August off my phone

Just a walk in the rain

 

 

I'm starting to move!

New bubble machine at Gran and PawPaw's house

 

Fun science experiment with dry ice and soap- Exploding bubbles

I'm pushing backwards everywhere

We love the pool and super cute swimsuits

Playdate with Cousin Kelbie

Eating with the new forks and spoons from Uncle Blake and Josie

Sushi time!  Brayden either asks for sushi or sausage for lunch on Sundays

Fun with Friends

 

 

Not so sure about starting baby meats

This is the position Brayden loves to sleep in on the couch or in the car- one leg crossed over the other

 

About to go down her first "slide"

Funny face fun with Daddy over Skype

Chewing on that thumb

 

Nighttime with Daddy and Manny the Wooly Mammoth

 

 

A quick story time with Spiderman before his birthday party

Riding his new scooter

Visiting Great-Nana in her new home

On the move...

She finally started moving forwards...

But for about a week crawled like her brother did with one leg pushing off and dragging the other.  2 weeks later we are in full crawl mode and she's doing it normally :)

Meet the Teacher and 1st Day of 4 yr old Preschool

Brayden was very excited to start back in preschool this year. He wanted to pack his lunch, snack, get everything ready and go meet his teacher!

 He did great at Meet the Teacher and was even more excited to know he had been in class with 9/10 of the kids before :)

 All packed up with his note from Mommy and Daddy- His teacher had told us all at Meet the Teacher to pack a note and picture of the family because they would be reading a book about a panda who found the same in her lunch- we do this yearly anyway but fun to find a book that matches!  he LOVED it!

 

First Day of 4 Year old Preschool

2012

 I only got good smiles when I let him choose where to stand :) 

 This is the real smile we get every once in a while

 with little sis

 With cousin Kelbie who is going to school next door to him this year

 No tears for Brayden and a few littles ones for Mommy as I drove away

 

Pinterest.... What I've tried that actually worked!

I hope to keep adding to this post, but I'm a bit addicted to Pinterest. I'm really enjoying being able to easily find creative and interesting things to do and many smart ideas! I've tried lots of Pinterest recipes and most are good- a few I've deleted :). I thought I'd show you what Smart Ideas I've tried that really worked

Apple slices in Gingerale
http://247moms.com/2012/07/mom-tip-fresh-apple-slicesThis worked! Apple slices soaked in gingerale for 30 minutes stayed without ANY browning on a table for about 5 hours! And they stayed crispy and yummy!

Sink Disposal Cleaners
http://www.turnstylevogue.com/2012/03/clean-your-garbage-disposal-with-theseVery easy to make- the ice helps sharpen the blade and cleaned it out.

Clorox Gel Pen on mildew grout/caulk
http://theonemomshow.blogspot.com/2012/07/clorox-bleach-gel.html?m=1

Put all over the grout and caulk that had the art of mold/mildew and left over night. It was all gone and no sign of it returning.

Cleaning Top Loading Washer
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/04/how-to-clean-your-top-loader-washing.html

Easy to do- I didn't see much junk coming out during the cleaning, but I had been dealing with a mildew smell if I left the washer filled with soaking water longer than a day- after cleaning it thoroughly that isn't happening.

Great use for Coffee Creamer Bottles
http://whynotdoityourself.tumblr.com/post/17254235216/great-use-for-those-coffee-creamer-bottles

I've got the small size in the diaper bag and large size at home. It seals much better than the Puffs jars :)

School Paperwork Files
http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2010/11/school-paperwork-storage.html?m=1

I set this up for both kiddos- it's making me really choose what to keep that's important

Trystan- 9 Months Old

9 Month Stats

Height- 30" (98%)

Weight 22 lb 7 oz (95%)

Head Circ 19.29" (99.99%)

Dear Trystan,

Sweet angel!  You are on the move and our life is forever changed.  You are pushing backwards everywhere and starting to crawl forwards a little bit.  We love your sweet smile, adorable laugh- the way  you watch your brother like a hawk and love to laugh at him!  

- Sleeping: You are still a great sleeper! Thank you!  You are in bed by 7:30 at the latest and sleep until about 7 a.m..  You love a morning nap exactly 2 hours after you get up.  And need a good 2-3 hour afternoon nap after lunch sometime.

- Eating: You are eating about anything!  We started table foods right before your 9 mth birthday and you love bananas, grapes, and avocado.  You are a great baby food eater still except for anything that is mixed with the meats.  

- Clothes and Diapers: Wearing size 12 month clothes and size 4 diapers.

- Favorites: You love holding anything and putting it in your mouth. You are a VERY talkative baby and love to talk to yourself or anyone/anything that will listen. You love your taggie blanket that Nana made you- and your small blankies with animals attached at night in your bed.  You still love your pacifier when going to sleep- but that's the only time.  You love toys and anything that makes the "krinkle" sound.  

- Tooth Count: 2 bottom teeth

- Firsts:

8-1 starting to push up on all fours but still just pushing backwards
8-4 open mouthed cheek kisses when you ask for them
8/5 1st bubbles
8/7 1st tooth started to break through
8/18 waved bye bye
8/24 1st table food- banana