Carter said his first full sentence on Saturday! Typically they are broken sentences more like "don't like" or "don't like that" but he doesn't use "me" or "I" all that much yet. But, he's really starting to form more complete sentences now!
I feel it's important to blog about because I look back and can't remember when the important milestones happen! When it was just Kylie it was super easy to remember, but now that there are three of them... well, let's just say brain fog has set in.
The things I hear mostly from little man these days are:
"Go in mommy's car?"
"Go in grandma's car?"
"Pick me up"
"Here you go mommy"
"No nap" (gotta love this one)
"What was that noise?"
"What doing?"
Such a sweet boy. I especially love it that he calls Jackson by his full name Jackson Ralph. I don't know why I think it's so stinkin' cute, but I do!
Monday, October 28, 2013
"I don't like that..."
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Baylor Homecoming
My mom, Kylie and I all headed up to Waco last Friday for Baylor Homecoming!
We got to see Pigskin Revue and that, of course, was great. I was disappointed Tri Delts weren't in it, but it was still great!
After that, we went to go check out the bonfire for a bit and then Kylie and Grandma were too pooped to party, so we went back to the hotel.
The next day it was early to rise and head to the parade!!! It was a littly chilly for my taste, but I always love seeing the floats and all the hard work that's put into them.
Then, a bit of shopping at the bookstore, along with about a million other people!
The highlight was going to Ninfa's for lunch! Whooohooo! Love that place:) Of course, after a ninfarita (or maybe 1.5) it was time for a siesta before the big game.
My Bears did some damage to the Cyclones and whipped some booty! Sic 'Em!
What a fun weekend with my girls!!!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Jackson Pre-K
Here's my little handsome man...
He has already learned so much and his love for learning has increased dramatically!
He is so excited to show me all he has done through the week when he brings home his folder on Thursdays. He's also started playing ABC Mouse and really enjoys it. It's fun and games to him, but he's really learning while he's doing it:)
I can't wait to see what he can do by the end of this year!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Bend it Like Beckham
I really have no idea what that means, nor did I see the movie. I know it's related to soccer somehow, so there you go. My attempt at being clever! Jackson started his first team sport - soccer!!! Adam nor I have ever actually played soccer, so this is all new to us. Luckily, right now it's really just a matter of getting kids to actually stay on the field and possibly kick the ball in the right direction and not take it away from their teammates.
It's been quite entertaining so far. We only have about three to four kids out of seven that will actually go out and play. The others stand on the sideline and pout or cry, and if they do go on the field, they pout and cry. I am SO glad Jackson isn't doing that. I think I would quit going!
Jackson's first real game was a challenge. They played three mini games and it was so hot. I think he just about gave it all he had in the first game and didn't have much left for the rest. Poor guy. He was so tired and hot. I was really proud of his efforts though.
His second game went great! The team they played was definitely more advanced than our sweet Falcons, but Jackson hustled and even scored a few goals. His victory cheers after he scores are priceless. We need to get them on video. You would think he just scored the winning goal at the World Cup. It's awesome and we love his enthusiasm!
My hope for him in all this is to get the feel for the "team" atmosphere, work on his coordination, and have a really FUN time most of all. So far, I think we're headed in the right direction! And, he just looks so darn adorable in his little uniform (spoken like a true mom, I know). Maybe I need to get one of those buttons made with his picture on it and wear it to every game. Too much? Yeah, I thought so:)
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Bras and Battles
If I think back to the grades in school that I remember, third grade is the one I really remember well. It's weird to me that Kylie is now in that time of her life and it seems like yesterday I was there! I remember it was the year my family moved from small-town Midland to big-time Austin. We loaded up that U-Haul and never looked back. I spent my first 10 years in Midland, but Austin will always be my home.
Back to Kylie...oh Kylie. I just love that girl. So, here is where we are these days. She is still just as sharp as a tack and catches on so quickly. Nothing about school seems to phase her a bit, at least not yet! Her teacher is just amazing (as they all are) and I know she will love, encourage and support Kylie in all she does.
It's Horse-Riding Mondays, Voice on Wednesdays, Turbo Tumbling on Fridays (that's a whole other story) and Piano on Saturdays. She loves horse and looks so beautiful when she's riding. My heart just swells with pride at her grace in that saddle. To be so young and yet so graceful and powerful on a huge horse is inspiring to me. We actually haven't started voice yet, but I look forward to hearing her voice develop. She is very gifted musically (not like me at all in that way) and her voice is so sweet. Turbo Tumbling is, let's just say, not her favorite. It's hard for her. She's stocky like her mom and dad. Inflexible, again they called me "crowbar" in cheer folks, and it's just hard for her. She doesn't like it at all and pretty much gave me a good hour scolding about making her do it. That was fun. But, I'm Team Kylie. I love her and she has to understand I know what's best for her. I know she will someday. Until then, we'll just keep showing up with a smile or not! Our sweet piano teacher is back teaching after a hiatus for health reasons. We didn't go with another teacher while she was out because we just love her! I was so glad she recovered and could teach Kylie again. Having the right teacher is so important.
Okay, now to more fun things. Kylie got her first bra not long ago! Hilarious. Okay, I didn't wear a bra until 6th grade and my mom forced me to. I was so embarrassed and didn't want to admit I was actually becoming a young lady. Heaven-forbid! Not my Kylie! She begged me to get her one. It even has a little padding in it. The first day she got it she was walking around in it with her underwear (something I would have NEVER done) and Jackson kept pushing on her "boobies" as he calls it and laughing hysterically. Oh, I just love those moments. They make life worth living I swear.
Then, she starts talking to me about how old she has to be to shave her legs and get her ears double-pierced. What? I don't know who is encouraging this, but I'm about to lock her up for a few years. Adam just doesn't even know what to think about all of it. Oh, just wait my dear until she becomes a teenager. Brutal.
Who knows what this year will hold? I have a feeling it's going to be one to remember!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
First Day of Pre-K
Choooo Choooo.... Look Who's Two?
My baby turned two on Saturday. He'll always be my baby, even when he's 45! What a sweet boy he is. We had a Thomas the train party since he loves his trains. He also loves Dinosaur Trains, so the train thing just seemed to work.
On Carter's actual birthday we took the kids to Southpark Meadows for some splash park/playground fun and ate lunch outside. They had a great time and were tuckered out! When everyone woke up it was off to Hey Cupcake for some birthday cupcakes - yum!
Everyone came over on Sunday for some real birthday party fun. It's always nice to have the whole family together. Just a pleasant reminder of how blessed we are to have family close by.
We had some pizza, Carter's favorite food, and then a yummy train cake made by the ever-so-talented Grandma Debbie!
Here's a little about Carter James at two years:
Weight: 32 lbs. 6 oz. (he is a Biehler folks)
Height: 35"
Favorite Foods: Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Milk, Bananas, Yogurt
Favorite Toys: Trains, Cars, Balls, Crayons
Favorite Books: Good Night, Good Night Dinosaur; Good Night Butterflies; Good Night, Good Night Construction Site; Are you Ticklish?
Favorite Shows: Dinosaur Train, Thomas, Wonder Pets, Mighty Machines, Cars
Bedtime: 8 p.m.
Wakes Up: 7:15 a.m.
Nap time: Usually 1:30-3:30
Words: Too many to put down! He's a great talker! Kind of like a parrot who mimics every word!
Shoe Size: 8
Carter is a total charmer! People just fall in love with him. He gives the best hugs and kisses, and even a fist pump now and then. He LOVES to swim and is really great at it. He can throw a ball really well and loves to jump on the trampoline. He has a great sense of humor and loves to make people laugh.
