Happy and Healthy

Yesterday was a day of firsts for the girls. We went to their first movie and they did pretty well. Rachel would have stayed the whole time but Livy lost interest and wanted to run around so we lasted an hour which I consider a success! We got popcorn and they loved that part! Rachel sat in here chair with popcorn on her lap the whole time and rubbed my arm telling me "it's ok mommy" when their was a part she was scared of. Livy was up and down from her seat 20 times a least, only sitting to eat and then get up again.

I think holding the tickets was their favorite part! But I hope they enjoy it because it is going to be a weekly summer activity. The theater near us has free movies M-Th at 11am for kids. It's an older movie, this week was Madagascar, and it changes weekly. It is another great activity to beat the Houston heat. Which is ridiculous already, let me tell you.

Another first for the day was painting. I know, I am so lame and never had them paint yet. I don't know why we just never did it. Anyway so I finally bought some paint and they loved it.

They both experimented painting their bodies a bit but they were entertained for quite a while. They kept saying they were painting happy birthday for someone: Swiper, Cinderella, Hannah, etc.

They loved painting and then we went outside to play in the little pool and wash it all off. Worked great, except for today they wanted to paint again so I get them all set up and they paint their bellies real quick and then say they want to go in the pool. They tricked me! But it was still fun and they enjoyed it.

Here is my first belly pic of this pregnancy. I am 14 weeks now and feeling much better. No more sickness really and things are going good.

Last night when I was getting dinner ready for them I made a comment that I am so lame because I don't even cook them real dinners. I was feeling not so great (I think it was too much movie popcorn from earlier) and I am not a big cook to begin with. The kids had a bowl of rice, piece of cheese, strawberries, and carrots. That was dinner. At least it wasn't a cupcake and crackers, right? I ate a bowl of rice since I wasn't feeling great. That left Eric on his own which means take out. On his way out the door, my sweet husband gave me a hug and told me I wasn't lame and all that matters is that they are happy. And they were. They are happy and healthy and that is all I could possibly ask for. As I watched them eat, talk and laugh with each other I felt overwhelmed with the blessings in my life. I am so grateful for the blessing that these two sweet girls are in our lives and can't believe that we are going to be blessed with another little one! What an awesome responsibility to be blessed with the care of some of Heavenly Fathers children!

"You're a big helper mama"

The girls are always trying to "help" me do stuff. Here I was trying to scrub the shower door with baking soda to remove the hard water stains (worked but not all the way-any suggestions would be great!) Anyway of course Rachel wanted to help so she got herself a rag, dumped the whole box of "sugar" as she called it (baking soda) in the shower and started working. It was too cute so I had to stop and get her picture. I should have videoed it instead because really the stuff she was saying to me was the funny part.

"Get some sugar on your rag"

"Not too much"

"You're a big helper mama"

Here is one of their new things to do, be monsters or dragons. This Max and Ruby DVD they watch has Max being both so they like to make the "monster noise" and run around. Strange choice as their monster attire, baby cribs, but it was their first attempt dressing as a monster as well as making the noise.

Pebbles getting in on the action. She loves playing with them and mostly just barks at them but they enjoy it.



Enjoying some free ice cream at Jason's Deli. Rachel only dropped hers on the floor once!

Swimming with Savannah and Kylie. We haven't swam as much the past two weeks but hopefully we will get back into it more soon. We miss all of our swimming buddies, some have been away and some with new babies! They love the pool though and are fearless, Livy mostly. She scares me sometimes but they do good with their tubes on. I wonder how they will do with the ocean this year. Hated it last year but I think we might have a chance this year.

What They Say

I'm struggling with posting lately as you can tell by my lack of posts. That is mainly because I have been slacking on my picture taking. But they have still been saying new funny stuff that I want to remember so I will write down a few here and update you on the rest of our life.

1. Our new nephew McKay was born on June 1st at a healthy 9 lbs. 1 oz. He is so adorable and most importantly healthy. We are so glad he is finally here!

McKay Alan Williams

2. We are buying a new house! It's very exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. Closing is the end of July when I was going to be in NY so I still have to figure my trip and house stuff but it's on its way!

3. Eric went on a 4 day boys trip to Lake Amistad which is right near Mexico. He says it was beautiful and wants to take us back there sometime. They spent the first day driving and stopping at a job and then the next few camping and boating. Here are some pics of Eric on the knee board enjoying the beautiful lake!

A picture of the lake and surroundings.

Getting a little daring and trying to touch the wall while knee boarding.





4. 12 weeks! I am 12 weeks pregnant now and starting to feel the morning sickness lift. It seemed to be gone for a week but then returned this week. Oh well, it is definitely getting better and on its way out. My belly is showing already but I just feel fat. I'll get a picture soon. Other than that everything is going great so far.



Now onto the girls. They are so funny and make me laugh constantly at their use of words.
Livy: It's not "yers," it's "mys"
That is her new favorite thing to say. Especially when I touch one of their toys or something like that. Her paci is the funniest because she tells me that and says "you a big girl" like I try to tell her in trying to get her not to use it.
Rachel: "not me"
Her new favorite thing to say. She uses it everywhere. When we were looking at the new house Eric tripped going down the stairs so we were talking about it and she had to keep saying, "not me". It's her new "no". Do you have poopy? Not me.
"Nin"
Now Rachel has shortened Niny (Livy) to Nin. It is pretty funny. She sounds so grown up. "Wheres Nin?" or "Here Nin".


They are starting to tell me things I tell them too. Like..."don't touch that mommy, it's not yers" and they like to put stuff in certain spots "to keep it safe" although I don't recall telling them that but whatever, it's funny. If they drop their snack or lollipop, they don't pick it up and eat it anymore, finally they say "it's dirty."


And I had to start using the guilt card on Livy. Every time we go out to the car she wants to run down the block. So now I say, "Livy don't go down there, you'll make me sad, I'll cry." And it works. She runs back and gives me a hug and tells me "It's OK mommy." So cute and so sweet, I almost feel bad doing it to her.



And I have to write how sweet they are most of the time. They say thank you for everything and it is adorable to hear them say "thank you mommy" even just for putting medicine on their boo boos. And they always ask if others are OK. If someone falls or coughs or anything they ask if they are OK. Sometimes there is even a pat on the back. They call me sweetie sometimes too, "hi sweetie", it's quiet funny. They are so adorable and I love being with them everyday to hear all this great stuff.