From this to THAT!

Jonah has been wanting a haircut like his classmate at school. I sort of kept that idea off and told him to wait until school is over. His papa agreed. But he kept on persisting and we gave in a few days before school ended.

He loves loves his new hairdo!

This is before!

Jonah!

This is after the haircut.

Jonah!

Isn't he a darling?

He's no longer the sweet looking little boy. He's now the tough looking cute little boy!

Oy!

45

45

Huh? 45 what?

Both are 45!

I'm lost!

Oh, I'm sorry. Both our kids weighs 45 lbs.

Both of them? Noooo.

Yess. Both of them, Annabelle and Jonah.

But Annabelle is older than Jonah.

Yes, that's true. Jonah has caught up with Annabelle.

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Me oh my. Both kids weights the same! 45 lbs.

Believe it or not!

Annabelle is 6 and Jonah is 4 1/2 years old. They're almost the same heights. Often they're guessed as twins. HA! No they are not twins!

Jonah is B I G and yet still small! Thank goodness!!!

I reckon Jonah takes after his grandpop, my dad.

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Mother's Day

I absolutely love this picture of me and my kids taken by my dear senor at the Disney's Boardwalk.

Jonah, me, and Annabelle

Annabelle is Six!

Annabelle is now 6 years old! Another milestone for her.

She has been counting the days until her birthday. Crossing out the calendar faithfully without needing me to remind her. She did a few times crossed out in the morning when I told her the day hasn't even ended. She'd smile sheepishly. What a sweetie!

Annabelle's calendar that she had been crossing out the days to her birthday.

Annabelle and Jonah

This was taken the day after her birthday on April 1. The birthday party has been postponed to Sunday due to severe thunderstorm.We did not want to entertain in that weather and asked everyone to come the following day knowing fully well that some may not come when they could come on the day of the party. It was a good turn out and some swam in the pool.

Much to my disappointment, I did not take very many pictures that day. Geee! I know the other took pictures and I just may have to ask them to email me the pictures.

Do you spy Jonah wearing a shiny girly shoes?? He's been teasing Annabelle. Much to my surprise, she was okay about it and saying he is teasing me.

We have been teasing Annabelle that she can't become 6 because she is still thumbing her thumb! At first she was a little upset about it then she later realized we are teasing her. But she was a good sport and is trying so hard to stop thumbing her thumb. :0)

Annabelle, we are glad you are now 6 even if you still thumbing your thumb.

We love you very very much.

School Picture Day

I have always looked forward to school pictures. Because you can see how they have grown and changed and matured. Such a great way to compare.

We missed last year and I am deeply disappointed about that. So I looked forward to this year and made sure both kids showed up. And picture day was last Monday. Oooh I was giddy and happy and made sure they had their bath and clothes picked out.

We told the kids that they will have school picture taken. Then I went and got Isaac's school pictures. He had all his together in an album. Mine? Ha ha! I only have a few but I know my Mom has it all. Anyway, looking at Isaac's childhood picture and showing to Jonah and Annabelle. 

Isaac has his since he was 7 years old. That's when he entered California School for the Deaf at Riverside and remained there til he graduated. So seeing Isaac at age 7 to 18/19 years old is awesome. Always in his best clothes--tie, bowtie, vest, or suit.

Jonah resemble his Dad at that age right now. Same cowlick. Same crewcut. Same smile.

Then I told Isaac, Jonah should use tie like he did. But we didn't have tie for Jonah. But we had vest. So Jonah used that.

I had left a note in his backpack that Jonah can take it off after the picture.

These pictures were taken waiting for the bus and I wanted to see how fresh they are now compared to the school picture when the order arrives.

Such a darling!

So lovely

So cute!!

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When they came home, I was surprised to see Jonah still in his clothes. I had assume he would take it off after the picture.

I saw the note in his backpack for me..

"Jonah wanted to keep his fancy clothes on all day. He looks so handsome and his picture turned out great! "

I laughed and told Jonah, you wanted to leave it on? He just shy away and smiled.

Such an adorable boy!

Annabelle is so lovely!

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I really do marvel that this 2 kids are ours!

Such blessing they are!

Bike Warrior

I was looking through the pictures and came across this and never blogged about it.

Jonah had snooped in my kitchen cabinet and snatched this, thinking, this is a cool hat.

He also snatched his papa's "stick" that he use to mix the pool chemical before pouring in the pool.

Result is this:

Bike Warrior!

Oooh I'm scared of him!

Don't hurt me...

LOL

Isn't he creative and a darling?

We are blessed.

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(This was taken last March.)

Jonah's 4

Our little boy is now 4 years old! 

We had a birthday party for him. A pool party then a simple cook-out of chicken breast with potatoes salad and salad greens. And of course the cake and ice cream afterwards.

Next are the pictures....

4 years old Jonah

Big and little brother
Justin and Jonah

Justin is getting ready to throw Jonah in the pool

Horsing around

Jonah loves potatoes salad!

Jonah and his birthday cake!

Family

Jonah's getting smooched by his parents!
Whooo!

Happy Birthday to you dear Jonah!

You are 4 years old now!

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Jonah and FSDB

You know, yesterday I put in a post about how happy I was that it was a success for both Annabelle and Jonah to go to school.

Guess what happened last night?

I have this tradition with our kids to pick clothes for next day for any events we are going to. So when it is a school, a church or a family fun, they have to pick their clothes out before they go to bed. And to ensure that they know what is happening so they'd have something to look forward to.

Annabelle gladly chose something to wear and as always, it's a dress.

Jonah?

He refused to pick something. I was surprised and told him I thought you liked school. He just shrugged and said he didn't want to go.

Not to go? Golly gee.

I told him he has to choose anyway or I'll choose.

I chose the clothes for him.

This morning when I woke them up for school. Jonah and Annabelle got up to go to use the potty and I usually am there with clean underwear and clothes for them to wear.

Jonah refused! And gave me a hard time. I was unprepared to have a battle with him over going to school. So I woke my senor up and ask what he think I should do, force him or what?

I realize that my senor was kind of expecting this and told me to let him stay home. So I returned to Jonah and he looked like he was at war and ready for more fight until I showed him that he'd be still in his pajamas. He caved in fast and got dressed as fast as he could fearing I'd change my mind and make him put on his clothes.

I shooed him to go to his papa. He took his sweet time going over to his papa. I later realize, he knew he'd face some talking time with his papa and he was putting it off.

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When I got home from dropping Annabelle off at the bus stop, Jonah was there to greet me and right away he wanted to watch movie. I, of course, told him, no way, no school, no movie. Then he asked for milk please. 

When I talked to his papa to find out what was said between them. He said Jonah stayed far away on my side of the bed avoiding him. He smiled and left Jonah alone. He said Jonah was restless. He said he just let him alone until he was ready to get up and that was about an hour later and pretended he did not even notice Jonah until Jonah asked him to put in a movie for him. That was when his papa exclaimed, You still here? why not in school?

They had a talk and he agreed to try to go to school.

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FSDB called to enquire about Jonah's absence. Jonah happily talked to Gail who was the one on VP. He asked her about Annabelle. Gail explained that Annabelle is in Kindergarten and not here at Pre-K. She patiently explained to Jonah that she is 5 years old and belongs to Kindergarten. And that they missed him and hope he is okay. Will he come in tomorrow?

It was touching to watch Jonah conversing with Gail. 

He told her he will be there tomorrow!

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He again would not pick clothes for school. I picked the same outfit that was not worn today for tomorrow.

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Now I wonder about tomorrow morning. Will he go to school?

I pray that he will go.

We will have to be patience with him and his transition to go school.

First day of school at FSDB, 2011-2012

Today was FSDB's first day of school for year 2011-2012.

Annabelle is now in Kindergarten and her teacher is Ms. Lauren Rivera. I think she is so lucky to have her this year as we are blessed having her as her teacher.

Jonah?

As you may recall, he went last year but after 2 weeks, he refused to go. His papa gladly intervened and said he may stay home. We warned him, he'd have to go to school when he turns 4 in September. Then a couple of weeks ago, Jonah told his papa, he want to go to school with Annabelle. So he is ready?!?

Did he go?

Yes!

He's in Pre-K program.

Both kids willing got on the bus forgetting to hug me a good bye! I caught Jonah in time but not Annabelle as she was already sitting in her assigned seat!  BUT I am glad for them. I am grateful that they love school.

I will always try to picture them on their first day of school right before they leave the house for school.

Here they are from this morning.

Jonah and Annabelle

They came home happy and tired. Jonah said he did not cry at all. Annabelle said she loves Ms. Rivera and that she saw Vanessa (who is still at Pre-K program). Then they yak mile a minute about this and that.

I am happy for them and for us having a bit-o-extra time for us.

:o)

Another hair cut for Jonah

I absolutely love taking before and after pictures of Jonah! I love how he was so clueless when I picture him. Then when he see the electric razor, he shrieks. Had me in stitches. But he co-operated but not for very long. And as always, upset that his hair is gone. Then pretty soon he's happy as a lark. :0)

We went to the beach that day for 4th of July with Jasmine and the Pletenets family. We had a lot of fun there. We got home and was ready to dive in the pool but decided to give Jonah his hair cut first.

Here's the pictures....

Jonah before the hair cut

Annabelle, I couldn't leave her out.

after the haircut, upset that his hair is gone!

not very happy about it.

Annabelle and her famous love sign

Jonah, all happy after a bath and doing his version of love sign 

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Our little flowers

I've become brave and downloaded the disc and uploaded the camera. I discovered it was a piece of cake. I felt ashamed for putting it off so longggg. And blaming the camera!! When I should be blaming me! DUH! LOL!  Oh well, that's done and over with and no more excuses!

We were over at Garden Ridge checking out their pottery since we have purchased so many plants from the nursery and those plants need a nice home to grow in and to show off their beauty. And we also discovered that Garden Ridge is going out of business and everything at that time was 25 per cent off. So we decided to wait. We haven't been back since then. I tried calling to see what the rate are now but could not get through. I am hoping that we would go over there today or tomorrow to see what is left. We probably won't get what we wanted because it's been 2 weeks. We are taking a huge risk! What a dope I am!! Gee...

Anyway I had fun putting our kids in the pot and telling them that they are such a pretty flower growing in this big pot. They were delighted and went along with the silly imagination.

Jonah and Annabelle

Annabelle

Ain't she a beaut?

Jonah

I love love his smile!

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Our Mighty Fly-Swatter Pro!

Jonah!

He is our mighty Fly-Swatter Pro!

Spring has long since been officially here and those darn flies are back to annoy us. Jonah repeatedly point to wherever the flies are and driving us nuts with their pointing. We, adults, have learned to ignore them and I believe we, adults, are resigned to have them around as our guests hovering over our dishes. While the kids are not. Kept pointing here, there, over there....

I got the fly swatter and told Jonah you can try and swat them.

Hoo boy, you should have seen him trying. The first few swats was a miss. But when he got his first one! He shouted! Dragged me to see his first kill. 

I laughed and got the camera!

Jonah smiling with his first fly kill!

Look at him beaming wide and proud.

His first kill!

Sorry fly. May you rest in peace!

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Pretty soon he was a pro! Swatted here and there!

Now there's no more flies around to annoy us.  

My hero! Jonah!

A New Dog!

We have a new dog!

See this dog bed?

See this new dog on dog bed?

See this dog giggling?

See this dog trying to bark?

Oh oh, it's not a dog!

It's Jonah laughing at his silliness!

I am so glad we do not have a new dog!

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(This was taken the night before he had his crew cut.)

Jonah tormenting Annabelle!

All day long, today, Jonah has been tormenting his poor sick sister, Annabelle.

Annabelle is home sick from school and been sleeping on and off all day. Kept whining to me about Jonah this or that.

I would just shake my head and sigh... Trying to tell Jonah to leave Annabelle alone. I think he is delighted to have someone home with him all day instead of being with his mommy. He has not gone back to FSDB since early December. We will have to re-register him again in the fall and this time he is going for he will be then 4 years old.

See that smile?

I think that's the best smile I've captured from him! Imagine that is from tormenting his sister!!!!! Golly gee!

I could not help but hide my smile when Annabelle comes whining. This time, this is about her shoe that Jonah snatched away from her.

He was dancing while I was trying to snap this picture and wow! This beautiful mischievious smile!!

A cropped picture of him wearing Annabelle's favorite "Mary Jane" shoe.

I dubbed this picture of Jonah on the left, the best smile ever! Even his eyes were laughing!

He was having FUN!

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Poor Annabelle!

"I'm tired"--Mommy and Jonah

Just a funny little moment between a Mommy and her son.

Jonah wanted to hug me which I gladly hugged him then I lifted him up and held/hugged him. It went on a few minutes of cuddling.

Then I put him down. He said he wanted more. I told him, "I'm tired." (He is kind of heavy to hold very long and with him wiggling around doesn't help make him lighter.)

He said, "No, not you, I'm tired." Indicating I should continue to hold him.

I smiled and I held him some more.

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This little boy of mine is getting bigger and he now weighs about 41 lbs.

Our own Rambo!

This was taken today by his Uncle Jose who is in town from Iowa visiting us and his Mama Lola.

Jonah the 'Rambo'

I love how he think he is tough and all!

Such a boy boy he is!

We are blessed!

:0)

Jonah and his lemonade

Earlier today after picking up Annabelle and Jonah from their bus stop and then driving over to pick up their papa at work. Then we all headed over to eat at Moe's. One of our few favs place to eat.

They love their chips and salsa. The kids loves loves their lemonade and was scrabbling on who was drinking too much and asking me to refill that one cup for them. Their papa refilled one last time before heading back to our van and home. Jonah wanted control of it but Annabelle would not allow that so I had to pull it away from Jonah and give it to Annabelle thus sparking a protest from Jonah. I'd have to shush Jonah and tell him to wait his turn and he would panic that Annabelle will drink it all up. Sigh, I take it away from Annabelle and give it back to Jonah. Another round on back n forth. Til we got to the van. Annabelle already was sitting so I gave it to her. Jonah protest over it and I tell him that he has to sit and buckled in before he'd get the drink back.

I can see Annabelle hurry slurping up the lemonade. I had to hide my smile and their silly scrabble over lemonade. Once Jonah was buckled in he immediately handed out his hand to Annabelle and signed "gimme." Annabelle smirked and kept right on drinking. I had to take it out of her and give it to him.

I got in the drivers' seat and drove home. Their papa told me one of the kids are crying. I looked back and Jonah was wailing that Annabelle drank it all up and wanted me to fill it up. I told him no more and that I'm sorry. And told Annabelle to give him back the cup. But Annabelle said it is empty. I told her to give it to him anyway so she did but somehow it ended up on the floor.

I stopped at the gas station to get more gas and while the gas was pumping, I walked around the van and pick up the fallen drink and gave it to him. Jonah said we have lemonade at home and that he'd want some. I told him, there's no lemonade at home. He said there is. I just shrugged and said sorry.

When we got home, Jonah promptly brought in the cup and I stopped him and told him to throw it away at the trash outside. He said no, we have lemonade at home and he ran in before I could take it out of his hand.

When I got in, Jonah had opened the freezer and picked out the frozen lemonade. I had forgotten that we had some and I hadn't made lemonade in a while. And I was surprised he remembered we had some!

Jonah's smile was big and has that expression, "I told you so".

So I made that lemonade and he happily drank some more lemonade!

Jonah--the Rambo!

Jonah!

Our Rambo!

I had made the headband for Annabelle but Jonah has claimed it and decided that inside-out was better for his man-ly look.

Bare-chested brothers

Joshua was helping us washing the siding of our house and it was a beautiful hot day so he took off his shirt. Jonah promptly followed him.

I was ahh oohing over his behavior. I thought it was soo cute he was looking up to his brother and wanted to be like him. So I just had to snap a picture of them together.

Joshua and Jonah

Joshua and Jonah

A rare moment and one that I cherish the bond between Jonah and Joshua.

Jonah and Joshua

It's not often I see those two boys together. Josh, I know he tried his best, and I thank him for trying. Jonah was frustrated with me and his papa for we were too busy and Joshua was there for him and when he picked him up, Jonah was wailing then Joshua rubbed his back assuring him that he'd be fine with him. Jonah realized that and put his fingers in and relaxed with him.

That melted my heart and made me feel so bad but I'm so glad he had Joshua.

Thank you dear Joshua. Thank you.