The Last 2 months

Eliza has just recently started brushing her teeth all by herself! Yeah! Before I had to hold her down screaming - not fun!





We took a trip to the zoo with a bunch of friends. It was lots of fun!



Isaac has become a huge Star Wars fan. I was in the kitchen doing dishes and when I came out I found Isaac like this. He had been waiting for me, it was cute. Every time Smith put on the hat he started laughing, it was hilarious.


I was lacking a variety of frosting colors so I decided to get creative with some m'n'ms. Sam's brother came and celebrated Smith's birthday with us. He looks so old to me in these pics.






I thought this was so funny. I found Smith crawling with this apple in his mouth. Isaac later told me that he didn't want the rest of his apple so he "shared" with Smith.



Smith is now a year old! I'm realizing that with each child that first year goes by faster and faster. It's so sad. He is no longer my little baby Smith. He can now put up a fight (with the other kids), he knows how to manipulate (but I think they're born with that!) and the sadest one of all he pushes me away when I try and hold him.
On his actual b-day I decided to give him a piece of chocolate pie and sing to him. It was cute, he didn't really know what to think of it at first but he soon got the idea!






Isaac was so excited that I let him go outside in the rain and jump in the puddles. I loved doing this when I was a kid!





It was so cute whenever Isaac got ready to jump in a puddle Smith would bend his knees and jump too.


The onlookers.




The last time I used the clippers on someone (Austin) they ended up getting the "spotted lepord look." I told him that if I messed up I would pay him ten bucks, that's how confident I thought I was, I still owe him. So you see why the need for the pics, I was so proud of myself! Since then Sam is even letting me cut his hair. I would of shown you pics but he wasn't too keen on the idea.

The Last 2 Months continued

We went to our ward Halloween party the kids had so much fun. I was so surprised they let me paint their faces.



We went trick or treating with some really good friends from our ward the Johnson's. We were done in less than thirty minutes it was great!



Eliza relaxing and chatting on the phone.


The Blind Babies Foundation here in CA hosted a day at the Pumpkin Patch. It was tons of fun and without the push we probably wouldn't of gone this year. Eliza's Vision Therapist, Andy sitting in this pic, is great! We love her!!!









Isaac was lovin the rides at the Pumpkin Patch!


Isaac and his good bud Max are in a soccer class together.




This is Isaac after scoring a goal throwing his hands up in the air and shouting, "I'm the best! Oh yeah, oh yeah." While everyone got a good laugh we will definitely be working on some sportsmanship at home!



I found Eliza propped on the couch reading a book. I wonder where she got this from? :)






My cute clean boy

Our trip to the Oakland Temple

Our family minus Isaac who was running around with a friend. We had a ward F.H.E. at the temple. We went to see a limited exhibit entitled, "The Healing Power of Jesus Christ." It is several sculptures dipicting Christ's ministry and miracles. I wish you could go and see for yourself. They are amazing!!! She gives such and intimate view of the Savior in her sculpting. It strengthened my testimony as I was reminded of the miracles of love and mercy He performed throughout His life. It also reminded me all that He has scarificed in my behalf and all that He has promised to those who will follow Him. I know that this church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is true. I know that Jesus Christ lives. I know that Joseph Smith is and was a true prophet who restored the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and can be used as tool of guidence in our lives. I know that Thomas S. Monson is our Prophet today and that he talks with God. I know that because of Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross that I can have a forever family. I know that Moroni's promise (Moroni 10:4)that if we "ask with a sincere heart,with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you". Again, I know that He lives and that we are blessed when we are following Him!
You can view the sculptures on her website, obviously it's not as good as it would be in person! (the link is at the bottom of this post)


All the little kids had sticker missionary name tags and took a tour on the temple grounds.


Eliza & her dad

Here's the link, www.ajsculptures.com

Eliza on "time out" & other pics

Eliza is a frequent visitor of the time out chair.


We had to find a time out place for her with some padding. She likes to scream and throw her head around. I figured she's already had enough head trauma in her life no need to add to it. The only drawback is that it might be a little to comfy for time out purpose's....?


That was one long time out! Happy girl once again!


Silly faces


One cute, cute boy!


No Eliza didn't do anything to Smith (this time) she's actually trying to console him.

More Hair pics of Eliza

This is definitely picture worthy, you'll soon see why!







In the mouth it goes.


Then she shows you what she thinks of that.


She is then nice enough to give it back to you, daring you to try all over again. That's my sweet little girl!