Happy Birthday Sophia!!!

Happy Birthday Sophs!!! It was our Goddaughter Sophia's first birthday this weekend and we had a blast!!! Dave and I chose to dress as Salt and Pepper! Ellie was a gnome and Jack was Shrek. We had a great family weekend! Friday I took the kids Trick or Treating at Parmatown and all though it was complete chaos we enojoyed ourselves! It was the first time the kids were able to dress up! Sunday we went over to Lori and CJ's for a bit then off to get pumpkins. Who knew that most of the pumpkins would be gone??? Two different Marc's and nothing! But that's okay - we found a small garden center in Hinkley and they were very family friendly and Ellie picked out her pumpkin!!

Saturday was Soph's party and the bounce house was a terrific idea! Ellie was hesitant at first but Mommy got in and showed her how to jump! Then we couldn't get her off it!! We went back over on Sunday and Dave took Jack in and of course our little rebel was bouncing too! All of the kids had a good time together and it is always fun seeing them all grow up together and celebrate their birthdays!

This week we have tons to do!!! Thursday is Ellie's dance class Halloween party, Friday we have our playgroup Halloween party and then of course Halloween weekend!!!!

Time is flying!!

A year ago.....

It's crazy to think about where we were a year ago. I know my memory is going fast (running around after the little ones...) but I am happy I have many pictures to remind me ;o)

A year ago we were waiting on Mr. Jack David to arrive while celebrating Halloween with our great friends!!!

Ellie was an OSU Cheerleader for Halloween and went trick or treating with Addison (a cat) and Olivia (a duck)! It was a crazy weekend since Sophia Ann Moats was born the day before Halloween!

Here are a few pictures to take us back to last year.....

Ellie helped her Daddy with the lawn yesterday!!! What a blast!!

October is flying by....

What a weekend!! Like all the others it flew by!

So we tried the underwear with Ellie. I figured - why not?? Well - after about an hour and a half she freaked out and cried that she had water all over her! Poor thing got spooked. So I took them off and decided that we will try again soon. She told Daddy all about it when he came home. I know she understands but I don't want to push her too hard.

Jack is on the verge of walking and getting a couple more teeth! He already has 6 teeth and eats everything in sight. My food bill is going to skyrocket soon! This weekend he drank more from his sippy and I've decided to try to transition him now with formula in the sippy and it worked!

Dave and I got out for a bit on Saturday! We were going to go to Melt for dinner but the wait was so long we decided on BW3 and it was so nice eating warm food!! Not having to cut, pour or clean up! We then went shopping and just enjoyed time away. Sunday Dave enjoyed the Browns game....well he watched the game....and I went and spent time with Aunt Faith to work on Christmas stockings.

My funny story from the weekend: I baked chocolate chip cookies yesterday (not from scratch...are you kidding - it was break and bake!). I figured Ellie would love them! Nice and warm right out of the oven ;o) I gave her one and she liked it! But then I got out grapes to put some in a baggie and she threw the cookie down and ate 15 grapes (we counted them out loud). Dave and I would like a DNA test since our child would never put down a fresh baked cookie!! In all honesty my fruit lover makes me a very happy parent! Now Jack was different....he was covered in melted chocolate...his cookie didn't have a chance.

Happy Monday! Hope everyone that is following has a great week! Get the word out to follow and leave feedback - I have 3 followers right now and 2 of the 3 are me and Dave!!!!

Happy Sweetest Day to all our Blog followers! Mommy and Daddy are going to Melt today to relax for dinner! Hope everyone enjoys their day with their sweeties!

Tuesday Fun Day!

Tuesday is play group! We had taken a toddler class last year with kids Ellie's age and as time went on the kids were less interested in going. So over the summer we formed our own play group! We try to meet on Tuesdays to let the kids play and burn energy! We play with Evan, Blaine, Tommy, Hailey and Hailey's brother Colin! Jack usually tags along too ;o) Tonight we went on the swings up at State Road park! I am hoping to post a picture from my cel phone but I am taking baby steps with this technology stuff!!

We also think its time to potty train! Today (fun day with Daddy) Ellie came out of her room naked holding her poopy diaper!!! She gave it to Dave and said "Here Daddy, I pooped!" I think this weekend we're going to try out the Dora undies Mommy found!!! This will be an adventure!
Speaking of Saturday....it's Sweetest Day!

Tomorrow Auntie Beth and cousin Max are coming over to play and watch Ellie and Jack!!! Ellie had colored Halloween cards for them tonight (sorry to spoil the surprise Beth!!) and she can't wait to wake up and see them! Ellie and Jack LOVE their Auntie Beth and cousin Max!!! It will be so fun next year when Jack and Max are running around after Ellie! LOL!!!!!

This is a test to see if I can blog from my BlackBerry :)

Something new...

Today Dave started his job at Metro!!! As he hung up the phone with me I wished him luck and love ;o) He has worked so hard to get to this point and I know deep down even though its more hours at work and away from us - he is truly happy!!
As for me and the kiddos I am trying to plan different fun things to keep us busy (and Mommy sane!). Tonight we made Jello-jigglers! For anyone who doesn't know what they are - it is when you make Jello and instead of a bowl you pour and set into a 13 x 9 pan. Then you use cookie cutters to cut out shapes! So this morning I made Jello for Ellie, Jack and I! Ellie and I had a BLAST cutting out different animals after dinner (Daddy bought us a set of 50 animal shape cookie cutters last week!). I can not explain the joy Ellie had and I have to say it was one of those things that make you act like a kid again. It was something new and fun!! OH - and Jack enjoyed his first taste of Jello too!! Tomorrow we have play group with our 2 year old buddies and Thursday is dance class!
Ellie is going to have completed her first month of dance. Even though she still has to keep Mommy in sight, she has come a long way trying this new adventure! The class is 2 and 3 year olds in leotards, tights and ballet slippers learning the basics of having a teacher and following instruction to music! I am hoping Santa will surprise her at Christmas with a tu-tu!
Today we also booked a suite at Kalahari for 2 nights in November!! I know how excited I am for the kids to do something new! It will be a great week for Dave and I to have off, take a break, give Thanks and of course celebrate Black Friday!!!!!
There is so many new things to talk about and explore with my little ones! I hope everyone enjoys the blog and please feel free to forward - I only have 10 spots to send it out! I would let people know to just check back of follow on blogger.com.

Let's try this AGAIN!!!

It has been way too long since we've "blogged" but as we know time flies when you have 2 little ones!! I can't believe its been 2 years since blogging and how things have changed!!!

Just a quick update - you all know we had Jack in Nov. of 2009! Already his first birthday is approaching! It's been a hectic and crazy year but we're going to start again ;o)

It's October! We have so much going on! Fall Foliage Tour, Sophia's birthday, Costume party with our playgroup, Halloween and Dave starting his PRN job as a Nurse at Metro's ER (he is still at the clinic full time). Hopefully I will find time to keep everyone updated here!

Ellie is becoming a fun 2-year old. I have no clue what they mean by "terrible twos" - LOL!!! She knows her ABC's, numbers (in English and Spanish - thanks Dora), shapes and colors! I would say over qualified for kindergarten! She can even spell "ELLIE" - and Mommy and Daddy LOVE every minute!!!!

Jack is closing in on 1 year and is very different than his passive sister! He is up and ready to walk. He likes to sing along with us and tries to talk over myself and Ellie. Our house is one crazy place to be - just ask all our fantastic family, friends and sitters who come over!

It might be a little nuts but our house is filled with tons of LOVE ;o)