Random Weekend Pics

I guess the weekend wasn't such a bust after all. After the kids started feeling better my mom came up and we had Saturday morning pastries at Bouchon, cake baking in the afternoon and lots of fun! Brookey also had a playdate with her BFF, Sophia.

6 Months Old!

I can't believe my little BABY is 6 months old! Here are his stats: 18lbs (50%th percentile), 26 1/2 inches (50%th percentile). Even Steven is what we should have named him. Although we can't believe he's only in the 50th percentile because he's outgrown ALL of his 9 month clothes and everyone is always commenting what a beefcake he is!!

He's just such a sweet, easygoing kid. Not much ruffles his feathers unless his sister steps on his head or you miss his "feeding window"--he can go from not hungry to FAMISHED in about 10 minutes!

The kid LOVES LOVES books! I know all kids love books and being read to, but this kid seriously convulses with excitement when he sees a book. It will be interesting to see if he likes books when he gets much older or if this is just cute little "baby thing." I seriously believe that so much of a kid's personality can be seen at a REALLY young age. I think Brookey will always be energetic, bright, dramatic and opinionated. I think Will will be easygoing, calm and collected. Time will tell :) It's just too sad how they're growing up so fast!!!!! I'm trying hard to enjoy every moment!

"What the he*& do you want?!"

Favorite activity!
Well...aside from sleeping!
Happy boy....we tried to give him a natural mohawk
My mohawk boy reading with Dad. Is he his Dad's kid or what?! They even match!

Sunday Pics

Sunday in Sonoma

I love living 20 minutes from wine county!! ...although it's a little different with two little ones in tow! Still fun, though! And less hangover :-)

Definitely Daddy's girl:


Daddy's girl:
Ben & Jerry's "Chocolate Therapy" flavor = bad idea


My 'lil tree hugger!

I've decided it is impossible to get both kids smiling and looking at the camera at the same time:

First Day of Preschool

Sigh--another milestone come and gone. My baby is officially in preschool. The first day went off without a hitch. We have been talking about preschool for months and I think she was really ready. There were no tears...and Brookey didn't cry, either!!! :-) It made me feel so great to see how truly HAPPY she was.

She's already had some really hilarious quotes. The first one happened when we were driving home the first day. I had had the absolutely SUCKIEST (word?) day in the history of days on Thursday and as we're driving, Brookey hits me with, "You know what, Mama? God makes the whole world beautiful." OMG!! I about drove off the road. Gotta love Catholic School! She definitely made me realize that even the worst days can be made better by your kids :-)

Hand-Me-Downs Suck

First they drag me outside into the sun and then they strap me in this pink stroller. Life sucks.

Last Days of Summer

It's hard to believe summer is on it's way out already!! School is back in session, Brookey's going to preschool next week and she is already starting to ask when we're going to the pumpkin patch or can she please be Belle/Cinderella/Barbie/Little Mermaid/Jasmine for Halloween :-)

We went to an "end of summer" party this weekend. We left 'lil Buddy home with Grandma Shanks since he's not really one to soak up the sun....AND Brookey finally got a BIG GIRL bike!! It even came with a place for Barbie to ride along with her....and you KNOW you are living in the 21st century when it included a helmet and knee pads...FOR BARBIE!! God help us!