Milestones...

Sophie is on Day 5 with NO BOTTLE! Yeah Sophie! 
On 4th of July I just decided to take you off the bottle because it was time. You're 15 months old and the doc said you should be off of it by 18 months, so we're ahead of schedule here. I didn't take Jake off the bottle til' 2 years old. That was just laziness on my part. Also, whenever you were done drinking your bottle, you would chuck it, I mean not just drop it but throw it. And, the milk would splatter everywhere. I esp. did not like that in my car. So, I bought you a cute, easy to hold, spill proof sippy and gave you that instead. The 1st time I put you down for a nap and gave you that sippy cup and you swatted it away...but after that you were good. So proud of you mama linda. 

Now, walking...well, not so easy. And, I'm not sure why...when you try you are so good at it. Maybe you're just being lazy. And, believe me...I'm not trying to rush you or anything. Because I know, once you start walking, I'll be running...after you! Lately you've been like a little puppy, you have to be at my feet all the time. Jake used to do the same thing. 

Anyway, just wanted to post your milestones here. You and Jake keep me busy and on my toes. But, I'm glad I could be here for you. Love you kids with all my heart. 

4th of July weekend...

     

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Lots to celebrate and be thankful for this year. God Bless America & our family.

                  

Our weekend started out at the pool, hung out with our friends, Alana, Layla & Charlotte. 


Taking a pizza break then it's back in the pool. Mmmmm...

Jake, getting a ride on the luggage. Now, this is the way to travel. We went to the spend the day and a night at the casino hotel/pool.

Jake -- enjoying a nice cold, Shirley Temple w/ extra cherries...that's your new favorite drink. 

Sophie, only 1 year old...and already texting. She opens the phone, puts it up to her ear and says, "Hi Dad". 








Jake, taking a snack break, enjoying a delicious peach.

And sister, loves her some apples.

What is it about the phone in the hotel room? You always have to pretend like you're calling someone. I think you  called Pa. 


We had a really nice suite at Sandia Casino, but we didn't even spend the night. We decided spending the night in a hotel room with 2 kids would probably be very sleepless. Plus, Jake was dying to go home and light some fireworks. Our neighbors were already started when we got home. Here's Jake and his buddy, Hunington enjoying the show.

Love it Sophie...look how cute you look in your 4th outfit. My little doll, so many outfits, not enough time. 






Jake couldn't wait for Dad to light all these fireworks! 

Sophie was not scared of fireworks at all. And, Jake was worried about it too. All day, he would ask Deon if Sophie was going to be ok. What a good brother. 

Lighting some good ole sparklers. Those are fun huh Jake? 

Dad, let's do this already...

Our fireworks spectacular courtesy of Deon & Jake...since we were at Coco & Pa's, it was called the Lulac Extravaganza. 

And, here's your crazy Mom...posing in front of the show.

And, this is it...all the fireworks are done! The last sparkler of the night. After this, it was home for us and straight to bed...it was a long day and up late 2 nights in row. We had lots of fun! Until next year...

We had a good weekend...very relaxing. Went swimming at Coco & Pa's, spent the day at the casino pool. That was fun, we had lunch out there. Then it started raining so we went to the room to relax. The sun was back out an hour later, so we went back to the pool. A very nice way to spend the day with my beautiful family. I love you guys so much.