So Griffin is 7 months ...

And I officially did what I swore I never would...treat him like a second child on this blog. Poor little guy has not had nearly as many entries for his life as Charlotte did. I hope he will understand that I really tried but IT IS SO HARD to find the time. I think if he were a girl he'd be mad when he gets older but maybe because he's a boy he won't be as upset about it.

I do have an up to date baby book for him so that's good...so little Finny pie.. you turned 7 months yesterday and you weigh 18 pounds and are 28 inches long (well...you were at your 6 month appointment.)

You are an absolute JOY! You are the happiest baby I've ever known. I love you to pieces and love love giving you kisses and snuggles. As you become more wiggly my heart breaks cause our cuddling moments are fading fast. No matter how big you get...I will always kiss those chubby cheeks.

I love you!

First game night of the year!

My last post was about opening our home to friends and family and just enjoying the time with loved ones. That is one resolution I can handle this year! Although there were many things that went wrong last night...babies were sick, friends cancelled at the last minute due to illness (boo), car broke down, and so forth...the night was so much fun!

We had dinner, talked, laughed and played games!!! So much fun! I'm sorry I didn't take pictures but with all the unplanned surprises---it just wasn't priority.

All in all...great night!!!

GREAT IDEA...stollen from a friend

A fellow blogger and friend has this great tradition that she does with her family and I'm totally stealing it!

Every new year...they take all the photo Christmas Cards they get and select one family to pray over for a week. What a terrific way to enjoy the cards all year round! This year, they decided to take it one step further and select one family a month (at random) to invite over for dinner and dessert. WHAT A FANTASTIC IDEA! I love love love to have people over --so this is a social bug's dream! Since the hubby's schedule is limited and January is half over (Is that craziness or what???---it's already half over!). I will begin this tradition in February. I also already have some friends coming over the following weekend, who sent me a Christmas card, so techincally we are starting in January.

Those friends/family who do not live in the area will not be left out. They will get a special something in the mail.

Thank you, Michelle, for a wonderful idea. This excites me beyond belief!

Oh just for the record...I can't promise fancy stuff to eat...but it really isn't about the food anyway...now is it? Crock pot here we come!

Sweet Charlotte or Miss Attitude--which is it today?

Happy New Year friends!
I hope your 2011 is off to a good start. The Isai's enjoyed a busy but wonderful Christmas and New Year and now we are excited to face the new year and all it's surprises along the way.

My blog title today shares a little of what I endure DAILY with my daughter. Yes, I love her, yes...she cracks me up all the time...but let me create a picture of what last night was like and then what this morning was like.

Last night...
Charlotte: "Mommy, I love you. I hold you (meaning...please hold me)." Then we snuggled and giggled practically all night. When it was time for bed--she cried a little--but didn't really put up a fight.

This morning...
Mommy: "Good Morning, honey."
Charlotte: "Good Morning, mommy!"
Mommy: "Time to get up!"
Charlotte: "Mama! Relax!"
Mommy: (Head about to burst, steam coming out of my ears!)-"Charlotte, do not speak that way to me. You need to be respectful!"

The rest is a blur expect for it took me too too long to get her and Griffin ready because of all the resistance going on. Oh that girl. I could understand the attitude if I woke her up before she was ready, but trust me...she was the one that woke me up---so if anyone should be giving attitude. It's ME!

Why can't all morning be like the other day, when I opened her blinds and as she was squinting she says, "Mommy...it's soooo blight. I need my sunglasses!"

Christmas Lights!!!!

The family enjoyed taking a walk through a neighborhood in Chino to enjoy the lights. Apparently, this neighborhood is usually completely lit up but this year, some homes were for sale and forclosed so there were some gaps in the dazzling array of lights. It also was Dec 6th so maybe they weren't all quite done decorating. Either way--we had a wonderful time---until the meltdowns of course! :)

Funny Videos

My little Finny is such a giggly boy!

This absolutely cracks me up!!! And you'll hear it, too!

Random pctures and updates

I already apologized about not being on top of my blog anymore. Sorry...it's just the way it goes. But I figured it was time to at least update some pictures of the kiddos and to give a few updates.

1. Griffin is officially a thumb sucker! (KILL ME NOW!!!) I have tried everything to stop this but now that he sleeps through the night (OH YEAH) I really have no control over it. He just uses it to fall asleep and then it comes out---but I really didn't want a thumb sucker. I'd take a pacifier ANY day over the thumb---but oh well. Don't tell my mom...she'd have a fit!

2. I already mentioned that he sleeps through the night. He goes down around 9:30pm and doesn't get up till about 6 or so. Woo hoo! Getting him on cereal has really helped that! At his 4 month appt he was just shy of 17 pounds and 27 inches long. He's sooooo stinking cute!

3. Charlotte is still in diapers. It's worth mentioning but I think we are getting closer. She obsesssed with flushing toilets and seeing her poop. That's close, right?

4. Raresh is still a hard working hubby that is making this stay at home business AWESOME! I love you so much for that honey!!!

5. I'm getting better at the stay at home life. I have a cleaning schedule I adhere to about 75% of the time and I've been cooking at least 2 times a week. HEY, that's a start!

Also, getting very excited for Christmas! It's so fun when you have kids!

Here are some photos:

Griffin all set for Christmas light looking...

A little Chick-Fil-A visit. Charlotte loves dressed up characters!Cookie decorating with little Dominic.Yes...she is wearing an adorable apron...thank you Auntie Rachel!A trip to Knott's Merry Farm---Little Charlie is not so "merry" Notice all the kids looking at the little crying girl...that's mine!Talking to some studs...Me and my babies on the carousel!

I also have a few videos of Finny...I'll post next.