Ethan's Susu Sendoff!

It was time... 

It was time for Ethan to sendoff his susu! 

This has been a LONG time coming! He really only used it at night time and sometimes on long trips... But either way, it was time for this BIG BOY to say goodbye to his susu's. 

So last Thursday we tied his susu's to balloons and sent them off "for God to take care of his susu's"! 

We started off with 6 balloons, but only ended up with 1 after the rest popped! It didn't quite have the same effect, but still did the trick! 

Ethan has done a fantastic job letting go of his precious susu. He has asked for it quite a few times... but then is very proud of himself when he wakes up from a nap or the night without his susu. 

We are proud of him too... It was a big step for this little boy! 

XOXO

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM OUR SWEET CHILDREN! 

Ballerina...

Mommy, When I grow up... 

I want to be a Ballerina! 

Last week Bella was getting ready for her dance class and told me her future career plans. 

I think she'll make a might fine ballerina. 

Don't you?

Trying to figure out my new PSE 11. Love how it is so easy!

Next Generation Pilot!

Ethan loves his Bomber Jacket. It was given to us by our old neighbors... and it is Ethan's favorite jacket... Like wear it all the time, never leaving the house without it jacket! 

It's not even that warm, but he refuses to wear any other jacket. 

If I can convince him to wear a different jacket... its usually because I have bribed him, conveniently forgot it at home or its dirty and needs to be washed. 

I can't believe he'll be three in just over a month!

We sure do love our blue eyed, blondie! 

Sweet!

I've been wanting to take photos of Emalina in this little outfit since she turned one! 

The weather has been crummy, so today when it was decent outside... I took advantage of it! 

I tell you... She is one hard little cookie to make smile when you want her to! But she is just so sweet...

And for the most part she cooperated while I took her pictures. I did resort to popping chewy candy in her mouth towards the end! 

Adventures in Deutschland & Beyond: Metz, France!

We went to Metz France with the Menjivar's and it was quite the adventure! Metz is a beautiful city with lots of history, beautiful buildings, parks, and good food! We walked all over the city... Not necessarily on purpose. I don't do well navigating the city maps (in French nonetheless). After Dennis took over, we were good to go! 

We got rained out twice and had to take cover!!!! It was sort of fun... Ok, no not really! We were all drenched... and a little cold. Thank goodness we had three blankets with us... they were the kids shelters over their strollers. Note to self... order stroller rain cover! 

But the rain cleared and we were glad that we stayed a while longer! 

The kids had fun running through this fountain and of course on the carrousel ride! 

Bella had a lot of fun skipping int he rain through the streets of Metz! 

Have I ever told you how much Ben LOVES traveling through Europe with three small kids... This is how much. His face says it all!!! LOL! 

Bella and the blue door!

I hear Metz has a great flea market... so I plan on getting back there. Should be fun. Stay tuned!