Monday, November 29, 2010

Snow Days 2010

Lots has happened in the last few weeks.
Lauren built a santa village, she is in love with santa and has made 3 santa lists so far.

The first day it snowed and Lauren & Joe's snowman,
we got about 5-6 more inches the next day.

Got our christmas tree and Connor got to ride in his favorite backpack!

Sledding with daddy, Lauren loved it and it was easy
because we just pulled her around the whole time.

Brother & Sister bath time.
They really do love each other!


Sunday, November 7, 2010

Another Babylegs Photoshoot

Back in August I got a call from babylegs asking if they could use Lauren in another photoshoot, I said sure but I need to find someone to watch Connor my 4.5 month old. They were excited to hear he was crawling and wanted me to bring him too! So off we went to Seattle for the day, im hoping the kids are happy and well behaved, last time Lauren was super shy and wouldnt interact with them much. Well this time Lauren got her first outfit on and she was crazy/fun lauren the whole time. She was really well behaved but she kept wanting to jump off stuff and stack chairs and when they asked her to show them her babylegs she kept flipping her dress up and saying they're right there! I thought it was super cute, I dont think the photograpers felt the same way. So we didnt get to many "great" pictures of Lauren like last time, and Im wondering if they'll invite us back.
Probably one of the better shots,
you can see the chair she insisted on jumping off over and over!




This is one of my favorites

Now it was Connor (Bubbas) turn.
They were shocked he was just 4.5 months old and crawling! So all the clothes they had were WAY to big except for one sheriff/cowboy boot outfit. I go to put him out there and they say just let him sit for a bit, then I had to say oh he cant really sit up by himself yet, once again they are shocked and not sure what to do. Not many babies crawl before they can sit (ours does!). So pretty much he just crawled around and I dont think they got the best shots of him either, but oh well! Guessing we wont be called back for next years photoshoot!
I think this may be the best one they got, we'll see if they use it.
I think its cute, but I may be biased.
Our little Sheriff!

See... I told you I can crawl!

I wont sit, maybe I'll just skip to standing?.... Help mommy!
Oh and as of yesterday 11/6/2010 @ 8 months Connor took his first step!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Lauren the Gymnast

Despite both kids having a cold this week thank goodness Lauren felt good enough to go to her first gymnastics class last night. She was so excited and even before we left she was "calling" everyone and invited them to come watch her. Then when we got there she was even more excited she of course wanted to go play with the big girls that were flipping and jumping off the big stuff, but she still had fun running around the little course they had set up for the little kids.
She wasnt to excited about her coach to begin with but towards the end of class she agreed to go home and practice and come back next week. Lauren thinks its school, so shell say I went to school or need to go to school. Wonder what shell think when she actually goes to real school.
Before class, so excited wouldnt sit still and kept trying to go on the mats.
warming up with daddy

Action shot (not a good one) after going on the bars

After class talking about what she needs to practice.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

HALLOWEEN 2010

Its taken me a bit to get these up because Lauren & COnnor are both SICK!
They had 103 temps all halloween weekend and now they both are super congested, were going to the DRs AGAIN today to hopefully resolve it all. But guessing it will take a few more days for them to fully recover. Even with the sickies we still had a fun halloween weekend. Everyone came over for food and trick or treating at our house.
Here Connor is with daddy in outfit #1 - yep an Orange M&M
Connor with Cousin Jake
some of the pics are blurry because connor decided to drool on my camera lens.

Lauren, Jake & Connor


Lauren as Abby Cadabby from Seasme Street- She picked out this costume all by herself!
you can tell she doesnt feel to good in these pics


Jake, Lauren & Cameron



Aunt Susie with Connor it Costume #2 - BABY HULK


And with Uncle Joey in Costume #3 - THe BEAVER

TRICK OR TREAT!


Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Pumpkin Picking Time #2

A week ago we went up to The Clarks (Joans Parents) Annual Pumpkin Picking party!
The kids loved it and Lauren once again picked a little pumpkin,
she hates the big ones because she cant carry them.
She also played with the kids and got really excited
for the tractor and pony rides but got scarred of both of them at the last minute.
Guess shes not a farm girl.
Connor tried to eat grass (Once again) and drooled on everything.
trying to get the camera!

Family picture

Lauren picking her pumpkin

YeeHaw

Here is a cute video of Lauren riding her bike.

She can ride by herself but she prefers to be pushed.

But she does like to ring the bell and say yeehaw! Not sure where she got that from.

To see the video go to: www.WestANDWatson.blogspot.com

Monday, October 25, 2010

Happy October!

Happy OCTOBER!

Its been a very busy month for us, Connor is 7 months old now and is walking behind a walker and gettting into everything, hell be walking on his own in a week or so. He has escaped from almost everything we put up to block him with and he tries to squeeze between anything, even if he doesnt fit, hes a very determined/stubborn little guy. Lauren is growing up to fast and loves helping around the house, of course she has her other days where she likes to sit in her room by herself - at least she likes her room now though.

Pumkin Patch @ Spooner Farms
- Joe bent down to be closer to Lauren for the pic and
then she bent down to, she is definetly a daddys girl

Joe trying to hit targets with the pumpkin slingshot
and Lauren saying keep going daddy you are awesome.

Jamie, Connor & Lauren

Lauren on her pumpkin picks
she only likes little pumpkins that she can carry.

And not to leave the little guy out, here he is as happy as can be.

Mouth wide open as usual - try and find one where it isnt open


Our little kiddos - Happy October Everyone!