Dance Pictures

Yesterday was dance picture day. Bailey was TOTALLY into it and had her hair all planned out, with a little guidance from me. I was a bit nervous since I had to do her hair, since my mom is still on her trip. I think we managed to pull off a pretty cute look. Bailey is a doll in the recital, and I think she looks just like one!

Outside the house
She started posing on her own.

I mean seriously, how cute is this one?

Another mom offered to take a picture, it's not the best, but it is better than if Raif took it!

Couldn't resist one with her brother.

They did a little practice run after pictures.

And So It Begins...

Bailey is 5 going on 15...

I especially like the ballet bar barricade!

In case you were wondering what the sign says...

I'm SO not looking forward to the teenage years!

Pirate Play

Bailey and Raif decided to have a little pirate play tonight. They both needed on pirate bandannas and a box from Nordstrom served as their pirate ship. Tonight the boat was sailing through the rough, piratey town of Laguna Beach! Love little imaginations!

Arrh mateys!
A pirate and his sword.

Setting sail for Laguna Beach!

Evil piratey eyes from Raif!

It's very cold on the pirate ship!

Mother's Day 2011

This Mother's Day we spent the morning at home. Raif woke up not really knowing that today he was supposed to spoil me with love and affection, Mother's Day to a 2 1/2 year old is just another day and he still wants things his way. He did give me a big hug and a kiss though, but only after pretending to cry if he didn't. Bailey, however, is now at the point where she remembers the special day when she first gets up, and comes in to our bedroom with a huge smile on her face yelling, "Happy Mother's Day, Mommy!" She then immediately told me to wait in my room, rushed down to the kitchen, and poured me a bowl of cereal with milk. She also managed to carry it upstairs to my room, without spilling a drop! She also managed to put away the milk and cereal, not bad for a 5 year old! As much as I didn't want to eat the cereal, I ate it like it was the best cereal on the planet...which was an easy task since her beaming smile grew bigger and bigger with each delicious bite!

We had a delicious brunch at Virginia Country Club with Colby's mom and dad. There was a professional photographer taking pictures, so the kids were kind of done with picture taking. But, I did manage to get in one picture of me and my babies, hopefully the professional ones come out better!

The afternoon we spent around the house, doing a few things that needed to get done. Ie., Colby had to put in a new garbage disposal...I know, so exciting! For dinner Colby made some delicious fish tacos, and then afterwards we had a movie night outside. The kids and I snuggled in tight, since it was a bit chilly outside. It was a great day!

Message from Raif and Bailey

To Mom and Dad:

You're half way through your trip, here's a little message from Bailey and Raif. Raif had his best day yet, only one pee accident and a little #2 accident. He still doesn't want to sit on the toilet to go #2, but he did sit on the toilet to try.

Love,

Bren

Mom's Night at Preschool

Last night Bailey and I attended mom's night at preschool. We decorated our own kite and had strawberries dipped in a chocolate fountain for a treat. After mom's night, Bailey and I had a girl's dinner at her favorite, Open Sesame. Such a fun night!

We were driving in the fire truck.
Such a long way she's come, last year I don't think she even touched the jungle gym.

What her preschool is all about, getting dirty and being a kid!

Bailey's 2nd serving of strawberries!

Annabelle and Bailey

Wish me Luck!

Potty training has begun!

Pretty cute, huh? Back view in case you didn't think the first one was cute enough!

Now, if I'm still smiling at the end of the day, and think his underwear are still cute, you'll know we had a successful first day!

What a Beautiful Weekend!

This weekend we did back to back bay days. The weather was so gorgeous! Saturday we packed up the kids late afternoon and had fun in the sun. Sunday, we were supposed to meet the Irelands, but due to a fire near PCH and over an hour attempt to make it to the bay, they decided to call it a day and head back home. Bailey's friend from preschool happened to be there, so we joined their family for a fun afternoon!

A ladybug kept us entertained for a while.
Playing in the sand

Digging a hole, it's always so much better when Daddy is there!

Day 2-the kids were transforming themselves into mermaids

Finished product.