A new favorite activity

 They have a blast pushing each other around the house in this little doll stroller!

Trike riding...

is serious business!

Growing, growing, growing!

Earlier this week our little girl turned 2 1/2 and we sure have enjoyed every moment with her.  Obviously, there are times when she is acting every bit of her 2 1/2 years but then there are other times when she is so sweet we can barely stand it.  My favorite thing to hear might be "I love you so muk, Mommy!"  and it's usually followed by a kiss.  Doesn't get any better than that!

She is a bright, inquisitive, loving, funny, opinionated little girl who is a bit shy or timid to new surroundings at first, but then jumps right in!  She amazes us everyday with something new she has learned.  And it's amusing how as parents we mourn them learning new things...for example, Brynn used to say "Yippy" for Mickey and now it is fully Mickey Mouse.  We miss her saying "Yippy" now and everyday is a constant reminder that she is getting bigger and more independent.  {I suppose that means we are doing our job, huh?}  We can't wait to see all the learning, growing, exploring and doing that she still has ahead.


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And if you couldn't tell...she loves dance class!!!

Beauty and the Beast

When I saw Beauty and the Beast in 3D advertised a few months back, I knew Brynn would love it! Scott stayed home with Evan and did manly things, like watch football, while my Mom, my sister, Brynn and I made our way down to El Capitan Theater.

We walked in and found seats and this man was playing the organ...any Disney song you can imagine!

Wearing or 3D glasses waiting for the movie to start.

And then Belle came out and Brynn was sooooo excited!  I'm pretty sure she could have watched her all day!  Once she left, poor Brynn kept asking where she went.

After the show we hit up the ice cream place next door.  I think she enjoyed her strawberry ice cream cone!

We sat with Mickey...I think Brynn was waiting for him to move!

 Water fountains across the street looked like fun!

Yep, she got wet!  

 She was having so much fun she didn't want to leave.  See...

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We had a great girls day!  Can't wait to do it again!!

The Show Me State {part 2}

 I told you this trampoline was a big hit!  Brynn even said "Bye-bye Paw Paw's trampoline" as we drove away!

 Lisa's brother is a fireman and was nice enough to give us a tour of the fire house!

Evan and Paw Paw enjoying the firetruck.

Brynn had just woke up from a 5 minute nap and let's just say she was less than thrilled to be there.  I think Scott was excited to be in the drivers seat!

 Kali and Brynn

{Brynn, Sammy, Brady and Brooke}
We went to a children's museum, The Magic House, and the kids had fun running around exploring together.  Brynn and Brooke had the best time dancing together in one of the dancing exhibits, it was so funny watching them dance around laughing and talking!  Too bad they don't live closer, I'm sure they would have a blast playing together all the time!

Paw Paw and Brynn having a tea party.

Fishing for plastic fish!

Evan playing in the auto shop.

Stacking circles

Cheese!

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And in BIG news for Evan he started legitimately walking on September 6th!  He had been taking steps on his own for a few weeks but he finally figured it out!  BIG BOY!!!  {I feel bad, we tried videoing it while we were there and the camera died after it had been on for a second and we didn't take any pictures either!  So this picture is from when we got home.}

It was a big week for Evan, he also got his 5th tooth!  His top left lateral incisor finally poked through.  Speaking of teeth, while there I noticed that Brynn's bottom left 2nd molar was almost all the way through.  I have no idea when it started to come through, but she seemed to handle it like a champ!  So for those keeping track, she is now up to 17 teeth.

The Show Me State {part 1}

{Part 1 is the cell phone edition}

On September 2nd, we loaded up the kids bright and early in the morning and made our way down to LAX.  We decided a few months ago to make the 1800+ mile trek to Missouri to visit Scott's Dad, Step-mom, sister and family.  I was really anxious about the flight with the two little ones, but it wasn't as bad as I imagined.  So that is always a plus!!!

Evan slept for about a hour and a half while Brynn watched Cinderella.

Evan still sleeping and he woke up happy, always makes things easier.

Brynn lining up toys on the armrest, anything to keep her occupied!

The trampoline was a big hit as was the pool. 

Playing on the farm!

 Feeding goats, Playing with cousins they didn't know they had

Ball pit, trampoline fun

Poor thing had a UTI.  That was no fun!  We got medicine and were on our way.

Waiting for our plane and Evan's turn to wear the headphones

Sleeping..lots and lots of sleeping!!  Yay!

To be continued...