Events and Memories.

I hope you are having a fantastic 2012!  My family and I have been trying to get back into the swing of routine since the holidays, and I have been busy spending way too much time planning a grocery savings plan. (I will explain it when I figure it out!)

On to other topics!!

My eldest has been involved in all parts of his school life and has some G-R-E-A-T news to S-H-A-R-E!
He is the spelling bee champion of his school and will go on to compete at the county level.  We couldn't be any prouder of our Spelling Bee Champ!

 Proud Spelling Bee Champion! 1/9/12

At the local nature center  1/7/12

Ready the Christmas festivities!

Our little one has been on the road of independence this month.  I am sad to announce that he is getting less baby-like every day.  Just as I type this, he has attempted to dismount the sofa the correct way and I believe may have succeeded if he was barefoot.  None the less, he just got tired of being on the sofa and did something about it!! What is up with that?  Baby Noah is also dealing with separation anxiety during his exploration of independence.  As he gets bolder with traveling around the home, he turns to find me and if he is unsuccessful with locating my whereabouts he makes it known!!  Lets just say that on his way to find his freedom he found his high pitch scream.

Months Memories:

Enjoying the Christmas Dinner at Church

Momma and baby bear relaxing at home

Big brother watching little one while I clean house

Abuela enjoying Christmas Eve

The chefs all dressed for the evening

Abuela and Abuela 12/24/11

Christmas Day 2011

NYE 2011

Learning to fish on 1/7/12

Inspired

My sister-in-law made a beautiful wreath for her home and posted pictures and a tutorial on it on her family blog.  Do-it-yourself projects are so much fun and most of the time CHEAPER!!  Any how, I was browsing the sales online and found that Michael's was having a one day sale on their 24" wreaths.  They were only $1.99!!!  Perfect pricing to get me in the door.

Michael's had their Christmas items 50% off as well so I shopped around the store for items to place on my wreath.

My purchase:
24" wreath- $1.99
1 stem of red berries- 1.00
1 box of Christmas Potpourri- $5.00  (I had enough Potpourri pieces for two wreaths!)

Supplies need:
Hot Glue Gun 

Steps:
1. Fluff out the wreath.  Pull and spread the stems and place the wreath to the side.
2. Carefully pull the berry stems apart. (You should have a handful of bundles to decorate the wreath) 
3.  Evenly distribute the berry bundles on the wreath and wrap the wire from the berry bundles to secure them in place on the wreath.
4.  Generously decorate and place potpourri pieces on the wreath.
5.  Once you have all the potpourri in place and you are pleased with the look, START GLUING!!

Thanks for the inspiration, Lenette!

Take Your Time

The holidays are a joyous time of the year for my household.  We get to spend time together decorating the home for the season and we enjoy each others company.  The only thing that makes me sad about the holidays is that there seems to be a hustle and bustle about the season and if we are not careful the new year arrives and we are tired from the nonstop 6 weeks we just went through. 
As the year comes to an and I reflect back at the year as a whole.  I feel so blessed.  My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has been beyond giving to my family this year.


Johnathan is double digits.  I cannot believe how fast time has gone by.  He is independent and loving.  Yes, he is also tough and stubborn, but that is only a battle at home.  I hope he continues to question and explore.  He will be influential if he uses the gifts the Lord has given him.  I pray for guidance and inspiration.  I know God will use Johnathan greatly for His works.

My baby Noah.  He has been making me sad lately!  What gives him the right to just grow up?  Yesterday he sat up in the tub for his bath.  He also straightened his legs in the walker and moved half an inch.  This morning he scooted himself all the way to Kevin in the living room and escaped from his Bumbo seat. Why!? Why can't you stay a baby, Noah? 

Can someone please tell my boys to slow down?  Please take your time to grow up!  While they flourish in heapfuls, I will stop myself in the hustle and bustle of the season and just enjoy them.

6 months and Christmas Pictures

I cannot believe how much my little one has grown these past few months.  In four days he will turn 7 months old!  Time waits for no one...sigh.  Well my little busy body is the nosiest of my two kiddos.  He wants to be in everyone's business and does not mind prolonging a feeding to sit up and listen to others speak.  I think I have an early talker again; wish me luck!
Just last week he started to put weight on his knees.  Noah is getting on all fours, and although he is not crawling yet he is doing the Army crawl to get around and he definitely has rolling around perfected.  At the start of Noah's 6th month we started to introduce solids during dinner time.  So far we have tried rice and oatmeal cereal, avocado, sweet potato, sweet peas, and apples.  We are working on the solids but Noah enjoys his milk better than his solids; we are eating about 4 baby spoons worth of food before he clams up and refuses another bite.
On the fourth of December Noah finally found out how great his feet are for chewing and has kept himself busy soaking up pairs and pairs of socks.  Also, those wonderful hands of his have helped him rattle his toys, pull up his blanket, and hold a sippy cup to drink water and freshly juiced apples!  We are just thriving and he is doing so much on his own, but I will stop my list here!

 I took these picture this morning to get half of my kiddos ready completed for our Christmas cards.  Babies march to their own beat and taking pictures can be tasking!  Well these are some of the shots; now I have to chose one.  Can I send collages out this year?  Oh boy...