Leo is 3

Leo turned 3 on the 25th and we had his birthday this past weekend!  He loved his birthday and was excited to have two days where it was all about him!

Leo you know can count, sing your ABCs (you used to always just be silly when trying), can identify a fair number of letters and you actually know more sounds than letters.  You love dinosaurs, super heroes, planes, rockets, your tricycle- which you just started pedaling, your scooter (which you are crazy fast on but can't yet lean to steer), cars, sports, and most of all- you love playing with Maya.  You are very good with Vera and she already looks up to you! You are a fun loving kid who enjoys trying to be the funny one!  We can't wait to see what your fourth year of life brings!

Leo really want a "Big dinosaur like his friend Aaron."

He requested a dinosaur themed party!

These were dinosaur eggs (frozen balls with small dinosaurs inside) that they had to hatch!

Dinosaur Dirt Cake!

Vera is 11 Months Old

Vera is 11 months old- that means she's almost one (cry, cry).  Slow. down. time.



Vera- this past month you started crawling (finally).  You now love following Maya and Leo around the house and trying to engage in their play!  You love to eat- you especially love meat and cheese! You are at the wonderful age where you will eat anything (and even try to eat things that are not food!).  You continue to be a happy go-with-the flow baby! You love to clap and laugh and watch the dogs.



You now say:

"Dada"

"Mama" only if you're crying and need something

"doggy" only sometimes



You sign:

more



We love you Vera Paige!

"Got it!"

"I'll take it from there too Mom!"

"They took the sticker from me!"

"Ok, I'm already over it!'

Leo's Last Day of Preschool/Parent's Morning Out 2016

Leo had his last day of preschool on his birthday!  He absolutely loved his little introduction to school.  He went just one day a week for a little over 2 hours and shouted in joy the mornings that I told him he got to go to school!

He shared with me that his favorite things from preschool this year was "getting treats" (from birthday bags).

Leo apparently did very well at school, shared well, interacted well with his friends, and was a great listener!

Leo- we are so proud of you buddy and can't wait to see you continue to grow and learn!

Leo opened this dinosaur (birthday present) before school so he wanted him included in his pictures!

Maya had pajama day at school on Leo's last day!

Maya's Last Day of Preschool- ever!

Maya finished preschool (sniff, sniff).  I feel like I was just dropping off a tentative little 3 year old for her first day.  Now she's a confident 5 year old ready for kindergarten!  We are crazy proud of her. Her little teacher note in her memory book said "Maya is happy and loves preschool  She is knowledgeable and participates at rug time.  She cares for others and is concerned when they have been treated unfairly.  We will miss her cheerful manner."  Her enrichment teacher stated that she is a "teacher's dream." :)

Maya we know that many new adventures await you.  We hope you continue to share your confidence, empathy, smarts, and joy with the world!

Maya's favorite thing from preschool was "playing with her friends!"

Here she is at her preschool graduation!

Maya with her teacher, Mrs. Brideau!

Vera was 10 Months Old

Vera was 10 months old on April 29th.  She's now waving hi and bye when she sees people.  She also started transition to a seated position on her own.   She started imitating hand movements more consistently (for example when we all raise our hands she will too).  She becomes more and more fun each month!

Maya's 5th Birthday!

Maya had a great 5th birthday.  She really wanted a party with friends this year and we obliged. She had her party at My Gym and I think they all really had a nice time!



Happy Birthday Maya!

Stats:
weight- 40 lbs
height- 42.5"

She had a healthy check up and had to get 2 shots- which she wasn't happy about!

Maya was able to help make some of the decoration this year!  These were the favors!

Zip line fun!

Vera was 9 Months Old!

Vera at 9 months you really started playing.  You loved interacting with your siblings and started refusing being spoon fed because you just wanted to feed yourself.

You continued to be our happy big baby!

Stats:
19 lbs 12 oz (68%)
28" tall (67%)- she's the shortest of our 3 at this age

Just because they're cute too!

Vera was 8 Months Old (In February)

Happy very belated 8 Months Vera.  I think that this month you started clapping and grew your top teeth!

You also started consistently sleeping through the night by now (although you're our rooster early in the morning)!

Our little Bumble  Bee!

You enjoyed sitting outside and watching your siblings play!

Valentine's Day 2016

The kids had fun on Valentine's Day!

Maya gave her classmates the glow wands below and Leo's class didn't exchange Valentines' so he decided to make crafts for his teachers.

Vera was 7 Months Old (back in January....) oops!

Poor Vera, the third child... well honey, honestly I don't remember exactly what new things you did this month as life as been crazy as usual!  But I do remember that you continued to be a happy content baby.  I know that you started sitting up and playing really well.  I know that you loved to laugh at your siblings, the dogs, and your dad!  And I know that you continued to bring us so much more love and joy than we ever could have imagined!

Easter 2016

The kids enjoyed 2 Easter Egg Hunts for Easter this year!  One was at our house and one was at "G.B.'s" They were blessed and saw all of their grandparents this year!  They had a blast and Vera seemed amused with all of the happenings on her first Easter!

This picture really sums up trying to get a picture of 6 kids!

We did an Easter Egg hunt at a local nursery

Maya's Eggs

Leo's Eggs

The Easter Bunny came!