Bella walking too!

Bella learned to walk right after Tyler.  Here is a cute video of her walking and pointing to the dog on her shirt.  She loves animals and is crazy about this outfit because of the dogs everywhere.  Tyler got into the action too! 

Big guy walking...

Bella and Tyler have both been sick this week.  Bella had a cold, but Tyler was diagnosed with Asthma.  He has had a hard week with pokes, prodes, and breathing treatments.  Bella cried with him during one of his procedures.  (She may have thought they were getting her next, but I think it is because they were poking her brother.)   He is doing so much better and today took his first official walk right before nap time (why they have their plugs).  I was so excited!  I called Bret right away.  Daddy has been doing walking practice with the kids every night.  Looks like it has paid off!  This is the 5th walk when I finally thought to grab the camera!  Don't mind my poor video skills or  high pitched excited voice!

Blessing

Bella's Sealing

Bella was sealed to us in the Salt Lake temple March 3rd



Adoption Court

Judge Harris finalized Bella's adoption on February 23rd.

Check-ups...

Tyler and Bella had their check-ups today!  They are in great health and growing so fast!  Below are their stats:

Bella - 12 months
20.3 lbs - 35th percentile
30 inches long - 75th percentile
45cm head circum - 50th percentile

Tyler - 15 months
25.9lbs - 50th percentile (without helmet)
31.5 inches long - 60th percentile
49.5cm head circum - 95th percentile

Tyler's body is catching up to his head!  YEAH!!!  Hope to have his helmet off in April, but stay tuned.  They are having so much fun exploring together and love playing in the bookcase.  Too cute!

Bella's first birthday

 Bella had a wonderful first birthday, thank you to all of our friends and family who made Bella's day so special!

 Tyler was eager to help open presents, of course. He was also a very helpful big brother and pushed Bella around in her new Barbie car!

Happy birthday to my princess, the most beautiful little girl in the whole world, we love you Bella!

Hair cut and such...

Tyler got his first buzz cut and he looks so grown up!  Bella had to try on Tyler's helmet.  Yes, his head is 3x hers but aren't they both so adorable!!!  He got a little possesive of it and started to poke his fingers in the helmet like she does to him which she didn't like it at all.    They are getting so big!

Exercise class

The kids come with me to exercise class and love to play in the gym.  Bella has a few boyfriends that keep following her around.  Dad is in trouble already!  Tyler has aquired a girlfriend of his own.  The two of them play together so well!  They are a big hit with the class as well!

Update...

We went in yesterday for Tyler's follow-up with all his doctors.  They all said he was doing great!  However, he still has to be in the helmet for 3 more months for protection of some soft areas.   They are hopeful that when we return in April, we just might be done with the helmet.  Tyler was fine with it, but mom was really sad to not get to take the helmet off today! 

Here are a few more pictures from the holidays!  The kids have so much fun playing together until they both want the same toy...