Marvelous Miley

I just wanted to say that Miley is the most amazing big sister. Yes, she is older by 2 minutes :). She is so incredibly giving. When she hears Irelyn is crying she will bring her blanket to her. She will even give her own blanket to her if she knows that it will comfort her sissy. And shockingly she will even share her own food with her! When she has dropped her bottle, she brings it to her. She is always willing to share her toys with her (with the exception of books, lol). When I ask her to give something to Irelyn, she always does it. She is such a love bug. She always brings such a smile to my face. She still likes to cuddle with mommy and daddy and is so eager to learn new things.
We are so lucky to have such an amazing little girl.
(Coming soon, Irresistible Irelyn)

Books

I am not kidding when I say this.....
Miley and Irelyn (Miley the most) are absolutely obsessed with reading books. Miley would rather read than do anything. I will read a book to her once and she hands it back to me and says "book" meaning read it again. It is a never ending cycle. We will read a book 10 times and she still wants to hear it again. Irelyn really loves looking at the pictures. Miley is more focused on actually reading the book. I really am not exaggerating. They LOVE reading (and yes, I am sooooo proud). Funny thing is that we started off reading them books every day in the Nicu. I used to read books to their isolettes (incubators) and although it seemed silly, be never stopped reading. They would hear at least one book per day. I do believe that parents are the ones that are able to get their children excited about reading. If you read to your child from an early age they will love to read. And, can I mention that I have an ABC book that I used when I taught kindergarten, and every time I turn to the page with the D, Miley says the "d" sound.
It is awesome. Here are a few pics.
The girls current favorite book. (They especially love animal books)


(No comments on Miley's pajamas:))

I asked Miley to come read a book with me...and she came running in!!

Focused on reading.....

Happy Birthday Jacy

Just wanted to say a quick Happy Birthday to Jacy! We went to Spaghetti Factory on Wednesday to celebrate Jacy's 30th. Grandpa and Poodle watched Miley and Irelyn. Excellent dinner with Jacy! (Remember Jacy, 30 is not the new 20, lol).

Poodle and Grandpa

A little late...Just wanted to share a few pics from Father's Day. Here are a few when I went to visit my daddy last Sunday. Some of my mom, dad, the girls, and myself. Love you dad and mom!

Summer Pictures...thanks to Julie!

First, I would like to take a moment to recognize my wonderful friend Julie for always taking amazing pictures of Miley and Irelyn. She is always willing and does a much better job than they do at Sears or other department stores. She is not a professional, she is a teacher who I used to work with (who taught me everything I know :))...but you'd never know she wasn't a pro by looking at her pictures. And, she is an amazing friend!!
Here are a few shots from the day.
My new header...one with a vintage look and one in regular color.


I wanted to attempt to take another basket picture. As you can see it didn't go so well.

And a few of mommy's beauties!!





Thanks again Julie!!!

Ultra time consuming notebooks

I don't mind the start of a new school year. I like starting things out fresh. A few years ago a teacher that I used to teach with showed me this great idea of hers, writer's notebooks. They are composition books covered with different types of fabrics, using colored duct tape, and ribbon book marks. The students absolutely LOVE them. They get to choose which one they want and can write whatever they choose in it. They have always been something that I have to have. But, they take SO long to make. I have been working so hard on them. Did I mention they take forever? :) But, they are finally finished. I am happy. Until next year, when I start again. I should make some throughout the year, but I don't. Karen, I love your idea!! They are the best thing...I just wish they didn't take so long :).
Happy Tuesday!

Busy Busy Saturday

Typically we go to Gymboree on Sundays at 1:00. Well, not anymore. We had to move up a level and no go to Saturday morning class. I was pretty freaked out about it. I wasn't sure that the girls were ready. But, they actually had a really good time. Irelyn was a busy body as usual and Miley wasn't as shy as she usally is. We did have one issue...well it was a big issue. Usually as you leave the class you get kisses from Gymbo. Now, you get Gymbo stamps. Miley was find with them. Irelyn got two stamps on her feet and absolutely FREAKED out. Once we calmed her down she immediately started bawling again when she saw her feet. So Cameron gave her a spit bath on her feet (gross, i know...but we had to think fast) and then we put the socks back on. We will know for next time...no Gymbo stamps for Irelyn.
So after Gymboree we headed to L.A. Pacific Reproductive was having their annual baby reunion. This was our first time going. It was a lot of fun. It was also great seeing our old doctor. We owe so much to him!!
Taking a pic with our doctor

Miley hanging out in daddy's hat.

Irelyn and mommy

Then we were planning on going to Jaydon's baseball game. Unfortunately, it took us over 2 hours to get home and we missed his game. Sorry Jaydon :(.
Here is a little sneak peek of one of Cameron's Father's Day gifts. Julie gave me the idea. Too bad I screwed up the picture in the middle. I took it horizontally instead of vertically. I may fix this later. I hope he likes it! (He is also getting another, much bigger gift.)

Have a great weekend!

Mom's Cuties

I love my girls!!!

Lyndie's 30th

Saturday night Cameron and I left the girls with my parents so we could go to Lyndie's surprise 30th birthday. We had a great time and Lyndie was super surprised. It was also great that she got to see her nieces from Vegas. I wish I could see Lyndie more often. We went to CSUF together and took ALL our classes together. It was always fun because Lyndie was always poor and I paid her to do stupid stuff....those were some fun days!!
Anyway, I was glad to see her and her family. Here are a couple pics. Oh, and by the way, the girls went to bed at 5:45 that night. They were SOO tired!
Cameron and I....the only pic we took together and he has his eyes shut.

One of Lyndie's cakes. I love this picture because of the candles. Drew forgot to get candles so they had to use what they had, lol.

Sorority sisters, Kelly, Lyndie, and Jen

Me and Lyndie

My favorite shot....and I didn't even have to pay Lyndie to do this!!!

Vacation!!

We're back...from an absolutely wonderful, amazing vacation!!! Be warned...I included a million pictures :)
San Diego was absoluely wonderful, and I can't say enough great things about the Paradise Point Resort. It was beautiful and very relaxing (well, as relaxing as it can be with 16 month old twins :)).
Here was a run done of our trip-
Monday- relax and hang out at the pool
Tuesday- Sea World and hang out at pool
Wednesday- Beach, hang out at pool, dinner with my friend Brianne
Thursday- Sea World, yet again, take a LONG walk and feed the ducks
Friday- hang out by pond feeding ducks go home
I only wish we could have been there longer!!! As you can see, we did NOT go to the SD zoo. The girls LOVED Sea World so much we decided to go twice. They couldn't get enough of Sesame Street! We ordered room service every day and just tried to enjoy one anothers company.
The girls absoluely fell in love with the ducks at the hotel. They even came up to our back door. They were so excited to "meet" them. Now, everything that looks like a bird is a duck. :)
Here are some pictures (well, a lot).

View of the pond and one of the five pools.

We climbed this tower (at the hotel), all 81 steps, while we ech lugged a child. We were super sore the next day.

Sea World pictures-
This is a sand play area

Irelyn happy at Sea World...or is it because she has her ba-ba?

This was the reason the girls loved Sea World so much. Thye had this pretend tide pool area. The little ones could run all over and play with the shapes.


Sesame street characters- Miley was scared to death of them...flashbacks of the Easter bunny?



Looking for ducks!


Ducks at our back door

Beach pictures!




Watching Shamu at Sea World


What a table looks like after going to eat at Baja Fresh...lol

More Sea World



Hanging out at the pool- which the girls LOVED!




Cute bathing suit shot

It was really just a great time. We plan on going every year!!!
Have a great week!