Liam's Crawling!

So, Liam has been up and rocking on his knees for the past week or so.  He has been mobile for quite some time by rolling, spinning and pulling himself to where he wants to go.  But today he started to actually crawl.  Here he is in action!

I can't believe he is almost 8 months old!  Knowing Liam is my last baby, his milestones are bittersweet... I love seeing him grow up and develop, but it makes me just a little sad that it is happening so fast!

My Girl Goes to Preschool!

September 11, 2012... Gabbies first day of Preschool!

Gabbie has been so excited to start preschool.  She loved picking out her backpack, princess of course!  She helped buy her supplies and couldn't wait to get to use them.  

We went to the open house a couple of weeks ago and at first she was very shy, like she normally is in new situations.  But it didn't take her long to leave my side and check out the toys.  Within a couple of minutes, she was playing and meeting friends.  She didn't want to leave!  I promised her that she would be able to come back soon.

So, on her first actual day of preschool, I wasn't sure what to expect.  This was also her first adventure without her good friend, Tristyn, by her side.  She was doing this alone and didn't know anyone else at the school.  As we drove to the school, she asked lots of questions... one of which was, "Are you going to stay again with me mom?"  I told her that I wasn't going to stay and that Jodi would be picking her up.  I was a little worried about her reaction, but she was absolutely fine with it!

When we finally got to the school, she jumped out of the car and said, "Bye mom!  I gotta go to school now!"  And if I would have let it, that would have been the start of her school career.

But we had to do pictures, of course!  I also had to walk her in and get her settled, more for me than her.  We were actually about 5 minutes early and so we waited outside with the other kids and parents.  Gabbie started making friends with a little boy in her class and admired all the different backpacks.

Then we went in, found her cubby and her seat and she was set.  She gave me a kiss good-bye and a wave with her sweet little smile on her face.  There she was, my little girl, and I couldn't have been more proud of how confident she approached this new new experience!

  

And although I was incredibly proud of my brave and grown up little girl, there was just a little part of me that was sad that she didn't need me.  Oh, how I love her!

Gabbie, the Swimmer!

We started Gabbie in swim lessons for the first time this year.  When she started about 4 weeks ago, she wouldn't even put her mouth in the water to blow bubbles.  The thought of putting her head in the water terrified her!

We had some interesting days at the pool.  Never has this kid needed to go potty so many times in just a 30 minute timeframe.  One day when Kiley took her, she jumped out of the pool and told him she needed to go potty.  He asked her if she really needed to go or if she was just trying to get out of her class.  She very honestly replied, "I am just trying to get out of my class!"

However, about 2 weeks ago, she got a new instructor named Emily.  She did so great with Gabbie and now Gabbie loves swimming!  She will jump off the side without holding someone's hands, has no issue going under, can go to the bottom of the pool and retrieve a toy, and is great at her kicks and her arms!  

Here she is in action!

We are so proud of Gabbie and how hard she has worked!  She now loves swimming and can't wait to head out to Utah to go with all her cousins!

Our Happy Little Guy!

So Liam is now 4 months old and as cute as can be!  He really is such a happy and easy going little guy!  He smiles and giggles all the time.  He especially loves his big sister!

Here he is in action!

As you can see, he has also started on rice cereal.  He isn't quite sure what to do with it, but is catching on quickly!

We can't take him anywhere without getting comments on how cute he is!  And the one feature everyone comments on is his eyes...  Can you see why?

And I wonder who else has eyes like that??????

Lamoille Fair 2012

Today was the Lamoille Fair.  It is a small fair with lots of craft booths.  For our family, it is lunch, train rides, and seeing lots of work friends.  We just aren't craft people, but an Indian Taco makes it worth the trip!

We first went in 2010 and missed last year since we were out of town.  As Gabbie was sitting in the train, I couldn't help but reminisce of her first trip to the Lamiolle Fair! 

WOW!  What a difference two years makes!  My little girl is growing up so fast!  She isn't even a toddler anymore, she is a full blown little girl!

And while Liam attended this year, I realized when I got home that I didn't take any photos of him!  Poor second child!