Mom, I'll help.
Open up!
Mmm good!
My turn.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Sunday, July 13, 2014
My Fashionista
He's ready for bed...
Something tells me his expression might be different when he is 21.
(Notice the dress shoes and mitten!)
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Easter
I know I'm a little lot late, but I finally transferred the pictures from my camera to my computer.
It only took eleven pictures (and some suckers) finally get this one!
Miracle enjoyed her first Easter.
She even caught on to finding the Easter eggs!
Sunday, June 22, 2014
15 month Miracle
Miracle is such a sweetheart! She had her 15 month checkup and the doctor is pleased. Although still at 5% for weight (19 lb 5 oz), she has hit the 75% mark for height (31").
She loves to eat, just about anything, but really likes meat! She is happy most of the time. Her personality is far more easy-going than BB or Precious.
She still has a very limited vocabulary, consisting of the following words in the order acquired:
*Daisy is our dog's name, but Miracle uses it for all dogs.
Miracle's smile is infectious, and she generally likes everyone. We are so blessed to have her in our family!
She loves to eat, just about anything, but really likes meat! She is happy most of the time. Her personality is far more easy-going than BB or Precious.
She still has a very limited vocabulary, consisting of the following words in the order acquired:
duck, more, mom, Daisy*, ball, out, hi
*Daisy is our dog's name, but Miracle uses it for all dogs.
Miracle's smile is infectious, and she generally likes everyone. We are so blessed to have her in our family!
Sunday, April 6, 2014
March Equals Busy!
The month of March flew by before I knew it. So much happened, and I didn't have time to write one thing. Ugh!
During spring break, I took May, Sweets, Buddy, BB, and two of my friend's kids to Disneyland. My friend watched Precious and Miracle, who also enjoyed their "vacation". We had four day park hopper passes and took full advantage of them. We stayed at a hotel across the street from the entrance to Disneyland, right next to Mickey D's. Our room was great with beds for all. It was right down the breezeway from the pool, which the kids also enjoyed.
BB had a great first time to Disneyland! He loved all the sensory input of the rides and all around him. He rode every fast ride he was tall enough for. He really liked the roller coasters. The only ride he didn't like was Star Tours (simulator), because of the asteroids that "crash" into the ship. He said, "The robot hurt me!"
We also celebrated birthdays for Miracle (now 1), BB (now 4), and Buddy (now 11). We had a family birthday honoring them and my sister who also has a birthday within the two week span.
The last weekend in March was the big fundraising gala for the Children's Chorus. That kept the oldest three (and me) busy that week, culminating in rehearsal and performance on Saturday. The gala was beautiful and the kids all did great!
During spring break, I took May, Sweets, Buddy, BB, and two of my friend's kids to Disneyland. My friend watched Precious and Miracle, who also enjoyed their "vacation". We had four day park hopper passes and took full advantage of them. We stayed at a hotel across the street from the entrance to Disneyland, right next to Mickey D's. Our room was great with beds for all. It was right down the breezeway from the pool, which the kids also enjoyed.
BB had a great first time to Disneyland! He loved all the sensory input of the rides and all around him. He rode every fast ride he was tall enough for. He really liked the roller coasters. The only ride he didn't like was Star Tours (simulator), because of the asteroids that "crash" into the ship. He said, "The robot hurt me!"
We also celebrated birthdays for Miracle (now 1), BB (now 4), and Buddy (now 11). We had a family birthday honoring them and my sister who also has a birthday within the two week span.
The last weekend in March was the big fundraising gala for the Children's Chorus. That kept the oldest three (and me) busy that week, culminating in rehearsal and performance on Saturday. The gala was beautiful and the kids all did great!
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Tickets
We have a trip to Disneyland planned in the not too distant future. Recently I was trying to calm BB down one evening, so I started talking to him about the different rides and things to see at Disneyland. Since then, he asks every morning and every day when I get home, "Are we going to Disneyland now?" I answer "later" or "soon" but that does not satisfy him. I learned my lesson: don't tell him until a couple days before we leave.
One time I told him that I still had to work a few more days and wait to get paid so I could buy the tickets for Disneyland. A few minutes later, he comes back with a penny in each hand, exclaiming "I have tickets!" I told him that was a good idea but the tickets are pieces of paper with everyone's name on them. He then proceeded to tell me one penny had his name on it and the other one had Buddy's name. He is one smart little boy!
One time I told him that I still had to work a few more days and wait to get paid so I could buy the tickets for Disneyland. A few minutes later, he comes back with a penny in each hand, exclaiming "I have tickets!" I told him that was a good idea but the tickets are pieces of paper with everyone's name on them. He then proceeded to tell me one penny had his name on it and the other one had Buddy's name. He is one smart little boy!
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Half Done
I'm half done with the final paperwork for Miracle. Friday I went to the Office of Vital Records to get her new birth certificate. When I walked in, I saw 90% of the seats taken and a line about ten long at the starting window. My initial thoughts were "Uh Oh". But I waited.
I ended up with #15 as they called #3 - not too bad. In reality, the entire process took a little over thirty minutes. Once I made it to the first window, the rest went reasonably fast. I walked out with two certified birth certificates with Miracle's new name and my name as her mother.
Next I thought I would try the Social Security Administration office. I should have been clued in when it took two long drives around the parking lot to even find a place to park. The place was an absolute zoo. I got my ticket with #580. Then they called #452. Are you serious? Yes, there was one set of sequential numbers. I think there were about fifteen open seats out of almost two hundred seats in the room. There were 18 windows, but initially only five were open. After about twenty minutes, they had ten windows open.
Finally, after waiting over an hour and a half, they called #527. I was over half way there, but I really had to leave to get to another appointment. This was the fifth time I have been through this exercise. I have always gone on Fridays. By far, this was the busiest and longest wait time ever. Note to self: don't go during tax season to get a social security card. Oh wait, I need that card to finish my taxes. Guess I will have to go hang out at SSA on another Friday morning soon!
I ended up with #15 as they called #3 - not too bad. In reality, the entire process took a little over thirty minutes. Once I made it to the first window, the rest went reasonably fast. I walked out with two certified birth certificates with Miracle's new name and my name as her mother.
Next I thought I would try the Social Security Administration office. I should have been clued in when it took two long drives around the parking lot to even find a place to park. The place was an absolute zoo. I got my ticket with #580. Then they called #452. Are you serious? Yes, there was one set of sequential numbers. I think there were about fifteen open seats out of almost two hundred seats in the room. There were 18 windows, but initially only five were open. After about twenty minutes, they had ten windows open.
Finally, after waiting over an hour and a half, they called #527. I was over half way there, but I really had to leave to get to another appointment. This was the fifth time I have been through this exercise. I have always gone on Fridays. By far, this was the busiest and longest wait time ever. Note to self: don't go during tax season to get a social security card. Oh wait, I need that card to finish my taxes. Guess I will have to go hang out at SSA on another Friday morning soon!
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