Bell Duo & Soon To Be Trio

Three Year Old With An Attitude......

2010-06-23T10:22:00.000-07:00

Ava has a little purple Dinosaur about 1/2 inch tall that she takes to bed with her and it typically stays in her bed all day long. Well she brought it out one morning dropped on the floor and I picked up and put on the counter. This is what happened next between Ava and I:

Ava: (eating breakfast looking directly at me pointing her finger) "You Do Not Take My Dinosaur Out of My Bed"

Brandi: (With Josh laughing hysterically) "You Do Not Talk To Me Like That" and "You Are The One Who Took The Dinosaur Out Of Your Bed"

Ava: I forgive you.

Where do they learn this stuff???

"Pesty Pressures"

2010-06-23T08:55:00.000-07:00

I was watching the news this morning and to my suprise McDonald's is being sued for the toys in happy meals and how they market them. I am beyond disturbed by the fact that this is going to happen. Apparently parents are being nagged by their children when they see the commercials for the toys. The last time I checked parents are in charge of there children under the age of 18. Whatever happened to saying "NO" and meaning no. If your kids continously bug you for something it is your own fault. Take responsiblity, you are the one driving the car, you are the one pulling into the parking lot and you are the one paying for the meal. That is my opinion on the matter!

30 WEEK UPDATE

2010-06-16T08:06:00.000-07:00

This morning I had my 30 week checkup, actually it was considered my 28 week check up since I am two weeks behind. Not my fault though! The doctor just had to cancel a couple of my appointments so it puts me behind. I had the lovely glucose test which I am assuming will be absolutely fine considering I have never had an issue before.

A few details:

BP: 104/70
Weight Gain: 1 pound. Which I am proud to say I have only gained a total of 11 pounds and can still wear my regular pants!!
Baby's Heart Rate: 140
The baby is currently breached but no worries he has plenty of time to get into position.

Banana Bread

2010-05-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

IT'S A BOY!!

2010-05-06T07:39:00.000-07:00

At my last appointment Josh and I found out that we will be having another little baby boy!

Monkey Baby.....

2010-05-06T07:36:00.000-07:00

This morning Josh and I were watching Discovery Health on Special Deliveries. An African American lady had a c-section and when the pulled out the baby Ava's response was "Look Mommy and Daddy, It is a monkey baby". We did explain to her that it was just a darker colored baby not a monkey!

Pregancy Cravings

2010-03-08T07:43:00.000-08:00

I never reallly had pregancy cravings with my first two children. Every once in a while I would be hungry for something but never to the extent that I would just die if I didn't have it. This weekend was the first time that I have had to have somehting. That was something was dill pickle chips, which I absolutely hate, and 7up. So basically my diet this weekend consisted of some tea, water, 7up, and dill pickle chips.......

My Little Man....

2010-03-08T07:36:00.001-08:00

Josh refuses to pay for haircuts for himself and Eli. No hairstylist can do a millitary cut like Josh can. It takes a lot of patience on Josh's part to get Eli's haircut but he manages to get it done. When he is done Eli looks like a little man....verses a toddler.

Some Of My Favorites

2010-02-25T13:31:00.000-08:00

I Love My Daddy!!

Crazy Hair!

Making A Smoothie With Daddy!!

This Is What Happens When I Go Away For The Weekend!

Ava's Life Is Stressful!

Eli Brushing His Teeth (I didn't tell Josh but he is using Ava's toothbrush)

Decorating the Christmas Tree

Ava Enjoying Her Birthday Cake!!

They Might Be Keepers....

2010-02-18T13:19:00.001-08:00

This May will be the four year anniversary of us building and moving into our home! There is a rental property located directly behind us. (We have about 1.25 acres so there is a good distance between us and them.) Every six months the owners lease the property out to new people. We have had frequent smokers and fighters, drunks, out of control teenagers with load music at 2am. Sexually active teenagers who were not afraid to show it off to the neighborhood, underage drinking parties which Josh and Chris (the neighbor) took care of, barking dogs left out on the deck in the cold, drug dealers, and frequent police visits.
We were estatic when February 1st rolled around and pulled up a nice minivan with what appeared to be a loving family. They have three kids one about three, one about six or seven, and one about ten. Oh yes and they have a dog and the kids are always outside playing with him and playing in the snow. I have yet to see the police arrive. This may be dream come true....finally I can take my kids outside without wondering what they see going on at the house next door!

A Year Later.....

2010-02-10T09:43:00.000-08:00

I know it has been a really LOOOOOOOOOOONG time sinced I blogged and I am now planning on getting back into it. The past year has been somewhat eventful for us.

Not much happened in January, February, March, or April!

In May, Josh and I took our belated honeymoon to Alabama to visit a friend, then to Florida, and then a crusie to the Bahammas. It started out a little rocky but it was seven eventful days! I think the best part was when the cancelled our snorkeling due to a thunderstorm. When we got on the boat and they said we were going out to the middle of the ocean. I looked at Josh and said there is no way I am getting off this boat in the middle of the ocean! Okay so that was not the best part. I will remeber how beautiful the ocean is. Our hotel was ocean front property a couple of nights and was wonderful to look at!

In June, we had to say goodbye to Sammy and Aaron. They have lived in Minnesota for a year and we got to spend a ton of quality time together. Before they headed out we took them backpack camping, poontoon boat riding and rented a cabin in Hayward for the weekend. I now have a new love for Kayaking. I also gained an awesome friendship with Sammy. Even though she is my sister in law we never got a chance to really get to know each other due to the distance. Now we are great friends and she is missed dearly!

In July, we made a really hard decision and switched daycares for our children. We prayed hard to make this decision as we knew what the outcome would be for our previous daycare provider. So in July we moved the kids from the east side of New Richmond to the west side. It turned out to be a great decision. The kids absolutely loves Jessie and so do we :) The have improved leaps and bonds since they have gone there. Ava knows her alaphabet and can count to 10. She knows her colors and a lot of songs. Eli knows a lot of the same info he just doesn't have the time to share it with us! He is a busy boy :)

September was a big month in our household. In most household's this would not mean anything but when you live with Josh it does! He made the decision to sell his baby (his black lifted truck) and he sold it to someone who he knew would take great care of it! It was a hard day for him to see it being taken out the driveway but in return he got to buy an Chevy Avalanche. Which finally we have a truck that whole fam can ride in! Oh yes we also sold the Cavalier since Josh works five minutes from home and really did not see the need for it anymore. It went to a wonderful lady from our church!!!

The rest of the year flew by! We celebrated Eli's second birthday on November 21st with the Bell Family and celebrated Ava's 3rd birthday on December 4th with the Kannel Family. Christmas came and went. The kids went to Grandma and Grandpa Bell's for a week and it was some piece and quiet around the house! It was great. Don't get me wrong I love my kids but a little quiet is wonderful, especially have a child who has munch energy has Eli!

Josh and I also found out in December that we have been blessed with our third bundle of Joy due to arrive on August 27th....More on that to come!

Well that is a glimpse in our live to get you caught up on the past year!

Illinois Birthday Party!

2009-02-25T07:57:00.000-08:00

In Mid-November we traveled to IL and had a birthday party for the kids for Josh's Parents and Grandparents! Check out the photos. I am beginning to realize Ava must not really care to get her picture taken anymore. It is hard to find any of her!

Christmas Day

2009-02-25T07:34:00.000-08:00

Eli Playing with some of his new toys!

Eli Checking out the durability of the doll stroller, we now know it holds up to 18lbs!

Santa brought Ava some new doll things!

Eli loving the new clothes!
Ava's all time favorite "The Wiggles" (Everyday when we pull in the driveway Ava Says "WATCH THE WIGGLES" Mommie WATCH THE WIGGLES"

Ava got the Doll House, Not Eli!

Ava and Eli checking out the durability of the boxes!

Okay so I know it is now February 25th and I am just now getting around to post Christmas Pictures but what can I say those kids keep me busy!! So here are some pictures from Christmas Day.

New Words

2009-01-21T12:23:00.001-08:00

Ava has a new choice of words: "Whats up with that"

She says perfectly! Now we just need to figure out who she knows that says that!

I am thinking Aunt Wendy :)

Christmas Eve

2009-01-07T08:12:00.000-08:00

Chistmas Eve was spent with the Kannel Family! The kids had a great time opening their gifts and Josh and I had a fun time taking them home and finding room! Check back later to see photos of Christmas Day with the Bell Family!!

Ava opening her new Kitchen. Which Eli really enjoys!

Eli's new Dump Truck! (Not meant to be ride toy)

Eli trying to open his new blocks for his dump truck!

Opening More Gifts!

Ava received her favorite cartoon character "spongebob"

Ava checking out Uncle Jason's fantastic wrapping job.....maybe he should open a new business!

Ava assisting Uncle BJ!

Thanking Aunt Wendy for the gifts!

Thank You Everyone for the Wonderful Gifts....The Kids Enjoy them all.

2008-12-22T08:25:00.000-08:00

This past weekend we finally got around to getting the kids photos taken. Ava cried, cried, and cried so we got one good photo and Eli did great. We got tons of photos of him!

Happy 2nd Birthday Ava!!

2008-12-04T13:33:00.000-08:00

Ava at Halloween!!

Ava at her 1st Birthday!!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY ELI!!!

2008-11-21T07:26:00.001-08:00

TODAY IS ELI'S FIRST BIRTHDAY!! LOOK HOW MUCH HE HAS GROWN! Eli A Year Ago!!

Eli a couple of weeks ago!

Halloween!!

2008-11-13T16:32:00.001-08:00

Eli Getting Back at Ava for all things she did to him when he was first born!

Eli the Pumpkin

Ava the Bumble Bee

Entertainment at the Bell Home

2008-10-27T12:53:00.000-07:00

It is amazing how little you have to try to entertain a little kid!!

GIVE ME FOOD!!

2008-10-24T08:11:00.000-07:00

Eli started eating normal people food and he loves it! If he sees us eating he wants it and he wants it NOW. The kid has no patience.

Ava's New Room

2008-10-24T07:49:00.000-07:00

About a month or so ago we finally moved into our bedroom downstairs and Ava got a whole new room. The video is her reaction.

Photo Attempt

2008-09-26T12:28:00.001-07:00

Got Ava to Take A Photo

Got Eli To Take Photo

Eli....I want that toy

Eli Stole the Toy and Ava Cries

Eli Got his Toy and Ava Continues to Cry

Baking Cookies with Grandma

2008-09-12T12:39:00.001-07:00

When Ava was her grandparents she got to help make some cookies. It looks like she really enjoyed helping out!!

Rainforest Bouncer

2008-09-11T06:57:00.000-07:00

Eli loves this Rainforest Bouncer. Ava hated it when she was his age but if it was up to him he would spend all day in it. A lot of times he falls asleeps, wakes up, bounces some more, and takes antother nap!!

Ava Washing Dishes

2008-09-09T08:45:00.000-07:00

Ava is always so Helpful!!

Who needs a dishwasher when you got kids!

Cute Pictures

2008-08-29T12:43:00.000-07:00

Mr. Eli at Grandma and Grandpa Bell

On the way to Grandpa and Grandma Bell

Ava at Grandpa and Grandma Bell

Pierce County Fair

2008-08-29T12:28:00.000-07:00

Grandma Kannel and Aunt Wendy took the kids to the Pierce County Fair! Eli just hung out in the stroller most of the time and Ava buckled down and rode the rides with our cousin Mason. What a trooper she was!

Ava

Ava and Mason

Eli just Chillin

Time Flying By....

2008-08-14T10:46:00.000-07:00

Eli 8 months old Ava 20 months old

Ava almost 1
Eli 2 days

When I was pregnant with both my kids I heard the famous line "Remember every moment because your children will grow up right before your eyes." I never really wanted to believe it until my kids went away for two days and realized they have changed just in that little bit of time. After looking at past pictures and seeing my kids now that quote is true. It is hard to believe Mr. Eli is already going to be one and the Queen two.

Toddlers Are Not Neat

2008-08-07T12:33:00.000-07:00

There is no doubt about it, toddlers are not neat. After every meal it seems like we spend 1/2 hour picking up after Ava. Half the food is on the floor and the other on her face & fingers. I can't wait for the day to come when she is neat again....if she would only use her silverware maybe that would help

2008-08-05T06:17:00.001-07:00

Dear Dad,

I know you really enjoy your new job but I am really getting tired of going to daycare. All day I listen to Chloe complain about EVERYTHING and her attitude drives me insane. She whines until she gets her way. She needs an attitude adjustment. Everytime she tries to play with me I just get mad and start to cry. I wish she would just get the hint. All I want is some peace and quiet. I am a loner and DO NOT like to be bothered. If I wanted the attention I would come to her. So will you please take this in consideration. I really enjoyed my days at home with you!!

Love,

Ava

P.S. You and mom really need to work on that screaming thing with Eli, it is giving me a headache...

A Major Break Through!!!

2008-08-05T06:09:00.001-07:00

We started potty training Ava and unfortunately I think it might take sometime. Eli on the other hand had a major break through with the Potty Chair last night. Josh put him on there just so he could run and get PJ's and a diaper after his bath. The next thing we knew he was using the potty chair. Is it possible that we could start training him this early. That would be nice!

(I don't think Eli likes the idea, that is just too much)

Mowing Lawn with Daddy!!

2008-08-04T09:46:00.000-07:00

Ava really enjoyed mowing the lawn with her dad!

New Richmond Days

2008-08-01T07:25:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago Ava, Eli, and I along with Sammy and Aaron attended New Richmond Days. We rode a few rides, which Ava was not fond of and went to the Parade. It was the first Parade and Rides for both kids.

I am still waiting...

Waiting for the Parade to Begin

Sketch of Ava

2008-07-18T12:47:00.000-07:00

Facebook sketched my profile picture, which happens to be a picture of Ava. I think it turned out very nice!

Playset

2008-07-11T12:29:00.000-07:00

Stop!!! You are Going the Wrong Way!!

The Kids Really Enjoy There Playset!!

Pictures from the Zoo

2008-07-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

Were So Tired...Dad cant we just go....

Ava and Eli waiting to go to the Zoo...Ava thinks the sun is bright even in the house!

Grizzly Bear Exhibit

Minnesota Zoo

2008-07-10T06:50:00.000-07:00

We headed off to the Minnesota Zoo on Wednesday. The kids really enjoyed it. We saw two IMax movies. One on Wolves and a 3D African Adventure. The African Adventure was really neat. They gave you glasses to wear and it really felt like you right there. Ava left her glasses on the whole time and throughout the whole film she kept trying to grap thinks and pet the animals that showed up on screen. We also took the monorail and got to see all the exhibits from above. We only spent seven hours at the zoo...(long time for two little kids, but they did great!) We saw everything and did everything you could possibly do..except for eat all the junk food :)

I don't feel so well :(

2008-07-08T07:13:00.001-07:00

During their vaction both of the kids got a virus....but you would never guess it.

2008-07-08T07:03:00.000-07:00

Vacation at Grandma and Grandpa Bell!!

2008-07-08T06:35:00.000-07:00

Oh No!!

2008-06-27T11:20:00.000-07:00

2008-06-27T08:27:00.000-07:00

Wahoo!!! This is great, I can finally move like Ava!

2008-06-27T08:03:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone!! You will have to bear with me well I try to figure out what I am doing!