The Mitchells: November 2009

Family

>> Monday, November 30, 2009

We had a fun Thanksgiving! My 83 year old grandmother was able to come to Thanksgiving this year. I believe this holiday was the most time I have been able to spend with my grandma in years; if not ever. We played a lot of cards, told a lot of stories, remembered my grandfather, and she got to know my boys. Great Grandma and Brice became good buddies.

We had about 20 family members at my cousin's house for Thanksgiving. There were several members still missing, who were not able to make the trip and we missed them. We played games, took the kids to the playground and ate so much food it was embarrassing. I think fun was had by all.

Family can be a lot of fun, this is the most fun we have all had together in years. Hope everyone else's Thanksgiving was as enjoyable.

Brice showing his Great Grandma how his puzzle is done.

Happy Thanksgiving

>> Monday, November 23, 2009

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.

My Crew

>> Friday, November 20, 2009

I live with my own little construction crew more like destruction, but whatever. They've been working on my dining room table this afternoon. My own little Handy Manny's.

Thankful Thursday

>> Thursday, November 19, 2009

I am most thankful for these little guys!

Rogan

>> Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Rogan had his 15 month well baby check up today. We were actually about a month and a half behind. We have all been sick off and on and I wanted to make the little guy was 100% before getting his shots. We had a slight concern because he is not walking yet. He stands alone and will walk if he can hold onto your finger. So, he is fully capable just not confident. Dr. Exon said it sounds like he needs a motivational speaker to get started. He was not concerned about him not walking. He stated many kids do not walk until they are 18 months old. So we may have another month or two of this crawling stuff. He's so fast on his hands and knees I think he feels he can keep up with his big brother easier on all fours.

Other than that, he was perfect. He is up to 25 lbs 6 oz and is 32 1/4 inches long. The 65th and 75th percentiles. He eats well and is less picky than his big brother. He's a climber and we're pretty sure the Christmas tree is going to be an issue this year. He weaned off of his bottle without a fuss and took right to a sippy. Neither of my boys took to pacifiers so we didn't have to mess with those. We're working on drinking from a cup without spilling too much and using utensils. He is even brushing his own teeth.

Rogan is all smiles and personality. Gotta love those dimples!

The Zoo and a Little Christmas

>> Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Last Saturday, we drove to Oklahoma City to meet my parents at the zoo for the day. It's kind of a meet in the middle, but not really because my parents have to drive farther than we do. It was our first day of cooler weather, but still nice enough to enjoy ourselves and being outdoors. We of course had a great time.

We were there about four hours and Brice went nonstop the whole time. I took the Stand and Sit stroller so he could take a break and ride if he needed to. He didn't. His little legs went 90 to nothing the whole time. He is so much fun.

I am really enjoying Brice at this age. Of course, I've enjoyed every stage of my boy's lives, but he has become a lot of fun recently. He loves Christmas lights and we have taken little trips during the day just to see Christmas decorations. We have gone to Lowe's, Wal-Mart, the mall, and Hobby Lobby to look at the decorations. He turns down the aisle and all you hear is him gasp, then he'll say something like "guys, guys look at this" or "oh wow". You would think the holiday inflatable section at stores is Disneyland. Oh how fun.

We know this phase of his is going to be short lived so we are thoroughly enjoying it. There is a large church here in Tulsa which has a drive through light display. We cannot wait to take Brice to it this year. Brian is planning to decorate the outside of the house in a lot of lights this year. He wants to make sure Brice gets all the twinkle lights his little heart desires. I have a feeling we might be in for a Griswold Christmas.

It's Anna Day!

>> Monday, November 16, 2009

I've always loved my birthday and I'm kinda of obnoxious about it. I can't help it, I don't know why. My parents never made a huge deal of my birthday. I am an only child, but my birthday was never celebrated anymore than anyone else's. I just happen to love the idea that we each get our own day each year. It makes my day a little more special to know I might be thought of a little more today.

I don't care about the presents, cake, or other material stuff that comes with having a birthday. I don't want for anything. I live a great life. I do love the fact that my husband will be home a little earlier tonight to take the kids and me out to dinner. Brian being home early is a special bonus of it being Anna day. It's the little things that make my birthday special.

I do not stress about being another year older, by the way I'm 33 today. I am just thankful to have made another trip around the sun. I'm thankful for all the love I have in my life. Here's to another great year ahead, I'm looking forward to it. Happy Birthday me!

What We've Been Up To

>> Thursday, November 12, 2009

We've been busy and having lots of fun since my last blog post. Here's what we've been doing...

Brice has started swimming lessons and he is having a blast. He's improving and has become very comfortable in the water. He is now swimming underwater with his eyes open. His swimming class had safety week this week and wore their clothes into the pool. They wanted the kids to know what it felt like to swim fully clothed in case they ever fell in. They also taught them how to reach for someone if they fell in and to pull them out of the water. The kids had a blast saving their teacher and pretending to fall in and be saved. Brice did have a mishap before class. He didn't understand he would be swimming in his clothes and tried to pull down his sweats on the pool deck, but his swim trunks came with them and he flashed the whole swimming pool. He was completely unfazed and was headed for the water anyway. Luckily, I caught him and managed to get him dressed. It was hilarious.

We've gone to the aquarium and played in the new shark cage.

We visited the pumpkin patch. Where the boys climbed on pumpkins, played with some animals and rode around in a wagon.

We went trick or treating. Brice dressed as a pterodactyl and Rogan was Nemo.

We visited the Nature Center and hiked around a little bit. We also had a picnic along the trail. The most interesting display at the Nature Center is a working beehive. The bees enter the hive via a little plexiglass tube which serves as their highway from outdoors to indoors. Very neat. Brice was in awe.