The Leffew Family: July 2008

Thursday, July 31, 2008

July 27

July 27 was Keira's actual birthday. I started a birthday tradition in the Leffew home. Each year I am going to decorate the kids door so when they wake up, this is the first thing they see and will know it is their special day. I assumed Keira would be thrilled, but when we went to wake her up to start getting ready for church, she got up and walked towards the door and burst out in tears. I couldn't beleive it. She said something (probably not anything nice) but I couldn't make it out. I then had to hold her for a few minutes and she calmed down and was fine. Maybe it scared her or she wasn't completely awake, not sure what happened. Oh well! Brock liked it!

After church we had all the grandparents along with Uncle Tim and Aunt She-She over for cake and ice cream. Keira was so sweet and enjoyed all the company. She was delighted to have another day of singing and blowing out candles. We had to sing 2x. She also loves to serve people -making sure everyone had a piece of cake.

For whatever reason 3 is bittersweet for me. Maybe because she will be going to "school" in a couple weeks and that she seems so grown up to an extent. Then I start thinking kindergarten is only 2 years off and that really makes me sad. I have so enjoyed being at home with her and it will be hard on me to even let her go twice a week to school this year. But I know it will benefit her more than anything. Plus, it gives Brock and I some alone time. So that is a positive.

Sunday

Keira "painting" Brock while they enjoyed a beautiful day to swim

Little man riding in the buff. He is so funny on the 4-wheeler. He can actually push the button and take off. However, turning has not been mastered yet, but we are still impressed he can ride on his own. Yep, that is a Barbie ride, so I guess he will be getting a boy one soon. LOL

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Keira's party

We celebrated Keira's 3rd birthday at Pump it Up. I am so glad we did it this way instead of at our house or at church. No work necessary! Simple, simple, simple is all I can say.

We missed all you cousins who could not make it. I counted 10 that would have been there if not on vacation or other plans.
Keira had a wonderful time playing with her friends. Too bad we don't get together more often for playdates.

This was a neat birthday for me because it is the first one she understands what is going on and was excited about opening presents and blowing out the candle.

My aunt Phyllis made cupcakes and it was much easier than having a cake. She is getting ready to blow out the candle. I hope everyone else got better pictures during playtime, b/c most of mine were too dark. I will be asking for a copy of pictures from you all.

More Pics

Brock went down the slide with several different people. Here he is with Papaw.

Crystal, Allison, and Sheila all came down together.

Keira and Alyssa

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Brock

This pic cracks me up! I should have posted this first to get them in the right order, but Keira is fussing about the cat and I couldn't think straight ( Yes, she is still up. My plan was to have her in bed at 9:30, my plans hardly ever go as I imagine they will) He was mad at Keira and the fact that bubbles had consumed him. Actually, he was getting tired and ready for bed.

Bath time

We went to Babies R Us today (and a couple other stops) and Mamaw Sherry ended up buying this bubble bath paint. The kids had a blast! Needless to say, not much is left out of 3 bottles.

Brock wanted to stand up and dump water out of the bucket. He just kept doing this over and over, and as expected, the water went out of the tub onto the floor. I was gathering towels as quickly as possible.

We painted each other and they splashed around for awhile. This was the most fun they have ever had in the tub (they love bathtime anyway), a good ending to a good day.

Goofing around

Somehow this morning both kids ende dup in the crib. Yes, we are lowering the crib tomorrow, and no Brock has not climbed out (yet!) even though it looks like he can in this picture.

Little by little Brock picked at the border during naptime until he tore it good. I did not notice he was picking at it until I came in to get him one afternoon and it looked like this. Then, upon further inspection, he had been grabbing it all down the crib. Guess he hd to find something to amuse him as he tried to go to sleep. Oh, well. This is just one of those things and it doesn't bother me, b/c as I have learned the past 3 years, stuff gets broken, and it is just stuff.

Monday, July 21, 2008

VBS Program

Sunday evening we attended Keira's VBS program. She was so funny! I really didn't think she would get up on stage in front of a packed church, especially strangers. This was the opening song and she decided to join in with the teen girls who taught all the kids the routines. She proved my assumption wrong.

This is the Pre-K class. They began the week with 12 and ended up with 8 present last night. A big thanks to Mrs. Barb and Mrs. Donna for being the teachers. Not many people have the patience to deal with this age group for extended periods of time. I was in the class all week (Keira didn't want me to leave), so I saw firsthand how well these two ladies handled the children.

Pre-K did 2 songs and after the first one, Keira ran off stage, which I thought she was going to either have a melt down or not go back up. But to my surprise - she ran over to me and wanted a high -five! She then went back to the stage to do the second song. It was hilarious!

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Walking

Brock is walking pretty well now. I don't have any pics or videos yet, everytime I have tried to video, he will not walk. He is still in the wobbly stage, which I think is so cute, but he can walk and walk.