9.5 months Developing quite an appetite

Plano balloon festival 2011

Bedtime songs

Here is another favorite song we sing to Minicoops!

What a Wonderful World-Louis Armstrong

I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.

The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do
They're really saying I love you.

I hear babies cry, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world. 

Bedtime songs

We love being able to find song lyrics and use our iPhone to help us remember tunes as we are learning new songs!

Here is an all time favorite!

music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg

Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high, There's a land that I heard of Once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow Skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream Really do come true. Someday I'll wish upon a star And wake up where the clouds are far Behind me. Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Somewhere over the rainbow Bluebirds fly. Birds fly over the rainbow. Why then, oh why can't I? If happy little bluebirds fly Beyond the rainbow Why, oh why can't I?

Our little chef helping Daddy! Toddler chores.

Making pancakes with Daddy. These days she is pouring her own milk and helping us set the table!

Our little chef

Our favorite weekend breakfast.. Pancakes!! This batch was made with our house warming present from Aunt Cindy and Uncle Toan! It included macadamia nuts pancake mix and coconut syrup !! MmmMm!

Push pop!

When Mommy is not around ..

Staking independence!

He was rebelling the bottle!
We went through several weeks of experimenting with other bottles and sippy cups. Ms. Soudie from school decided to try putting him in his chair... Look what we found out?

3.5 years! "Mulan!"

First time behind the wheel!

9.5 months; army crawling; loving my home made puréed fruits, veggies, chicken, brown rice, and soft finger food.

Here is his first time behind the wheel!

He is doing a lot of army crawling around the house!

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Useful Parenting and Baby sites

http://www.whattoexpect.com I like the weekly emails

http://www.gerber.com/public/ (interactive meal planning)  I make our own baby food but the Dr. tells us to reference this site to ensure we are on par with how much babies should be eating. But I find that you have to be realistic with what your baby can eat vs what's suggested serving wise. Also, sign up on all of these related sites to get free samples/coupons.

http://www.mamapedia.com/  Local forums which help provide local references from mommies in your area and more

http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/  Where I get a lot of my ideas regarding meals

http://kellymom.com/ Breastfeeding and Parenting

Of course http://www.babycenter.com/

Army crawling

I am looking at the daycare webcam and it tickles me to witness, for the first time, little brother doing his new "army crawl" skills!  He currently has 2 bottom teeth and loving his solides!

Outdoor fun! Summer 2011

It has been a brutal Dallas summer.
This week we celebrated our 10 yr wedding anniversary!

The cooler temperatures is bringing all of the neighborhood kids to the park!

At 9 months, little bro has grown 2 bottom teeth and successfully doing the army crawl!

Big Sis is now in Pre-K 1, in Big girl gymnastics, and still taking Emlers swimming lessons !

Love our lightweight double stroller

Here is the Joovy Ultralight double stroller.

-Love how I can handle it by myself!
-Fits in my Accord
-Not heavy and bulky
-Great built in storage
-Both kiddos love it
-Smooth ride
-Car seat can also be used

Too cool for school! She's wearing Simon's glasses.

Next week Big Sis is jumping to Big Kids gymnastics. Parents can only watch on the other side of the glass.

Next week Big Sis is jumping to Big Kids Big 3 gymnastics. Parents can only watch on the other side of the glass.

Sleepy head 8.5 months

Exhausted from swimming at Hawaiian Falls

Lil Bro is exhausted from swimming at Hawaiian Falls. It was our first time taking the kiddos to a water park.

Big Sis has been taking swimming lessons at Emlers and she has no fear of the water.

We highly recommend Emlers.

She like the pony tail :)

Growing her hair out and she is having fun with it.

Love cooking. L has been enjoying pureed chx paired w/ squash, sweet pts, mango, prunes, apricot, peaches, blueberries, beans, peas, avocado, or carrots. He also luvs his Stoneyfield yogurt.

L has been enjoying pureed chicken paired w/ squash, sweet potatoes, mango, prunes, avocado, apricot, peaches, blueberries, green beans, peas, or carrots. He also luvs his Stoneyfield yogurt.

Now that he's older than 8 months I plan to try edamame, broccoli, and tofu soon. They are harder to digest for babies younger than 8 months.

Summer 2011 with Great Grandma

Great Grandma (Lau Ma) and Little Brother - Summer 2011

Frisco library is great!

She brought her Hello Kitty backpack and happily loaded it up with books! Frisco library is great!

Thanks Aunt Cindy + Uncle Toan ! Bib from Roma! Preggo!

It's hardwork to look beautiful! 3 yrs