update on little l

Our little scooter is making some progress with the help of physical therapy.   Small progress, but progress nonetheless...

• While she scoots, she sometimes pushes forward and puts weight on her hands (like she is attempting to crawl)
• She will go from sitting or scooting position to belly
• Her daddy found her standing in her crib (HUGE!)
• She is playing in "tall knee" more
• She is taking steps while we hold her hands (HUGE!)

She does not like her exercises and gets annoyed with therapy after 40 minutes, but we are soldiering through and pray progress continues even if it is at a slower pace!

And to be honest, I am not sure why I want a climbing, wobbly walker just yet!!!

Summer List: Camp

Last week, Double L attended his first VBS (vacation bible school).  The camp was at our church and sweetly named "camp little bear".   Since I was a counselor, little l attended "camp baby bear".   I loved it and I am pretty sure LL did as well.   I was his counselor and it was a true blessing to see how God worked in his little heart last week.   From watching his attentiveness during bible block to singing along side him during music, memories were made that I will always treasure in my heart.   Double L was shy during music in the beginning of the week.  Mostly opting to sit on my lap or stay seated while we stood, danced and sang.   I asked him why and honestly he said he did not know 'the hand moves' so would rather sit and watch.   So, I did what ever modern day media mommie would do... Hello YouTube!  We watched the videos after dinner, practiced the moves and sang the songs throughout the day.   By the end of the week, he was proudly singing and praising God and my bub & I still sing the songs as I think they are permanently imprinted in our brains!!!

So as we continue to breeze through our summer adventure list, I am shocked at how time is flying by...   Looking forward to some down time, where there are no plans excepts bubbles and ice-cream, no long drives and even longer packing lists... but for now I am finding joy in the excitement each new adventure brings to my children's faces!

How is your summer going?

p.s. we went to see Thomas over the weekend, but more on that later in the week!

Cars 2!

I'm interrupting the Disney posts for some awesome news -- we saw Cars 2!  We were fortunate to have been invited to advanced screening on Saturday.   We surprised LL, but just showing up to the theater.   He was so excited when he found out what we were seeing.   Not sure he got the whole "advanced screening" stuff, but nonetheless he was thrilled!  Since we were on vacation last week and that's when I received the invite, we had no time to secure a sitter, so little l tagged along.   Needless to say, I only caught bits and pieces as I was wondering the halls with little miss.

Even though double l loved the whole movie thing and loves Cars, it turns out the entire plot was way over his head and a bit mature (in my bub's opinion).   Definitely a bit violent with the whole spy thing, which maybe they thought their core audience mature over the several years since the first movie.   Not sure we will join the crew (cousins in from out of town next month) if they decide to go see it.

But if your son or daughter loved the first Cars and still talks about McQueen and the gang they may really enjoy themselves.   Maybe too mature for your 3 or 4 year old or at least over their head plot wise!

I, of course, loved the animation and thought Disney/Pixar did a fabulous job as the gang traveled to all the countries.   I was happy to catch each country!  My bub said the same thing and thought it was very well done!

Here is the trailer:



So tell me -- who is headed to Cars 2 this weekend?

Oh and a McQueen bike has been requested for a birthday gift, so obviously Cars still reins in commerce!!


**'mommie blogs' was given four free tickets to the advanced screening. However, all opinions above are my own**

Disney! {part two}

Dinner @ Artist Point   - Located in Disney's Wilderness Lodge, its a yummy restaurant with such a cool lobby to check out before enjoying a delicious meal.   I had the homemade Gnocchi with a variety a mushrooms and spinach.   The salmon is their specialty!  The lobby had cool hot springs, native american artifacts and comfy rockers by the fire.   Oh and how could I forget the antique push train! 

Dinner @ California Grill - This restaurant is hands down my favorite!  I had the flat breads (all of them I think!) and their filet.  And for dessert -- that yummy chocolate cake below... Gigi likes celebrating birthdays in Disney, so we had an early LL celebration.  He wanted pudding, so Gigi and I enjoyed his cake!   The views are amazing.   You just walk out onto this awesome catwalk and you can see all of Disney.   I love any view of the castle!

Quick photo on our walk to the Boardwalk!

Disney part one found here

DISNEY! {part one}

We are breezing through our summer list!   Last week, we were fortunate enough to fly to Disney for 6 days!   We had a blast.   It was hot, but easy for us to stay cool as we stayed at the Beach Club which just so happens to have the coolest water slide of all the Disney resort!  Its a pirate slide and its a SERIOUS water slide.   Double L must have went down a hundred times.   He could not get enough.   So on really hot days and when we just could not take a moment more of running around in the heat -- we had a refreshing and fabulous time in the sand bottom pool!   LL loved Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom.  And our character breakfast was a hit with everyone except little l.   She definitely did not like the characters and how do I put it -- well, just flat out SCREAMED every time one came to our table.   We had a glimmer of hope when Minnie played peek-a-boo with her.   She literally stared at her straight faced and than Donald came up and ruined it all.   Oh well, maybe next time she will give them endearing hugs like LL did.   It was so sweet.

Here are some pictures from the first part of our trip:

Our flight: Little L's first plane ride!  She received wings and a certificate!  I love her "not impressed" look below.  Double L has flown a couple times before, but never met the pilots and checked out the cockpit.   This time, he was able to and LOVED it!  Those pilots made LL's day.  My mom (Gigi) and my brother flew down with us.  My stepdad joined us a day later.   Gigi loved rocking little l to sleep on the plane.   Um, so did I!!!

Animal Kingdom: It was so HOT and crowded that we only went on a few rides.   But we made it to Dinoland and LL was amazed with all the cool Dinosaur statues and ride.   The "Dinosaur" ride was a huge hit.  I thought it was scary, but LL had a blast!

Character Breakfast @ The Beach Club

To Dads Everywhere: HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

MISS YOU DAD!

summer list 2011...

Our summer adventure list has been made!!!

Some plans are set and others in the works.

• Disney!  
• Hangin' with Thomas
• Investigate and explore dinosaurs and sharks
• Build sand castles 
• Big 4th Birthday
• Camp Little Bear!!
• Bike rides
• Lots and lots of popsicles and ice-cream
• Mini-golf 
• Swimming, Swimming, and more Swimming...
• Cars 2 (probably multiple times, I just have a feeling!!)

What's on your list?



*image source: Coastal Living
**Awesome idea for a summer list: Jen from Our Daily Big Top (her and her clan always have such a fun list)

Little Miss Little L...

We had Little L's one year well baby.   She is such a big girl and was chatting up a storm.   She is 25 lbs and 31" long, but she is back on the charts at 93%/94% (respectively).   We grow 'em big in this house!!  

Remember little miss' issue with movement, well unfortunately she did not pass the test even as a little scooter.   She was evaluated for hypotonia today.   Just like her brother who enjoyed the perks of PT, I am confident that she will be fine.   We will be taking little PT adventures twice a week for awhile and will have another evaluation in 12 weeks.   Little Miss is sure to give me the business as we practice her moves for 30 minutes twice a day, but "tough love" was prescribed and this mama will do her best!

The heat is way too much for me.   With temps in the high 90s and having 100 blaring in my face yesterday in the car, I could have passed out.   After PT, my little princess and I met my mom and double l at suburban square (local outside mall), it was soooo hot.   We ate, went straight to Trader Joe's and back home.   Normally, I would drag those kiddos in every store.  No way, no how... I literally had beads of sweat on my forehead.   YUCK!

Hope you are staying cool!

absolutely beautiful...

I just sat down at my desk with a cup of tea and this amazing breeze is coming through the windows.   My sheer curtains show just enough sunshine and beauty outside (while masking the weeds in the beds and poison ivy sneaking through our hedges).   Couldn't help but think of SouleMama's "at this moment" posts!


I don't have a photo, but just imagine peace, no humidity and an adorable 3 (almost 4) year old popping over to say HI!


Hope you enjoy your weekend!  We finally have a break from the heat and will be enjoying ever second.  


**Preschool commencement was this morning.   Cannot believe I will posting about the end of the school year.   Time just keeps flying by...**

The heat is on

It has been over 90 degrees for days now and we are melting...

We drug out the baby pool and have been having some fun right here in our backyard.   Plenty of water and sunscreen mixed with the A/C running full blast when we just can't take it any longer.

Devon Horse Show

Every year, we go to the Devon Horse Show (well at least since double l has been born).   Since my bub's company is a sponsor, we receive tickets through his work.   It always so nice, the horses are all beautiful and there are so many rides and games to keep your little ones engaged.   Sunday was hot, so are time was limited to just a few hours, but everyone had a great time.   Looking through my pictures, I did not have one picture of a horse.  UGH, looks like the heat my have gotten to my brain.  

Here are some pictures of double l on the rides and little l chilling, well actually sweating in her stroller (thank goodness for the mist hoses!!).

For all you local mamas ~ there is still time to check out DHS!!!