Arizona Youth Museum

Last week we went to the Arizona Youth Museum in Mesa and I loved it! It's definitely smaller than the Children's Museum up in Phoenix, but the way they have it laid out you can let your kids go free and crazy. The best part of the whole trip is that we got in for free with the Culture Passes that they give out in the Library. Got to love those Culture Passes! You usually have to fight for those darn things, but seems like there is always one available for the Youth Museum. So go get them because it's definitely worth the trip.

Emi doing some finger art at the museum.


Emi sliding down this treehouse slide with her buddy Chase. So cute...


Playing in the kitchen. I wish my house was big enough to have a play kitchen for her because she loves it. Oh well... :)


and of course you have to have a picture of Brenden right? Brenden in his favorite place to be. I love love love my carrier! Never used it much with having one child, but with two it is a must. I feel like I never need to buy any clothes because he's always stuck to my chest. It's like wearing the same thing everyday. Such a good boy, just hangs out while his sister plays.

October Fun

Don't you love the fall time in Arizona? We have been enjoying the cooler weather and just being able to go play outside. But I heard later on this week that it will heat up. (close to 100's, Yuck!)

Last week, I let Emi paint for the first time. She was so happy. I need to remember to bust out the paint more often. Then she decided that she needed to paint her nose. It's so much fun to watch her grow up and let her imagination take off. I hope she never loses that.


As for my little boy, he had his first feeding last week. It didn't go too well, so I decided, why rush? He'll let me know when he wants to eat. As for me, I definitely enjoy just giving him milk. So easy...
Please ignore the pink bumbo. This is what happens when you get gender specific things for your first child. Sorry buddy... not going to get a new one. :)


He had his 4 month old appointment two weeks ago and he's doing really good.
Here's his stats:
Weight: 16.5 lbs 85%
Height: 26 inches 85%
Head: 17 inches 75% (YEAH!!! His head is pretty normal!!! Emi's one was out of control huge, still is today.)


One of the greatest blessings of being a mom with two kids is actually seeing your children start to interact with each other. Emi is such a good sister and always wants Brenden to play with her. Right now her favorite thing is having Brenden be her dance partner for when she watches "Dancing with the Stars". Poor Brenden...

This picture shows Emi feeding Brenden so nicely, but her real motive for feeding him is so that he can be quiet as she watches Dora. Too funny...


Finally, Emi and her funny face. This is what the show Yo Gabba Gabba teaches your children. Geez... just got to love her.