February

Brooke absolutely loved seeing every character and wanted to talk to and hug all of them. Unlike Livia who was deathly afraid of all of them.

Livia loves to chew on her tongue. She definitely gets this from Punka. This is when we were waiting for everyone on bugs like. Livia was content just running around the bench I was sitting on and climbing on everything. But she never wanted to go on a ride. Hopefully that will change!

After our great adventures in Costa Rica, we got home and two days later both the girls got the flu. Welcome home MOM!!! After they were feeling better, the girls and I headed to Disneyland with my mom, Amber and Calvin! We had such a great time. Too bad we all get car sick and the DVD player didn't work in my uncle's car we borrowed and Livia is just not a car seat traveler....So needless to say, the drive down to LA was an adventure in itself. I will post pictures when I can figure out why my computer keeps saying bad error when I upload pictures.

Brooke had such a great time. Her favorite ride was space mountain. And she keeps talking about when she will be able to ride Screamin' at California Adventure. Brooke is a thrill seeker, and I thought Livia would be too since she is such a climber and gets into everything, but, on the contrary, she really didn't like any rides. Even when I was holding her on my lap. Her whole body would tense up and she would bury her face into my chest. It was a really fun trip. Thanks Tina for letting us crash your place!

Costa Rica

I have been so totally horrible and such a slacker about updating our blog. I keep giving the excuse its because everytime I try to upload the pictures from Costa Rica is says Bad Error...so I finally got a few more up, but they are totally out of order. But at least I got some of them on here.  At some point I will come back and organize and expound on all of our fun adventures! In a nutshell we had a blast. It was so fun hanging out with Noah and Kristi! The resort was fun, but Ben and I both agree the four days we spent just traveling around with Noah and Kristi was way better. We saw so many cool things, did so many fun things and just had a great time. We can't wait to hang out with them at Bear lake for a few days this summer!

If you are dying to hear about some of our adventures you can click on Noah and Kristi's blog. Noah wrote a bit about our adventures!

LaFortuna Volcano

On the Way to the Waterfall (Reminds me a little of Hawaii and the beat up

 cars and chickens in Laie)

The infamous "Hotel Central" in Canas-

 what a way to start the trip off. It could only get better!

Our very first stop in Costa Rica...the small town rodeo. 

Always had to have the green sauce

At the Resort

Our last full day... Surfing in Tamarindo!

Sleep = Happy

Last night was the first time in a long time both girls slept through the night completely. It was HEAVENLY!! I woke up in such a good mood. Livia and Brooke both woke up so happy also. It was sooooo nice!! It was such a good day too. We had so much fun together. Just doing the normal day to day things, grocery shopping, coloring, reading books, playing, etc. But for some reason we were all so much happier today.  I am pretty sure it is because we all slept well. When mom is happy, everyone is happy. Which also translates into; when babies sleep, moms sleeps, and everyone is HAPPY!

I am going to miss them so much next week. Especially when they are this happy. 

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Last Monday we went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with the Rotars. We are so sad that they are moving. It has been so fun to live so close. The cousins have formed such a great bond. Especially Brookelyn and Cami. They are two peas in a pod. And Brennan is so good with both the girls. We are glad we have a few more months to fit in a ton of fun memories before the final departure to Boston. 

It was a great day at the Aquarium because there was no one there. I could let Livy wander around because I could always see her. The last time Ben and I went with Brooke, it was so crowded I couldn't let Brooke even stop holding our hands, or we would've lost her.

My favorite exhibit is still the Jelly Fish, with the Penguins a close second. I am excited for the Sea Horse exhibit this spring. Elisha, we will have to go again with the kids before you leave. Livy loves the fish. She now points out fish whenever we see any. 

After the Aquarium, The Rotars came over for dinner and cake with my Parents. My mom bought Cami and Brooke matching valentine shirts. They are really cute. 

Brooke and Cami opening gifts from Nana.

Brookelyn excited to finally open presents!

The Jelly Fish exhibit. I wish i had a good camera just for that!!! It is awesome!

It is so nice when a baby sleeps. Even if they are being really good. I was just so tired of chasing her around. She is sooooo active, but so much fun!

Trying to get one picture of everyone. Livy just won't ever sit.

Cami and Brooke

The famous clam photo shoot!

Livy trying to be a whale with the flippers. It was the only shot I could get of her all day (Besides her sleeping.) She LOVED the Aquarium!

Brooke's Birthday

When we finally got to have Brooke's party (a week later because we were all sick), it was so fun. The girls decorated crowns (I got a bunch of burger king hats and spray painted them pink) and we made bead necklaces and decorated cupcakes. It was a great time, especially since Elisha and Amanda were there to help.  Here is a picture with all the girls with their crowns and beads. 
I love this picture of brooke and all the girls helping her open her presents. Brooke has been so sensitive about other people's feelings lately. She is becoming quite the peacemaker. I told her after her party that it was nice of her to let everyone help her open presents, she said, "I didn't want to make anyone sad." I thought that was very thoughtful. 

Here are a few pictures of how she looked the day of her birthday and for a few days after. She had a 105 fever for three days and just layed on the couch. 

Brooke Eating Sand

 

Here is Brooke's first surfing attempt...maybe we should get her a surfboard instead of a boogie board!  When we asked her what happened afterwards, she said "I was just practicing!"  I asked "Practicing what?"  "Practicing surfing and I fell on my face!"

MLK Monday

The Monday of Martin Luther King Weekend we got to go the beach Natural Bridges with the Becks. It was so beautiful. I totally forgot to put in Brooke's bathing suit. (Actually, I didn't really think it would be that nice to that she would want to swim all day.) So she went in her underwear! And of all the days, she happened to be wearing white underwear that day.  

We had such a great time. The weather was awesome. The tide pools were great! Brooke loved touching the anenome (sp?). Brooke and Jack had so much fun. Brooke even let Jack and Nate burry her in the sand. She loved boogie boarding until she tried to stand up and nose dived right into the sand. It was really bad. Luckily by the end of the day she wanted to try it again. 

Livia loved ever bit of it as well. She is always happy when she is outside. It was a lot of fun to have Uncle Aaron with us too. I think this is one of my new favorite beaches!