Resolutions

Well Happy New Year to everyone. I have been a horrible blogger lately and have no excuse, but one of my resoultions will be to update more often.Facebook has gotten all my updates lately, but I know my Blog is something that I will be able to look back on someday while the facebook stuff I probably won't.
So I hope to put some new posts up soon since I haven't posted anything for Cam's 10th birthday, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Our New Year was good we stayed in and played our new Wii and just had a low key night- toasted at midnight and then fell asleep.
I am looking forward to a new year and still can't beleive how fast they go by now that I am older. I have some resolutions as usual(Besides blogging more). My typical resolution is to exercise and eat better. But my most important resolution is to try to establish a more cohesive family. It seems so hard to get everyone on a schedule and especially on nights I work things don't always happen( No offense to Corby). My kids still try to stay up past their bedtime and try not to sleep in their room. I could go on- but the bottom line is that I feel we will all benefit from a set routine, so I will keep everyone updated on how this progresses. Here's to a great 2010!!

Brody update

Brody just had his 15mos checkup and currently weighs 30 lbs and is 35 inches tall, so he is continuing his off the chart growing. He is actually slimmer now that he started walking finally last month, he is doing so good at walking and even running, we are still working on the shoe part , but it's a slow process.We are enjoying having more alone time now that the siblings are in school. I am amazed everyday at how much he is learning, we are really able to communicate more now. The bad thing is that he is a screamer, especially out in public. When he wants something and doesn't get it it is a full on scream and it is so embarrassing ( I am talking ear piercing type where everyone stares).Needless to say we are limiting our outings at this time and when we do go I try to bring plenty of snacks and drinks and pray he doesn't get bored- sad but true. Brody loves to read books now and loves sing and dance, which I keep meaning to try to get on video. The best things are he now gives kisses when asked and still loves to cuddle!

School's In

"Ava at meet the teacher night"

It has been quite a while since I blogged so I will slowly try to catch up on my posts. The Kids started school about 3 weeks ago. Ava is in all day kinder and has had a great transition and only just yesterday I heard her first complaint- and I think it was only because she is tired. She has already made new little friends and wants to buy school lunch(Yuck- but one less lunch to make). We love her teacher and she already tells me she enjoys Ava.
Cameron is a 4th grader and is returning to his studious ways already- sometimes I wonder where he gets it? He is getting so tall and I am sure it will only be another year or so before he is as tall as me- unbeleivable. Here's to a great school year!!!

School's Out

Another school year is over. Cameron will be heading to the 4th grade after a very successful year in 3rd grade. Cameron was on the honor roll all 4 quarters and was tested for gifted the 2nd year in a row. He was bummed when he didn't qualify for gifted after the testing, but we told him it just would mean more work for him. (Even though he is a good student everyday we had to fight with him to work on his homework- go figure.)
Ava finished pre-k and did great. We are looking forward to Kindergarten and are praying we get our favorite Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Wright. Ava will be in all day kinder ,but we think she is ready and I know I am ready to have more free time.
Ava with her best friend Samantha

Brody's First Birthday

This post is a little lite in coming, but better late than never. May 9th my baby turned one! The last year has flown by and I can't beleive how big this guy is getting.
He had a great party with all the family and enjoyed the presents and especially the cake. At his one year check-up he was weighing 28 lbs and was 32 inches tall. Needless to say he is not going without. He is only saying a few words and is the first of my 3 that hasn't walked by his first birthday. He still today is not walking. I know he could because he is standing on his own, but I don't think he wants to. He gets around very well crawling and is tall enough to stand and open the doors. He also has a temper, he can go from smiling to screaming in seconds. But we can't stay upset too long because he is s stinkin cute.

Brody's getting to old?

Just wanted to post some updated pics of my baby, who is looking more like a litte boy. I can't beleive he will be one next month. Time goes by way too fast! He crawls with lightnig speed and he's pulling himself up with the help of furniture so I'm sure will be walking soon enough.

Minors Opening Day

Saturday was Cameron's very first little league game . He is playing for the Phillies. They won their first game 8-7 in a nail biter!(As exciting as 9 year olds play can be). The exciting thing was Cameron got up to bat with 2 outs and bases loaded- I was so nervous. But he came through with a single and batted in 2 runs. I never have been so excited for him.It was a great experience and we are hoping he will continue to improve and learn to love the game and play to his best ability. I'm sure he must have inherited some skills from Corby. Here are some picks from the big day.



Cam in the batter's box




Being Congratulated by the Coach