I Want To Remember

I'm creating this blog for a few reasons. 1.) I want to share pictures and stories of the kids with our friends and families. 2.) I've been TOTALLY inspired by my friends that have blogs. You'll see lots of stolen ideas if you visit the blogs of my friends Tiffany and Jenna :) (Their links are at the bottom of this page) 3.) I want to remember as much as I can about this special time in our lives. I've always meant to journal and scrapbook... but it never happens. This is a way for me to make a quick note of things I don't want to forget. So, if you are reading this and some of these posts seem very trivial forgive me.

Adorable moments of the week!
-Kirsten just announced that today is "a very special day! The whole world is excited today because it's TURKEY BOWL EVE!!!" (For those of you that are not familiar with the Turkey Bowl it's the football game that Daddy and his friends play every year... more on that later in the week)

-Three times this week one of the babies bumped his head and the OTHER baby immediately began rubbing his own head and came over for a kiss... Amazing "twin thing" or just a baby looking for attention? Hmmm...

-Danny began saying "Sissy" this week... but he won't say it when Kirsten is nearby (which is very frustrating to her!) He only says it if he sees her in the distance (like playing across the yard).

-Matthew had a tantrum this morning for TEN MINUTES because he wasn't allowed to climb on the sofas. (Someday that will be a cute, treasured memory right???)

-Danny tried to pull Matt out of my lap twice this week because he didn't want to share "Mommy Time". ...Not his finest moment as far as learning to share but it still warmed my heart :)

-Matthew began shoving a random toy at Danny when he tries to steal a desired toy from Danny. I like to think of it as a step in the right direction in learning to share.

FUNfest!

Today we went to the funfest at our church. We had SO MUCH fun! It was one of those perfect days when no one took a nap and everyone stayed happy! That almost never happens... when it does it's bliss:)
Here is my gang ready for fun!

Here is my Matty on the swing... Danny got nervous and wanted to get off very quickly... but Matt loved it! (I had to add the spotlight feature to catch those dimples... I love 'em!)

Here is Kirsten Matt and I on the Carousel. Danny and Grammy were right next too us until Danny got spooked... they moved off a horse and onto a little bench where Danny was much happier (thanks Grammy)

Me and my girl on the ferris wheel

Grammy and Danny enjoying some time together. All of a sudden the boys can't get enough of their Grammy! Grandpa watches the boys for me twice a week so I can work part time... They LOVE their Grandpa... but they run straight past him to fight for Grammy's lap these days (little stinkers)

Grandpa and Kirsten on the bumper cars... Kirsten took a turn with Grandpa and a turn with Grammy and declared Grammy the "CRAZY driver!"

I think this picture of Grammy and Matt is so cute! They had the sweetest little moment together... then Grammy came over and asked me which baby he was! (Sorry Mom I had to tell on you :) It was funny!

Me and my crazy gang... it's just not possible to get them all looking in the same direction!

My sunny little Danny

Kirsten lost her two front teeth a little over two weeks ago. This is the first really good picture of her GIANT space. The tooth next to the space is also loose... This girl is going to have some serious problems eating soon! ...And at only 40 lbs we need her to EAT!

...More dimples!

Church is only just over a mile from our house... this is how I found Matty when I got home. Unfortunatley that's how long the nap lasted... Otherwise a perfect day :)

Sweet Daniel,

My beautiful baby... Grandpa keeps asking how long I'll call you a baby for and I like to answer "forever". You are seventeen months old and just over 20 lbs. I am always amazed when people comment on you being "tiny". I think you are HUGE!

You are into everything these days. You make me crazy by climbing on the couch (which you are NOT allowed to do) then calling "ma ma!" while giggling. (Little stinker!)

This week you learned to say "bubbles" and you ask for them about a dozen times a day. You also like to sing which is SO cute. Whenever someone else is singing you sing "laaaaa laaaaa" in the sweetest little voice. You love to watch "Yo Gabba Gabba" on tv and jump and dance along.

You have a mischievous twinkle in your eyes when you giggle and you are always trying to get a laugh. At dinner the other night you took a big drink of water and then said "uuugggghhh" (fake burp). Your brother cracked up and then copied you to which you giggled and copied him. The two of you fake burped all through dinner. Your daddy was very proud.

You love to be held (by ME which I love) and you love to give Matt "snuggle attacks". You like to look at your books, play outside, and ride in the bike trailer. You love peas, yogurt, and anything in your sister's room.

You are so sweet and so much fun! I love you to the moon and back (and so much more!)
Love, Mommy

Don't Tell Santa...

The terrible twos have hit the Taylor household a little earlier than we expected. While my little angels are always precious, they are also a bit of a handful these days! Here are some pictures from this weekend... Yea, you can laugh YOU didn't have to contain these guys all weekend!!

Here is Danny trying to convince me there is nothing wrong with jumping on the couch


The boys "helping" with the dishes...

Matt helping with the laundry...

Danny clearing his tray...

Danny's snack on the floor

"SCORE!" Matt is thrilled to get his hands on my earing.

Danny rearranging his books

...Looking out the window

Matt discovering Kirsten's puzzle.

Yes. That is a shoe in the trash.

Danny hiding in the pantry.

Matt stealing Daddy's energy drink (Don't worry it was empty).

...And I wonder why I'm so tired at the end of the day!

Snuggle Bugs

Matt cuddling up to big sis before bed!

My Matthew,

Your little smile lights up a room. Everywhere we go people comment on your adorable dimples... and you're already learning to flash them when you are caught getting into mischief! (Grammy says you get that from your Godfather.) You are already a little clown and you make us laugh all day long! You just learned to play "Ring Around the Rosie"... you hum along for the first few words and then say "down!" and fall down laughing... so cute!

I just can't believe how big you are getting. You are seventeen months old and nineteen pounds right now. Your favorite foods are grapes and oranges and you have recently mastered the art of climbing out of your highchair. You follow Daddy around everywhere and cheer when you hear the door open at the end of the day because you know he's home.

You LOVE to dance and to be outside. Last week we were at an Octoberfest with live music. You stood on the edge of the lawn dancing and clapping... having the time of your life. It was so easy to imagine you as a teenager doing the exact same thing... scary.

You've started talking so much! Right now you are saying:
Mommy, Daddy, Yes, Thank You, There you go, Grandpa, Out, Bye bye, Baa baa, Banana (nana), Night night, Please, Up, Help, Hi, Yum yum, uh oh, and Yea. You are also repeating EVERYTHING we say. Our newest party trick is having you raise both arms and yell "touchdown!".

You are my joy little buddy. I love you more every single day!

Love, Mommy

Happy Halloween!

We had so much fun trick or treating last night!



I must say... I think I have the prettiest witch and the cutest little puppies around!


Matt was SO funny. He took off down the street and nothing was going to slow him down. His little tail was wagging so fast :) We all had quite a laugh at his focus and determination!

... Me loving Danny... Danny loving his lollipop

As you can see, Danny was not a big fan of the pumpkin bucket... He preferred to eat each piece of candy as he received it.

Kirsten and Matt at the end of a great Halloween!

It's sure hard to believe that this was only a year ago!

Dear Kirsten,

October 2008 was an exciting month for you. You lost BOTH your front teeth!! (Your teacher is very happy about that since you can't concentrate when you have "wigglers".) I can't believe how old you look with your new haircut and your missing teeth!

While I tell you all the time to "stop growing" I secretly love it. You have always been so curious and bright but all of a sudden you have a new maturity. You are becoming such a beautiful person. At your school Halloween party yesterday the little girl sitting next to your threw up all over her desk after too many sweets. When the other kids in your class started yelling "EWWWWW!!!" you yelled, "STOP IT! You're going to hurt her feelings!!" I am so proud of your kindness and empathy all the time.

You are doing so well in school! Your report card comes out next week and I am very anxious to see your grades! You were named "Eagle of the Week" in your class last week and were very excited to be the class leader for the week. You can read anything and everything. It is really incredible. You love to conduct "story time" with your brothers but you get a little frustrated if they won't sit still.

Daddy surprised you with tickets for the opening night showing of "High School Musical 3". We had so much fun getting dressed up and staying up late for the show. You danced and squealed through the whole thing. It was SO CUTE.

I tell you all the time... but I'll tell you again :) You are my blessing. I love you more than you'll ever know sweet angel face!

Love,
Mommy