Welcome to the world Caroline Jane!

Peter turns 7!

 We had a Star Wars Lego party to celebrate Peter turning 7!  We made 'light sabers' out of pool noodles and duct tape, and I made really easy, no-sew jedi robes.  Bryan even used a stencil and painted on the 'rebel' symbol on the front of the capes.

 They had a 'jedi training session' where they learned to use the force and fight!

 Peter requested a "Yellow lego brick" cake.  Best request a 9 month pregnant chick could get.  Super easy and he was thrilled.  So was I.

 Peter's good friend Angeli.

About Peter these days:
He loves legos.  (LOVES LOVES LOVES legos) It is all he plays with.  He also really likes Star Wars...especially the Lego Star Wars Wii game.
He is still a picky eater.  He hates melted cheese. (So weird.)  He eats all veggies, but doesn't like anything with a 'sauce' in it.  i.e. Casseroles, enchiladas, salad dressing.  If he keeps up like this he will never have any fat on him because he eats everything plain.
He is a great big brother and is a good helper around the house.  His chores include emptying the trash, keeping his room clean, emptying the dishwasher and getting his dirty clothes upstairs into the washing machine...and putting away his clean clothes. 
He is doing great in school, he is ahead in Math, and Reading...he is about the middle of 2nd grade level in Math, and 3rd grade reading.  He is still taking Piano lessons from me and I hope he sticks with it because he is a good student!
We love you Peter!

The all about Brooke posts...

It is all about Brookie for the next couple posts.  I took pictures of her in her recital costume and I also did her '5' year old pictures.  Enjoy!

Randomness from the kids

Brooke's Birthday

We had an 'art' themed birthday party for Brookie this year.
Unfortunately for me, I got sick the night before, so her cake is store bought... (Mom fail!)  But she didn't care.  Her party turned out great.

A little about Brooke right now:

Favorite foods:  Pretty much anything but a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich and pepperoni.  She loves avocados, tomato's, meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies...you know...just food in general.

Favorite Toys:  Princesses and dolls

She loves riding her bike, and scooter and can ride while I run.  Usually about 3+ miles without getting tired.

Favorite activities: Coloring, drawing, painting, dancing, and being outside in as little clothing as possible.  No matter the temperature.  It was common this year for her to go to preschool in sandals and short sleeves when the temps were in the low 20's with snow.

Her hair HAS to be in a ponytail.  She complains when I do it any other way.

She also won't sleep in long sleeves, or wear long sleeves or pants.  She is my summer girl!

She is also taking piano lessons from me and doing a great job.  She loves practicing and has gotten much easier to teach in the last 4 months!

Happy 5 years old Brooke!

We love you so much!