October 2011

Our little peanut is 4 months old!!!

Gosh, look at that cute boy!

October was a happening month. Ayla graduated from the crib and straight to a full size bed. Uncle Brandon made her some foam wedges to put on the edges so she couldn't roll out in the middle of the night and they have worked like a charm...if only they could keep her in there. The transition went rather smoothly! Now, onto potty training soon!

She was so ready to go to bed, wish it could have been that way every night since then.

Ayla has a very cool cousin and they have so much fun together! We usually have play dates every other week alternating between each house. Xander has a hill in his backyard where they rode the big wheels down.

Once Ayla got to the bottom Xander would pull both big wheels to the top again.

Enjoying one of the last warm days.

Can't believe that I'm 27! Here we are getting ready for my birthday lunch at Red Robin.

I've never been so excited for Halloween. We went trick or treating 4 different times!

Ayla in the jump castle at the ward Halloween party.

Ayla loved cleaning out the pumpkin

Aunt McKelle is now living with us until the end of March while Ben is in training for the Air Force. We are so glad to have her here! The help has been needed and so has the company!

Showing off the pumpkins!

We went trick or treating at the mall and they had these adorable balloons that would skid across the ground as she pulled it. I couldn't resist buying her one and of course she picked out the ugliest one of the bunch!

August-September 2011

Keeping my blog updated has became a very hard task indeed...two kids under two, plus 2 more kids that I watch 2-3 times a week has made me realize what being truly busy is all about. So, here's a short wrap up of August and September.
August was the busiest month of all! We had Ayla's birthday, Ahrian's baby blessing, my friend Michelle from Utah came to visit, and Vanina's wedding in Utah....
When Michelle came the middle of August we took the kids to the zoo. The zoo has a new splash park which was perfect for a hot August day.

Ayla is truly a sweetheart and loves to show it!

We took Michelle to see some of the sites and enjoyed a little ride on the paddle boats.

I have no idea why I didn't take more pictures at Vanina's wedding, but I will post them as soon as I get a copy of her wedding pictures. Ayla LOVES her tios!

Aunt McKelle and Uncle Ben came to the reception.

Ayla seriously danced the night away!!! Her poor cousin was exhausted.

Mami (Milton's Grandma who lives in Mexico) even came for the wedding!

I wonder where Ayla gets all her cheesiness from?!

On the way home we stopped to visit Great Grandpa and Grandma Garff.

Grandpa is so enamored by Ayla and loved all her kisses and loves.

We found this divine Mexican buffet in Aurora, but obviously Ahrian wasn't too impressed.

Ayla on the other hand, thank goodness she was free!!! That girl can eat! She even tried the ceviche (basically a raw fish/shrimp pico de gallo).

While I was at the Women's Broadcast Milton and Ayla went to the Lakeside Amusement Park. Ayla had a blast! She loves spending time with her Papa.

Such a big girl!

And a lady!

Ahrian's first attempt at rice cereal. He wasn't so sure about it in the beginning, but he LOVES food now.

Ahrian's Baby Blessing

Ahrian Ulises Rosas was blessed on August 7, 2011.

After the blessing we had a carne asada BBQ.

The kids had a blast with Ayla's new swing set.

Abuelita, Ahrian, Ayla and Abuelo

Grandma and Grandpa Anderson

Great Grandma Garff (Ayla is number 21 of the Great Grandchildren and I believe Ahrian was 31).

Kisses from Papa

Stephanie Trujillo (the baby whisperer, lol).

A bit sacrilegious, I know...

We must say we are a bit concerned with how friendly Ayla is with the boys. She is always giving them hugs and kisses.
Thanks again to all who came for this awesome day! Milton and I can't express our gratitude for such supportive friends and family.

Ayla's Birthday Party!

The weekend following Ayla's birthday (August 6th) was quite busy for us. We celebrated Ayla's birthday at Chatfield lake. Both her grand parents, Uncle Brandon and Aunt Tina, and even great grandma Garff made the trip.

Our dear friends, the Talbott family.

Great Grandma Garff wanted to go on the boat. In order to get her to and from in a dry and safe manor she was pulled on the banana boat

Ayla's second birthday cake! This girl has a bit of a chocolate sweet tooth like her papa.

Ayla adores the Purcell family. They gave her the adorable birthday bib.

Mordida! Mordida! (Take a bite)!

Cousins Xander and Spencer!

Ayla is 100% girl! She LOVES shoes and clothes. As soon as she opened Great Grandma's gift her crocs came off and she wanted to try the new sneakers on.

It was a very busy day and she finally succumbed to sleep on the last boat ride.
Thank you to all who came and celebrated with us! We love and appreciate you!

Ayla's 2nd Birthday!!!

Ayla didn't have to wait till her birthday for a lot of her gifts...I guess we are all just guilty of wanting to spoil her rotten. Milton and I got her a baby pool and a Little Tikes large slide the week before. Then Sunday, the day before her birthday Tio Elton & Gerson came just before church looking for Ayla. They took her outside and to her delight they had bought her a swing set! She was so excited!!! Thank you Elton, Gerson and Vanina for giving a 2 year old the perfect gift!

Our princess officially turned 2 on August 1st and little man turned 2 months old. This is one of my absolute favorite pics of them! It shows Ayla's big sister, but cheesy personality and one of the hundreds of big, toothless smiles that Ahrian gives us every day.

For Ayla's birthday we met up with Brittany, Laura, Mikey and their kids at the zoo.

The Denver Zoo now has a new splash park, which the kids LOVED!

After nap time Tio Gerson and Elton came over for a birthday BBQ. Ayla had so much fun sliding into her baby pool.

Tio Gerson tried to convince me that Ayla wanted Crocs for her birthday (I personally do not like them). To my surprise, he was right. She has hardly taken them off since.
Tio Elton came bearing another gift, a tricycle! She's a bit too small yet, but I'm sure in no time she'll get it figured out!

Singing happy birthday.

It's amazing how she didn't need any help knowing what to do. She blew those candles out like a champ!

Mordida! Mordida! (A chant that means take a bite).
What a wonderful day and even more a wonderful daughter! We have been blessed beyond words with her in our family. We love and adore you Ayla! Happy 2nd Birthday!