My wonderful kids!

Summer break has been in full gear for about 1.5wks now and here are some captured moments of the kids in action. Man, I love these sugar boogers!!

My obedient child:

Noticed Steven with a runny nose so I told him to get a tissue. Not thinking he'd actually do it, he came back to me with about 50ft of toilet paper! Too cute!!

On our way home from playful of fun at his cousins ... REM stage?

Chuck-E-Cheese

Don't mess with me!

Here we go!

My stud muffins!

Cheese, Mom!

Dora jammy with Dora slippers!

Jammin' to a Transformer song

Just hangin' ...

...and chillin'

Tryin' out Kuya's recorder

This boy has lungs! Those were awesome tunes coming out of this!!

What a cutie pie!!

Birthday catch up

Steven's birthday celebration lasted about a week and a half! Been quite busy with that and other things so I haven't been able to make time to blog as they came. So here's my attempt to update his birthday adventures. Making collages seems to be the simplest way to showcase several pictures at once.

This was on his actual birthday. Little David had school so he wasn't in the blowing of the cake pictures. After David's school the kids and I went to Chick-fil-A for lunch and play (Daddy went to work). Later that evening we went to David's swim class.

This was a combination birthday celebration for Leno (my nephew, 15yo) and Steven at my home. We did the usual: food, socializing, pinata, cake and ice cream, and opening of presents. I dropped the ball and seriously forgot games and party favors!! ... I don't know where my head went! But we had fun nonetheless.

One day I had a girl's day out with my friend Jackie (dropped the kids off to my sister's) and she sent me back with a gift for Steven. He loved his Leap Frog fridge phonics and especially his card ... can you tell by the tight hugs? Thanks Auntie Jackie and Uncle John! --Then on another day, my youngest brother and his kids came over since they weren't able to make it at Leno/Steven's birthday party. Always a treat to see them!! Thanks Uncle Joey and cousins ... don't know yet what to do with the boatload of money!! :)

Extra, extra, read all about it!

27 lbs, 33.5in tall

Our little guy made the local newspaper today (Daddy's traditional gift to his family)! Wow, he's two already? What a cutie pie! Well, he's quite the talker now. My back of the burner fear has been relieved. I came across his baby blessing a couple of months ago and found particular comfort in the verse, "We bless you with a physical body that will develop without imperfection." I can't believe I missed that the first time .... as some of you may recall, in utero he was suspected to be a Down's syndrome baby. Anyway, he's one happy kid! He loves to mimic his brother and sister. He adores his daddy but still appearing to be a mama's boy (yeay!). He loves being outdoor and has the cutest bright eye, one dimpled cheek, big smile that will melt your heart! His every moment is a treasure to us!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVEN!

We love you,

Daddy, Mama, Kuya, and Ate

**btw: the gentleman that gave Steven his baby blessing was not aware of his in utero condition.