The Solo Week

Life is very interesting when you are flying solo. Brian was on a week long missions trip to Haiti this past week. It was just about mommy and the kids this week, and what a week it was. We had play-dates, days at the park, dinners with people, and trips to the mall. I don't know if Izze understood completely that daddy was gone on a long trip , but I think she knew something was different, because she woke up one night four times in a row. Then another night I was in Ian's room feeding him about 10:30pm and I heard her scream like she was scared to death. I got up with Ian still attached (for those of you who have breastfeed) and ran out of the room. Izze was standing in the hallway crying, I guess she got up and couldn't find me. I bent down to hold her and comfort her with Ian right in between us. She still was inconsolable. I was able to put Ian down on the boppy in the middle of the hallway while I took Izze back to her room. It took a little bit for her to settle down, then she was back to sleep. Ian was quite content in the middle of the hallway on his boppy. As I picked him up off the floor I had to smile and laugh to myself. I picked him up and continued to feed him and put him to bed, then all was well the rest of the night. A silly thing I do whenever Brian is gone, I always leave the outside porch light on, I guess I think it will keep the bad people away (funny I know). Except for a few night wakens the week went pretty well. We were all glad to see daddy come home. Izze smiled and immediately wanted to play, and Ian just gazed and give him one of those wonderful toothless smiles. We had a good week, but wouldn't want to make it a routine without daddy. Love you babe, glad your home, it's not the same without you around.

A Little Relaxing Going On!

This summer has gone by so fast already. It's hard to believe it will be over in a couple of months. We headed out for Vacation last week, and we had a great time. Except for a little sickness that keeps holding on to Brian and Isabelle. We traveled to Dallas for a little rest and relaxation. It is probably one of our favorite places just to get away for a little bit. We love the shopping there (Grapevine Mills Mall, Urban Outfitters, and a few other places), and we have some favorite places we like to eat (Maggiano's, La Madaline, and others.) This was our first trip with both kids, and it was an experience. They both did really well, it just takes a lot more energy and time to get out with both of them. Brian started the trip being a little under the weather and then on our day coming home, Izze got up with the same stuff Brian has. It was a little crazy, but it was nice just being together. We got home and had a few days just to hang out around the house and do some things. Brian and Izze tryed out the new tri-cycle Izze got for her birthday. Some days you just wish would last forever!

Izze's Birthday!

Izze enjoying her presents, and her birthday cake!
Izze's friends and family!

Izze with her birthday boa!

Our Precious 2 Year Old!

Time goes by so fast. Our Isabelle turned 2 July 10th. She looks like such a big girl now. She talks all the time, which she has been doing before she was one, but now she is starting to put sentences together and we love it. Some of our favorite Izze sayings are "Don't see it," "Hold ya," "Oh Babe," "Please and Thank You." She is so amazing, every new thing she does, every huge and kiss she gives us, we are so thankful that the Lord choose us to be her parents - she is so much fun, her laugh is contagious.

We did a tropical theme birthday party for her and invited our friends and family. Izze and her friends played outside, doing bubbles, chalk on the patio, the sandbox, slides, balls, they had so much fun. Brian cooked hamburgers, and I made the cake. Brian also made a cake for me that was an "Old-Fashioned" birthday cake for my birthday that is coming up. The cakes were great! Her little friends took home party favor bags with bubbles, and play-doh, and leis. She got her first tri-cycle from Nanny & papa Lin, she loves it, along with many more presents. She loves to ride it outside with daddy, and put things in the trunk. Sometimes I think to myself, I wish I could capture these moments and freeze them in time, but I know she has to grow and change, and I know I will love all the new moments that will come. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY! DADDY, MOMMY & IAN LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!

Ian's Little "Markings"

Funny thing, as I sit down to write this blog, I think to myself please God let this be the one and only time this will happen in Ian's life time (at least until he is married.) I walked around for about a week with 3 little bruise spots on my arm (better known as hickeys)from my precious little baby boy. I was attempting to finish up a phone conversation while holding Ian. It was a little passed time for him to eat, so I was holding him trying to conceal the crying while I talked to the person on the other side of the phone. I noticed that he was sucking on my arm, more like slobbering all over it, but it wasn't that hard and I didn't think much of it, as I was more tuned into the conversation that I was having. When I ended the phone call I proceeded to feed him and noticed I had new markings on my arm. Brian laughed and I was a little embarrassed. There was really no covering it up, because it is too hot to wear long sleeves. I think I may have spotted a few looks, but not many that I noticed. It was just a new "birth mark" for a week. Funny things happen when you have kids I guess. I also walked around with a green thumb and fingers for a few days because I was experimenting with the food coloring for Isabelle's Birthday cake. I think you learn not to take yourself as serious maybe when you have kids, because we are just living life the best we can. Hope you enjoyed the story, until next time!

10 Random Things About Myself!

I have been tagged to write 10 random things about myself so here it goes....

1. I like to color my hair, and change it up pretty often.
2. I have a tendency to be a perfectionist. I would rather not do something, if I can't do it all the way and the way I think it should be done.
3. I really enjoy chocolate, ice cream and rootbeer.
4. I really really like to shop and accessories are a favorite of mine.
5. I like to take pictures and photography is interesting to me.
6. I absolutely love being a mom to Isabelle & Ian.
7. I like eating out rather than cooking.
8. I like to watch movies.
9. I love being with my bestfriend - my husband, Brian.
10. I love spring and fall, it's like a new beginning every time.

Now I tag whoever reads this blog.

4th of July!

For the 4th this year we stayed in Edmond. We just relaxed for part of the day, then we went to the Randel's house (old family friends.) Brian's dad invited us to come over for steaks and everything else you could imagine. The best part for Izze was the swimming. She got to go swimming with daddy for the first part of the evening, along with some of the other kids, and grand-kids. Ian of course slept through the whole thing, and woke up just as we were leaving. The food was great you couldn't ask for anything more, except maybe for the home-made ice cream that always seemed to be a tradition in my family, but Sonic served the purpose well on the way home. The night ended with Izze waking up about 10:30pm screaming and running to our bedroom because people were shooting off fireworks and scared her to death. She stayed in our bed for a while just terrified to go in her room. I finally got her back into her bed about midnight. Maybe next year she won't be as afraid. Hope everyone had a great 4th!

"Chalk It Up"

Isabelle had a blast at "Chalk It Up," in downtown Edmond this last Tuesday! They always have activities going on for the 4th, and our mom's group checked it out. We had our own little square of cement and the kids could paint and use chalk to make their own little "art" masterpieces. Of course Izze's masterpiece is just lines everywhere, but to her and I, it is something very beautiful! She also enjoyed getting to play with the bubbles. Did I mention that she loves doing bubbles! They had a little pool with bubbles and wands and she started out with one wand and at one point had at least three in her hand. Also, she almost took a swim with the bubbles, she got her right foot in before I could slow her down from getting all the way in. She just knows that she likes it, that's all. Maybe next year she will be brave enough to jump in the big blow-up things (whatever those are called). She almost made it in this time, but in a moment she turned around and asked me to hold her, so I don't think she was ready for such an adventure! Ian was just relaxing (in the heat) in the his car seat, next year he will maybe be able to keep up with his big sister a little better! Have a great 4th!