My own naked chef

I have started potty training and naked seems to be the best way to do it and to avoid lots of laundry! Being naked won't stop Bella from playing in her kitchen or doing anything else for that matter!

I knew this day would come.

Xavier has been in a toddler bed for a little over two months. I took him out of his crib not because he was trying to escape and things were getting dangerous, no I took him out because he was just getting too big. So from day one the toddler bed was a hit and smooth sailing! I knew he wasn't staying in his bed before he fell asleep because Bella would be in her crib with her boots on or the toys they went to bed with had been swapped. That was all okay. Then he soon started jumping off his bed onto the floor over and over again before he'd be wore out. Still I'm thinking it's all good. His latest trick, climbing into to Bella's crib and wrestling with her and not being able to get out was a little more problematic but still okay. Today was the day that I wished he was still in his crib. I knew this day would come but I still was not prepared. For the first time Xavier got out of bed and opened his door. I know what you are thinking, not so bad. Well it was at 5:40 this morning (Xavier's usual wake up time) and he came into my room and stood next to my bed and stared at me while I was dead asleep and then shouted Mom come out come out where ever you are! I almost peed my pants! It freaked me out to have him standing right there next to my bed. I kept thinking serial killer! Anyway I fear that this will be my morning wake up call until... Really there is only one thing I can do, teach him how to turn on cartoons!

I left them alone!

When I arrived upon this scene, Xavier and Bella were quite literally the happiest two toddlers I'd seen. I on the other hand went into full OCD mode and started cleaning the place up before their smiles even started to fade! I don't know what it is because I am not a crazy cleaning lady. But when I had kids and they started getting toys I became crazy OCD lady. I don't want to loose a single puzzle piece, not a book or a doll or even the kitchen utensils. I know how many carrots, balls, pizza toppings and trains we have. (7,22,18,24) I don't know why this happened to me but here I am! Luckily the kids like to help clean up a little bit and so it's usually not so bad. I guess cooking dinner and letting the kids play alone is not the best idea. But on the other hand they were so happy and I got the chance to re inventory our toys! I just might leave them a lone sometime soon!

Grandma and Grandpa's visit

My parents were here visiting us and taking really good care of us for almost three weeks! In that time we went to Gettysburg for a few days, the Hershey chocolate factory tour, three Broadway shows, China town, The Statue of Liberty and redecorated my living room. It was a whirlwind of fun and in the end we all got sick! We had so much fun and I am so grateful that they are willing and able to spend so much time with us! Here are some of our pictures from the last three weeks!

Grandpa and Bella in front of the NYC sky line, Grandpa, Xavier, Bella and Lady Liberty, Factory workers at Hershey, Lovin' hotel living, Entering the hapiest place on earth, Chocolate world!!

Bon Jovi

So my friend Mel got free tickets to see Bon Jovi. Normally I am not that into Bon Jovi but how can you turn down free tickets and a good time at a rock concert? I couldn't and even though they were behind the stage and I looked at Jon's bootie most of the night it was still way fun! I learn a thing or two about Bon Jovi as well. 1st he has no butt and his pants are way way way too tight. (I had the rear view remember) 2nd he has spirit fingers big time! 3rd I'm pretty sure he's gay. 4th He puts on a great show so I'll stop making fun of RiLee for loving him so much!! Enjoy my videos!

Trick or Treat

Finally he gets it! This year was the first year Xavier understood the concept or Trick or Treating! Let me tell you how much more fun I had this year then the last! It was so great to see the look in his eyes when after saying trick or treat time after time people just kept giving him CANDY!!!!! We went to our ward party and also hit the street on Wednesday. He and Bella ran from house to house and although we only went down one street and back up it we ended up with way too much candy! So here are some pictures of Diego and Baby Jaguar.

I'm a blogger now!!

So here is our blog. I am finally getting around to it! I know I am the last one in the free world to be a blogger but here it is! I hope you enjoy it and love looking into our lives!