Pre-Party

Breakfast at the little table


"Say Cheese"


Trying to wash her hands by herself



Monkey Ball Toss


Pin the Tail on the Tiger


Goody Bags


Animal Picture Frames


The Jungle Cake

This was the scene in the house before India and Jordyn woke up from their naps...and before guests arrived. India was so excited we could barely get her to lay down for her nap.

India's Party

Our little house successfully held everyone for India's birthday party. She was so excited to have all of her friends here. I can tell you that her favorite parts were singing "Happy Birthday" and eating ice cream. It is so much fun now that she is old enough to understand what is going on. Thank you to everyone who came and those who wanted to be here.

Ms. Personality

Not to leave Jordyn out, here is a video from lunch today.

First Day of Spring

Although the weather has been in the 50s and 60s all week, you would never know it on this first day of spring. I don't know if you can tell by the picture, but the 6 or so inches of snow we got yesterday is melting leaving behind icicles on the branches it is really pretty!
We tried our best to amuse ourselves inside....playing in our toybox, having snacks,and taking a bath in Mommy and Daddy's big tub. India wouldn't let us turn on the bubbles, "Nooooo, I'm afraid of the bubbles!" Of course we did anyway and she screamed while Jordyn laughed and said "Bubbles!"

We also made our first trip to the zoo this year, but Mommy forgot to put the memory card back into the camera. OOOOPPPPS!

One more week until Spring Break!!! YIPPPEEEE!!!!

"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

Safari Party

Everyone is welcome at India's 3rd Birthday party on Saturday March 27 at 3:00 PM. At her request we are doing an animal theme and she is SOOOOOO excited! What a great way to kick off our spring break.

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

Spunky Jordyn

Jordyn has been a very eager potty goer. She is the first to come running when asked if anyone needs to go potty. She has had one success, but we are just so happy that she's interested. India has been a great teacher! I must say that the bathroom is an interesting place these days. India is dumping her little potty into the big potty all by herself. If this doesn't happen soon enough Jordyn is right there to help make a mess.


You turn your back for 10 seconds....

Fashion Expert

Today for the first time India did not like what we had picked out for her to wear. As we tried to dress her she said, "I don't want to wear that Mommy, I want to wear this." We must say she did pick an outfit that matched. We were very impressed!

Party Girls

Jordyn posing for the camera


India playing the air guitar


Jordyn and Cousin Cenika

Over the past two weeks eating cake and ice cream and playing hard have become habits. That's right, 2 birthday parties in 2 weeks....it starts so early! Here are some shots of our future super stars in action.
Love you all!

My name is India

India is talking more everyday and you can actually have conversations with her now. A few weeks ago we were getting in the car after an outing at the mall and I told her that she was a cute as a bug. She answered me by saying, "I'm not a bug, I'm India, my name is India. There might be a bug in that car over there, or that truck. But I am not a bug. My name is India"

A similar situation happened at day care this week when her provider told her that she was the early bird and the early bird gets the worm. "I'm not a worm, I'm India."

SO CUTE!

Baking Cookies

It has been switching back and forth between nice days and cold, snowy days. Yesterday we went to the park and today we were inside baking cookies. It is quite interesting now that there are 2 little helpers. I must say both are very willing, eager, and insistant on helping out. To my horror there were constant taste test going on - Even after the egg and flour stages. The girls didn't seem to mind! They would do anything for their Daddy.

New House

We know that everyone has patiently been awaiting photos of our new house. Thank you...we are gradually settling in. Almost every box is unpacked and things in their places. We still don't have anything hung on our walls, but that will come soon enough. It is a painful thought to put a hole in Linwood's newly painted walls :)

The girls never missed a beat in the transition to the new house. They love their new space almost as much as we do. India likes her "pink room" and they really like that they have a playroom downstairs. I am sure that having all of their stuff at the house really helps. India has made herself right at home...opening the refrigerator and freezer at her leisure and putting things in and out of the cupboards. She is quite the little helper! Jordyn will be the independent child in our family. She can play alone for quite a while. She is growing up so fast... she has quite a few words and understands whatever you say to her. There is a tiny bit of a temper there ... don't know where she got that :)

We Love you and miss you!

Checking In

Just wanted to let you know that we haven't forgotten about you. We have been battling some crazy colds that just won't go away. (I left the camera out but packed the batteries so I haven't been able to take pictures - but who wants to see pictures of sick kids right?) As a summary of how these past few weeks have been, the receptionist at the doctor's office now knows us by name. Of course this may be because of the very memorable first trip we made there. Jordyn was wheezing so I called and took her right there after I picked her up from daycare. Well, wouldn't you know it that she decided she needed to poop as we were there in the waiting room and I had NOTHING because I didn't expect to make any stops after daycare. So, the doctor examined her as I apologized for the smell hoping that she would offer a diaper and wipes. She didn't. When she recommended that we get x-rays Jordyn's chest done I outright asked for a diaper and wipes. Would you believe that the doctor's office had NONE?! Luckily one of the nurses had a diaper in her car. They called us back for x-rays right away so poor Jordyn still had poop on her butt and was squeezed into this plastic harness for x-rays while I held her arms in the air and she screamed her head off. India wasn't even allowed in the room with us during the x-rays so I was relieved that I had brought the stroller for confinement and had some snacks for contentment.
After the x-rays I was finally able to change poor Jordyn's diaper. I know this seems impossible, but NONE of the restrooms in the doctor's office had a changing table. So, there I was trying to change Jordyn in the stroller with wet paper towels for wipes while keeping one of my legs sticking out so India couldn't play with the toilet. Both kids are screaming and I am trying my best not to soil the stroller. Eventually we managed to complete all bathroom missions and return to the waiting room.
Two hours after our arrival we walked out the door with antibiotics for an ear infection. At least, I walked out the door. Jordyn was now in the stroller screaming and India was in my arms screaming because she dropped her sticker somewhere and Mommy wouldn't go back to find it.
We all slept well that night!!!
Today, after 3 more doctor visits and a trip to the emergency room when India came down with hives (I didn't know that was what it was at the time), Jordyn is on her second round of super strength antibiotics and we are gradually returning to health.

We move this Saturday so we will have some pictures of the new house next week!
Love you all!

We're Moving!

With moving date fast approaching there is so much to be done. Linwood is spending countless hours at the new house painting and doing repairs. The girls and I are cleaning and packing up all of our things. You can see from the pictures that they are great helpers!

A Must See!

Everyone needs a signature dance move and boy do our girls have one.

Almost Homeowners

We are all enjoying our day off together and the warm sunshine that has replaced Winter's bitter cold. The girls are taking a nap, Linwood is running errands, and I am wondering what I can put salsa and sour cream on. Have you ever gotten a craving for one thing and then realized you don't have its partner? I think Wheat Thins will do nicely.
The girls are suffering from colds that have them congested and coughing. Nothing seems to keep them down though! Linwood and I are enjoying the few extra minutes of snuggling time. They are playing together more and more and Jordyn even tried to climb on India's back this morning to get a horsey ride. SO CUTE!!!!
This is a really exciting week for us. Not only have we gottent o spend one extra day together as a family, we are registering India for preschool next year (CAN SHE REALLY BE THAT OLD?) and most exciting of all....We are scheduled to close on our house Wednesday. YAY!!!! We are so excited! That means that in just a few weeks our house will be packed up, moved, and unpacked again. Unbelievable.
Well, I must stop procrastinating and get packing while I still have some nap time left.
Love you all!

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year to everyone!! We are looking forward to 2010 being our best year yet. We had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. Anytime we get to hang out with family and each other is a great time. India loved looking at all the Christmas lights. We can hardly believe how grown the girls have gotten!!!
If you ask India and Jordyn the highlight of their Christmas break was getting to hang out with Grandma and Grandpa. They just couldn't get enough of them!!! Grandma and Grandpa got climbed on, kicked, kissed, hugged, and lots of love. We were all sad to see them return home.
We love you all!