Disneyland

Baby update--We're for sure expecting another baby in July. They aren't exactly sure of the due date only because the baby's still little. But everything looks good- she has a strong heartbeat (I figure if I start willing her to be a girl she will be a girl :) And I'll know a lot more in 3 weeks.

So a week ago (give or take a few days) we took off to Disneyland. Me, Mikey, Samuel and our friends Danelle, Judah, Julianne and Emma. I figured if daddy wasn't there then Mikey would have a better attitude (more on this a little later). Anyway- so we braved Disneyland with just us two and 5 children. It was AWESOME :) I'm not sure why I was doubting Mikey having fun, well I do, but I'm so stoked that he had a blast. His friends Julianne and Judah are a bit older than he is- but he loves that. They were excited to show him all around Disneyland and he was very excited to follow. We started off in Fantasyland with Dumbo. Mikey was a little nervous to ride, but when I informed him that I was taking his baby brother- he realized he needed to man up and go with him :) So he held Samuel's hand so Samuel wouldn't be "scared". That's my boy. Everything was going great- until he got off Dumbo- ran over to Judah and smacked right into Dumbo's ear. Instant shiner under his left eye. Luckily mommy was thinking ahead and brought a ton of candy- so he got over it real quick.  Then we headed off to the Tea Cups, Mickey's house, Minnie's house, the jungle cruise, the tree house, Pirates of the Caribbean, ohhh the places we went. I don't know who had more fun- me watching Mikey experience everything for the first time or Mikey realizing all of his favorite cartoon characters have an actual home.

The best part- Mikey seeing Lightning McQueen. I can't even put into the words the look on his face when he saw Lightning rolling down the street, revving his engine. Oh my word- priceless. He waved hi and yelled as loud as he could, "Hi Lightning- over here- hi Lightning!"

That Disney- they sure know how to make a little guy happy!

Even the ice cream at Disneyland is wonderful :)
Samuel and Mommy on Pirates!

There's just SOOOO much to see...Mikey finally has this place figured out- where to next Mikey?
Mikey: "We're spinning fast Mom!"Ahhh... loving on his little brother.Our little Mikey pants had to much fun!

The Happenings

I've come to realize that I'm not a good finisher- I love starting things but I'm not so good at finishing them. :)  So I'm going to will in my heart to keep the blog updated. I honestly didn't realize how many people really check this thing out!  So here's a quick few paragraphs of what's been going on-

Kim- apparently you can get pregnant while breastfeeding :) I go tomorrow for my first sonogram and to see if this is really happening. I'm anxious, excited, nervous etc. So keep us in your prayers and I will be posting again as soon as I know.

Phillip- is anxious, excited (hoping for a girl even though he won't admit it), busy at work, still the best daddy ever.

Michael- has made it very clear that he wants another Samuel (baby brother)  and NOT Sophia. Well- we'll see about that :)  He took his first trip to Disneyland last week, went to the pumpkin patch, he's had a busy couple-a-weeks so I've got lots to update for him!

Samuel- is just as sweet as could be, I must be having a girl because Samuel is just way to big of a baby to be the middle boy. He's trying to roll over and thinks it's hilarious when daddy starts talking to him. It's really sweet to watch the two of them together.

So that's all for now, but there will be more...

Brotherly Love

Have I told everyone yet how adorable Michael is with Samuel?  He really does love him and I think it's just the sweetest thing.  Samuel usually has this look on his face:

but we know that he loves Mikey. Anytime Mikey's around him he smiles at him. Michael then usually exclaims: "Samuel's smiling at me!"  Like he can't hardly believe he loves him so much too :)  

Speaking of love- I fall in love with that little smile more and more each day. Samuel is such a little lover- he constantly wants to see what's going on at home.  If I leave him in a room by himself he gets very sad, but when I bring him in the room with us he lights up!   Michael's new favorite thing to do is to have me put Samuel in his bedroom on the bottom bunk bed while he (Mikey) plays with his trains on his train table.  
My sweet little Samuel...

What we're up to...

These days things have been a little hectic around here.  We started women's bible study on Tuesday mornings, I'm cleaning for a friend of mine on Wednesdays and every Monday and Wednesday I pick up my friends daughter from school while she's @ work... So needless to say- we're running around like crazy!  

Michael-

-is learning his ABC's- right now we're working on the letter A.

-continues to tear up the back yard with his razor scooter :)

-still says sweet things to Samuel like, "Good morning little brother".

The other day one of his little friends was over and he told him- "Don't hurt my little brother" in the toughest voice he could muster up :) 

Samuel-

-still looks exactly like Phillip

- is trying to roll over onto his side

- definitely takes after his mother-he's gonna be a talker :)

-he loves, loves, loves people, he gets the biggest smile on his face when someone actually sits down next to him and talks. It's the cutest thing ever.

-continues to look a little scared when he hears his big brothers voice :)

Phillip-

-is currently sitting on the couch rooting on USC.

-slept in today till 9:30am!!!  I'm the nicest wife ever

-is still the best daddy I know.

-he's trying to teach Mikey to connect with a baseball- he's done it a couple of times, but usually it's a swing and a miss.

Me-

- just got my photography blog/website up:  www.kimberlyloyaphotography.com

it's a work in progress. I think Phillip is getting sick of watching me re-arrange, add, take away, etc. from it!

-am keeping busy running after children, cleaning and doing all those other fun mommy things.  

I'll post cute pictures of the kids soon- I'm still trying to figure out my 50mm lense- LOVE IT :)

Samuel

Our little Samuel is getting so big- I can't believe he's been here for 3 months already! He weighed in last week at 14.5 lbs!  And I'm cleaning out the closet already- he's in 6-9 month clothes.  We don't call him "Chubby" for nothing!

This week has been a big one for him, he's starting to try and roll over and just this morning he started to laugh.  It's the cutest thing I've ever seen.  You have to remember, Mikey didn't start smiling at anyone until...well he still doesn't really smile at anyone!  No- he does sometimes, with people he knows.  But Samuel smiles at anyone and everyone.  He's really a happy baby- I just love it.  Yesterday in the church nursery all the nursery workers were gathered around him giggling because he was cooing and giggling at them.

What a cutie-pa-tootie :)

Fall

I love fall- I love everything about it. The smells, baseball playoffs (Go Dodgers!), changing tree leaves, 90 degree weather ;) Yeah- it's still around 90 down here, but cooling off in the 50's or so.

A couple of weeks ago we went to a family Storm Game. It's a local farm team for the Anaheim Angels (boo Angels). The tickets are super cheap- the food's good- and the company's great. Our church buys a whole section and about 150 people go. The kids get to run around, drink soda, eat candy and watch baseball. It's a blast.
Mikey had a blast because Papa decided to sneak him some Dr. Pepper halfway thru the 3rd inning. Of course he was wired between the Dr. Pep

Samuel- well he just slept through most the game. And got passed around the whole section because he's a hot commodity :) Speaking of Samuel- he's doing great. We're not sure what he thinks of Mikey yet- he kind of gets a funny face when he comes around, more on that later :)

31 Reasons

Today Phillip officially started running "downhill"- the big 31.  I can hardly believe we've actually known each other for a decade.  I guess that means I'm getting old too :)   

So here's for you honey- since I know I don't tell you often enough- here's 31 reasons why I love you so...

here goes...

31. You always let me know when dinner is just not working for you (this is both my blessing and my curse!)

30. You do a good job around the house

29. You're always clean

28. You ALWAYS know which direction we're traveling in

27. You still think farts are funny

26. You know who won the NBA championship in 1993

25. You can always fix my computer

24. You know when I've had "enough" and take care of the kids for me

23. You can add in your head without using your fingers :)

22. You strive to teach Mikey to be a man

21. You put the covers over me when you come to bed at night

20. You're not afraid to wear pink

19. You know how to do percentages :)

18. You feel bad when you make me cry

17. You always kiss me goodnight, even if we've argued

16. You want a girl- you just don't want to admit it!

15. You put up with my craziness :)

14. You can laugh at mistakes you've made

13. You work hard everyday

12. You kiss me hello and goodbye everyday

11. You always know when to say, "that's what she said"

10. You're a loyal friend

9. You're the best basketball player I know

8. You're not afraid to laugh out loud

7. I know you'll make it right when it's wrong

6. No matter how mad I am, you can make me laugh

5. You love the Lord 

4. You're truly a man of integrity

3. You can admit when you're wrong

2. You're an AMAZING daddy

and the #1 reason why-

1. It's easy- in all of His amazing infinite wisdom- God designed me to suit you perfectly. Despite my faults, despite your faults, he created me to be your help mate- your friend- your companion- your lover.  And I love that :)  And I love you!

Happy Birthday....  now can you please make time to mow the lawn ;)