disney world or bust!!!

During the last week of March, we took the kiddos and headed down to DIsney World.  We went with my parents, and met my sister and her kids and brother and his fiancee down there.  It was a family adventure, for sure!  Good thing we had everyone there, because Miss Sierra really loves to be held and, although she usually wants me to hold her, she was willing to be passed around a bit.

We hit up the Magic Kingdom twice and Epcot twice.  We were hoping to make it to Hollywood Studios, but we were rained out one day. It was probably a good thing, since the kiddos were exhausted.  Both Alana and Sierra were troopers, though.  Alana had a princess spectacular when we went to the Princess Dinner in Epcot.  She saw a total of 5 princess there who stopped by our table.  She was in a constant state of awe.  We were able to see the rest the princesses throughout the trip, so she was a happy camper.  I forgot to take her to see Mickey Mouse...oops, don't tell her!  

Sierra was pretty thrilled to be outside.  It was a little hot for her the first day, so she was a tad crabby, but just for a bit.  It was a little challenging to bring a non-walker, especially a non-walker that wants to either crawl or be held, but she ended up having a great time.  She pretty much had a constant smile and was excited to see all the characters, too.  

We also spent an entire day at the pool, which was great.  Sierra is our little water lover, and she was thrilled to be in the pool for the first time.  Alana actually got much more brave in the water and went under quite a few times.  Hopefully this summer I can finally get her into some swim lessons so she can get more comfortable!!

8 months old!

I can't believe Sierra will be 1 in only 4 months!!!  I don't know why I just realized that today on her 8 month birthday, but it struck me today.

Sierra continues to be the happiest gal in the world.  She does have a temper, though.  She is still working on sleeping through the night and by that, I mean she's not sleeping through the night.  It's hilarious, though, because as soon as you go to her crib, she's all smiles.  She drinks about 5 ounces at a shot and is MUCH more interested in real food.  We thought she had a tooth sprouting through, but it still just a big gummy grin!  She has been working on crawling all month and has pretty much gotten then hang of it, though she would much rather be sitting on a lap or in someone's arms, mostly mom's.  Sierra is a chatter box, too.  She babbles all the time and we have heard lots of "dadadadada"s.  

 She's pretty funny, too, and her and Alana end up in laughing fits all the time.  Her big sister LOVES her to pieces, though at times, the love is a little too strong!  I am sure these next few months will bring LOTS of new changes.  Scared to have another walker around!!!!

little ballerina

Alana started her ballet, tap and tumbling class today.  She was SO excited, but mostly excited for the tutu, tights and leg warmers.  She wanted Dad to take her, and, though we didn't realize it, it was a drop in class.  I guess her shyness is dissapating a bit, because she went right into class and stayed the whole hour.  She came home SO excited.  I have not seen any of her moves yet, but she was all about posing for pictures this afternoon!