Friday, November 21, 2008

Semester End






I can remember when I was younger the year was broken down like this: 1st Semester, 2nd semester and summer.... now that I have kids I am back on that schedule.  Funny how that works.  Both kids LOVE school this year (which is not the norm or us) and are in wonderful classrooms. Both have been busy with sports too. We have completed our 1st semester of school and sports so here is a few pics of the time that has flown by.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Jeremiah's 7th Birthday Party Wii Style





We had a great time celebrating Jeremiah's 7th party!  Thanks to Katie for making the cool cake and all Jeremiah's friends for the fun day!!! 

Thursday, November 13, 2008



Happy 1st Birthday Bryce





I cannot believe a year has past.  The time has gone so quickly and my little baby is becoming a little boy.  My pregnancy and delivery was most difficult with you.  Having you in the NICU was heartbreaking.  I remember the day I had to leave the hospital without you.  There are no words to describe that feeling.  Only another mother who has had to leave their baby at the hospital would comprehend.  However, it was all worth it!  You have been our healthiest baby from that point on.  I have to add, the easiest going and happiest.  You add so much joy to our home.  We are blessed to have you.  Your Dad has always said you would be our peacemaker and I have to admit you have brought peace to my life.  Your laugh warms my heart and puts a smile on my face.  You bring joy to your siblings lives too.  I love you Bryce!

To review you milestones at 12 months

Walking (almost running), climbing, and dancing... you have no fear and walked early!

You only have a few words but you "talk" to us all the time as though you have some very important things to tell us.  Your favorite word is "this"you can also say: Dog, Dada and Mama.  You make vroom sounds for cars and airplanes and love to scream at your brother.

You sign to us a lot.  Some of your signs are: fan, eat, more, ball, fan, all done, airplane, light, dog, drink and milk. 

You love to: dance, listen to music, eat bananas, see airplanes, throw balls, play peek-a-boo, get your brother with swords, be outside and visit Nammy's dog...  I think your favorite time of day is when DADA comes home.  When you hear the key in the door you drop everything run to the door screaming DADA and wait till he picks you up.  It is the best thing to see:)

You want to be outside all of the time and if anyone says the word outside you run to our back door and cry until we go.  I can say, "get your shoes so we can go outside" and you will go to the shoe basket and bring me shoes... not always your shoes but some shoes:)

One is Fun and I cannot wait to see what else you will do this year.  I love you!  


Sunday, November 9, 2008

Happy 7th Birthday Jeremiah















Ok, so believe it or not when you were born I did not have a digital camera... so I added some photos of your scrapbook and  a "younger" you when I did go digital:)

Jeremiah,

I can remember finding out I was pregnant with you and feeling so excited.  The 9 months that followed were hard but well worth it.  I thought you would come on Halloween but you had different plans.  On November 9th I called your Dad at work and told him my water broke.  He hurried home and then we had a long day of walking.  I was in labor for 22 hours.  It was good it took awhile because it gave everyone plenty of time to get there.  When you were finally born, early in the morning on the 10th, everyone was there.  All your grandparents, your Aunt Nikki and cousin Jordan, and Aunt Megan waited long hours in the hospital for your arrival.  We were all so excited to meet you.  Your birth went perfect and you were a happy and healthy little boy.  I was so happy and I will never forget the moment I held you.  It was as if the world had stopped.  Nothing else mattered.  From that moment my life has changed.  I have become a Mom.  I love being your Mom.  You bring laughter and love to my life.  You have always amazed me at the way you communicate so easily with everyone around you.  I have always enjoyed our conversations and listening to your view of the world.  You think about every detail and ask important questions.  Your love of music is a wonderful gift and I feel blessed whenever you fill our home with the sounds of music.  You are an amazing person!  I am so glad I get to be your MOM!  I LOVE you and HOPE you have a GREAT 7th Birthday

Love
MOM

Birthday Brothers

This month we will have 2 Birthdays! It is Bday month @ the Anderson home. Jeremiah's is the 10th and Bryce's is the 13th.  We already had Bryce's 1st Birthday party this Saturday.  It was a great time.  Thanks to all who came to help us celebrate!

We are going to have Jeremiah's party on Tuesday as the kids are out of school that day.  So, my post will be "out of order" as far as who's bday it really is.  It just worked better to celebrate Bryce's 1st this year:) 

It is such much fun to have 2 little boys.  And not only do they share a bday month but they share a special bond.  Jeremiah took an instant liking to Bryce and has made it is job to entertain and protect him at all times.  Bryce will do anything to get Jeremiah's attention.  When we pick Jeremiah up from school Bryce is usually the first to see him and he screams with delight.  

Gifts via Mail

We started getting boxes in the mail for Bryce and Jeremiah some time ago from G & G Anderson.  This bead game was one of his favorite presents.  We sure missed having Grandma and Grandpa Anderson here with us.  Bryce enjoyed the gifts they sent.

Birthday Boy




Birthday Boy!  Bryce is turning ONE soon and we had a celebration!  He is dressed from head to toe thanks to Nammy.  You can see him signing HAT in the 1st and 2nd photos... he is a funny kid.

Jeremiah got a few Birthday Wishes too







Bryce really seemed to enjoy his party.  He wanted to hang with the BIG kids in the yard.  He tried a little skateboarding and sword fighting.  My little baby is turning into a little boy too fast.

Bryce and his Cake







Getting Ready












Preparations for the BIG party...

Photoshop and send out invites
Decorate High Chair
Get all of Bryce's favorite snack foods
Make 1 cookies
Learn to make a BALL cake for the boy who LOVES balls