Sophie turns 3!

Wow! Is August seriously almost over?! Where did it go? 

August is always a busy month for us but this month has really been crazy! 

However... I will write a post about our summer soon (hopefully!) 

Today is going to be about this little girl!

Yep that's right, she had a birthday and is now a big grown up 3 year old! 

I cannot believe that she is already 3. I know people say the time goes by fast but really though, it does!

Sophie really got a great birthday celebration this year. It was really more of a birthday week for her, and let me tell ya, she LOVED every minute of it.

She has been waiting for months, literally, for it and has been very excited, so we knew we wanted to make it special.

For Her actual birthday we were at the Barker Family reunion but that didn't stop us from having a little cake and ice cream for her (and presents too).  It also included an awesome fashion show, by all of the girls.

Then later that week my parents came bearing gifts for both of our kids (they weren't able to be here for either of their actual birthdays) 

Then later that same day we had a little party with Sophie's friends and a few cousins who were also able to come. It was so fun! We had a little water party and I think all the kids really enjoyed it.

 I wish I had pictures of it, but my camera was out of batteries for it, and I am still kicking myself for not getting some.

ANYWAYS.... I gave Sophie a little birthday Interview and it was pretty funny. So here it is, and by the way I am putting exactly what she said for the answer I just wish i had it on video because the way she says some of it is what makes it hilarious:

1. What is your favorite color? Pink

2. What is your favorite toy? The dolphin, you know mom, the one in the tub (i didn't even know she liked that toy)

3. What is your favorite show or movie? I love MULAN, Oh ya, and Old McStuffins (really called Doc McStuffins its a show on the Disney channel)

4. What is your favorite food? Chicken Nuggets

5. What is your favorite outfit? The black one ( its a black skirt and a zebra striped top, she DOES love it)

6. What is your favorite game? Angry Birds

7. What is something you love to do? Painting

8. What is your favorite animal? umm.. Teddy Bear

9. What is your favorite song? The Tangled Song (from the Movie Tangled)

10. Who is your best friend? Aunt Mandy

I couldn't find a picture of her with Mandy, but I know for a fact that these two are two of her most
favorite people in the entire world.

11. What is your favorite thing to play outside? Play soccer

12. What is your favorite drink? Water

13. What is your favorite Holiday? Easter (so random! I first had to explain to her what a holiday was and then name them all, and that is the one she said)

14. What do you take to bed with you? My blankie and a Teddy bear

15. What do you want to be when you grow up? A painter

16. What is your favorite thing about your little brother? he whines all the time! (haha, not only was this answer really funny but that's actually not even true)

17. What is your favorite thing about yourself? I'm a big sister (awww)

I thought this was a funny picture... She doesn't usually lay down to drink her milk but she wanted to be with Cru.

18. What do you pray for? Pray that Cru will go to sleep and I be a good sister.

19. What is your favorite thing to do with Daddy? Wrestle!

20. What is your favorite thing to do with Mommy? Play soccer and painting

21. What is your favorite book? Golden Grinder!

22. Where do you want to go on vacation? To see Grandma Sherri

23. What makes you happy? Cru

24. What makes you sad? Monsters

25. What is something you are good at? Playing basketball and playing with book (haha)

26. If you could fly, where would you fly? Joy school!

We love Sophie! She is so full of personality, and brings so much happiness to our family!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIE!

Look Who Turned 1 Years Old!

That's right! This little cutie turned 1 on August 2.

I cannot believe how fast this year had gone by, and although I love this stage, it still makes me a little sad that he is no longer considered a baby. For his birthday we had a little party for him with some of Nick's family ( my family couldn't make it) and had pizza, cake and ice cream and it was fun! 

Cru is such a fun little guy, and we just love him. 

 Here is a cute video of him eating his cake.
He was struggling a bit at first, oh and don't mind my annoying voice I tend to talk a lot when I record these videos.

In celebration of his birthday I thought I would do 20 fun facts about Cru,
here ya go: 

1. Cru is always happy, even when he isn't feeling great 

(he has had a little cold, and is getting teeth right now)

2. He still isn't walking, that doesn't mean he can't, though, he just isn't. 

3. He LOVES cars and balls

4. He is ALL boy! 

5. He loves Sophie and thinks she is hilarious

6. He is starting to talk and I love it, he can say

"mama, dada, uh-oh, and apple"  

these are the only ones we can understand at the moment

7. He likes to wave hi and bye

8. He smiles all the time, and his smile is the BEST!

9. He is very easy going

10. He only has 2 teeth right now, but that doesn't stop him from eating just about anything.

11. He is FINALLY sleeping in his crib, although he still has a hard time falling asleep.

12. He loves to GO... literally never stops moving!

13. He still loves stuffed animals and still likes to squeeze them.

14. He likes to head butt (thanks alot Grandpa Scott) ;) 

15. He loves to pretend wrestle with  Nick and Sophie, like I said, ALL boy!

16. He loves bath time

17. He is kind of small for his age, but you would never know it looking at him.

18. He is smart, seriously! He figures stuff out that took Sophie forever to figure out.

19. He is a cuddler ( I love it!)

20. He is the cutest little 1 year old boy I know! We love him and are so happy that he is part of our family!

Another Video 
He LOVES this new little car her got! He would push it around all day if I would let him.

Here are some more pictures of his party! 

This cake was supposed to be a wheel... can you tell?

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You can't really tell from this picture, but he really did like the cake... I made him his own little one.

Sophie decided to "help" Cru with his cake by licking all the frosting off of his chair. How thoughtful of her huh! :)