So I realize it has been a LONG time since I've posted, not sure anyone will even check this blog these days, but might as well document still. This year has been a whirlwind in one way and yet a LONG slow 2012 in another. A LOT has happened! Malia joined the fam on leap day, Trip to Disneyland/Seaworld in May, trip to Utah in June, trip to Idaho in July, Family from out of town visited off and on, in June we had the opportunity to buy a bigger home sort of fall into our laps (were not out looking to buy), packed up/cleaned, etc and moved to the larger home to rent in the meantime, Spent HOURS and HOURS and did I mention HOURS ripping out carpet, pad and subfloor in our old home to redo for renters (FINALLY completed this weekend!!!!!!! :) :) ), Searching for renters now (hopefully will have them in very soon . ;) Just started purchase process of new home, Kids started school again a month ago and LOVE it, I LOVE having two in school all day ;), Malia just turned 7 months, and now making another trip to Utah in Dec for my little bro's wedding. Oh, and my niece, kids' new cousin, will arrive tomorrow! We are all SO excited to meet her, and so HAPPY to only live 1/2 a mile from them. And my mom is coming to visit in 2 weeks! Below are a variety of pics, didn't want to bombard anymore than what I have below, so not everything is on here, but some stuff. No particular order.
Both boys are playing soccer right now and loving it. They are both doing great and definitely more aggressive this year which is fun to watch.
This would be one of Baylee's best friends, Jeffrey. Here they are cheering at the boys first triathlon that took place last Saturday
Tayson and Erik (Jeffrey's big brother) after completing the triathlon. They LOVED it! What a great event this was!
Tayson at the finish line, sure wish this would have been the finish line for my triathlon at the beginning of this month. How cool would that be?!
Tayson running!
Camden, and Meagan and another friend at the finish of their triathlon. They also LOVED IT!
Camden at the finish line.
Cam and Meagan getting on their bikes
Camden swimming (both boys did great, but Brady had to run out with Cam to get him on his way, so wasn't able to be there for Tayson's swim, and he had the camera so no pics of Tayson swimming, but they rocked it!)
Sydney, Hannah, Tayson and Erik, all great friends! All four Rocked it!
These two are a piece of work!
All four smiling at one time! Its a miracle!
We haven't seen this face much the past 7 months, at least nothing compared to the other three, so when we get one, we've GOT to try to capture the moment! After 5+ months, she FINALLY improved on the colic, and her stomach/gas didn't seem to be so bad. We thought we were on the mend and on our way to a happy girl, but now she likes to just voice her opinion and Cry and/or Scream everytime you put her down or walk away and not give her attention. AHHHH! She wants to be held Constantly and this week, even more so is fully attached to her mommy, not wanting anyone else to hold her. Baylee was very similar in this way and we were hoping Malia would be better about going to other people, but I have a feeling she is on the road to being the same way. We'll see, as of now its hit or miss if she will cry for anyone/everyone else. But basically this is why we say it has been a LONG 2012. Accomplishing much of anything is almost impossible without her having to just sit and scream. Unless she is napping (which she loves fortunately now! and so does mom!)
Still working on that balancing. ;)
A typical Malia face unfortunately, "how dare you put me down mom!"
Ah, caught standing on a chair picking blackberries and eating them.
She has become a thumb sucker! I know in 3 years I may be kicking myself, but seriously I couldn't be more grateful for it right now! Her only way to self soothe herself at times. It doesn't cure everything, but sure helps.
She no longer takes naps, but over the summer she was run ragged at times and we found her out cold on the couch more than once throughout the days. This time she was being so quiet I went in to check on her and found her sitting in the picture above hidden in the pillow, when I went over to look at her, she was sound asleep like this.
She has been GREAT at entertaining herself when her brothers are not around. I would go in her room and find her doing something new, such as sitting in the laundry basket playing her drum. She keeps us smiling!!!
Camden also played baseball this spring/summer and LOVED it!
Well, that's all the time for now, but glad I accomplished something. Enjoy!
