Sunday, August 30, 2009

The latest


So I am talking with Bella the other day and here is how our conversation went:

B: When I was really little I swallowed something really tiny...and it went in my body (shows me her abdomen) and I had to go to the doctor and he went like this (pumps hands on stomach) and it came out of my body.

M: oh really? I don't remember that happening. hmmm....

B: Yeah, and it came out of my body. That's why you don't put really tiny things in your body.

(Once when she was two, she put a very small bead in her ear. Levi had to take her to the ER to get it out....maybe this is what she is remembering. I don't know.)

I just love her stories. I try to write most of them down, because she has such a vivid imagination and gets so animated when she tells them.


We are driving on the free way:
B: Mom! Look at that guy! Wow!
She points to a biker dude on a motorcycle.
M: Wow. He's pretty cool.
B: I want one of those. I want one that's my age. (size?) Not a da-tend (pretend) one, a REALLY one!)
M: Ummm....maybe some day.....

She really is a big girl. She talks so well and has even being pulling a little attitude at times, but is quick to apologize when made aware of this.

"What's the big difference?" is her most common attitude phrase. She picks these up from her older cooler cousins. She'll also say "Dude! I dropped it!"

But then her sweetness comes out with:
"Know what mom, I love ya in the whole deep blue sea."
"If you need anyfing, just call me."
"I won't let anyfing happen to ya dad."

The twinners are getting to be more fun every day.

Paislee shrugs her shoulders in this adorable little way. She'll do it over and over. So cute.

Kailia dances to music, beats, whatever. I love it.

Paislee has now taken up to 8 steps on her own, but really chooses not to overall. She doesn't seem confident. So we help her out here and there. She'll walk more when she's ready, but sometimes she feels left out from her two older sisters.

Kailia is where the action is. She walks really well now and can get almost anywhere. Her favorite is to pick something up and walk with it or put her arms in the air. In the tub she stands almost right under the faucet so she can play with the stream of water coming out. Kai will be held by almost anyone.

Paislee can be a little timid...loud noises scare her so do strange people. She is the biggest daddy's girl I've ever seen. She is so affectionate and loving. She is famous for her arm rubs and pats (sometimes hard slaps). I love it when she opens her mouth and puts it on mine and does the "ahhhhhh" noises. She is such a playful girl.

I love my girls!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

My photography learning journey...




I am seriously loving photography more each time I pick up my camera. I love my camera so dang much. I love being able to capture a moment in time that evokes feelings every time I look at the picture. I love discovering the beauty all around me. I love my husband for buying this camera for me. Best birthday present ever (well second best). Remember when I got to take my twins home from the NICU ON MY BDAY??!!! It's pretty hard to beat that one...

These pics are some of my favorites of Bells right now. To see more click here.

Thanks for letting me share,
Lyndsy

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Twins' (or is it twinses?) 1st Birthday!













The twinies' birthday was bitter-sweet for me. They are no longer my tiny little babies! They are getting bigger and learning more and needing me a little less.

We had a carnival themed party in our backyard- nachos, snow cones, cotton candy, the water slide, you name it! We had about 25-30 people come which stresses me out. But it was a ton of fun!

They each got their own cake. Kailia was totally diggingin, Paislee not so much. Poor little Pais had a fever and just didn't feel good.

Bella's 3 birthday (2 months later...)

Bella's birthday was a lot of fun. We took her out to lunch at "The fancy restaurant" she always points to when we drive past (Olive Garden in American Fork). she was so excited to eat there! The look on her face when we told her where we were eating for lunch because of her special day....PRICELESS.

I let her choose this year what kind of party to have. I told her we could swim, bowl, or have a party in the backyard again. She chose bowling which surprised me, because she has only been bowling like once in her life! Bowling worked out great, because at Fat Cats in the summer, kids bowl free! You just have to pay for the shoe rental- which only cost two bucks a person. Including the balloons and party favors (her Nana bought the cupcakes) we spent less than $30.

Most of her cousins came, and a couple friends. We had so much fun. She got a table and chairs from Nana and Papa, a fish from Aunt Star which she named Mystery, a Dora couch/bed from Mom and Dad, Littlest Pet shops, a purse and shirt from the Johnson cousins, a Furreal duck from Jayce, and more! She loved everything. She ate probably 3 cupcakes, and stole the princess rings out of most of them.

It was a great day, celebrating Bella's life. We are so grateful she got to be in our family. It wouldn't be the same without her!












ImagiNation


This is a picture of Bella holding her "watercan"

Bella is wiggling and holding herself- obviously needing to go to the bathroom.

M: Bells, go sit on the potty.
B: O-Kay! Fine! (with a little bit of attitude)
M: Hurry! Before you have an accident!

Bella runs to the bathroom, but doesn't go in. She turns around and sits on our stairs. I watch with curiosity. She slips something imaginary over each sock covered foot.

Bella stands up and "skates" her way back, gliding to the bathroom. Sits down and takes care of business.

M: Are ya done?
B: Yep!
M: Good job!What did you put on your feet? Ice skates?
B: Yeah! I put on my ice skates so I can skate!

Bella, never ever lose your imagiNation!

Monday, August 10, 2009

We love summer!


Happy Birthday, America!

ha ha i'm sneaky....Paislee with her Nana. Pailsee was so miserable on July 4th, from lack of sleep. Luckily, Nana rocked her.

Me and my best lil' buddy Bell Bell

Fourth of July at Nana's house

Park days are the best days.

Bella's face totally tells it all.

Bella and Jayce at Strawberry Days

We got to go to Park City for 4 days in July. This is the incredible view of Main Street from our private deck. We were so spoiled.

Our own private hottub at the condo we stayed at. So fun!


Bella is CRAZY! They went so fast down the Alpine Slide. She immediately wanted more! She takes after her dad...I'm a chicken.


This picture cracks me up of Paislee. I had her all bundled up in my moby wrap. We couldn't fit all our stuff plus the double stroller, so we had to get creative.

Kai's mode of transportation while visiting Park City for 4 days.

The Twinnie Mini's first time swimming. This is Park City. We had an absolute blast.


Pais-a-Roo

My little KaiKai

Levi loves being outnumbered!

Paislee still crawling- which is just fine with me!

This is Kai walking some of her first steps! (note the shiny travertine floor that I refinished)

My best friend from like 4th grade Tiffany...isn't she gorgeous? We were sad Chelsie couldn't make it, she got strep on vacation!

Bells swimming with the cousins at nana's.

First picture taken with my new sweet camera Levi got me for my birthday. After I saw this picture, I knew it was a good camera! (not that Levi isn't naturally stunningly handsome!)

I am really sad that summer is coming to an end. We have been indoors a lot just because it's hard with two little tinies and just one me. But we have had a lot of fun nevertheless. These are our pictures in no particular order.