7 months and a very long post

Matthew hit 7 months last Tuesday. Seven months? Seriously, where has the time gone? He still army crawls but he's super fast. He gets around so well. He only uses his left leg though. We think his other leg may have been wounded in the war. It's pretty funny to watch. He has started signing milk when he is hungry. He also waves goodbye now. We think he may end up being a lefty because like his leg, he only uses his left hand. He "talks" quite a bit. He likes to play with Hailey, eat regular food when mommy will let him, take baths, cuddle, read, hang out with daddy in the little time daddy has since going back to school, and be held by mommy. He also still loves smiling at strangers. He does not like to hear his sister cry, be fed by anyone but mommy, or be left hanging when he signs "milk." He is a sweet and happy kid. He brings us so much joy, just like his sister.

Last week was pretty crazy. Wednesday was AWful! To make a long story short, it was pouring rain and I was out running errands just the kids and I. I crossed a flooded street, that I have crossed a million times, and my car died in the middle of the intersection. I got out and had to push it out of the intersection all by myself, in knee deep water. And no, I am not exaggerating, my parents saw my pants after, I was soaked up to my knees. Luckily, someone came after that and helped me get my car out of the water. Sadly, my car has still not started since. On a side note, I finally named my car. His name is Newton, as in Sr Issac. You may know him for figuring out gravity, but his true awesomeness is for being the father of modern calculus.

That night Alex's parents made it all better by coming to town. :) On Thursday my parents, Alex's parents, the kids and I all went to Disneyland. Poor Alex had to miss out because he had work and school. On Friday Alex was able to join us. We did some stuff around town and then in the evening we went with a bunch of friends to see the Phantom of the opera in LA. Then Saturday it was off to Ventura for the Seaside highland games. I'll shut up now and show you some pictures.

Hailey had to have her picture taken with every letter, I'll only make you suffer through this one though.

Hailey rode this carousel at least 5 times. Each time she spent the ride picking out which animal she would ride next.

She loved the redwood forest challenge creek or whatever that area was called. I bravely took both kids over there by myself and then climbed the rope bridges in my flip flops while caring Matthew and holding Hailey's hand. A group of teenagers passed us and told me I was a very talented lady. I felt like a super mom, or maybe like I'm a little crazy.

Hailey made lots of random friends throughout the day. She is a very friendly girl. The little girl in black is one of them.

Matthew spent a lot of time in the stroller, he was a good sport about it though. He actually really enjoyed the rides too. He is a very curious kid.
Before we left for Disneyland Hailey told me we would see Mickey Mouse and he would hug her because he loves her and he's her best friend. Luckily her wish came true. We were the last to see him before he left for the parade. I think the family behind me in line wanted to kill me.

My tiny guy was really checking things out while we were in line for the haunted mansion. He was really fascinated by Jack Skellington.

Hailey wanted the "pretty pink" horse. You can see me in the background of this one. :)

This is the ONLY picture I got of the kids with Grandma and Grandpa Y this weekend. I think I failed as a mother.
Funniest fortune cookie ever! Alex got it at my parents favorite Chinese place.
I have a HOT husband.



Hailey NEVER falls asleep in her stroller. I think we broke her this weekend, poor tiny girl.

And this is what the tiny guy was doing in the other end of the stroller. It was a fun but exhausting weekend.