This and That

There is no point to this post really. There's no organization to this or anything, just little stories and pictures to share.

So Ridge was on the golf cart with GG the other day. GG told me she had an accident with Ridge but I just shrugged it off that he was ok and it wasn't that big of a deal. That night, we were getting him ready for bed. We took of his sock and saw this: now this is like 3 days postpartum so this looks A TON better then it did. When we saw it first, it was swollen and all purple all over. If he hadn't been walking on it fine or happy period, we would have been more concerned. But man, he got hurt pretty good. What happened was he was hanging his feet off the side of golf cart. GG was going on the sidewalk and went past a parked car and somehow Ridge's feet got lodged in the wheel well of the car. She said he was screaming pretty bad and had to get some help to get his shoe off. I felt so bad for the little guy.

I just had to share this pic. I love it.

Last night we had Adam and Laura Reed and Jennifer and Laine Taylor over. There was 6 kids 3 and under. We attempted to play a game. We only made it 3 rounds before quitting. It was quite the scene. But it was fun.

So we had to get a picture of these boys. We had a picture of them when they were a couple months old all together in this same line up. Now here they are almost 2 years later.

These guys were hilarious to try to get a picture of

Cambree was feeling left out- so she jumped in :)

Ridge's version of a smile

A balloon, a box, and a cat=priceless memories

Its amazing how simple things in life, are really what make our lives fulfilled and enjoyable. This week has been full of these little moments that I had to document.

Curtis discovering his ability to put Cambree's hair in a mohawk with the help of some shampoo.

Grandma took Cambree and Ridge to the health fair last week to see the helicopters there. They came back with little goodies and some balloons tied to their wrists. For the next couple of hours they stayed outside on a box that was to be thrown away and sat and laughed together. It was fun as a mom to watch this little event. I love to capture these moments of my kids in innocent, pure joy.

Brecklynn still refuses to eat babyfood, but LOVES table food. I just wish she wasn't this messy- but she's so cute so it makes it all better :)

Tuesday night we had our friends over for dinner and we had had a friendly cat show up at our house with no signs of leaving. At first we were a bit afraid it was a stray with disease and we tried everything to get rid of it. (I truly mean that too). We finally gave up and the cat stayed around. The kids loved it. They couldn't stop looking at him and messing with him. This cat was so tame. Turns out, we found out later, it was Sara's missing cat Seven. How did we know? It had 7 toes. What are the odds right? Unfortunately, before Sara came to get him, it did take off and we haven't seen him again.

Cute Gavin showing the cat some love.

My oh so fair Brecklynn...

This is truly how the kids- especially Gavin, were with this cat all night.

At one point this cat was sat on, dragged across the grass by his tail, and laid on. It didn't do anything. We scolded the kids each time mind you, I don't want you to think we just let them do those things to that cat. I am just proving how tame this cat was. Truly shocked us all. Great little cat.

Just some other things from lately:

Ridge has been all about the saying 'crazy boy'. Sounds like crezy boiy. He says it all the time to anyone. It really cracks us up.

Also Ridge loves getting his hair done every day. As soon as I am done with Cambree, he insists on his hair being done next. He also has a thing with saying "no you're a tractor" when he's upset. Kind of funny.

Curtis just had his birthday, and ALL DAY the kids sang Happy Birthday to him. Ridge cracks me up with his version of songs. Curtis and I were joking the other day that when he hears the real version of Jingle Bells next Christmas, he's going to be so confused because his version is so different. He's even convincing Cambree of his versions to the songs. And they sing it LOUD and very PROUD.

Brecklynn is so mobile now. Sitting up she scoots everywhere and then gets into the crawling position and scoots for a bit. She loves outside and playing on the grass. She loves different toys. She's tired of her regular baby toys. We've resorted tooth brushes, old keys, foam pieces, cups etc. I have a feeling those will get old here soon too. She's got a double ear-infection right now and so has been so clingy lately. We've also just switched her over to bottle. Yes she finally started taking a bottle and I am having her on it full time with exception of night feedings.

Now Cambree: anytime we are at the store and she sees something that she likes and I tell her no we aren't getting it, then she always follows up with "can I ask um for Santa"?

These kids crack me up daily. Love it.

Happy Birthday Curtis!- BIG OL' 26

Today is Curtis' birthday. The big 26!! We were discussing last night how weird it is to be 26. No longer is he in the early 20's but closer to the 30's! Kind of scary :)

Just wanted him to know how much I love him and grateful for all the does for our family. He is truly the best dad to our kids and they love and adore him so much. He is the best companion and hardest worker I know. I love him so much!! Happy Birthday Babe!!

Happy Birthday Grandma McKnight

Today is my Grandma McKnights Birthday!! I always hate that I can't do more than just say Happy Birthday over the phone, so I thought maybe a little Happy Birthday Post would be a little nicer :)

I just wanted her to know how much I love her and respect her. She is truly one of the neatest women I know and I aspire to be like her. She is strong and patient and forgiving. I am so lucky to have the relationship I do with her.

Grandma, I hope you have a wonderful birthday and I love you so much. Thanks for being such a great grandma, and an even better great-grandma to my kids!!

Cambree with Grandma

Ridge

And of course Brecklynn

Brecklynn is 7 months!!

Another day another month and this little one is now 7 months old.

I haven't taken her to the Doctors in a few months but I did weigh her on my scale here. Might not be totally accurate but according to it, she is now 15 1/2 pounds. She's our chunkiest baby so far. I love it. She's got little rolls everywhere. The chunkiest hands, fattest little feet and chubby little cheeks. I could just eat her up.

Of course, I just blogged about her just learning to sit up this month and put her hair in a pebbles hair-do, but some other things she started doing this month. She started playing peek-a-boo a couple weeks ago. She's so funny with it. She'll throw the blanket on her and it sounds like she's gasping and freaking out, but then she'll pull it off an giggle so loud. I'll start to say "Where's Brecklynn" and she quickly will pull it off her head and give me the biggest smile.

She wants everything in her reach, and even out of her reach. She is getting an attitude too. If you don't let her have what she wants, she gets mad. She loves food- well table food. I've officially given up on baby food. So done with it all. I will open a jar and she'll just gag and throw up with every attempt. So I waste so much food. So I'm done. Just focusing on getting her table food. Its hard though because she makes such a mess.

-She is starting to scoot all over. She is better at going back wards, but when she really wants to, she'll move forward. We'll see how much longer till she's fully mobile-I can wait :)

-Her squealing has kept us out of church pretty much entirely. I have my hall pass still and I have a feeling it will stay that way for quite awhile longer. She's happy-just EXTREMELY loud!!

-She loves her baths now. She reminds me of Ridge a lot when it comes to water. Splashes everywhere.

So another month down. We'll see what the next month brings. Here's a few pics I had to share. She's such a cutie, don't you think

Had to get them together since they were matching (pants too) but this is the best I could get. Oh well :)

Kid Fun

Ever have those moments where you just have to take some pictures of your kids? That's today. I had to take some of Brecklynn because of her being 7 months, but these kids were just being so cute and funny. Ridge wanted to copy Cambree's pose. Thought it was just cute of him. I love this little guy.

Allen Milestones!

This past weekend our little family had a few 'milestones' that I had to share:

Ridge 'learned' to mow the lawn.

He loved helping his daddy and wouldn't let go. Even on the corners where Curtis had to lift the mower up, he wouldn't let go so he would be raised in the air holding the bar. Quite funny looking.

The kids learned to do the laundry.

Ever since Disneyland the kids, or more Ridge, can't stop talking about going to Disneyland. They are always asking to go and talking about the rides etc. Well Saturday morning they both said they wanted to go to Disneyland and headed toward our laundry room area. They were in there forever. We went to go look at them and found them inside the dryer calling it the teacups. It was hilarious. I am just hoping that was it for that curiosity. Them inside there just makes me a little nervous :)

And lastly, they can all take a bath together.

Brecklynn started sitting up this past week and taking baths with the kids. She loves it, and I do to because it cuts down on time and water. Curtis likes to point out the skin differences between the three. They are each their own-FOR SURE :)