Poor Brandon

B had to go to school today so I made him a fun lunch with Easter eggs and an Easter Bununny. This makes me laugh every time I say it, but I thinks it’s just me being a dork or the fact that I stayed up until 1 am making it. Bununny….hahahahaha! Autocorrect knows that word now.

On another note, Lexi had her checkup this week and she is doing great. The doctor found her very amusing and said he thought she would be doing stand up by third grade! She was on her game that day. Of course, she melted down afterwards in tjmaxx and I had to carry her out screaming. It was hilarious (yeah, that’s sarcasm).

Lexi’s 3rd Birthday

I figured since my last long post was Lexi’s first birthday, this was perfect timing to start back up. Plus, I am very proud of my simple but fun art party. We are thrilled to have survived the terrible twos, but everyone likes to remind us that three is much worse…Thank you wise friends, but my glass is half full and I think this year is going to be a blast. Lexi talks so much and has a dramatic flare that makes me laugh every day. She is learning basic tap and ballet, standing in one spot and not yelling at the teacher, and is working hard on her colors and shapes. She talks in funny voices, mimics everything (watch your language) and “reads” to herself and her friends (that we can’t see). I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

Lexi: I’m super done eating.
Joe: I don’t want my kids talking like you.
Me: It’s super too late!

Me: Lexi, do you want Georgi to sleep with you?
Lexi: Sure, mommy, that sounds like a good idea.

Georgi: WAAAAAHHHH!
Lexi: It’s okay Georgi, I’m right here.

You may be thinking these quotes are lame but you have to hear them in Lexi’s crazy voice.

I’m obsessed with pic collages now, so I apologize in advance…there’s going to be more!

It’s been quite a while…

And this picture helps excuse my absence! But I am determined to start back up and post regularly.

Happy Birthday Lexi…and much more

Okay, i know this video is sideways, but I actually caught Lexi’s first steps on film, so I have to show it anyway. If anyone knows how to rotate this, please share with me!

Lexi’s party was a lot of fun. We had decorate your own cupcakes for the big kids and regular cupcakes for the adults. I made cupcake bites (from Bakerella.com) for party favors and they came out adorable and delicious. Lexi, of course, had a giant cupcake all to herself. Here is the video of her digging in.

Yummy icing! She never even made it to the cake part.

Our family at Lexi’s party…I made everyone wear pink but me, haha!

The party set up…see the cupcake bites at the bottom?

Brandon and Lexi on her new riding horse that Nana and Papa got her.

Lexi finding her only egg…Brandon was too fast for her.

Checking out what the bunny brought her.

Brandon got a Lego set from the Easter bunny and loved it.

My bunny and flower!

Lexi looking for eggs…how cute is her outfit!

Brandon found all the eggs!

Lexi had to fight Toby for that egg and she won!

Lexi and Eden at Lexi’s first First birthday party.

I finally did Brandon’s 4 year photos.

I think this picture captured Brandon’s personality.

The party at my mom’s house

Lexi was not happy that we wouldn’t let her grab the cake yet…

…and it went downhill from there. This captures Lexi’s personality…all drama!

Brandon was a good sport!

Pictures, pictures, and more…

…Video! It’s been forever, so I’m going to post a ton of pics with captions to catch you up.

Brandon beat Daddy at Wii bowling (and Joe was realyl trying)…he is really good and getting better!

I spend how much on toys and she is thrilled be a hanger!

…and down she goes!

…she hovers for a minute…

Lexi was playing in the cup drawer “drinking” from the cup lids.

She stood by herself and I actually caught it on film…

Lexi’s first spaghetti. She is a big eater!

The kids started taking baths together and then like to hang out in their robes.

This is what Lexi’s hair looks like when we get her out of bed. Actually, it usually looks way worse and she is soaking wet!

Our first snow man! I couldn’t get Brandon to play in the snow until it got really nice out and we had just a little left in the shade.

Brandon and his cousins at the science museum. When the electrical show started he freaked out so bad I had to take him outside and couldn’t get him to come back in!

Brandon posing by the waterfall at the museum.

Hattie was on the other end whispering to B.

We got to build creatures and name them. I don’t know what this taught us, but it was fun.

Brandon went sledding with Joe. He went down one (small) hill and wanted to come home!

Our big snowman! It took forever…I don’t know how people build big ones.

Brandon getting Daddy with a snowball!

Lexi did not like the snow, even though she looked adorable!

New Link…

I wanted to tell you about my new favorite blog to visit bakerella.blogspot.com

I discovered this when researching ideas for Lexi’s birthday party and loved her ideas. I don’t think she is a proffessional baker, so her instructions are easy to follow and do-able (I think, but I haven’t tried anything yet). I put the link in my blog roll if you want to check it out later.

Our family, plus one Alien…

Brandon drew a picture of the family all by himself today, which was amazing! It was a part of the scenery we made for a puppet show, so our family also included a one eyed alien. Here is a picture of our family portrait…I see a budding art career!

Mommy, Daddy, Toby, Brandon, Lexi and Alien

Brandon’s Christmas Program

Brandon did so good in his Christmas program today! We could hear him over all the other kids. He started to lose interest toward the end, but over all he was very into it. I was waiting for him to smack the kid next to him (you’ll see why), but luckily he was too preoccupied with his own finger. Lexi loved watching the kids sing and was very good.

Side note: I did dress Brandon better than this, but apparantly he got hot and took off his cute sweater and his teachers forgot to put it back on. He is actually wearing the same shirt that he wore in last year’s program, that’s why it looks too small!

Lexi playing

I am officially addicted to videoing Lexi! Oh, well! I need to get some video of Brandon too but he always want to run from me…I just have to wait out the phase. Anyway, here is a video of Lexi playing with the cookie cutters. I accidentally taught her how to take her bows and hats off of her head in the process but it was worth it.

At least she’s pretty…

Lexi worked on drinking out of her cup for about 10 minutes before she finally gave up. It was really funny watching how her mind worked trying to figure it out. I tried to pick it up and give it to her (I didn’t just sit and laugh at her frustration) but she wouldn’t let me. She has a death grip and is very stubborn. She got Brandon’s spoon out of his yogurt today and was licking the yougurt off and I had to pry it out of her hand. Luckily, Brandon was busy on the playground or he probably would have freaked out. He is not into sharing with Lexi yet.