Kruz at 4 1/2 months old: I know I may be a biased Mommy and all...but I do think he's a little "knockout"! Hahaha =)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Independence Day 2010
Happy Independence Day, America! We celebrated by spending time together that weekend enjoying "the festivities."
Gabriella was really into the parade!
A fireman in the parade stopped, kneeled down, and talked to Gabriella...he was so sweet and she loved it! (Sorry his face didn't make it into the pic!)
"the boys" watching the parade...trying to stay cool
Kruz is dressed for the occassion!
As her mom, I hope and pray that she is always able to enjoy the freedoms that we have today.
After naps: play time in our little pool!
One of my favorites! :)
They have so much fun together!
Hanging w/ Uncle Cam
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Talking and Sleeping (Finally!) and Praying
I have like a month worth of posts to add...I just have to find the time. And you guys know that means a lot of pics...so I'll get to it soon. :) We've had a busy, fun month of July. Anyways, just had to make a couple of quick notes:
(1) Kruz just turned 5 months old...and FINALLY has slept through the night for 3 nights in a row! This may not sound huge, but you moms know that it is life changing. He went from waking 3, 4, 5 times during the night...and eating at least 2 of those times....we're talking eating every 3 hrs round the clock TO sleeping through the night w/ only a couple of wakes for a paci!!! Praise the Lord...this can only be declared a miracle in our eyes. :)
(2) Okay, so the first night that he slept all the way through, he did wake a couple times for a few mins of crying. The crazy part is...Kad said when he checked on him that he said "Mama" twice. I thought Kad was crazy and must have been dreaming...but he swore it was true. However, the next night, when I went in to give him a paci, he cried out "Ma!" I couldn't believe it! I mean, Gabriella didn't say her first word til like 8 or 9 months I think...and that was "Dada."
(3) Funny G things:
* She's begun to think that if she says "No ma'am" that means she doesn't have to do something...especially if she says it emphatically. Haha, it's hard to keep a straight face w/ this girl!
* She told me to "Take little bites Mommy" the other day when eating my sandwich. And very seriously...twice.
*While on vacation, she corrected me when I mistakingly said, "Look at all the pine trees." She said, "Not pine Mommy." (They were palm...what was I thinking?)
*While on vacation, Kad's dad was saying a very sweet blessing over our food and family as it was our last meal together. Well, since G knew the routine, she began LOUDLY saying her little blessing (as she has done every time we were there)...Abuelo continued, we giggled. Well, I guess she thought we must not of heard her b/c we were all still praying, so she said it again, loudly. It was so funny. By this point, I think she rattled him, b/c he switched from English to Spanish to get the job done! Meanwhile, G is praying for the 3rd time, and looking around like, "What's wrong w/ you people. I've said it 3 times!" Hahaha!
(1) Kruz just turned 5 months old...and FINALLY has slept through the night for 3 nights in a row! This may not sound huge, but you moms know that it is life changing. He went from waking 3, 4, 5 times during the night...and eating at least 2 of those times....we're talking eating every 3 hrs round the clock TO sleeping through the night w/ only a couple of wakes for a paci!!! Praise the Lord...this can only be declared a miracle in our eyes. :)
(2) Okay, so the first night that he slept all the way through, he did wake a couple times for a few mins of crying. The crazy part is...Kad said when he checked on him that he said "Mama" twice. I thought Kad was crazy and must have been dreaming...but he swore it was true. However, the next night, when I went in to give him a paci, he cried out "Ma!" I couldn't believe it! I mean, Gabriella didn't say her first word til like 8 or 9 months I think...and that was "Dada."
(3) Funny G things:
* She's begun to think that if she says "No ma'am" that means she doesn't have to do something...especially if she says it emphatically. Haha, it's hard to keep a straight face w/ this girl!
* She told me to "Take little bites Mommy" the other day when eating my sandwich. And very seriously...twice.
*While on vacation, she corrected me when I mistakingly said, "Look at all the pine trees." She said, "Not pine Mommy." (They were palm...what was I thinking?)
*While on vacation, Kad's dad was saying a very sweet blessing over our food and family as it was our last meal together. Well, since G knew the routine, she began LOUDLY saying her little blessing (as she has done every time we were there)...Abuelo continued, we giggled. Well, I guess she thought we must not of heard her b/c we were all still praying, so she said it again, loudly. It was so funny. By this point, I think she rattled him, b/c he switched from English to Spanish to get the job done! Meanwhile, G is praying for the 3rd time, and looking around like, "What's wrong w/ you people. I've said it 3 times!" Hahaha!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
4 Month Old CUTIE
4 months old...and Mommy thinks he's quite the cutie! Kruz could win the happiest baby contest...what a joy!
Water Playdate With Cousins
We all know it's not called Hotlanta for nothing! So, we've found ways to cool off this summer. Gabriella spends a lot of time on our back deck in her pool and playing w/ her sand/water table. One day last week, her cousins, Nikki & Laney came over to play. It was so fun...she loved having them there! The girls always play so sweetly together. =)
Nikki, Gabriella, Laney (from left to right if you can't tell...boy, do they look related!)
Kruz got some cuddles in with Aunt Suzie (and Baby Babe...due in Dec!)
Big fans of the pool...not big fans of having their pics taken! haha
Dried off, bellies full, time to play inside!
G adores her older cousin, Nikki
I think 3 toddlers on one slide is just right! ;)
Adventures With My Baby Brother
Toddler + Baby = Lots of fun adventures!
"I take bathy just like baby Kruz does." (putting herself into her doll's bathtub)
Bathtime usually consists of Kad and I tag teaming and doing both at the same time. I think it may be easier when Kruz can sit up, but for now it's still fun. Here G is so sweetly sharing ALL of her bath toys with brother...regardless of whether we can still find him to bathe him when she's finished!
And...she'd like to help him with his baba... Don't know that he's a fan of that.
What a good sport he is!
Yeah, he multitasks. ;) I taught him that (haha!)
Sharing toys w/ baby brother...he loved it.
I just love his cheeks!
After Sissy got an idea...sorry sweet boy!
.Best buddies already. Love it.
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