Powerful: Derek + Laura

A couple of weeks ago I was talking to some of my friends about starting some kind of regular class where we can get our kids together once a week to learn and play. As an added bonus, we all get to chat as well. That night I started researching different activities that are good for kids ages 18 months-3 years. I put together an 8 week schedule that will include different themes each week so that our children can be exposed to many different things. I couldn't wait to get started. I e-mailed my friends my ideas/schedule and once I knew who could participate I went shopping to pick up supplies. Everything I have needed so far I found at the Dollar Tree and Micheal's. Today was our first class and it was a lot of fun. Our theme this week was animals. As everyone arrived I let them pick out a folder and decorate it. I also took a picture with the kids and their moms. We started by reading a couple of animal books I had on hand. The kids loved them because they were flap books a...

Our sweet girl is 18 months (actually almost 20 months at this point). I've become so slow at blogging with such a busy toddler on my hands. We are always busy playing, running errands, and enjoying one another's company. She is truly my sidekick and mini me and I wouldn't have it any other way. Here is a recap of our sweet girl over the past 3 months: Vacationed to Newport Beach, CA with my family Grandma and Grandpa Power and Aunt Samantha. That was a blast having them here in Texas with us.  Had her first easter egg hunt! She loves collecting necklaces a lot more than eggs.  Cheered her mom on at all her volleyball games.  All about shoes. I just wish I owned fancier shows her her to try on. Guess I'll need to get her some dress up ones in the near future. Can't believe she is already starting to love that stage. She is growing too fast. Entered Nursery at church and you aren't really sure how you feel about it Talking a ton! Seriously, I swear...

I can't believe she is already 15 months old. Time is just flying by. I feel like there have been so many changes and she has grown so much in the past 3 months. It's amazing to me the new things she learns everyday and her vocabulary keeps growing. She impresses me daily. We have had a very busy 3 months. Ever since this girl started to walk she no longer wants to sit still and play inside. It got worse after her cousins came to visit. She loved playing with them everyday and going to the park with them. She was so sad to see them leave. Ever since then she wants to be at the park every day. I don't blame her. Here is what Brooklyn has been up to the past 3 months: Started really walking a couple days after her 1st birthday. (1/8/14) Got tons of teeth and is currently working on pushing her bottom canines through. I am not even sure when her top molars came in. ha Currently she has 12 teeth. Officially weaned to milk which was a hard process. She HATED whole milk. ...