This is what I see every couple hours during the day. What a sweet view. :)
Getting ready for family prayer, 3 verses of scripture and a few books read by Dad.
These girls look a LOT alike.
Tulita Elementary's Western Night Carnival
Wish I had me a pair of fancy red boots!
Brannon has been commuting over an hour each way into Beverly Hills. He FINALLY decided to try books on CD and is now a big Harry Potter fan. Also the other day he drove next to Justin Bieber- after retelling the story to me, Belize asked, "Was there really a beaver driving a car?"
This girl has already been to Disneyland 3 times, a state fair and will so on be riding on her 1st airplane- pretty good for 10 weeks- eh? She also just had her 10 week check-up. 90% in weight and 95% in height!!! She also started sleeping 10 hours a night! Woot! Unbelievable!!!!
Rio's 3 year old Birthday Interview:
1. Rio, how old are you today? 3.
2. How does it feel to be 3? Um, good.
3. How was your day? Good.
4. What was the weather like? That. (pointing out the window)
5. What do you think is the most important you've learned in life so far? I'm good.
6. How do you think you're different than a year ago? I know I'm here.
7. What's your favorite thing about yourself? Me.
8. Who's your best friend? Jonas.
9. Tell me about your family. I love them.
10. What do you like about having 2 sisters? Um, I want 2 sisters, because its so FUN!!! And I can say Hi and hi and Hi! to baby.
11. Did we take any vacations this year? I have to do my work.
12. What is your favorite song? I am a child of God.
13. What is your favorite movie? "Rio."
14. What is your favorite TV show? God.
15. What is your favorite color? Blue.
16. If you had a whole day to do anything you wanted, what would you do? Play puzzles with Nana and you.
17. What is your favorite toy to play with? Toys.
18. What is your favorite part of the park? Nothing.
19. What do you want to be when you grow up? A cake.
20. Do you think you'll ever get married? No.
21. How old do you think you'll be when you get married? Nothing.
22. What is your favorite food? Salmon.
23. What is your favorite candy? Chocolate.
24. What are you scared of? Nothing.
25. Anything else? No.
Rio was super excited for his Dragon birthday party! Aunt Sarah made his birthday card and we had all his friends over to run around like crazy and eat cake. Rio is like a ray of laughing sunshine. Everything about him is charming, from his deep voice to his long eyelashes to his contagious smile! If you know him, you can't help but love that boy! I love you Rio!
On October 9th, 2011, Mayan Lina Rodriguez Orton received her baby blessing, given by her Dad. It was very sweet. Dan Rich, Collin Jager, Glenn Harmon, Vince Ho, Scott Nielsen stood in the circle. And even though there was no extended family in the congregation, I felt like our family here was. :) And I swear, Mayan came home a different baby, it was like after 6 weeks in a cocoon (of sleep) she woke up and came alive. She started smiling and cooing and BEING awake! She still sleeps like a champ (on average 8 hours a night) though and well, she is just an angel of a baby! We love her SOOOOOOO much! Also it was the last day for the Harmons at church, they have moved to Burbank to a dream job at Dream Works and we will miss our dear friends! But thankfully, its not far and we will make trips to "Jonut's new howt" frequently. Thanks Glenn for being our photographer and each and every Harmon for being truly wonderful friends
Friday, October 21, 2011
Belize likes to add the word "unfortunately" into her daily speech.
Why does she want to put on make-up, paint her nails, and wear my clothes? Why does she want to grow up? Why? WHY???
Loves her sissy!
Bahahahahaha!
Belize is quite the little lady. Still as energetic as ever but becoming a little softer around the edges. She shot another commercial today, the crew cooed and swooned over her cuteness. She makes friends wherever she is and this was no exception. There was Joe (production manager?), Frankie (her school tutor/1st little person she's ever met), Jenna from wardrobe, the makeup lady, the main camera guy and the director to name a few. And after a minor meltdown about not wanting to unwrap a Christmas present (who's child is this?!) she wowed everyone with her stirring performance of "girl on Christmas morning looks down at present, gets excited, opens present, is surprised, and gets excited again by jumping around" but only after being bribed by the director who delivered with a wrapped BIGGEST BAG of skittles I HAVE EVER SEEN! I think after 4 trips into the city and a couple of meltdowns though, this mama is spent. I asked her if she wanted to do it again and she said no so she is officially in retirement- unless she wants to do it again sometime in the future. We packed up to leave, as I was wondering what in the world was I going to do with that many Skittles, and Belize ran off. I found her handing out one skittle to each of the crew members, what a sweetie pie! (Fortunately Belize willingly compromised to leaving most of the candy on the craft table and bringing home a cup full). Be looking for a certain Sports Authority holiday commercial airing on a cable channel near you- that's a wrap!
My dear friend Whitney came over and after a couple of hours of prodding (the girl does NOT like photo sessions), Whitney DELIVERED! I'm in-love with these gorgeous pictures! I think she was a week old in the pics.
Just a little breath of heaven.
My sweet sweet darling baby girl. I love her.
Friday, October 07, 2011
Mayan is a model baby. She sleeps the majority of the day and then only makes me get up once or twice with her at night (although typically she won't go to bed until 11:30).
Her signature move is this kissy face.
She recently discovered her tongue.
She has smiled for Angie, Buela on the phone and me. Brief but gush inducing! :)
She is a good little eater and doesn't mind taking a bottle if needed- she's an equal opportunist.
She recently had her 5 week visit (cause I was a week late) and she came in at 10lb 3oz and 22 inches. 75% in both categories.
