Ivory Soap Fun

We had a free morning, so we decided to be little scientists.  We put a bar of Ivory soap into the microwave and look what happened.  

"WOO-HOO!  It's like snow!"

Moses got out his cars and it literally created hours of fun!

 

You Want Me To Do What?!?!?!

So our little Ivy girl is around the age when crawling begins.  However, she has other plans. 

"Okay, I'm on my tummy....now what?!?!"

 "I'm getting VERY FRUSTRATED!!"

"I GIVE UP!!!"

Stay tuned for Ivy's plans for getting around.

Happy 9 Months!

Today, our little girl turned 9 months old!  We can't believe how fast it has gone by.  From day one, she has been all smiles!

Happy 9 months, Ivy Elizabeth!

Best Buds

About a month and a half ago, we got new neighbors.  With this, Moses got a new best buddy.  

Moses and Addie have been inseparable since they first got to play with each other.

Happy Birthday, Moses!

Our little man turned the Big 3!  It was a non-stop celebration. 

First stop was Disneyland. 

We battled the heat and long lines so Moses could meet Lightening McQueen.

 After Disney, it was time to celebrate with his friends at Zoomars.

Moses got to ride a tractor to haul all of his gifts to the car.

"They are all singing to ME....."

"...cuz I'm THREE!!!!"

August Fun for Lil Miss Ivy

We've been really bad about keeping the blog up-to-date.  So here's a quick rundown of the August activities for Ivy. 

Her buddy, Trevin, gave her a jumper that she absolutely loves.

She has decided that she can feed herself.

"By the look of my face you wouldn't think that I got any in my mouth, but don't worry, I did!"

She tasted black beans for the first time.

You might not be able to tell by this picture, but she has decided to use her food to style her hair.

She's learned to ride in a fast red car.

 

"You mean I can eat this?"

"NOM!  NOM!  It's delicious!"

 

"Is there something on my face?"

"Guess who turned 8 months?"

"That's right!  ME!"

School Days Have Begun.....

Where did the time go?  This past Tuesday, our little man started preschool.

He's truly a BIG boy now! 

 

We are looking forward to a GREAT year with Ms. Karen!



Guderian Visit....

Last week, our good friends from Tulsa, Oklahoma came out to visit.  It was the first time that all the kids got to meet each other.  

Here's the only good picture we got the whole week.

Moses and Ivy already miss their new friends, Hope and Bryce!

LA Trip...

Uncle Steve had gotten us tickets to the Dodgers game, so we decided to make it a weekend trip.  On the way up to LA, we stopped at the children's museum in Orange County. 

Moses had a great time exploring the submarine.

Ivy had a great time dancing on the interactive mat.

Ivy got to slide down her first indoor slide.

Moses transformed into a turtle.

"I've got the whole word in my hands!"

Our little monkey was very excited and determined to climb the rock wall all by himself.  Daddy was a little unsure but let him try it.

The first few steps and not too terrible.

Just in case, Daddy always had a hand up, but Moses didn't need his help.  He made it all the way up to the top by himself.

"WOO-HOO!  I climbed the mountain!"

The girls on the balcony of our hotel in Santa Monica.

It was a great little family getaway and the first one for Ivy.

7 months...

Happy 7 months to our little Ivy!

"That's right!  I'm sitting up all on my own!"

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Legoland Firsts....

We have been to Legoland more times than one can count.  But, it's a whole new experience for Ivy.  She has been going since she was a month old, but just recently she has gotten to experience more of the park and outside of her Ergo. 

Ivy and Daddy enjoying the Fairytale boat ride.

"Who knew they let pirates on the boat ride?"

"Choo-choo!  We're on a TRAIN!"

Moses thought it was pretty funny to have his baby sister on the train.

Happy 4th of July!

This year, we celebrated the Fourth with a barbecue at the Youngbergs.  Moses always has a great time there because Chris always has a new fun gadget to play with.

Here's Moses with his best bud, Chris.  Aren't they adorable?! 

"Happy 4th of July!"

Look at what I found?

Ivy has been putting her sense of taste to the test.  Like any baby, she has to put everything in her mouth.  Well lately, she's found something else to put in her mouth.

"YUP!  I found my toes!"

"But nothing beats my thumb!"

First Day of Camp....

To help get ready for preschool, we decided that Moses should go to camp over the summer.  This way he could meet his preschool teachers and make some new friends.

Mommy can't believe that this time has already come.

"GOOOOO CAMP!  I'm READY!!"

He was still all smiles in the parking lot.

Our little man did AWESOME!  He had a rough start but ended up having a wonderful time!

Best Friends Forever....

Ivy and Zoey are best friends in the making.  Here's a picture of them in matching outfits.  Now how cute is that?

Silly Kappy Faces....

Here's just some of the faces of the Kappy kids.  Let's just say the pictures speak for themselves.  No comments necessary.