Haircuts

Conner got a haircut! He got sick of me pestering him everyday to do his mohawk, so we decided to just shave it. Yes, he still has a mohawk, but its easier to manage and he loves it!!

Dave has been losing weight ever since his food poisoning from Taco Bell. He decided it was time to cut his hair. He has been growing it out for awhile, and it was super long. I barely recognized him after his haircut!! He looks very handsome, and I'm so proud of him for trying to eat better!!

Just for fun I chopped my hair! I'm really glad I was able to go through with it because I was pretty nervous. I have never had my hair this short before. I LOVE it!!!

No, Vika didn't her haircut. :( But I couldn't leave her out of this post. She was modeling her Christmas dress. (This was her dress from last year, and it still fits!!)

Halloween 2010

We had a great Halloween. Its always been Conner's favorite holiday because its in his birthday month and he thinks that all the parties are for him!! I like to have us all matching in similar costumes. Last year we were all pirates! So this year I decided we would go with Conner's personality and be Punk Rockers!! We had a lot of fun getting all dressed up, putting lots of makeup on, and spraying painting our hair!!

Conner's mohawk was blue on one side and white on the other!

Vika had all blue hair, and she absolutely loved getting makeup on!! This was Vika's first year trick or treating, and she didn't want to stop even though she couldn't feel her hands because they were so cold. She just wanted to get more candy.

BTW they both completely forgot all about the candy the next day, so I hid it from them. I ate a lot of it by myself and then threw away the stuff I didn't want. They still have no idea that they missed out on all of their candy!!! LOL

Conner's Birthday!! (very, very late)

I realize this is super late, but Conner's birthday in October was so much fun. He is now 5, and just growing up way too fast. We took him to Disneyland, and we had a blast!! We went with his Grandma Teri, Aunt Lissa, and Uncle Joey!! I think this was a birthday he will remember for a long time!

Conner's classic picture pose, and sporting his new hat. We were just waiting in line!!

This was also Vika's very first time to Disneyland! She loved most of it. She cried on a lot of rides because they were too scary, and she just wanted to go outside. We did, however, find a few rides that she absolutely loved. The carousel, Dumbo, Buzz Lightyear, and It's a Small World.

Me and my Bebs on the carousel. She was so excited that we got a horse that had pink!!

Summer Days

I can't believe that Summer is almost over. Its gone by way too fast. Sadly, I didn't do all the things I had originally planned, but we have still had some fun.

This is my bow frame I made, with a little help from Deb!! I bought a plain frame from Roberts and painted it dark brown with a black glaze. And then just hot glued the ribbon on!! Super easy and so cute!!

We have been doing some cloud watching!! My kids absolutely love to lay on the grass at Grandma Teri's and stare up at the clouds. This was awesome day to cloud watch because of the cool clouds!!!

This Summer Vika moved out of her crib into a toddler bed!! She did awesome the first couple of days and nights. Now she gets out of her bed anytime she can!! She still had a way better transition than Conner!!

To keep busy on the crazy rainy days, we have been making forts!!

The kids absolutely love making forts, and will even pose for a pic!!

We have been having fun this Summer, how about you? What have you been doing to stay busy?

Running

I love running!! I still haven't been able to run very far, not sure why that is. I think its because I don't push myself hard enough. I just need to find more time so that I can do what I love doing.

On Saturday I will be running in my 3rd 5K of the year. I'm really excited to do this. My first 5K didn't go so well. I was only able to run about half of it, and the rest I was walking, and trying to deal with a stupid side ache. My time was about 40 min. Very pitiful. My 2nd 5K went much better. I was able to run most of it. I stopped for only 5 min to walk, and then sprinted the fastest I remember ever running in my life!! My time was 33:02!! I was very proud of myself because my only goal was to beat my last time. And I killed that time!

This 5K on Saturday is going to be different than the other 2. Because I just want to run the ENTIRE thing without walking, and still be able to get a good time! We will just have to see if I can pull this off!! Wish me luck!!!

T-Ball

Conner has been playing T-ball, and he absolutely LOVES it!! We haven't enjoyed the nasty weather, but watching Conner play has more than made up for that!!

Conner gets really into the game, and loves to watch the players hit the ball so that he can catch it!!!

This is him in action, fielding the ball!!

His favorite is to hit the ball, and he hits it pretty far too!!

Vika's Dr Appt

In April Vika went to the Dr for her 2 year old well check-up. I learned that she is still super small, in the 2%tile in height and weight. She is right on track for her growth curve, but she is just so petite. We love her so much, and we wouldn't take her any other way!!!!

She gets really nervous at the Dr, and for good reason too. Every time we go they give her shots. :( This is her nervous smile, she had to have my chapstick, and touch her belly button! All of these are things she does when she is nervous.