Recent Randomness

Okay, so I have been like the WORST EVER blogger lately, sorry! I have had so many things going on that I've had to put my personal blog on the backburner while I had several sessions to edit, kids to take care of, summer to plan,etc. etc. You all know what I'm talking about but the main reason I have this blog is so I can look back and remember the things that went on as well as little things my kids say and do and so I'm so bummed I haven't been keeping up on it. There's just not enough hours in the day! So, here's a collection of random things we've been up to lately, not everything of course, but a few of my favorites.

Eli is now 3 1/2 going on 13, I swear! He's so independent and so full of energy that sometimes it's all I can do to keep up with him but he's so sweet in the things he does and says. If you catch a rare moment and he actually wants to cuddle or give you a hug, I have to stop everything and just take it in because it happens so quick and so seldom that I cherish those moments. He's so athletic and I think it's going to be really fun to watch him play T-ball and get into sports in the next few years. He's also very helpful with Mya and always keeps me "informed" when she's doing something she shouldn't :).

Eli is tough, he's strong, very strong willed, he's so smart and remembers every little detail about places we've been and can tell me the directions to drive all over Twin, he's very sensitive and easily gets his feelings hurt. I have to be so careful with him if I have to scold him or punish him for some things, he's a big teddy bear on the inside. He has a belly laugh that makes me giggle every time I hear it. He brings me so much joy and happiness. I love him so much and I can't believe how fast he's growing. Before I know it he'll be in preschool!

Mya is a little spitfire and is a climbing monkey! She is now 1 1/2 years old. She'll climb anything and I have to watch her like a hawk :) She will also eat anything-rocks, game pieces, and so many other things. She's talking a lot more and loves bugs and doing anything that her brother can do. She loves to dance and jump and likes to tell me "no". She also likes to take your ice from your drink, run around with no shoes and be naked. She has a great sense of humor and thinks everything is so funny, wakes up in the morning so happy and is such a joy. She also hits lately, but turns right around and hugs you. She throws lots of things in the trash and in the toilet and is always into mischief. She is so full of life and I just love watching her explore and discover new things. It's amazing how different both boys and girls are...I love them both!

So, here's a few from Redfish Lake, from around Easter time, at the park and then just recently here in July out in the summer sun. Sorry it has been so long, I will try to be better and update the blog more regularly!

{A Fun Day}

It has been such beautiful weather and any chance to go to the park, Eli is all over it! We even had Dad come along which was so much fun! I just got my new lens I've been drooling over for the past several months and I think I am in love :) Poor Taner, I think he's been tallying up all the purchases we've made for this so called "hobby" of mine and I think he's a little worried! ha ha I keep reassuring him that it's all a good investment so hopefully I can prove him right. It's soooo much fun! He's such a good sport and such a hunk! Love ya Tan!

Play Date

We went to the park yesterday with some friends and I was so excited to find a new place to go to! Eli loved the jungle gym and playing with his friends J and N. They are so much fun and so cute that I had to grab a couple of pics while they played hopscotch and ate snacks. What could be better? Thanks guys for a fun day!

Lazy summer day

With Taner being gone to work, me and little man have been trying to come up with fun things to get us through the day without dad.  It's been really nice just to have some one-on-one time with Eli, just chillin', enjoying the summer days.  He's been starting to say so many things and it's been really cool to listen to what he's saying and almost have our own little conversation, at least I know what he's saying, ha ha!   When I was at the gym and picked him up from the kid's club the teacher told me that he was one of the youngest to ever get to the top of the jungle gym and he was so proud of himself! He's not afraid to try things and It's so fun to watch his personality grow. I love you bud! P.S. beware of my scary toes in the pics, I soooo need a pedicure!

Where did my baby go?

Since when is my baby so grown up? I think it happened overnight! Little man can do so many things now, it seems so strange that just over a year ago he was so tiny and so small. I have to say though that this stage is so much fun, he has such a personality and even though somtimes he can be a little "stinker", he makes me laugh all the time! He's so cute with all of his hugs and kisses he gives and I've been just trying to hold on to each little moment. His baby chub has almost all gone away and I'm gonna miss those little rolls on his legs! :( I love you little E! mmmmuua!

Little man and yep, more sun

We went to the park today and at first little man had a great time but later no amount of crackers or bribes could help keep this little green hat on, so big tears and little crumbs were falling. It was time to go! He's still too cute though!

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