"Singing in the Rain!"

It hardly ever rains here in the desert so when it does, what do we do???

We sing and dance in our PJ's!!!! 

Sometimes the Smallest Things Leave the Biggest Mark...

I know I just updated the blog, but I had to write something tonight in case I forget to tell all of you the next time we talk. These 2 little girls are the BEST ever. No matter how hard each day can get, they never fail to surprise me with even the smallest thing and I can't stop smiling, laughing and sometimes feeling like I even want to cry because I'm so happy (& we all know I'm a crier!) Tonight was no different... we just finished dinner and both girls were getting a little loud so I put Brooklyn in the carrier pack and Brynn grabbed a purse, her baby and the stroller and we headed out for a walk. We made it to the end of our street and the entire time Brynn was whining non-stop and I couldn't figure out what was up. Well when we got to the end, she picked her baby up, cradled her in her arms (along with her purse) and swayed back and forth trying to soothe her. The baby was crying - that was all that noise... of course silly Mommy, why didn't I know that?! I can't believe her imagination and she is completely serious during this whole ordeal, I can't help but smile. Once we got the baby settled, she proceeded to carry the baby (since she wasn't happy in the stroller), the purse and push the stroller at the same time - she was working so hard and even though she didn't have any free hands, she made sure to stop and wave and blow kisses to everyone we passed along the way and everyone that was driving down the street or pulling out of the driveway. When we got to the next corner, "Grandma Shirley" and "Grandpa Rip" were outside and so excited to see them. They are in love with these 2 girls, they even invited us to their home in Flagstaff this summer. Brynn was full of hugs and Shirley was helping her put the diaper back on her baby. Brynn was pointing out all the birds and helicopters to Rip... I really think we made their night, they invited us to come inside the next time and visit for a while! So cute. As we were walking home, I couldn't stop smiling and feeling so grateful to have these girls in my life. They remind me to live with a sparkle in my eye, see everything as if  it's the first time I've ever seen it before (which in reality it is since every second of our life is new and has never happened before) and most importantly, never be too busy or have my hands too full to not be able to say hello, wave to someone down the street and/or pick up the phone and catch up with a loved one or friend! 

I love when she leans in to kiss her! Makes my heart smile.

This little girl has been doing such a great job lately. She has a smile that's infectious and her little personality is so sweet. She's been going to bed around 8/8:30pm and usually only waking up once in the middle of the night. We just love her so much and Brynn can't wait for her to play with her. It's getting close!

After our walk, Brynn got my phone while I was feeding Brooklyn & she had a full on conversation with someone... we're in trouble once she hits her teenage years! So dramatic...

Then she went into one of the drawers in the entertainment center and brought me the Taylor Swift CD that Auntie Kristin sent us for Christmas which has her favorite song, "Don't Ever Grow Up"... she is so smart, how does she know this? The CD hasn't been in the case since we got it so I have no idea how she could remember that - it just amazes me. I put her song on and she danced and danced around with her milk. I couldn't help but smile and almost wanted to cry because I don't want her to grow up!!!!

It was a great end to a great day! 

Fun Filled CrAzY Days on Villa Maria Drive...

Auntie Col sent a box full of goodies for the girls and the first thing Brynn pulled out were the princess high heels! She loves them, put them on right away and wanted to go out to water the flowers with them on. Oh brother!

Love this! I have a whole bunch from this morning in the crib. They're all so cute and they were laughing so hard it was contagious. Unfortunately it ended with Brynn screaming and Brooklyn with a fistful of hair, but I'm sure that won't be the last time that happens...

Brooklyn - such a happy baby... until she gets tired and refuses to sleep, then watch out. All of these smiles turn into the saddest little pout face ever. She really knows how to work it!

Brynn loves getting into Mommy's makeup. Good thing I don't have a lot of it, but she knows how to unscrew lids now and is super strong! As you can see, she got into my concealer and knows exactly where it goes - around your eyes! Took me a while to get this off her eyelashes so we could get to Target which was the original plan!

We had a play date last week with Riley. The girls had a blast! Brynn continues to tower over Riley (probably about 5-6 inches taller, weighs 8 more pounds and is a month younger!)

Hanging with the girls...

Brooklyn loves Brynn's bed... it's a morning ritual now, and Brynn...

loves to bury her with all of her "friends". Brooklyn doesn't seem to mind at all, in fact - I think she enjoys it!

Brynn loves her little sister and she wants to do everything Brooklyn does!

She jumps in Brooklyn's whale tub before we have a chance to even take her clothes off. We've learned now, but in the beginning we just had to go with it!

She has a blast and for now we're just letting her be since she hasn't been a fan of the big bathtub lately. At least in here, she has fun, gets clean - and the floor does as well!

Brooklyn's room is finally finished! It looks really cute and thanks again for the blanket Auntie Kim, it matches perfectly!

Glad her room looks so nice even though she barely uses it during the day! Brooklyn is the famous "30 minute napper!" Once in a while she'll surprise us, but we don't count on it. She's doing great at night though - usually only waking up once and last night she slept 12 hours which is amazing! Brynn was still waking up 2-3 times during the night at this age.

Happy Baby pose in yoga! She's ready for class now that she can touch her toes!!

Time To Eat!

So Brooklyn went to the doctor yesterday and she's doing great! She weighs 14.7 pounds (Brynn was 16.6 at this age) and she's 25 1/4 inches long. Getting so big! The good news for her is that she can start to eat now. Just look at her - she couldn't get enough! I was exhausted because I couldn't get the spoon to her fast enough, so cute. She's a messy eater but she enjoyed herself. Way different than Brynn's first experience!

Poor Brynn - I bet if that was bread (her favorite thing to eat) she would have been a little happier!

So happy!

This Will Make You SMILE!

Brooklyn's FOUR Months!

Happy girl in the saucer. She loves being in here and she can even spin the chair around!

Mare put a barrette in her hair for the special day...

Happy FOUR Month Birthday! I can't believe how fast time goes - and it's double fast with 2

and to celebrate, Daddy put her crib together! The girls had to try it out and see if Daddy did a good job. It passed the test - Brooklyn was happy and Brynn used it as a trampoline. In the end, the crib is still standing - nice work Daddy!

Brooklyn is so proud to be just like Brynn now!

Jeans and Brown Shirt Day...

Superstar Brynn! Auntie Mare made her a hopscotch game on the patio and at the very end, after walking down the windy road - there was a big star for Brynn. She wanted to sit in there and eat her Easter snacks!

Mare has always wanted to get a picture with all of us matching. This was a lot of work trying to get the camera on the tripod and time it just right with everyone looking! We did pretty well I think... 3 out of 4 isn't too bad. Even Brown Bear is looking!

We are goofballs - Brooklyn seems to think so too!

Fun in the Sun

Who needs a bathing suit?! Brynn just goes in her clothes - crazy girl.

Happy Girl!

Brynn likes to find Brooklyn's binky and then wash it off in the fountain. That's what she's doing here - while giving me that "I'm not doing anything" look!

Exersaucer time!!! (one of her favorites)

Time for a lunch break! I think our little Brooklyn is SO ready to eat some real food! She stares you down and follows the fork wherever it goes. She was studying what Mare was eating and when the fork got to her mouth, Brooklyn seemed to open hers up in case Mare dropped anything! It was so funny watching her. Poor thing - she's hungry! Good thing for her, but I think she'll get to start with cereal this week after our Dr appointment on Tuesday.

She's so funny... I can just about imagine what she's thinking here, "don't you worry, I might not have gotten any this time, but I'll be stealing things off your plate before you know it Auntie Mare!"

I can't get enough of her smile - I love it!!

A Magical Day...

The day started with a trip to Home Depot for some flowers. We planted them once we got home and the girls each got their chance to smell.

Brooklyn gets a sniff!

Mmmm... they smell so good!

Then we stopped to see some horses right down the street from us. Auntie Mare brought Brynn some little horses so she was so excited to see these guys up close and personal! There were 3 Mamas (one was due to have a baby any day) and 2 cute babies.

Brynn feeding them a few carrots - she wasn't afraid one bit!

Once we got home, Brynn had a ladybug crawl right up to her on the sidewalk! I've lived in AZ for almost 15 years and have never seen a ladybug! Here, Auntie Mare and Brynn are trying to set it free in the plants, but it wanted to stay.

Lucky ladybug!

They had such a great time!

Later that night, Brynn started her new job... watering flowers! By the end, it was hard to tell who got more water - Brynn or the flowers - but she had a blast!

Making sure to get the ones even in the back...