Update......Yes we are still alive and well :)

I think its been literally 5 months since I last posted.  Wow that is a long time. 
Our family is doing really good.  Cooper turned 3 years old in September.  He had his birthday at the fire department and then cake afterwards at our house.  It was I believe one of the best day's of his life.  He's still talking about it none stop almost an entire month later.  Blakely is 16 months old.  Updates:    Cooper is one of the funniest goofiest little boys I've ever known and I absolutely love every piece of his silly personality.  Blakely is loving and sweet and such a mama's girl.  She's talking up a storm.  She speaks clearly and well.  3-4 word sentences, its great being able to talk to her when she's upset or needs something.  Julian is doing really good.  He completed his first Sprint Triathlon this past month.  I'm so proud of him.  He trained for a year to be ready.  He plans on doing a full tri in his future now that he's done a sprint.  What a stud :)
  He's been doing some home projects for me lately.  I'm excited to share them but we are in the final stages on our kitchen project so I can't share just yet.  As for me.  I'm doing ok.  I had a bad month last month.  Work related issues.  But luckily I'm moving forward now and doing really well.  I'm enjoying some time with my little loves.  Doing house project with the hubs and getting ready for some super exciting things coming up. For instance....
Coming up in our family. My baby brother is getting married on October 28th.  Its crept up on us and I just can't believe the big day is almost here.  Cooper is the ring bear and Julian and I are both in the wedding.  Its going to be so much fun.  He's marrying a beautiful girl named Merric.  We are excited to have her as a part of the family officially. 

I figured I needed to post some pics of the sweet and tinies.  Its been 5 months, I mean good Lord.  Its beyond time for me to give an update.  I will most definitely try to post again soon.  For now check out how these kids have grown......
From June all the way to October 1st.

 9 year wedding anniversary :)

 Outdoor summer concert and cupcakes.  

 Blakely looking presh.

 Daddy and Cooper fishing.

  

4th of July fireworks.

 Cousins.

 My 30th birthday.

 Haha!

Helping daddy out. 

 Adorableness.

 Blakely taking a swim this past August at Daddy's birthday party.

 

Cousins again.

Julian finishing his sprint tri. 

Proud wifey.

 

Mommy's little helper.  

 My sis in law Jamie, My soon to be sis in law Merric and Myself. 

 Handsome little man!

 

Cutie. 

 

 Race for the cure 2012

 Coopers 3rd birthday party. 

 Cooper and all his buddies at his party. 

 Birthday boy!

 Gosh I love that little man.

 Blakey and daddy hanging out. 

 Such a sweetie. 

Well hopefully my next update will be much sooner next time.  Hope you enjoyed our summer pics. 

Mothers day 2012

I can't believe how truly blessed I am.  I have the most amazing beautiful children.  God has made my dreams come true. 

Blakey was exhausted from our busy day.

Blakely's birthday parties and her actual birthday

Blake had two big birthday parties.  One at 10:00 in the morning for friends and another at 5:00 the same day for family.  It was a long day and everyone was exhausted afterwards, but we had a blast :)

Here are tons of pictures from my angel girls 1st birthday weekend.  Including her actual birthday, when Julian and I took Blakey and Cooper to the Zoo and then had a barbeque that night.  I think she had a great time.

Blakely Ann an entire year old and shinier than ever!

I am hear to tell you, baby girl you shine like a firework.  I chose to put the song Firework in your birthday video we played at your party (among many other great songs just for you).  But this song just screams Blakely.

"Baby your a firework, come on let your colors burst".  You are the sweetest, most cuddly and adorable and loving and kind little girl.  No exaggerations. You truly are such a kind hearted baby girl.  You aren't hyper or crazy active.  But you get around.  You are a shining light and when you smile the entire room and everyone in it lights up with you.  You bring happiness to all who surround you.
You have a contagious happiness that shines from within you.  I hear it daily from people who are around you, or meet you. That your whole face just LIGHTS UP when you smile, in turn making our faces light up.

That being said, I can't believe my baby girl is one already.
You are walking, running all over the place.  You are talking in bits and pieces.  "Mama, dada, ya!, GET DOWN" These are the common things you say.  But you can seriously repeat just about anything anyone says. 
You are weighing about 23 lbs I think, but we don't go to your appointment until next week.  So we might get some new weight.
Your so tall (I'll tell you that one later also when I get the real answer)
You have 5 teeth (three on top, two on bottom)
You eat literally ANYTHING we put in front of you and you love all of it.  You are a great eater.
You are generally a very happy little miss, but sometimes you turn on your Diva within and you have a little tude.  You have learned to throw fits this past month, you do a dangerous reverse head butt.  You throw your head back really fast and land hard.  Its ridiculous because by the time we realized we have upset you and you its too late.  You are already in full blown head throw back and you hit your head on any floor or surface in the way.  You would think you would learn when you whack your head on the ground hard, but nope you keep doing it.  Hopefully this will pass soon.
You love to play with your brother, especially when he runs from you and you chase him and catch him.  You both just crack up and love it.
You love your Minnie mouse doll we got you for Christmas.  You LOVE your Nana's and papa's.  You LOVE your daddy and you never have troubles falling fast asleep in the nook of mommy's arm under a warm blanket on a Saturday or Sunday.  I love those moments :)

You are doing so many things I wouldn't even know where to begin?  Your growing so fast and so beautifully.  You are an absolute joy and blessing to our lives and we thank God daily for you.  WHAT A BLESSING YOU ARE.

Stay true to the you that we all love and know always sweetie.  You are something special.  Happy first birthday sweet Blakey!  We love you!

My little loves

I know its been forever.  I can't believe how bad I've gotten.  I realized today how badly I wish I was recording the things that my kids are doing.  Each wee*k its new things they say and do and I never want to forget them.

So today I am recording the funny things my kids say and do.

Cooper.

*Has been referring to himself in the third person, HILARIOUS!
Example "Mommy Cooper Case really wants a drink of water", Or "Cooper wants to get out of bed". 

*Has been singing everything he says

* Has been cracking us up...
Example: Through clenched teeth while sitting the in the car next to Blakely while she is crying "I'm trying really hard not to get mad at you right now".  I say, Cooper what did you say ?  "I said, I'm trying not to get mad at you right now".  Me.. who are you talking to "That baby over there"...  As he points at his sister.
Ummmm are you referring to your sister.  Daddy explains to him that he understands sometimes that he gets frustrated with Blakey but he needs to calm down and just take it easy.  HAHA.

*Cooper comes to me Saturday and tells me he needs to go the "Pivacy".  He meant he wanted to go to a private place to go to the restroom.  "The pivacy".
Yes in case your curious we are just now getting ready to potty train and yes he is two and a half.  We are sort of late bloomers.


Blakely

*She said "Paci, Uh oh, Mama, Dada, Sit down, Tissue.
She randomly talks and every time it takes us by surprise. 

*Blake is starting to hold her own with her big brother, she is fast and walking everywhere.  She is strong and almost bigger than he is :)

*Blakely loves to eat and has NEVER turned any food away.  Seriously, out of every meal every day for two months of big girl food she seems to love every single thing she eats.

*Blake is 11 months old yesterday.  1 more month until the big year!

My kids are getting so big.  I absolutely adore them. 

Here is a picture my cousin took of our family this Easter.  I will post more once I get the rest of the edited images from her.

Hope you all are doing well.