11/23 months

I can't believe our babies are going to be 1 & 2 next month! Here is a picture we took for our church to post for our official induction. We almost look like a "normal" functioning family:)

Chris' 1st Trip to the happiest place on earth...

Disneyland! The date was Thursday, August 11th. Rachel (over old beloved babysitter) came over to spend the day n evening with Noah and her little girl while Chris and I met my girl friend Jennifer and her family at D Land for some fun and adventure! I have to admit that I was a little nervous about the day...whether or not Chris would ride the rides, how he would do with a long day without a nap, and just keeping after him during the craziest time of the year. Well, the day was perfect! We all had so much fun!!!

Chris, Kaethen, and little sis in the background

We came across some storm troopers

R2...Chris' one toy request

Toon Town

Mama's Doing (had to get my boy Mickey Ears to mark the day)

This made the day in my opinion (watching Chris in awe of "It's a Small World") It melted my heart:)

Mini-Long Trip

What started out as a mini one week trip up to the Bay Area with the boys to visit my family, turned into a long two week, I think, trip that ended with my poor little guy Noah getting a 105.2 temp with two ear infections. Both my boys have been attacked by these darn ear infections! Not fun at all. Besides the very scary temp and sick condition of my poor little Noah Bean, we had a fun time up until. Here are some pics from our adventure...

On the drive up...My mom & I were fortunate to find this kid friendly playground in Tulare at our halfway point for lunch

The Jungle! (What more can I say)

The boys and their Pa Pa (Christopher every morning asked for his Pa Pa first thing)

GG Clay and Noah (I know she enjoyed my boys, but they also wore her out:)

Chris and his Cousin David (boys, balls, and pool noodles)

Silly Noah Pre-ear infection and Cousin Lisa

Little Miss Kaitlyn (My best friend's newest addition)

Christopher Jumping to Nana in the spa/pool (Chris takes after his mama in the water department, he is a fish for sure!)

The Zoo

One last thing we've been enjoying a lot this summer as well, the LA Zoo. And, we are so fortunate that it is just in our backyard! Today while waiting for our gal pals Lisa & Maggie, clueless mom discovered the petting zoo for the first time. Chris was in heaven...goats, lambs, a donkey and pony oh my! I would be posting those pics, but again, clueless mom left her phone charging in Noah's room after the 3rd attempt at getting him to nap. He's finally sleeping peacefully...now I'll get a flood of calls:)

The boyz

What's Been Cooking this Summer...

Noah is almost walking and Chris still runs around like a wild man. Heaven help me! We've been enjoying our local surroundings mostly this summer so far, but getting ready for some fun trips up ahead. Here's a look at what's been cooking...

Cooling Off outside with Bear Dog

Eating Yummy Tomatoes off the Vine in Uncle Phil's Garden

Playing House in Sunday School

Otter Pops, lots of Otter Pops!!! (A Teething Savior:))

Water Fun at B-day Parties

Partying with all of Burbank Downtown at Her 100th Celebration

Fun, but CRAZY!!!

And, Bocelli...What would I do without this man! I've learned to put him on while I'm making dinner to avoid the hunger meltdowns that usually occur. If I only had a quick fix for every other meltdown:)

HE EATS PUFFS!!!

Trails & Triumphs...

Today I took Noah for his 9 month pediatrician appointment, even though he is actually already 10 months:) Where does the time go! Almost 22 pounds and 3o inches long, this boy is going to be a big one Dr. Lang chuckled. Poor boy is teething badly, but weathered the vaccines pretty well. My big "Triumph" today was getting him to be able to finally eat some chunky baby food!!! Not sure if I have mentioned yet, the boy eats A LOT, but hasn't been able to transition to texture food like he should be able to for his age. Anytime I have tried to graduate him to 9 month baby food he gags or pukes up the food:( It is so clear that he wants to eat our food though! The doc gave me a referral for a Occupational Therapist for help. I finally made the call today and after a long conversation with the person who gathers all the health benefits information about first finding out what my health insurance will cover, I was determined that I was going to work this out myself! Well, I slowly snuck Noah a little Beef and Rice Pilaf Earth's Best tonight and he really went for it, so I slowly started to put more on his spoon. He ate almost an entire 9 oz jar! We did a little victory cheer, tomorrow...Chicken & Stars!

10 months

Anyway, onto my "Trial" for the day quickly. Chris now likes to run and jump on everything, including mama:) He also likes to do it when you least expect it...Well, tonight his surprise punched mama's big tooth through her upper lip. OUCH!!!! I actually cried and blood came gushing out. Poor Chris felt so bad, he kept kissing me and saying sorry. BOYZ! Will they ever learn the meaning of SLOW DOWN or GENTLE:)