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Joshua Update

Here Joshua is stuffing his face w/ his brother watching...

Here Joshua is showing what a good climbing monkey he is!

Kids Pics

Boys being boys together. :)

Gabriel Driving the Jet Ski

Gabriel is enjoying being the driver.

Joshua Saying NO

Probably shouldn't be celebrating the fact that he started saying NO, 

but he is so darn cute when he does it that we could not resist.

Joshua Crawling

Beginning the crawl, commando style.

Getting better at the crawliing and standing thing.

Here he's not only crawling around, but he's also beating his dad with the camera.  

I guess he's camera shy.

Joshua at My Gym

Joshua enjoyed playing and pretending to fly at My Gym.

Gabriel's Third Birthday

I realized I never posted any pictures of Gabriel's birthday party since we went on vacation so shortly thereafter.  So here are a few of the highlights.

Engagement Story

Our engagement story made it to the Miami Herald website!! I had submitted it for Valentine's day and they never told me that they were including it in their website.

http://www.miamiherald.com/living/relationships/story/902430.html

Check it out!!

More Ski Movies

This is Alberto, my brother-in-law snowboarding.  He probably enjoyed this vacation more than everyone else, as he has no kids to keep him up at night, no responsibiilities, and got to hang out with his brother to his heart's content!

Julian showing more of his snowboarding techniques.

This is Julian snowboarding.  He enjoyed it enough to do it for 4 days.  He then quit and went skiing with me.  (And without me, as the last day of the vacation he braved it solo as I was DONE wiith the snow!)

25 Random Things About Me

I posted this on my facebook, but thought I would add it here for those not on my facebook. :) 

25 Random Things

1. I went to law school because I didn't have a job after college (even though I wrote about being a lawyer in my college application).  

2. My two boys were planned, and I can't believe it, but I am already talking about my next baby.  

3. I hate cleaning. I am organized to a degree, but I hate cleaning. This makes it a little harder to live with a super clean obsessed man. But only a little.  

4. I finished college in 2.5 years. Now I regret finishing so fast.  

5. Although I grew up in the church, it took a random conversation with a friend after college to set me on the path to salvation.  

6. I wear glasses and I'm blind without them.  

7. I sometimes wonder if I have what it takes to be a big firm lawyer. I don't think so, but I wonder.  

8. I love John Grisham and I've read almost every one of his books (all the legal thrillers). The endings lately are getting a little so-so, but I will continue to buy and read all of his books.  

9. I usually end up buying a book on the road while on vacation as its the only time now that I have to sit and read a whole book.  

10. My husband is amazed at the speed at which I read books.  

11. February 6 is my 11 year anniversary of being with my husband. That's over a third of my life. :0 (37.9% of my life to be exact)  

12. I played soccer in high school. I tried out for soccer in college and quit after 3 days.  

13. I miss being able to just get up and go do something. Now everything involves a babysitter or kids in tow and lots of planning for meal times, nap times, etc.  

14. I can't wait to throw myself a big party for my 30. I'm not particular about my age.  

15. I still sometime think or say "When I grow UP". Not as much lately since having two degrees, a husband, and two children usually means you are officially a grown up. I don't believe it though.  

16. I will take any excuse for a vacation. Work conference = vacation. Julian's job trip = vacation. It doesn't always work, but I will think it as my first thought regardless.  

17. I enjoy swimming yet I can count on my two hands the times I've been in the pool in my complex and the one before this.  

18. I love hearts. My engagement ring is a heart and that was the only requirement I gave Julian about buying my ring. (Not size, color, clarity, just make sure it's a heart.)  

19. I am still obsessed with Winnie the Pooh. Both of my boys have more Pooh clothes than anyone I know and I still buy random Pooh things.  

20. I love Disney World. I find it expensive and extravagant but I will never turn down an opportunity to go. I also dream of staying in the Cinderella castle and have imagined what it looks like inside now that guests are allowed to "win a night".  

21. My best friend that I tell everything to lives in Arizona. I wish she would move back to Miami, but it's a veeerrrryyy long shot. (Love you Faith!)  

22. I am always amazed at how good at EVERYTHING my husband is. And I do mean everything. I have yet to find something he cannot do, or will do poorly.  

23. I miss working outside the home a little. Even though I am doing some cases on my own, it's nice to feel needed in an office.  

24. Julian and I love to travel and I've been to over 10 countries since we met.  

25. I hope my children will come to know the Lord early and avoid themselves the aggravation that comes from not knowing him. I pray my dad, my sister, and my inlaws also see the light soon.

Winter Park Ski Trip II

Winter Park Ski Trip

Here are some of the highlights of our trip out west to Winter Park Colorado.  A good time was had by most, although Alberto and Julian I believe enjoyed themselves the most.  They also had the least amount of responsibilities and a maximum amount of play time.  But for me, it was way too cold.  When your kid's snot freezes on their face, you shouldn't have him outside to begin with...

This is Gabriel on his first day of skiing in Winter Park, Colorado.  It was after he spent some time in the morning practicing with his Grandma and an afternooin in ski school.

Kids Bath Time

Gabe loves it when his brother takes a bath with him.  Unfortunately, mommy not so much as I have to make sure one kid is not drowning the other to death, lol. Thankfully though they are both water babies.

Bath Time

Joshua loves baths or the camera.  Not sure which one yet.

First Feedings

These are pictures of Joshua's first feedings. He's had a grand total of 2 since he turned 6 months 3 weeks ago.  Can you say LAZY NURSING MOMMY? :)

First Feedings Videos

Gabriel Playing Rock Band

Gabriel had the opportunity to play Rock Band with his parents, uncle, and cousins.

Joshua Opening Presents

Joshua did not stay up to open presents and he was therefore resigned to opening his on Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was in our home this year and we had a great time with all of our family members.  Gabe was even allowed to stay up until midnight and open presents with everyone else.

Before Christmas

Somehow we did not manage to make Christmas cards this year.  I tried, but no go.  So here are some pictures that illuminate the end of the year for us.