Mendoza Moments: 2010

Saturday, November 13, 2010

No More Pictures?!

Well, who knew you could run out of 'free photo storage' on blogs?! Not me. So, I was in the middle of updating this blog, as well as "The Painted Peach" http://thepaintedpeaches.blogspot.com/ when I was notified I had no more photo room! :( So, I guess I'm going to have to give in and purchase more, rather than delete stuff. So, until I can find the time to do that, here is a pictureless post.

Some updates (to take the place of pics?):

* Kruz (lil flirt), said 'bye bye' for the first time today! It was SO cute. I couldn't believe it. And guess what? It wasn't to Mommy or Daddy or Noni or Popi... Nope. It was to the waitress at the bbq restaurant we ate at for lunch. Hilarious. I made sure she knew what a big deal that was! Ha!
* Kruz is standing on his own for a couple of seconds at a time (w/o holding onto anything). Everyone seems to think he'll we walking in no time. Yikes! ;)
* Today is Kruzy Boy's 9 month 'birthday'! (same as my niece, Laney's, 2 year old bday!)
* Kruzy is going thru a difficult napping time lately. Doesn't want to fall asleep on his own, though we still make him. Meanies. It's pretty pitiful though. :(
* A couple of days ago, he learned to feed hiimself by pinching little bits of food (mostly puffs) and getting it in his mouth. We make a huge mess, but he LOVES it!

* Gabriella is still little miss smarty pants. Impressing us several times a day w/ the things she says. I think it's pretty remarkable, considering she's not even 2 1/2 yet! Crazy conversations we have, using huge words, and deep thoughts. The things that she infers, picks up on, expresses...blow me away. Often I look at Kad or my mom, and we are like "Where in the world did she get that?" haha.
* G is loving puzzles lately- doing them herself of course (no help, thanks anyway). She is loving to color and trying to write her letters. She can do a few. She doesn't want me to do it for her, she just wants to try on her own.
* Gabriella is also little miss fashionista. She loves accessorizing herself w/ headbands, bracelets, necklaces, purses, and of course her newest favorite furry boots! She tells me when things match or don't....and you know, she's right!! Oh, and I blame all of this on Noni. Mommy is not the pink frilly type.
* Girl knows how to hit of softball of a tee...you go girl! Yeah, that one was from Mommy. ;)
* Most hilarious 'thing' lately: bathroom conversation. I mean, hysterical. Maybe TMI for the internet (Sorry. Don't read if you don't want to), but it's too funny not to share. She tells us when she needs to go, so of course she sits on the potty and goes. Well, whenever we're at a public restroom (too often probably : / ), she walks in and says "What's that Gabriella smells?!" and repeats this over and over. Ahh! Yes, there is usually someone in the next stall. I mean, what do I say?? "Shhh.." just doesn't cut it. Girl wants an answer. Next up, her ideas about 'poopy.' Well, she'll be trying to go and say something like the following: "It's not working. It doesn't want to come out of its home. It's in bed. It's too dark. Oh, now it's out of its home. That's better." NOOO idea where this came from. No one has ever said anything like that to her (atleast that I'm aware of!). She just has an imagination...and it's so hard to keep a straight face.

Guess that's all for now. Maybe I'll buy some pic space soon. :)

Monday, November 8, 2010

Sweatsuits & Smiles

Yes, still loving the weather. And the fact I get to wrap the babies in extra snuggly clothes. And this means extra squeezes from Mommy.

Joined at the lip. Yeah, he and paci go pretty much everywhere together.

Real Food is for the Birds!

Okay, so it may look like you guys enjoy 'real' table food, but I gotta know why!? This stuff is for the birds.

Daddy's trying to talk me into it...

Gag. As if you needed me to explain.

Diapers & Desserts

I'm pretty psyched. In just a few weeks, I'm getting a new niece! My brother Nic, and his wife, Suzette, are expecting their 3rd girl in Dec. Yay, me! Here's a little party we had to celebrate.

Bustin' Out the Fall Attire

Oh, did I mention that I love, love, love fall?!?!? Pretty excited to add on the layers when it got cold enough...

Tennessee Visit

Kad and I (okay, mostly I) love heading up to our alma mater (where we met and fell in love after a long chase- sorry, baby) to visit, especially in the gorgeous fall! I think we've been up every year since we graduated. This was Kruz's first visit.

Baby shower in TN for a sweet couple of friends, Nick & Bethany. Eagerly waiting their baby girl's arrival in Dec!

G finally got to meet her friend, Greyson! His mom and I have gotten 'internet' close since they've been born. :) They were born on a few days apart, and have met many milestones together! So sweet!