Interesting....

A friend sent me this link and I thought it was fun. For me, it said I looked most like Christina Ricci and then Angelina Jolie (Whatever!!!) and Josh looked like Matthew Perry. So I ran the girls and this is what I got.

I"m not sure what to think of this...

our world has changed

So last night I was talking to my parents on the phone just catching up over the weekend. I was actually fixing dinner (pancakes) with my trust 3 year old assistant. We could hear Piper splatting her hand on the kitchen tile. (you have to step up to get in our kitchen.) I told my parents that Piper can get 1/2 way into the kitchen but hasn't figured out how to get her knees up in it since she does the army crawl. I love hearing her slap the floor and talk because she is so excited about it. Not long after I told them, we hung up and I am not kidding when I say that I didn't even get the phone back on the reciever when Josh said "Piper is in the kitchen!!" Sure enough, she figured it out!! Soon she came crawlign around the corner past the fridge just as happy as could be. I, of course, took her right back to the living room...I mean I was frying sausage, it was a safely issue!! ; )

Last night before bedtime, we gave Brenna little quiet time in her room. She usually sits at her table and colors or does stickers and listens to music. Last night, while her little "Wee Sing" tape was playing, she started playing with a new Dora book she got for her birthday. This Dora book has it's own CD player. The idea is to play the music while we read the story. Brenna just plays the music. Only one or two songs do we even recognize and the entire thing has a Hispanic flair, because it is Dora the bi-lingual Explorer after all.

Last night she was playing the CDs and bouncing to the beat. When we went into pray, she told us she had one song she needed to listen to before she was finished. As she was switching out CDs, she turned to me and "I just love music". We just praised her and told her she was a good singer and that we were glad she loved music. But inside I was cracking up at my three year old talking like a much bigger person.

"Dear God..."

We say prayers as a family every night. Usually Josh goes first, then me, then Brenna. We allow Brenna to pick the order and there is seldom any diviation from that routine. We have had to work on her speaking slowly and clearly so we can understand her. We have also had many conversations about how our praying makes God happy because he likes to hear what we are thankful for. When Josh and I pray we change how we say things, but generally it is the same things; thank you for our family, the day, protect us, help us all obey, etc. Well, Brenna's is the same every time. "Dear God, thank you for Grammy and Granddaddy, Grandma and Grandpa, Mama, Piper, Daddy and Brenna. In Jesus Name, AMEEEEN."

One night not so long ago, she said "Dear God, Thank you for Grammy and Granddaddy, Grandma and Grandpa, Mom, Pipes, Dad and Me. In Jesus Name, Amen, hey I changed it up!" The changes were quite sutle, but she was proud and we were proud for her.

Drum Roll Please....

Piper is crawling!!! At 7 months and 1 week she army crawled across the living room floor last night. She was quite proud of herself, as we were. And like good second time parents, we got it all on film.

Picture Time

Brenna's 3 year pictures...

and a few with Piper...

Birthday Blow-out 2006

Well, yesterday we opened the last of the birthday presents. And Brenna made quite a haul!! And I must say the Dora creators made a little profit this week! She got Dora Candyland, shoes, treehouse, school, bathtoys, cd/book, stickers and bubbles. She also got adorable ladybug rainboots, raincoat, umbrella and hat. She wears these (not the coat yet) while playing with her veterinary kit...go ahead...get the visual. It is quite funny. She also got a stroller and car seat for her baby dollsand 2 new babies...which means we now have 4 with us at any given time. While we are riding in the car she likes playing with her computer alphabet game. It does entertain her, but let me tell you those things can get annoying after a while. haha.

It took us a week to open everything, not only because there was so much stuff, but also because she was so appreciative of what she got. She really enjoyed each thing along the way. It is wonderful to have such a greatful child.

Piper gets her leftovers. Mom gave Brenna an adorable ladybug stuffed animal. Brenna opened it, picked it up by the antenna and handed it to Piper saying "This one is for Piper". For those who don't know, she has a texture aversion. If you think it is wonderfully soft then it is something Miss B won't like. So far, Piper is not showing any signs of this, she just eats everything.

Piper has her 4 top teeth really trying to get out. I really expect to see them any day now. I know she will be greatful when they pop through.

The Dora Adventure began with the Map

They had to cross the bridge....

Go through the Singing Gate....

And climb up Star Mountain to get the candles for the cake!!

I think everyone had a wonderful time!!!

And if these pictures don't make a mama proud, I don't know what will...