Life lately...

First time bowling

Always in costume

Cake all over my face...thanks to Chad!

Digging in on her very own cake!

Her latest trick...usually she tries brushing her teeth.

Taking after dad!

So I have never been very good about updating my blog but at least I do it every once in awhile..haha.

Cori turned one...and it was a very eventful party. Chad shoved cake all over my face but at least Cori enjoyed it. I can't believe how big she is. She is walking all over the place and loves to tease her big brother...I guess he's finally getting pay back.

We have a new addition to our family...Batman!! Jaxon aka Batman is always in costume. I let him where it everywhere except to bed and church and he has to take the mask off when he eats. I get reprimanded if I refer to him as Jaxon while in costume. "Me not Jaxon, Me Batman!" He is such a hoot. I can't believe he will be three in June. He is talking so much and makes me laugh everyday. He took swim lessons and now is like a fish in the water. Hard to believe because at lessons he wouldn't get into the water....now I can't keep him out.

Chad and I are trying to survive each day ...literally. It seems like life is always so busy and never seems to slow down. We are going on a cruise at the end of June (without kids) so we are very excited to get a vacation by ourselves even though I can't believe that I am leaving my kids for 5 days!!

I have to brag a little....

Tonight I went to a baby shower for my sister-in-law and when I got home...the house was spotless, laundry done, folded, and put away. Chad had cleaned, mopped and even cleaned the carpets! He is always doing everything I ask(tell) him to do and usually doesn't complain. He has to put up with alot married to me but he does! I don't talk about him much but I wanted him to know how much I loved and appreciated him!! I love ya babe!!

(I think he cleans the house better than I do!!)

Happy Birthday Cori Jean!!

It's so hard to believe that this year has come and gone! Cori has added so much joy (and drama) to our house. She is such a little stinker with a lot of spunk! We love you Cori!

The Happiest Place on Earth....

Mickey Mouse...but thats as close as he would get!
Able to sneak away and ride a roller coaster...Chad's sister watched the kids...don't worry we didn't leave them alone...haha

Cori loved the carousel

The long awaited Dumbo ride

Becoming Daddy's little girl

loved running from the water before it could reach his feet

loved playing in the sand

loved eating the sand...constantly

attempt at a family pic

couldn't keep Cori out of the water..she loved it and crawled to her hearts content

the look on Cori's face says it allThe LA Zoo

We were able to sneak out of town for a few days last week and take Jaxon to Disneyland! He loved it and had a blast. It was hard at first explaining to a two year old that he had to wait in order to ride Dumbo but eventually he got the idea. He was able to ride a ton of rides....even the Matterhorn. I was surprised that Cori could go on most of the rides too! (Chad and I both haven't been to Disneyland since we were little.) Of course the highlight was getting to meet Mickey Mouse! We were also able to hang out at the beach and go to the zoo. It was so nice to get away from all of the craziness and spend time together as a family! Sorry...but there are a ton of pictures...it's so hard to choose. I had a lot of favorites!

Ahoy Matey!

it was so sad but Chad and I couldn't help but laugh at how funny he looked!

Trying to say cheese with a starbusrt in his mouth.. I t hink this is his Sloth tribute from Goonies

This is my favorite pic

It's hard to see the whole cut but this is just before bed tonight...starting to go purple

Our poor little guy...this is the result to a 2am trip to the ER this morning. After alot of screaming, crying, and two stitches...this is what we got!! Poor Jaxon! Every night Jaxon thinks he needs to sleep in our bed so by about 2 am we here the little pitter patter of his feet and he ends up in our bed (I know this is a problem so if anyone has any suggestions....) Well, last night, he came RUNNING (I think he is getting scared of the dark) and tripped over a pillow and went headfirst into my nightstand. Chad turned the light on and he was crying and his eye was gushing blood. So...we ended up in the ER at 2 this morning. Jaxon was such a trooper. He did really good right up to the point when 4 people had to hold him down so that the doctor could stitch up his eyelid. They wrapped his eye so that he wouldn't rub it and cause the wound to open again! I felt so bad. After the whole ordeal was over, we promisied him some candy and he was good to go...even trying to say cheese for the camera! Doesn't he remind you of chubby wubby?!? or as my sister would say...Sloth from the goonies...but either way...he was a champ and handled everything very well!

Finally Announcing...

Jaxon's Potty Trained!!!

(sorry if you thought it was more exciting news...haha!)

He is going both pee and poop and doesn't have any accidents at night. We aren't even using pull-ups anymore! I'm so proud and all it took was a little bribery and a trip to "Mickey Mouse's House." Yup...we're going to Disneyland!

Since this post is all about Jaxon...i'm going to brag a little. He is learning so much and can say/shout his ABC's from beginning to end. He can recognize all the letters and knows how to spell his name. He is getting too big too fast but I love that he is such a sponge right now!! We are so proud of you Jaxon!!

Precious!

We have been struggling with bed time lately (more than usual) so today I decided to skip the nap and see if bedtime went more smoothly. This is what I found after putting Cori to sleep and straightening up the house. He looks so sweet and I love that his hand is still in the popcorn bowl!

I have been horrible at blogging lately so instead of trying to remember everything... I'll just catch you up on our lives. Jaxon is definitely in his terrible twos (and I hear the threes are worse.) He still cracks me up everyday with his facial expressions and "phrases" (some people thinks he speaks a different language..ha ha) He is into pretend play and it is so sweet to listen to him talk to his elephants or trains. Speaking of trains... He got to ride a big train in Boulder City and it made his day. He looks so cute in his conductor hat.(waiting for the train to go)

Cori is 9 months (almost 10) and I am in denial that she is almost a year. Time goes by too fast! She is a big girl. Weighing in at 23lbs and 30.5 inches long. She looks like a giant compared to to the other babies around her. Check out her thighs in the pic of her going up the stairs (just excuse the mess!) She is definitely a girl...which means drama..but is very easily pleased. Jaxon and her are best friends. I love watching them together. He can always make her laugh and she looks for him first thing when she wakes up. She loves taking baths and anytime she is set free she heads for the bathtub,pulls herself up and just waits for me to start the water. She is waving and saying bye-bye, dada, JJ, and after much work...MAMA!!
Discovered she likes apples

check out those thighs!!
just like dad with his hat
finally had tubes put in

checking herself out in the bowl

Chad and I are staying busy and trying to figure out to be "not so busy." Between work, school, and Young Mens we hardly see him so when he is home...we take advantage of all his time!