Samantha has now gone a whole week with only one little accident! I have realized that once she decides that she wants to do something she goes all out! I'm so proud of her! She still wears pull ups when we go somewhere and at night but she goes all day in her "big-girl" undies! She even reads her books when she has to go #2! Its so cute!
Ok so it seems like just yesterday that I last posted but I just realized that I haven't posted anything for this new year! I'm horrible, I know, but I'm going to fix that today! Well, as far as our holidays they were great! Chris' parents and sister were able to come spend Christmas with us. It was so much fun to spend time with them! The girls got to know them better and Samantha still asks when Omi and Papa (she decided she wanted to call him Papa instead of Opi) are going to come visit again. It was a little untraditional since Chris had to work quite a bit including Christmas day. We opened presents and spent the day at the fire station. Thank you to everyone for all of the wonderful gifts and cards they were greatly appreciated! The girls and I also spent New Years Eve at the fire station with Chris. We truly have a lot of fun there with all of the other families and have made some great friends.
School started again on the following Tuesday so we decided to take the girls sledding for the first time this winter. It lasted about 10 minutes thanks to me. I crashed on my first run with Samantha and hurt my knee. Thankfully it wasn't broken but I couldn't walk for a couple days. It is still bothering me but getting better. I am not taking classes this semester which helps because Chris' schedule is even busier than last semester. I have been spending my time with housework and potty training Samantha. If anyone has any advice please leave me a comment!!! She is beginning to get it but struggles with using the potty if she has anything on, including big-girl undies.
Her and Ashley both are learning and growing so quickly! Ashley is starting to wave, and give kisses. Samantha loves singing lately and is learning her ABC's. These two just amaze me, with their curiosity and understanding. We hope all is well with you all and your families!
Oh yeah, My brother Aron and his wife Jill had their first baby on Jan. 4th. Adam Marcel was the first baby of the new year in Kittitas County! He's so cute and we can't wait to meet him in person!
The semester has finally ended! Now I can get back to posting more often! We have all been crazy busy but its nice to be able to take a breath and remember why we do the things we do. Chris is doing so well in the Medic program, we are so proud of him! He will be working over break so he will still be pretty busy. I am working on getting to apartment cleaned and organized. Chris' parents and little sister are coming to spend Christmas with us! We are super excited to see them! Samantha is so smart and learning so fast! She has learned to count to ten and tries really hard to sing the ABC's. She loves to sing, and play with Ashley. She helped the Paramedic Class with another one of their practice scenarios as their patient. Ashley is crawling all over the place (I guess she has been for a while but I am finally posting a video of it) and tries so hard to keep up with her big sis! ANyway, here are some pictures and videos of the girls!
I know I have been bad about posting once a week! The end of the semester is just a little over a week away and things have gotten pretty crazy around here! I haven't forgotten about my goal, I promise. We have just been super busy and time seems to be going by faster each day.
The girls both have colds right now but luckily I think they are over the worst of it. Chris is super busy getting ready for the end of the semester and working. I have been trying to get everything done that I can for my one class while still trying to get christmas presents ready to send.
Well, I promise to give a better update as soon as finals are over!
Ashley has been mobile for a while now but I am finally getting around to posting about it. She not only army crawls still but started crawling like a big girl! She also sits up by herself, kneels, and pulls herself to standing! I can't believe how fast all of this has happened, it really seems like we just brought her home from the hospital! She will be seven months next week and even though she is pretty small for her age she is very determined to keep up with her sister.
I also just realized that I haven't posted her six month stats yet! She weighed in at a whopping 14 lbs (11th percentile) and was 26.5 inches long (74th percentile). Just for comparison Samantha was 17 lbs 11 oz and 28 inches long at six months! I was so surprised when the doctor told me what percentile Ashley is in because she eats the same amount that Samantha did at this age but is so much smaller!
Ashley is such a joy and loves to smile! It is rare that she ever cries for no reason and she is rarely cranky! She loves Samantha so much and really tries to keep up with her. Although Samantha would rather she not terrorize her constantly. I love the way her face lights up when she sees any of us and the way she giggles at so many things! I have been trying to get a video of her crawling but it never fails that she doesn't want to perform or Samantha gets in the way (just trying to be helpful)!
She crawled right out of her pants!
I can't believe that two years ago yesterday we were blessed with our first child! I can't even find the words to describe how amazing she is! Samantha is the most caring two year old I've ever known! Even if she thinks that you've hurt yourself she asks "you ok?" Yet at the same time she is hilariously stubborn. Her and I have had a deal for a while that when she turns two she doesn't get her pacifier anymore because she is a big girl and doesn't need it. So yesterday morning she said goodbye to her "pacer" as she calls it. I laid her down for a nap and she finally fell asleep only to wake up half an hour later and cry pretty much for the rest of the day! Even though it was her birthday she kept telling everyone "Happy Birthday to you!" It was adorable!
I am so grateful that Heavenly Father has entrusted us with such awesome kids! I have found myself on the verge of tears more than once in the last couple days just thinking about the last two years. I'm so proud to be her mommy!
So to celebrate we had a birthday party at the fire station since Chris had to work. We had dinner with all the guys on the shift and their families. Then we had cupcakes, ice cream, and opened presents! Thank You to all of our family and friends who sent gifts, she loves them all! One party down and one to go on Monday for her friends! Here are some pictures, see if you can guess what the cupcakes are supposed to be!
