls are at. Yes, they are a handful, but they are also soooo funny. The things they say crack me up. Reese is so expressive when she tells her stories. She uses her hands to describe everything. She still tells me every day that "Mom!, Pwesley is scared of the choo-choo train". And every time she sees a plane, "Ohh, Sadie fwew away. To Missippi." She misses her best buddy so much. Daddy also "flies away", by the way. "Where daddy? She fwew away? To church?". I love how she comforts Presley when she is sad. She will rub her back and say, "oh, poor baby." And Presley, what a crack up that one is. The other day, she and Reese were fighting over something. I see Presley pinching Reese and I say, "Presley! No Pinching". She looks at me with her big innocent eyes and says, "But, she push "The Presley"." It was sooo funny. She always refers to herself in the third person. She is still a fashion diva. Yesterday she found a bag of winter clothes, and she kept bringing me articles of clothing to put on her. This is what she wore for her nap. A long sleeved shirt, covered by a wool sweater, covered by another wool button-up cardigan. Then she had her diaper, covered by Dora panties, covered by her bathing suit bottoms, covered by a skirt turned inside out. To top it off, she wore her striped socks. She refused to let me take anything off until it was time to go swimming later that afternoon. Such silly-willys. They are growing up so fast. Reese learned to ride her trike. She just started riding it down the street last saturday. Now we can't get her off of it. Presley is climbing all over the jungle gym at the park and is doing so well potty training. Pictures coming soon.

Reese turns 3!

2010-08-18T15:02:00.000-07:00

Our baby is growing up so fast. She is officially 3 yrs. old! We had a great day! We went to her happy place, "Bounce U". She loves going down the slide. Daddy loves it too. Reese went down, Brian followed. When he got to the bottom, the air he pushed down popped Reese up in the air and she did a back flip right into his arms. It was hysterical. That night we went to "Build-a-Bear". They each got an animal and Reese put her "paci" inside the bunny. Bye-Bye paci. No nap today. She kept asking for that dang thing. I am sure she will get over it soon. We should have taken that thing away a long time ago. I think we made up for it today when she got to ride a horse. She can't stop talking about it. Happy Birthday to Sweet Reese!

2010-08-18T14:56:00.000-07:00

Reese riding "Turbo" for her first Horseback riding lesson.

She did GREAT!

Instructor, Sandra was so good with Reese. So patient. She got her on that horse, helmet on..without a fuss. Reese only cried when she had to get off and we had to leave. She keeps talking about riding the horsie!

2010-08-18T14:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to Reese! 3 yrs. old! I can't believe how fast time flies. It seems like just yesterday she was just an itty-bitty thing.

Birthday morning watermelon.

Presley loves to wear hats!

My kids have discovered a new love...chocolate peanut butter....

and chocolate ice cream!

Jump Jam!

2010-08-16T13:48:00.000-07:00

Two cuties! I love it!

Whoa!!!

Party Time!

2010-08-07T01:50:00.000-07:00

"Zip it! Zip it!" She screamed over and over again.

Bye-bye sandcastle cake

Blowing out their candles

Reese kept saying, "I want Happy Birthday, peese! Peeeeeeeeesseeee!" when she saw the cake.

We had a combined b-day party for the girls. We invited a few friends over to swim and eat cake. It was a lot of fun. Reese is swimming well now...she won't do it in front of anyone so you will have to just take my word fo it. She will only tread water if in the spotlight. Presley is fearless in the water and will jump in without any warning. The girls are doing great and I can't believe I have 2 "toddlers" They are so grown up. Reese is now potty-trained...it took her just doing it on her own terms. As soon as I quit bugging her about it, she went. It just "clicked" this week. (Of course, it could also be her newfound love of "chocolate" that did the trick). Presley pees on the potty, and on the floor and wherever she feels like it...Here are some pics of her squeezing herself in a 3 month outfit. Someone returned a bag of baby clothes they had borrowed and Presley found them. Many of you know about her obsession with babies. She was insistent about fitting into the itty-bitty sizes. I know how frustrating that can be, Presley. Brian and I are doing well. He is doing great with his own business and new stake Young Men calling. I am just doing whatever...We had a great trip to California. Had sooooo much fun at cousins week. This time the theme was "work hard" and "Never give up". "Things turn out the best for people who make the best out of the way things turn out"...my new matra. We spent a week at Carpinteria State Beach. The weather was awesome, the girls had a great time playing in the sand and in the freezing water. I had fun bodysurfing and kayaking and playing with all the kids. Everytime I get back from there I spend a month racking my brain on how I could possibly move there. I miss my fam, that's for sure.

Little Booger!

2010-08-05T05:54:00.000-07:00

Presley, the little booger....is always getting into everything. She is so funny and the things she does crack us up! I have been having car trouble for about a month. My lights wouldn't turn off, the doors wouldn't open and close, the windows wouldn't roll down, my speaker blew out. Brian and I were dreading that we may have to do a complete electrical overhaul. He talked to one of his buddies that works at Honda who said sometimes a child will put a coin in the cd player and it will hit the circuit board and cause big problems. Sure enough....Brian found $2.24 in the cd player. Presley must have put the $ in there while I was cleaning out the van and she and Reese were mesing around it the front seat. How do I know it was Presley, you ask? Several months ago, I was missing 6 dvds...I found them under the dvd player. She will also take out my credit cards and slide them under the laptop. She is such a silly kid. A mischievious one, she is.

2 little monkeys jumping on the bed!

2010-08-03T09:13:00.000-07:00

Look at these little mokeys. They love jumping off the couch.

Should we stop them when they are having so much fun?

Happy Birthday Presley Bleu!

2010-08-02T11:02:00.000-07:00

Presley got a sandbox for her 2nd b-day. Let's hope she doesn't eat the sand like she did last year.

Blowing out the candles of her "Mono" cake. Reese is jealous and keeps telling me, "I want Happy Birthday". A few more weeks.

How cute is that face?

Presley LOVES to swim. "Yet Go, Mommy! Yet Go!" (Let Go). Miss independent two year old.

Second Place

2010-06-28T17:48:00.001-07:00

These are the photos from my outdoor photo shoot in charlotte.

Hot mama!

This is me after winning second place in figure competition saturday. It was a close one, but I was happy I did much better with my posing this time.

2010-06-28T17:43:00.000-07:00

Big Belly! The only picture of Reese I could get, but not lookin' too photogenic...sorry Reese!

Mama and Presley chillin'.

Presley trying to squeeze one out on the potty. She is so cute...she takes off her diaper and says, "I peepee on polly".

Still Squeezin'.

2010-06-07T11:24:00.000-07:00

Have you seen a cuter kid?

Mama and Reese having fun in the sprinklers.Reese, Presley and Sadie playing in the agua...Mama back there getting an enema!

The Three Musketeers! Oh, how we will miss you Sadie!

2010-06-07T11:21:00.000-07:00

Petting Zoo at Dan Nicholas Park

riding the Choo Choo train

Mama and Presley on the train

Worn out Presley

Hungry Presley eating her favorite dish...cottage cheese.