Pomp and Circumstance

I'd like to interrupt all your Molly viewing for a little peek of ME!  

That's right peeps I am stepping in and reminding you all that I am still here!  

I've been very busy being a great big brother, playing Mario and Skylanders on the Wii 

and of course going to school.  Speaking of school, I graduated from Pre-K today!  

Me and my classmates put on a whole big ta-do for our peeps.  

It was a lot of fun and Mommy only teared up a little!  

Take a looksie at me over the last two years.  

First day of Preschool!

Last day of Preschool (first year)!

First day of Pre-Kindergarten!

Last day of Pre-Kindergarten!

Graduated!!!!

Proud parents!!!!

I'll be back in a couple weeks (or maybe I'll let Mommy do it) because it's almost my birthday!

Woot!  Woot!  I cannot wait!!!

I am a Big Brother!!!!

My baby sister Molly finally arrived and we are all doing fine!!!  I love to give her hugs and kisses and am doing a pretty good job helping mommy and daddy when they need something.  Hopefully mommy will be able to post something soon!  Hugs to all!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Hello Peeps!  Long time no talk-hey what can I say I am a busy 4 year old boy.  I go to school 3 days a week and have gymnastics one day a week, plus all the playing, helping mommy and being a good little boy (that's for you Santa, in case your reading).  Not to mention that mommy and daddy are giving me a baby sister for Christmas (well after Christmas-hopefully!), so mommy and daddy (mostly mommy) have been busy with baby related things.   

Anyways, since mommy has been a little slack in the blog department, I'd thought I'd sneak on here and show you my pic with Santa.  Clearly this pic is not showing my best side, and I am giving mommy the stink-eye, but you'll get a chuckle I'm sure.   All in all, I gave Santa my letter and we chatted a bit.  He's also sent Skullclamp, the Elf that watches me to make sure I am a good boy and reports back to Santa.  Skullclamp likes to keep me on my toes by hiding in a different place everyday, but I always find him.  I am fairly confident that I will wake up Christmas morning to find an Imaginext T-Rex under the tree.  I mean they have to give me a little leeway, right?  I'm only 4.  Hopefully, I won't wake up to find a baby sister under the tree, I mean I'm glad she's coming and excited to be a big brother, but she is no Imaginext T-Rex.  Well, Peeps it's been real and I'll let you know how the big guy does and when my lil' sis get here!  Hugs and Kisses!

It's really true...

 I'm going to be a BIG brother!!!!

Mommy and baby are doing well.

Mommy says that my sister or brother will be here after Christmas!

I can't wait!!!!

It's almost Christmas!

Can you believe it is almost Christmas?  

Me either.   Seems like just yesterday I was talking to the "Big Guy"

about what I wanted and now in two days he'll be here!  

I've been trying real hard to be EXTRA good.  

Here's hoping!  

Anywho's, today Mommy took me to get my first real haircut.  

I barely moved a muscle and as a result I got to have a lollipop!  

Oh and my hair looks pretty good too!  Check it out!

Yes, Mommy let the lady spike up my hair.  

She says it looks cute--I don't know.

Anyways, I'll be back after Christmas, hopefully

 talking about how awesome my Bat Cave and Joker toys are!  

Merry Christmas Peeps!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

What up Peeps!  Some of my favorite people are experiencing a snow day today.  We are not.  I wish it would snow, so I can have fun again like I did last year.  Mommy and Daddy do not really appreciate snow or cold weather having grown up in the frosty tundra that is Northern Minnesota.  Myself having only seen snow twice in my three and a half years would like to see more.

My first snow experience at 7 months.  I do not remember it at all.

Page made using Winter Dream by Crisdam Designs

My second experience with snow.  I remember it vaguely.  

Page made using Happy Christmas by Ruby Lane Designs

Surely, I can get one snow day this year.  I have it all planned out.  First we will make a snowman that is TALLER than me, maybe even taller than Daddy (no offense to the tiny fellow that we made last year).  Second, I will make a small snow fortress which I will defend with a mountain of snowballs.  Thirdly, I will use my slide as a sledding hill.  So, if Mother Nature or Jack Frost could see to drop a few inches over Texas, I'd really appreciate it!  Later Peeps!

A Christmas Blast from the Past!

What up Peeps!  Mommy's been busy working on her Creative Team obligations and wanted me to share these layouts with you!  Of course they start her favorite little man---you guessed it ME!  These pics are from my very first Christmas.  Look how little I was.  Enjoy and I'll talk to y'all later!

Page made using Holly Jolly by Crisdam Designs.

Pages made using Fireside Kristmess by Kristmess Designs.

The Big Guy!

Well I went to see the big guy himself--yup Santa! 

It was going to be exciting, and I have been talking about it for weeks.  

Grandpa and Grandma even gave me a new Berenstain Bears book about Santa, 

so I could read up on what to expect. 

Once I got there, however, the nerves set in.  

I was expecting a long line, you know some time to build up my courage.  

There was no line at all Peeps!  No line at all!!!!

I played shy (didn't want the big guy to think I was shunning him) and whispered to Santa what I wanted.

Thankfully, Mommy was kind enough to tell Santa what I wanted, so he could hear, and then I sat on a fancy, sparkly box in front of Santa for a quick picture.  Then it was over.  

Well, I guess we'll see if next year is the year.  Here's the pic-pretty cute if I do say so!

Trimming the Tree 2010

What up Peeps?  The countdown to Santa--er I mean Christmas is on! 

We've been busy at our Casa (that's house for those of you who don't speak Spanish).

Mommy made this "Holder of the Boxes"-which she calls an Advent Calendar.

All I know is that little gem has boxes and I get to open one everyday after dinner.  

There have been some really awesome surprises (more on that to come).

What I'm here to talk about today, is our annual Trimming of the Tree.  Man that was exciting (for about 20 minutes-what do you mean we have to hang ALL these ornaments, I just want to hang my ornaments, and all of them, on these 5 branches.  Alright, alright,  I'll move them-Geez!).  It was a family affair with Mommy, Daddy and I hanging all our beloved ornaments, and Mommy and Daddy telling me the stories behind some of them (it was ALL 150 of them!).  Good times were had by all!

I kid, I kid-it was fun (got to stay on Santa's nice list!).

Here are the scrapbook pages Mommy made to commemorate this momentous occasion.

Pages made using Colie's Corner Merry and Bright kit

I'll be back later peeps, I have lots more Christmas joy to share!

Feliz Navidad!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope all my Peeps had a great Thanksgiving.  

I was a little under the weather and still have a nasty cough and some boogies bothering me. 

It's a Big Day!!!

Although I have lots to tell you folks about, it's going to have to wait, 

because today is a BIG day for me!  

Today I started school!  

That's right folks, it's official--I am a Preschooler!  

Here is a first day pic to whet your appetite!  

Later peeps, I've got some learning to do!

These are a few of my favorite things...

Hello again, it's your friendly neighborhood three year old!  

So Mommy and Daddy had been randomly asking me questions for a few weeks.  

I wasn't sure why, but I played along.  

Well it turns out Mommy wanted to scrapbook a page about my favorites.  

Just for the record, I am THREE and should you ask me the same questions today, 

you may not get the same answers.  

I'm just sayin'...

(The page was created using Tooty Fruity and 

Veg-Out by Bella Gypsy and Magical Vacation by Amanda Heinmann)

Happy 3rd Birthday To Me!!!

So last month I turned the big 0-3.  That's right folks, I am officially a three year old.  Life as a three year old is pretty sweet, but really hasn't changed a whole lot from life as a two year old.  Anyways, back to me turning three.  Well I decided that I wanted to have a Disney Cars themed birthday--would you have guessed anything else?  Mommy went to work planning and it was decided that we have the party here at our house, in the back yard.  Mommy also wanted to have the party before this guy's nap--so the time was set from 1pm to 3 pm.  Mommy bought an extra large canopy to go with our pop-up canopy, to provide shade to our guests, lots of drinks and ice pops and snacks.  She also worked really hard on the computer making some Cars themed decorations.  She did a fabulous job, if I do say so myself.  

So the big day came.  I awoke to birthday wishes from Mommy and Daddy, and they even let me open some birthday presents from them.  I couldn't believe it, but they had gotten me the one thing I'd been asking for, the Rescue Squad Mater and Ambulance play set.  As a bonus surprise they also got the "burnt" Lightning for me to rescue.  Super sweet.  After that Mommy and Daddy had to head outside to put up the canopies, that's when they knew the day was NOT going to be pleasant for an outdoor birthday party.  It was already HOT, HOT, HOT!  They got the canopies up and then it was run, run, run--trying to get everything set up before the party started.  They cut it close, with our first guests arriving before they were finished, but then we "got the party started".  Mommy had come up with a pretty cool craft, and although I just wanted to play with the cars instead, I let her use them.  She bought 4 cars, one each in red, blue, yellow and green colors.  Then she put the cars in their corresponding paint colors and me and my friends "drove" all over the paper.  We also put on Cars tattoos.  After playing in the yard, on the swings, and in the sandbox, me and my friends were ready for something cool.  We had some ice pops, but that just didn't cool us down, so Mommy decided to bring the party inside.   We had cake, opened presents and did the pinata, all in the sweet, sweet coolness of the house.  After everyone left I took a much needed nap.  When I woke up Mommy and Daddy surprised me with a few more gifts.  The best one-- a COMPUTER.  It is pretty rockin'.  Overall I had a GREAT birthday, but Mommy and Daddy say NEVER AGAIN.  They of course don't mean my birthday, just not an outdoor party.  Texas is just TOO hot for an outdoor party.  Also Mommy says she will never have my party on my birthday either, she felt like Daddy and her were shunning me to get ready.  They were, but it was okay.  

Here are the scrapbook pages Mommy did to commemorate my birthday.  Enjoy.

(Mommy used three kits Chugga Choo Choo; Zoom, Zoom, Zoom and Magical Place Mini-all by Connie Prince and two templates by Connie Prince (2 and 3) and two templates by Albums to Remember (1 and 4).)

What An Adventure!

Hiya folks!  It's been awhile since my last update.  Sorry, I've been really busy!  Going to MN, having lots of fun and oh yeah--turning THREE!  Since there is soooooo much stuff to talk about, I am going to cheat a little and use some of the scrapbook pages Mommy has done to help me along.

It was a LONG drive from Texas to Minnesota and back again.  

Just from our house to my Auntie Tawnda's was over 1000 miles.  

I was a good boy for the drive up and the drive back.  

Don't believe me?  Just ask Mommy.  

Yeah, that crazy woman made the whole trip with just me as her traveling buddy.

Other than some scary weather (think tornado's people), the trip went very smoothly.  

Oh, but were Mommy and I glad to get out of the car.  

We stayed almost 2 weeks and had a lot of fun. 

Keep reading to see more!

(Road Trip kit by Creations by Rachael)

I just had to throw this page in there, as I am too cute for words.  

Mommy took these pics and made my two Grandma's cute little photo books

of yours truly for Mother's Day. 

(Sunbeams and Daydreams kit by Connie Prince)

One of the best parts of hanging out in Minnesota is spending time with family.  Unfortunately (or fortunately) I was born into a pretty large family and we did not get to see everyone.  This here is me and my cousin Evie.  Evie's world is about to be rocked in a couple months when my Auntie has triplets.  Yeah, you read right.  I will have two boy cousins and a new girl cousin.  I told Mommy and Daddy that I am ready to have my own brother or sister, but nothing yet.  That's okay, Mommy and I (maybe Daddy too) are going to make another trip up to Minnesota to meet the new babies.  Maybe seeing those cute new babies will convince Mommy to have me a brother or sister.  We'll see!

(Honey Bee Mine kit by Bella Gypsy)

Speaking of sisters, here is Mommy with hers.  Aren't they cute!

This pic was taken at the shower Mommy, Grandma 

and Auntie Jess threw for my Auntie Tawnda.

(Bluebird of Happiness kit and template by BZB Designs)

To be honest the shower was not really my thing,
I mean there wasn't even any water involved.  

Thankfully my Great Auntie Vel was there to keep me occupied.  

Here we are shooting some pool.

I also got to go over to my Grandma Jan's house.  

It is now tradition that me and my cousin Kailey draw all over 

grandma's fridge with dry erase markers.  

It's like her very own personalized art work from her two favorite grandkids.  

This time was some of my finest work.

While at Grandma Jan's I got to play outside with some toys 

that my daddy played with when he was a kid.  It was lots of fun!

(Landen's Clubhouse kit and template by Sugar Pie Scraps)

Here is a page Mommy made of me with my Grandma Jan. 

(Star Light, Star Bright kit by Creations by Rachael)

Yup that's me fishing.  

My very first time.  

Did I catch anything, you wonder? 

Not a darn thing.  

Did I have lots of fun?  

You bet!

I look like a pro, don't I?

Check out the "Cars" fishing pole-nice!

(It was an early b-day gift from Grandpa and Grandma!)

Evie had lots of fun too.

Did she catch anything?

Nope!

Oh well there's always next time!

As per the LAW and for other obvious reasons, 

Grandpa went out and found the smallest helmet he could find, 

so Evie and I could ride on his 4-Wheeler.  

The helmet, while making me look cool, was not all that fun.  

However, better SAFE than sorry!

The ride itself was a lot of fun!  

I wanted to drive, but Grandpa said I wasn't old enough yet. 

Maybe next time.

(Ow-Side kit and template by Sugar Pie Scraps)

Since my Minnesota family wouldn't be able to come to Texas for my birthday, 

they through me a little birthday party.  Grandma and Auntie Tawnda went out

and got me an ice cream birthday cake.  Since we had gone fishing that day, they 

thought I should have a fish on my cake.  That fish sure tasted yummy!

Mommy, Auntie Tawnda, Evie and I also headed over to my to visit

with my Great Grandma and Grandpa.  We had a lot of fun and

I think Great Grandma and Great Grandpa had fun too.

(Strawberry Delight by BZB Designs and Project B Designs)

Grandpa and Grandma with Evie and I.  

I think Mommy took like 20 pics. 

She said something about using her Photoshop to "make"

one that is perfect.  We'll see! 

She did manage to get a good one of Grandpa and Grandma.  

Check out the page she made.

(Funky-Fresh kit by BZB Designs)

Apparently Grandpa snuck this bad boy into the car.

It also made the long trip back to Texas and I had

Daddy put it together as soon as we got home.  

He is a lot of fun to ride.  

As Mommy becomes more and more skilled at using

Photoshop and digital scrapbooking, she has revisited a

few of her earlier pages to add shadows and such.

This page is one she completely redid, keeping the concept, 

but changing the papers and such.  She now LOVES this

page instead of just liking it!  I agree!

Once we got back to Texas, Mommy was on a mission to 

finish up the planning of my 3rd Birthday Party.  

There was still a lot of work to be done.  

I'll be talking about that joyous occasion in another post.  

Landry's birthday party was Rock Star themed.

We had a lot of fun making musical instruments, 

playing and of course eating yummy birthday cake!

(Rock with U and template by BZB Designs)

Well that is it for now my peeps!

Birthday pics on the next post!

Happy 3rd Birthday Xander!

The day you were born my sweet, beautiful boy!

Oh what fun, now you're ONE!

Xander-you're Two-riffic!! 

How can it be that you're already THREE?

Xander we love you so much and you continue

to bring us so much joy!

love,

Mommy and Daddy

This is the life!

Howdy folks!  It's me again your favorite soon to be 3 year old!  

As usual Mommy has kept me pretty busy.  

Let me show you what I've been up to.

Please note I've been REAL busy, so this 

posting is going to be very long and very exciting!

One of my favorite things to do is be outside, 

and my favorite place to be is on my swing set.

Another new favorite of mine--McDonald's.  

They give you toys when you eat there--genius.

I was on a quest for all these cool dragon toys,

but Mommy wouldn't let me eat McDonald's every day, 

so I only got four of them.  Now they have these cool

Hot Wheels cars, hopefully I can collect all of them.

Mommy says probably not, but a boy can dream!

Mommy's Mom's Group had a fun activity for us kiddos.

We got to make caterpillars.  He doesn't look like much now, 

but wait until you see him in a few more pics.

These are my friends Presley and Jett.  

Mommy and I went to the zoo with them,

and Miss Marina, Mr. Cliff and baby Chesney.

It was a lot of fun, we even got to ride a train!

Here I am playing with Jett at the bounce house we

rented for Mommy's Mom's group.  It was a lot of fun!

Here's my caterpillar-doesn't he look awesome?

Mommy and I planted a little garden in our backyard.

We have tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, yellow squash, 

zucchini, watermelon, and a blackberry bush.

I can't wait for their to be actual veggies/fruits for me to pick!

Mommy also let's me help out with yard work too!

Check out how I use the leaf blower!

I know-this isn't me, but Mommy went with her mom friends to a place 

called Painting with a Twist and made this rockin' painting for

our living room.  Isn't she talented?

Daddy and I spent a good time in the back yard last weekend.

The best part?  Playing with the hose!

Nothing like spraying yourself in the face to cool you down!

After all that fun in the sun, Daddy and I had to get

cleaned up.  This meant a haircut for Daddy and 

shaving and showers (or a bath for me) for both of us.

Daddy shaved off his beard and is clean shaven.  

I had never seen Daddy with out some facial hair, 

but I like the new Daddy.

Next up some pics for a Mother's day surprise for my Grandma's.

After awhile I got a little fed up with all the posing.

This picture pretty much says it all--I'M DONE!

So anyways, moving on.  After Gymboree this last week,

Mommy and I drove out to Froberg Farm and picked some

delicious Strawberries.  At one point I asked her if we were 

driving to Grandpa and Grandma's as it seemed to take

forever to get there.  I think we were in the car longer

then we actually picked strawberries, but it was fun nonetheless.

Besides strawberries you pick yourself seem to just taste better!

Wow, I can't believe we are already caught up.  On Friday, while

Daddy was out playing Magic, Mommy and I whipped up Daddy's favorite

cake.  Carrot Cake.  I was a big helper and stirred, while Mommy assisted.

Why were we making Daddy a cake you ask?  Well, because it was his birthday!

Mommy did a bang-up job decorating his cake!

Daddy did a bang-up job blowing out his candles while Mommy 

and I sang Happy birthday to him!

I did a bang-up job eating the cake!  YUMMY!

No Daddy and I aren't fighting over his birthday presents!

I am helping him open them!

Well my peeps, you are now caught up! 

It may be awhile before I am able to post again, 

as Mommy and I are about to make the long journey 

to Minnesota to see all my peeps up there!  Oh and we're not flying either.

That's right---ROAD TRIP!

Think positive thoughts for our safe journey to and from,

and I'll talk to you on the flipside!