Kara's 2nd Birthday and Trevin's Baptism

Well our little girl turned two last week! I felt like this birthday was fun celebrating because she actually had an idea of what was going on. She kept sing Happy Birthday to herself and couldn't wait to open presents. This year we decided to take her to the Oakland Zoo, Mommy probably wanted an outing more than anyone else in the family! We had such a fun time. Kara loved it and walked almost the entire time. Trevin slept almost the whole time so we really got to enjoy it ourselves. I think our favorite part was watching the Chimpanzees!

On Sunday we had Trevin baptized at Escalon CRC. It was a very special day and what a blessing it is to make that promise to God with friends and family by your side. Trevin did manage to scream the whole time which made it very stressful but we got through it! We had some of the family come over after church and then had a little birthday party for Kara since most of her cousins were there.

Trevin is 3 months now and we are really starting to see his little personality come through. He smiles all the time and Kara can always make him smile. It's so cute to see. He is still very chubby and getting very heavy to hold at times! I don't know how much longer I can use that infant carseat of his!

As for Kara, well I know I've loved every stage but this one is so fun! Besides the tantrums here and there she is such a sweetheart of a girl. She is always talking our ear off and picking up on new words/sentences all the time. She is a sponge so we have to be careful sometimes! She is also becoming very independent and wants to do everything herself. She is still always playing outside, almost all day! It's so nice but I feel bad sometimes cause it can be so quiet in the house which I am not use to! Sometimes when we check on her she is busy peaking through a hole in the fence watching the neighbors. Other times her and Bruin are just busy exploring through my flowers and trees.

Here a just a few random pictures of what's been going on at our house!

Baptism

Kara and the girls hanging out!

Kara's yummy cupcakes, we were singing Happy Birthday to her, I don't think she knew how to react.

Kara's birthday present from us. She loves it but always dumps dog food in it.

I don't think he is quite ready for the bumbo but it was so cute to see him sit in it.

Having a conversation together.

May

Well Trevin is already 2 1/2 months already which is crazy!  Kara turns 2 in two weeks which seems even crazier!!  Trevin is our little chunky monkey as he weighs 14 lbs 6 oz at his Dr. appt last week.  He is such a content little guy and I feel so spoiled that he is such a good baby so far.  He is starting to smile all the time and loves to watch Kara.  He even started rolling over from his tummy to his back!  I finally moved him to his crib a week ago at night and our nights have been sooo much better.  More sleep for both of us now, I should have done that in the beginning!  

Kara is still my little helper and insists on holding the bottle when he gets one and always puts a pacifier in his mouth when he's crying.  We finally have some warmer days so Kara has been playing outside all the time now in her sandbox and I am really starting to see her imagination take off.   It gives Mommy a nice break  too when she's out there!  She is also testing me quite often too now.  We started giving her "time outs"  meaning she needs to stand by the wall until I say she can leave.  She usually only has to do this when she hits Trevin.  Well now she has decided to hit Trevin and then voluntarily walks to the wall and says "Sorry  Trevin and Mommy."   Little stinker!  The joys of a toddler I guess!  

I started working again last week and I'd have to say it wasn't as hard as what I thought.  I probably enjoyed the break a little!  

Kenny and Erin's Wedding

Kara was the flower girl for her Uncle Kenny's wedding.  She was a very cute one might I add too!  It was a beautiful wedding up in Three Rivers and perfect weather.  Kara didn't quite make it down the aisle as she got a little stage fright when she looked up at the people .  She did really great for the pictures though so I guess that's all we can ask for from almost a 2 year old.