Time for some learning

I, Starrie, am doing ABC mouse with Jocelynn since she is not old enough to go to the pre-school we want her in until next year. Can I just say how awesome this site is? Well it is AWESOME! She loves going to the site and doing her lessons. We've been doing it for about a week now and we are sticking with it. 

I cannot believe my child is old enough for this.

Where the heck did the time go?

I have lost 7 pounds this month, 3 more and I will be back to pre-baby weight. 12 more and I will have reached my weight loss goal for the end of March.

Happy? YES. Yes I am. 

Time to work out like there is no tomorrow.

Our beautiful 4 month old!

4 Things We Love About Our 4 Month Old.

• We love how much she smiles and laughs.
• We love how she HAS to have mommy and daddy in sight no matter the situation.
• We love how she ALWAYS plays with her hands.
• We love how she thinks it is just so great to touch you with her chunky feet.

We love her. We love her. We love her.

She makes us all so happy.

She will always be the first "little sister."

We are enjoying every moment with her.

Cha Cha Cha Changes

It's that time of year again. Yes. The time of year where we make all new goals and hope we reach them. Well this year we will. It's also the time for changes not necessarily things that are goals. Let me put you in the loop of things going on in our life.

• Andrew is getting his Associates degree by the end of summer time. What? Just his Associates? He has been going to school for over 2 years! Well Andrew was going straight for his Bachelors but now he is going for his Associate degree and then his Bachelors. Don't worry he will still graduate completely by the end of 2014 (possibly the very beginning of 2015) he just wanted to have the actual Associates degree just in case some freak accident happened.
• Starrie is working out now. If you know me AT ALL you will know that this is surely a miracle. lets keep that goal/ habit up. OK? OK.
• Jocey is making it a goal to be potty trained. It has been a NIGHTMARE! But its gotta happen sometime soon, right?
• We are getting a second car! Yay! We are SO stoked about this. So if you see a decently priced Honda Pilot with 8 seats, hit us up. We have our eye on one but are still open to others.
• Jocelynn will be put in some sort of extra curricular activity this year.
• Jocelynn is also in primary.
• We are getting a camera. Finally. Our old one decided to break the day we had Vivian.
• We got a new nephew at the beginning of the year. Jeffery Ethan Summerhays!  
•  Andrew had a permanent change of getting his wisdom teeth out. It was for the best.
• I am also starting Vivian's baby book this week. 

There are lot's of things going on right now. So many things to think about/worry about. Sorry I am being terrible at blogging. I will get the hang of it soon. Oh and THIS song is stuck in my head.

Our year review 2012

2012 was a big year for us in lots of ways, lots of good ways! Here is a little bit about each of the family members year.

Andrew:
Completed 2 years of schooling at Broadview University and continues going and learning the things he enjoys. He went from being the store manager at 5 Buck Pizza to being an Admissions Rep at his school and excelling in his job. He went from being an father of 1 to a father of 2 little girls who have him wrapped around their fingers. And he now looks forward to (hopefully) graduating next year with his bachelors degree.

Starrie:
Went from being not pregnant for over 2 years to full on pregnancy. She sewed, crafted, cooked and tackled many projects. She continued to be a stay at home mother. She gave birth smack dab in the middle of October, and went from being  a mother of 1 to a mother of 2 little girls. Starrie looks forward to stabilizing life with 2 children and getting her body back.

Jocelynn:
She went from saying several words and randomly put them together, to forming full and complete sentances. She went from barely being able to sit through movies and shows, to memorizing all their theme songs and lines. Jocey went from 1 inch of hair to about 4 inches of hair. She had her first dentist visits and chipped tooth. And she became an awesome big sister who shows the little one more love than ever. Jocelynn is looking forward to getting potty trained.

Vivian:
Made it through the journey of becoming a full on baby. She came out healthy and had a smile the minute we saw her. She has learned to coo, babble, stand, bat at objects etc. She has brought all new meaning to our family and she brings joy to those who meet her. Vivian looks forward to sitting up, crawling and walking.

As a family we are looking forward to tax returns, our two week trip to Texas, getting into a bigger, newer car and all the special life experiences that are soon to come! We hope you had a happy New Year and that all the things you want will be attained!

Lets play a little bit of catch up.

First Vivian is now 10 weeks old! Oh how time flies. That means in the next 3 weeks she is getting her ears pierced, I am nervous but also super excited! I will post pictures when we do it. She was also blessed on December 1st by Andrew and it was wonderful. Next Jocey turns 3 TOMORROW! Holy holy holy! Why? I want her to stay little forever! I will also post those pictures later. Also we got family pictures done for this year and I am super happy with them :) I love my cute family! And lastly CHRISTMAS! Jocey understood the whole Santa thing this year and it was soo fun. She got a letter from him, sat on his lap and left out cookies and cider for him as well! Well here comes a ton of pictures!

The whole family

Vivian thought that Jocelynn's nose was food. Jocey laughed and laughed.

Me and my wonderful husband

                                         

Vivi's professional blessing photo

Right after we set up the tree

The girls looking up at the lights

Vivian is 2 months old!

Santa letter

Joce and Viv in their new chair

Adorable owl chair from Grandma Bunker

Some of Jocey toys that she got from Santa, grandmas and grandpa's and friends! She loves all her presents!

Jocey love's singing to her sister :) And whenever Viv cries Jocey thinks she needs to burp or eat.

All about Jocey

Our sweet sweet sweet girl is turning 3 next month.... YES 3! Can you believe it? 

I cant.

Jocey's favorite things:

1. Cousins.

2. Playing pretend with everyone.

3. Watching any cartoons.

4. Playing with her baby sister.

5. Running up to her daddy when he comes home from work.

6. Skirts.

Jocey's personality:

The best way I can describe it is.... she is very goal driven and will work her hardest to get what she wants. We see this as a potential problem if not handled correctly, but she is just SO cute. Even if it means negotiating for what she wants because she knows crying will never work. Here is what our conversation was the other day. J: " Mommy I can have 1 more chocolate... Ok?" S: " No Joce I need all the chocolates for the treats we're making." J: " Ok, I can have 1 more chocolate and then I can have no more chocolate's." S: " *laughs* No Jocey I already said no and that's it, no means no." J: " Ok so I will have 2 chocolate's and then one, but then NO MORE."

Another coversation... S: " Jocey, it's time to go take a bath." J: " No MOM! That's rude. It makes me very mad." S: " *laughs and not expecting that response*"

This is basically how most of our conversations go.

She has also become very independent and always wants to help with EVERYTHING. Getting diapers for me, helping me clean, throwing things away, putting her clothes away etc.

Here is an adorable picture of Jocey and Andrew at the festival of tree's last night. Compliments of Anna and Bryan.