Busy weekend

We've had a busy and fun weekend!

Saturday morning we went to the Via Colori festival in Glendale. Out of the few free events this weekend in the valley, I figured it would be the least crowded. (Is it bad that's what I base my decisions on? It's just easier manuvering a stroller and crazy J through small crowds instead of big ones!) We had fun!

We were there early - the artists getting set up.


Playing on the stage.


A little throwing before bed.


This morning...lazing around before heading to Casa Grande for a party.


My cute kids and I. (J was an absolute crank this morning, I'm assuming that's why he didn't want his picture taken.)


Like all classy people, we ate in the garage! This wasn't the original plan, but the day was cold, rainy and windy, so eating outside was only an option for the crazies.



Here are some crazies playing outside during a brief respite from the rain. J wanted so badly to be included in the older cousin's group, but he was just too young, plus he brought the lame-ness of an adult into their fun (since we try to keep him in our sight as much as possible!)



Oh hey! What is that? GROSS!! (Also, RIP cricket, J sort of grabbed him too hard then stomped on him. Poor thing :( )


Sarah loved testing our her birthday cupcakes! (had to give it a try!)


Sarah's face everytime little Mick would talk to her! She was terrified of him, why I don't know!


Hey! The whole reason for the party. No, not Noah (sorry dude), Steve! My "little" brother came to town from Wisconsin for a visit. This is the first time he's met Sarah and seen Jeremiah since January 2009!


On the way home we saw an incredible rainbow!

Videos

We've been working with Jeremiah on 'proper' questions - he normally just asks for things like this: 'MILK! PLEASE!" His speech has really improved, and he can pretty much repeat anything you say, so we started working on the "May I..." questions. In this video he's asking: "May I have noodles please?" Plus he's majorly cute, and I cannot believe I got him on camera.


Sarah and J have been 'playing' lately. This morning I was amazed when I was able to make cookies and pear-applesauce while they played together. They do have to be at least minimally supervised, as you'll see:

This video makes me so happy because, finally, Sarah has found someone else that she loves to be around - her big brother. She still prefers me but this past Thursday at Mops, I suggested that if she wouldn't stop crying in the baby room, they could try putting her in with Jeremiah's class. They did, and she did great. It was the first time in several months that I didn't have to go and get her after 20 minutes.

I love Arizona in the winter...

Before the park pics...baby Sarah has been cracking me up with this face lately. (cute outfit courtesy of Grandma G for Christmas)


Those blue eyes are so gorgeous!


A little dirt never hurt anyone! Except maybe those pants. :(


She loved the little tunnel. She's getting so big - she climbed up the stairs and went in the tunnel all by herself. I was close, being nervous the whole time.


J had a great time, too. He fell and scraped his face about 30 seconds after we got there but recovered quickly.