I just sent off a few emails that I've been neglecting that were too long to write with my phone. Its funny because I get mad at my computer when I spell something completely wrong and it just doesn't auto correct it.
**We watched the superbowl with our neighbors, the Casey's, today. Broncos vs. Seahawks and the broncos were destroyed! My heart was sad for John Elway but my heart was happy for my dad because that was his team! They were always so terrible growing up I had no idea why he even cheered for them. I ate a lot of terrible food....why do I do that to myself?!?!
**Maren is so close to walking! LIke any day for reals! She is so close and I feel like she's so ready that on the day she finally takes a step she'll just start running and then I'll really never be able to keep up with her.
**And she turns one on Saturday! I am so completely obsessed with her and pretty much everyone else is too. She is so friendly with people it's almost obnoxious. It's like....yes, Maren, you are super cute with all your blabberings and how you nod yes at everyone and how you wave and smile and respond to everyone's questions. But I can't get enough and now she is "dancing" and it's pretty much the cutest thing ever.
**Pacen had his last basketball game this weekend and it was brutal to watch. His team this year was really not that great but he had a good season and was the star of his team so that was a lot of fun to watch. We have a few weeks off and then baseball season is here. He did have his first try out last Saturday and did pretty well. Camry and Claira are both pumped for baseball this year too. Spring should be fun!
**Today was so cool because all of the state of California was asked by the church to fast and pray for rain. And guess what.....it rained today! And I see at least one day of rain in the forecast so hooray! Prayers are answered! It was the first time we had ever made the kids fast (just Pacen and Camry) and it was really cool to see it raining and have their little testimonies of fasting and prayer begin.
**Friday night Than and I went on a date to our favorite 25 dollar Chinese foot massage place. Oh my gosh....best date ever!
**And basically this weekend was the be lazy and watch movies and the Super Bowl weekend because we watched two movies this weekend....The Butler and Captain Phillips....and that never happens! But now I feel like an addict. I forgot how much I like watching movies since we watch TV shows more often now.
**I had lots of doctor's appointments this week and it's been good. My body has been flaring a lot and I've been in some pain so I started with my Rheumatologist and then she recommended a podiatrist and physical therapist for my achilles. The PT was amazing and actually referred me to another PT that has more RA knowledge and the podiatrist recommended that I get orthotics to help correct my pronate feet that may be causing my to put added pressure on my ankles, thus causing increased inflammation. We've started the process so we'll see where it takes us.
**I need to go to bed. Small and steady I say. I will get back onto this blogging thing.
**Here are pictures of two weeks ago when I was driving to return something to Athleta but then i just thought...why not take Gentry and Maren to do something fun instead??! So we went to Habi-tot in Berekely and played for a while and then went to run the errands. We both got to have our fun!
But really if I had planned this I would have combed her hair and not let her wear those big old boots!
Maren is very curious about the world and is learning to play with the best of them.
Gentry's art.
I love that we live in an area where I can just randomly do about a million cool things with my kids. I need to be better about it and just make sure to take advantage of all that this area has to offer.
Gentry was checking herself out in the window. She's a good little shopper.
She's a pretty good lunch buddy.
These are pictures from just hanging out in the yard a few weeks ago. I love our yard. WE are so blessed to live in our house in this area and I need to make sure that I remind myself of that when I start complaining about no closet space and no mudroom and laundry room.
Claira learned to pump herself on the swings! Good job, babe! This is a pretty awesome accomplishemnt!
Maren is a climber now. WAtch out world.
Gentry pie is almost always in costume these days.
STANDING!
Cam is a great big sister.
We just live in a beautiful place where we can sit outside on the grass in January. I put this is IG and someone commented...she is just a real life doll! And she totally is. I love her crazy teeth and cute belly.
Although what I'm not loving is that she is refusing naps! Like three days in a row she has just talked and played through her nap and it's just weird because she is a baby! And babies nap! But she isn't upset and throwing a fit when she's up and it is kind of nice because I have been putting her down at like 6:15 for the night which makes life a little easier but seriously.......you need to remember to nap, Maren!
