Growing Up Toooooo Fast!

It seem like yesterday we were introducing Nakiah to her brother for the first time.

Nakiah at 2y 4m ~ Kicen at 7m

Peas? No Thank You!

Kicen was never a big fan of baby food. He lasted about 2-3 months before he just flat out refused to eat any of it. I can sometimes get him to eat a fruit or two and some of the cereals he doesn't mind, but the vegetables, especially any of the green variety, are an absolute NO!

This was my attempt at getting Kicen to eat peas.....

I really don't think any bite after the first one ended up in his mouth!

Needless to say, peas were crossed off the list pretty quick. I didn't think it was fair to Kicen to give them a second try.

Clips

Nakiah wanted clips in her hair....

...ALL of her clips in her hair

Auda & His Boy

Kicen loves his Auda. When my Dad calls on the phone Kicen gets excited and I swear says "Auda"

Auda makes a popping sound to Kicen that Kicen is always trying to copy. He now does it all the time. Auda plays a bit rough with Kicen for Mommy, but I'm sure when Kicen is a bit bigger, he's going to love the rough housing! He's also going to enjoy all the things that Auda lets him do when Mommy isn't around.

And at the end of the day, or middle of the day, the boys will always be able to nap together.

First Cookie

I've never been one to give my kids sweets. As a matter of fact, the Easter Bunny brought Kicen and Nakiah toothbrushes in their Easter baskets this year instead of candy. However, and probably more so because I'm so strict about no sweets, my family thinks its great to feed my kids sugar any chance they get.

Auma thought she'd just let Kicen taste a cookie

He didn't mind it... ...he couldn't get enough of it!! Kicen was reaching his mouth to her hands before she ever pinched off another bite.

He very much enjoyed his cookie. I think that shall be his last for a while!

I also think that Auma thinks that what I don't know, won't hurt me. ;-)

Auma & Auda

We Miss You Auda!!

Wordless Wednesday

Resemblance?

Nakiah 3/12/08 ~ 6 months

Kicen 1/31/20 ~ 6 Months

"Auda dropped my fish"

About a month ago, my dad took Nakiah to my Aunt's house to do some fishing. They have basically a miniature lake right out their back door. Its man made and has a ton of fish in it. They feed the fish regularly and only keep them when they feel like having fish for dinner, so some of them are actually quite large.

Nakiah, dressed in the appropriate "Fishing Buddies" attire, doing it by herself

When Auda got one on, the battle to the shore began Nakiah was really excited Until the fish got too close to shore and started jumping out of the water Once she felt a splash of water touch her, it was a struggle just to get her to stand near Auda. She did not want that fish splashing water on her.

But she was pretty excited to show me her fish

Too bad Auda let it wiggle out of his hands before we got a picture! ;-)

Nakiah grabbed the net the next time Auda had a fish on.

With Nakiah's quick thinking they finally landed a fish.

Nakiah had so much fun all day. I think she could have stayed there forever.

Every time she heard a fish jump she had to make sure I heard and/or saw it too.

When Nakiah is older and actually has an appreciation for fishing, I think these two will be inseparable.

Mommy got in on the action too!

(note: I was the original fishing buddy....once upon a time ~ I have since been replaced, about 2 1/2 years ago to be exact)

The fish were going crazy at feeding time

There were soooo many fish!

Even though a few splashes came pretty close, Nakiah loved feeding the fish!

Kicen even enjoyed watching the action

Curiosity

If it is possible to capture the definition of a word in a photograph,

I think I've done just that....

Fishing Buddies

Last month, my dad brought Nakiah (and Auma, Kicen and myself ~ although we didn't count as much) to my Aunt's house to go fishing. Auda and Nakiah wore their "Fishing Buddies" personalized t-shirts and hats just for this occasion. He's been bugging me for quite some time to get the pictures up. I think he forgets what its like to work full time and have two young kids at home. ;-).

Here is a preview just for you Auda!!

Nakiah had a blast!!....and kept reminding (and still reminds) Auda, that he dropped her fish in the water. :)