book and baby

19 months!  yikes... another month has come and gone and I don't want to miss out on journaling our youngest's accomplishments.  We all love her so much and couldn't imagine our lives complete without her.  Gabi this past month:
-More words:  play, outside, colors (to include yellow, green, blue, purple), "love you more", socks, Will, Isa,
-Favorite words: Baby,Shoe and the number 2
-Great dentist visit, 4 molars budding... still only 8 teeth!
-Can go up and down the stairs on her own.
-Loves playing with dolls
-loves singing with her siblings (sings Annie's "Tomorrow", ABC's, Ring Around the Rosie, and a spanish bedtime song).
-LOVES the men in her life.  Runs and clings to Daddy, Bapa, and loves playing with Will.
-is a little goofball.  more of her lil personality is coming through =).... as you can see....

Will's book

Last night, Will randomly wanted to make a book while I was making dinner.  He attempted to fold the papers on his own, but I stepped over to help him bind them with some staples.  While making dinner, he kept asking me how to spell the words for the book he was making Gabi.  It turned out FANTASTIC!  Ok... I am a little bit proud of him.  He made this all on his own with the only assistance being me spelling out the words for him to write!    Maybe his calling will be children's books =)
Enjoy his "Baby Book"....

 THE END

(pictures and text Copywrite Will Sikora =)

crazy fun weekend!

Well, this past weekend was my birthday weekend.  It was AWESOME!  Thanks for all the call, cards, and messages.  Friday, the kids called me from the top of the stairs and surprised me with a gift (they did this even though Tob was already at work!).  Will knew where the gift and card was hidden and brought it out when I was down making breakfast.  I was able to snap a pic on my phone!  The kids got me the most beautiful birdhouse.  I am still debating whether I will keep it indoors or not!  Tob and I went out for a romantic dinner at the Melting Pot (his first time there).  The kids had a blast with K,P and c while we were at dinner!

Saturday... The kids had a soccer game each.  They both did fantastic!  It's amazing how well they are doing with their teams.  After lunch and naps (and after Daddy and Bapa were done working on his yard), we packed up for an exciting movie trip to see The Lion King in 3D.  WOW, it was fantastic.  The colors were so vibrant, the kids did awesome (even Gabi), and seeing it in 3D brought a whole new perspective, even for the adults!

hard at work

Isa and her biggest fan!

 

gotta have a little rest

 Sunday... I got to go to Cedar Point for the 1st time.  Tobin thought this would be a great birthday gift.  We both enjoy amusement parks, but haven't been to one together (without kids).  So off to Gramma and Bapa's the kids went on their own adventure to the Farm Park, and off we went to the adult park!!!  The day couldn't be more perfect.  The weather threatened rain... so the park was 1/2 empty.  It ended up being a beautiful day, and we practically walked onto every ride with NO lines!  Tob and I got to sit in the FRONT seat for most of the big thrill rides, including: Millennium Force, Dragster, Raptor, Magnum.... and several others!  SO COOL!  Tob says I was truly spoiled and will never want to go back on a regular day when I will have to wait in line =).   We really had a blast together!  When we got home, the kids couldn't stop talking about their adventure with the horses, cows, sheep and all the other animals they saw!  They had a great time too!  What a fun weekend!

1st ride....the Raptor

Millennium Force with a 310ft drop! #1 steel roller coaster in the World for 2011~!

no lines, no waiting!

Top Thrill Dragster!  top speed of 120 mph to reach 410ft height!  WOW! front seat!

Monday... Today the kids all went in for their regular dentist visit (we were a little behind).  Happy to report they are brushing well and NO cavities (despite their sweet tooth!).  Also found out Gabi is cutting ALL 4 molars at the same time while still having 2 others that are still growing... ouch! That may explain some recent crabbiness.  and.... HAPPY 18th Birthday Evan!  see ya later!

dance and dessert

Isa has now gone to her 2rd Princess Ballet class this season and she is loving it!  She seems to be beaming the whole time, follows direction well, and really seems to enjoy herself.  An added bonus is that her close friends Gina and Natalie are in the same class.  The moms are allowed to stay and watch, and I have to admit, that I love the style in which her instructor teaches.  She is very laid back, happy, and makes it really fun for the girls to learn.  It's a great way to introduce dance. 

 

...and I couldn't resist this picture we took the other night as Gabi said "all done" from 

behind her ice cream bowl!

my favorites

For many years since we moved to Ohio, I have been waiting for the opportunity to have my Sunflowers.  In our old home the yard was so shaded there wasn't a good place for them.  However, this summer I finally planted several seeds throughout my gardens.  They only bloomed in one spot... but boy are they awesome!  Thought I would share a little bit of what brightens up my day!

 

 

 

 

 (an added perk are the birds that love to come for a little meal!)

Preschool 2011

 Today Will and Isa started back up at school after a great summer vacation.  We can't believe how quickly our summer flew by and we were hit with a bit of chilly fall weather over the last few days. 
Will and Isa were excited for their first day of school, and Isa was even more excited about being able to go to "Will's school".  Isa was accepted into the Avon Village pre-school as a peer model.  I was especially happy about this because it meant that they were now on the same schedule.  They both go in the afternoon.  I was told that Will was wonderful today and was a little leader.  Isa cried a little when I walked away, but was told she was happy and fine the rest of the time.  When I asked her if she cried alot, she quickly responded "mommy, I can't cry the WHOLE time." Gotta love that lil girl!  I am just glad they are in the same building (though not in the same class) and seem to be adjusting well. 
Another great thing that happened to us was an unexpected carpool opportunity!  I will be driving the kids to school (along with an another lil one) and the kids will be brought home! bonus!!!  Now even if Gabi isn't up from her nap I won't be stressed about waking her up to pick up the kids!

 don't their bags look WAY too big? =)

another lil moment

Last night after doing our bedtime routine, I laid down next to Isa.  After a few moments, she said "mommy, thanks for making my cards today".  (she meant her birthday invites).  It's the little moments like that, that make everything else worth it.  Needless to say, I went to bed with a smile on my face and loving my children more than I thought possible.

start of a new month!

What a way to start a new month!  We had a crazy awesome eventful day!  The kids and I packed our car, picked up Gramma, picked up Grayson in Columbus, and had a FULL day at COSI (the Center of Science and Industry).  It's the largest children's museum we have ever been too.  They had a summer Dinosaur exhibit that we had to catch before it was gone.  Needless to say... we closed the place down and we only made it to about 10% of the museum!  We started off in the ocean section, then watched "Waking the T. Rex, the story of Sue" in 3D, explored the Dinosaur exhibit, and finished off in the KidSpace.  The kids all had a great time, were extremely well behaved, and smiled almost the whole time! 
After the museum we headed back to Katie and Damian's for dinner and a little time to hang out before we drove home.  What a truly exciting day for all of us... with big surprises along the way!

 

 

 ... everybody walk the dinosaur

 flying like the dinosaurs

 

 

being dinosaurs!

 

 

 

the COSI gang!