Saturday, September 27, 2008

We LOVE Saturdays!

September 6, 2008

It always takes us a little bit to get 'fully' dressed on Saturdays! Especially after we have all been able to SLEEP IN, which ususally means about 8:00am. Compared to our normal week that seems like so much. I usually get up at about 5:00am during the week. We load Breoni and Kyrie around 6:00am. So, we really REALLY love Saturdays. Breoni had taken to her 'animals'. She takes them EVERYWHERE! Luckily on Saturdays she willingly places them in the 'shower' (washer) for the weekly cleaning. Both girls love the camera! Breoni LOVES fruit. She is eating plums for breakfast.


Kyrie is truly a happy, social baby. It is so fun to interact with her. She is fascinated with the camera so, these 'videos' aren't as 'cool' as they could be. She tends to focus on the camera and stops really chatting. And, I always feel like such a 'dork' when I listen to these!

What a Sister!

September 5, 2008
Friday Night

Here's a cute movie of Breoni interacting with Kyrie... and Daddy!

It's a little blurry... sorry... the 'real' one is very sharp and detailed!

Hanging out in our WONDERFUL BACK YARD!

September 3, 2008
A fun Wednesday Evening...

We had a wonderful evening in our backyard. The temperature was perfect. Jerry has started giving Breoni T-ball lessons. She is a very willing students. The lessons usually last about 5 minutes. Breoni seems a little more interested in 'retriving' the ball and running it back than in the actual hitting process, but she is getting close to being able to hit the ball on her own!
Breoni loves 'her' rock. We picked it out at the 'rock farm' because it looked like a little chair. And, it has become a great place for pictures. Kyrie is getting so strong! She can support her head for so long. Don't worry... Mommy wasn't far away! Kyrie wasn't going far without Mommy coming to the rescue. Breoni loves holding Kyrie on the 'chair' for pictures. She also loves looking at the pictures we take. So, often times, we take tons of pictures because she is constantly saying "MORE" as soon as she sees the camera.



Breoni still loves to "HANG" on just about anything she can. We aren't sure why...but, the slides create a SERIOUS amount of static. Breoni's hair stands completely straight off her head. Due to the fact that her hair is so curly, you don't realize how long it really is. The picture really doesn't show the full effect. Becasue, even the 'locks' that appear unaffected are really sticking up some! And, it takes about 5-10 minutes after she is done sliding to settle back down to normal!
Kyrie is a sweet, sweet little baby girl. She is incredibly happy. She smiles all the time. And, she has some definite personality traits. She is incredibly vocal... cooing and making little noises all the time. She is VERY much a MOMMY's girl. Can't say that I'm the least bit disappointed about that! She is darling and makes me smile every day...something she has in common with her big sister!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Breoni's Pictures...I'm TWO!

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They are REALLY cute!

Monday, September 1, 2008

Labor Day weekend... FUN and RELAXING!

We had a wonderfully fun and relaxing weekend...

Friday night we spent the whole evening in our backyard swinging and playing. Our neighbors, the Hawkes, came over for Banana Cream Pie. We had a ball taking and watching SPIKE try to steal the pie. Angie and Doug have a little girl named Sydnee... she has so much hair! They are way fun. Doug is an electrician and he is the one who helped us get our Hot Tub and Shed all 'powered'. He just built a deck and gave us all the left over support beams....so we are in 'design' mode. Probably won't be able to build for a while but it is fun to dream!

Saturday morning Breoni had her TWO YEAR pictures taken at Target. They turned out SUPER cute. As soon as I get the e-mail from Target I will let you know. Then, you can all look at the pictures yourselves... and even order some if you want! I'll give more info about that when the time is right! Then, we went to my cousin Jesse's wedding! I FORGOT the camera. But, Aunt Sherrie had hers so, perhaps I'll get a few from her. We had a wonderful time. The company, food and dancing were great! I was INCREDIBLY happy to see my cousin STEPHANIE! I miss her so much. I'm hoping to plan a trip to California to visit her in 2009! Breoni and Kyrie spent the evening with cousin Sierra at her house. They sure love Sierra! (And, thanks to Rebecca and John also!)

Sunday, we had a lazy morning and afternoon! Breoni helped me make cookies again for our get together! Then, TREVOR and LYNNANNE came over for dinner! We had a wonderful dinner (Steaks, Chicken, Spaghetti Squash, Rolls, Salad, Cookies). And, then we played some cards.... Trevor won! I lost! (I didn't take any pictures of this either!) We have started getting together on the last Sunday of every month. We had a BLAST! And, are look forward to many more fun Sundays in the future! Yesterday, was a very STORMY day! Tons of rain and lightning! One of the little birds came back to seek refugee from the weather in the nest... OOPS... we destroyed it a little to soon!

Today, has been relaxing also... lots of laundry, cleaning... and I have to do the finances! Jerry and Breoni headed down to Rustic Log Furniture to pick up our new table! Breoni looks so CUTE today!

Breoni has the GREATEST hair. I just love it. I hope it never changes... curly red!