Family 2013

Family 2013

Sunday, May 29, 2011

cleaning out my cell phone

Yes, I am a member of the "mamaratzi" I am not as bad as I used to be. CAMERA: Don't leave home with out it. I guess I am afraid I am going to miss something cute (heaven forbid). Believe it or not there are times that I forget to take my camera with me ... for a minute I panic and then I remember that I have a camera on my phone and quite frankly it takes a more clear picture than my real camera. I just downloaded the pictures off my phone, there were 315 from the last year, here are a few of them in no particular order.

Talk about in your FACE. Getting ready for a yawn with a big stretch





I feel like I need to take a picture every day I put her in a new outfit ... 1. She is just so darn cute and 2. She is growing so fast that it may be the only time she wears it.


It is so fun to dress up this little girl, I feel like I have to capture all the cute little dress she wears.


I can't believe I took a picture in the bathroom - Ali and I go to a Lactation Clinic at South Shore Hospital and I sent an update to my mom and dad - she weighed 10.4 in this picture. She is growing like a weed.

Special treat after the Arcade ... Sam was such a good boy during photo shoot. And no, I did not have to bribe him this time.


Priceless. Sam wonders "if I take the plug out what happens"





Dunkin Donuts treat after we took 3 year portraits at Sears. Yes, this was a bribe.

Funny thing. 4 chocolate munchkins used to be enough to make this kid giddy - that was until Pap and Dahma came into town, they bought munchkins by the dozen for him. So now we have compromised - he gets 6. He goes right up to the counter (or drive thru) with his money and places the order.

What a fun afternoon. Sam and I were able to sneak in some Mommy/Sam time while Ali took a nap. We painted rocks and made a mess. We had fun. I can remember when I was a little girl my friend Crystal Slater and I would find rocks and paint them with nail polish, looking back I wonder what my mom thought about that. Who knows maybe I was not messy.

New hair bow - not too excited about it.

Look at that little afro ... will this little girl have curly hair?

Ali hanging in the hospital with mommy. Chubby Cheeks.



Sam and Mommy the morning I left to be induced with Alison.

Remember the post about the Easter Bunny and the Mall? This is a picture I took when Sam was terrified of the Bunny - Is that mean?

Sam and Dahma hanging out in the S&D clubhouse (Sam and Dahma Clubhouse that is).


What can I say this kid loves his ice cream. I think this was the day that Sam wanted to eat the come before he finished the ice cream. He learned quick that the ice cream does have to be eaten first. He hates having sticky hands.

Picnic lunch with Mommy at Taco Bell.

Rudolph

Riding the swings at Cortez Park. We are still trying to teach him how to pump his legs so he can swing on his own.

Look at how little he was here, this was only taken a year ago and he has changed so much. He loves to feed the ducks at the park when we visit Pap and Dahma in AZ.

Future underwear model.

He loved picnics on the back porch. Look at the blond hair, I wonder if he will ever be blond again?

Test driving before the big "JEEP" purchase.

I don't think I captured any photos of the early potty days on the "real" camera. How sweet is this little boy, when he was done pooping he would hold he 2 little fat fingers up and say "2 chocolate candies mommy" while he was shaking his head (as if he had to convince me). I love this little fat head.

Speaking of fat heads, check this out. Sam takes a nap at Grandma and Grandpas in the middle of the summer heat. Boy it was HOT and HUMID, in case you couldn't tell. Sam is sweaty boy.

Horse shows at Briggs Stable right down the road. Last summer they had horse shows every Wednesday night, so you can take a guess where we were?

Duxbury Beach last summer.



I just figured out how to do video on my phone too. Technology is CRAZY and changing so fast.

Friday, May 27, 2011

check ups

Today I took both of the kids for there check ups. Sam had his 3 year and Ali had her 1 month (2 weeks late). Not only are they both doing GREAT, they both were perfect angels during the appointment and we were there for at least an hour. Here are the latest stats.


Ali Joy weighs 10lbs 14oz (91%) and is 23.5 inches tall (99%)

Sam the man is now weighing in at 38 pounds (92%) and is 40 inches tall (89%)
These two pictures pretty much chalk up both of their ATTITUDES lately too.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Catching up with the other Lights!

It is hard being so far away from my family, with my parents in Arizona, brother in Virginia Beach and majority of the rest in Ohio. It would be nice to have the closer, especially now that we have kids. But, we are very lucky to have Dan's parents so close on the Cape and his brother family just outside of Boston. Here are some recent pictures from the last couple of visits.

Asher and Sam had a ton of fun doing an indoor "Birthday" Egg Hunt.
Uncle Jeff spends some quality time with Alison.
Grandma and Bohdi get a chuckle.
Asher gives Sam so advice on being a big brother. Super Bohdi

Alison enjoys a catnap.

Grandma and Grandpa got Sam felt Easter eggs and cookie cutter design set for Easter. Grandpa helps Sam decorate the dining room with the felt eggs.

Building and airplane with grandpa.

Sam was excited to check out his cookie cutter set. What fun!

Grandma snuggles with Ali Joy. Another proud Grandma.



We are truly blessed to have the families that we do. Near and Far, I don't know what we would do without them.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Already 1 MONTH?

My Aunt Jen Sutherland sent me a quote. "If JOY is a disease, little kids are the carriers." Let me tell you, I fall more in love with this little girl every day. She has brought so much more "JOY" into our lives.


I can't believe my little Ali Joy is already a month old. Gosh, the time has flown by. I feel like she is growing so much faster than Sam did. It might just be because I don't spend every minute of the day just looking at her. Sam was privy to that level of detail. Although I have never forgotten about her (yet). I still run when I hear her whimper, just not as fast.

Ali you are just a sweet little thing and growing like a weed. You spent the first couple of weeks sleeping on your mommy's chest (even though it is frowned upon), I just loved having you so close, your skin on mine. I'd like to say we are still "bonding" in that way, but you are getting to be a very noisy little sleeper and very wiggly. So we have moved you to your bedroom right across the hall. You are sleeping in your car seat, and the car seat sits in your crib. Not only are you a noisy little thing, but you have a gas and spit up issue so we think you feel better sitting up. Who knows? I hope you aren't in the car seat long. You are starting to get big enough to play dress up, now we just have to wait for the weather to cooperate and stay warm enough to put you in all of your super cute clothes. For now you wear green/yellow (sometimes pink) jammies. I can't wait. I am still getting used to the fact that we have a little girl still. You are so sweet and very happy.


Sam and I call you "sissie" he sometimes even introduces you as "sissie", and gets upset if someone calls you Alison. Daddy is not quite sure what to call you yet. I am sure he will come up with something.

Happy 1 MONTH Birthday Baby Girl.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Sam the Man

This is Sam's post.

I took Sam to get his 3 year photo at Sears. It is too bad that Sears is the only portrait studio within a 20 mile radius, because they really aren't that good. Anyway, I had to bribe Sam with Dunkin Donuts so that he would smile (I think I have said it before, but I can't believe I have had to resort to bribing). I think that when Sam turned 3 his whole personality shifted - he has been ornery lately.
Sam and Daddy get out the tractor for the first time this year.

Sam tries out his new goggles in the tub.



He turned into a little prune he was in the tub so long.

Painting rocks with mommy.

Masterpiece

This little guy is growing up right before our eyes. I hope he stays SWEET forever.

Recent pictures of Ali

Let's face it ... there is not enough time in the day. With that said I don't have a lot of free time to update the blog without totally neglecting my kids. But I wanted to get a few recent photos of the kids. Here is Ali's Post.

She loves being close to mommy in the Ergo (thanks Meyers-Light family).
Snuggle time with daddy.


Snug as a bug.

Happy girl - I don't think it is GAS. She is just a happy girl.

Smooshy face - Check out those lips.


Bright Eyes

Thighs

Daddy's birthday, eating Five Guys in the truck.

Sweetness. She really does keep her hands close to her face.

Sam thought Ali needed a head band.

Tutu and Boots - What a girl. Thank you Lloyd Family.





Ben and Victoria meet Alison Joy.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

happy mothers day

I am the proudest mommy. I truly have been blessed with two healthy, happy kids. It is AMAZING. I couldn't have done it without my wonderful husband. We make a great team and there is nobody else I'd rather raise my beautiful children with.


We had a nice quiet Mother's Day. The boys made a garden stone for me with their hand prints - very special and we went out to lunch at Chipolte. The neighbors brought us FIVE GUYS for dinner. Thank you Dehners.


What a precious moment. Unfortunately we don't see these too often.


This is one HAPPY MOMMY.