Bailey is 9 months old now!

Wow it has been awhile since I've updated. Time to play catch up. Bailey flew through her 8 month and is now 9 months old. She is such a sweetheart to have around and a joy to be with. Although I don't know if Bentley would agree:) She follows his every move and tries to play with all the toys he currently likes. She usually wins the fight and Bentley will come to me tattling that Bailey is bothering him. Ohhhhhh children! Bailey weighs 18 lbs, is 24 in tall, and she has two teeth. I feel like she has been teething for two months but still no sign of any other teeth. She has beautiful thick brown hair and the cutest little body that cruises around all day long. We had to get a gate for the stairs because she was climbing up them every chance she could get. She will bump something with her head like your leg or a chair to get it to move out of her path. She loves to climb over and up things. This is new to me because Bentley was not a getter into, but Bailey on the other hand is always up to something. She loves to do anything the big kids or adults do and doesn't seem to care for a toy unless Bentley is playing with it. She still has the biggest smile that will light up any room. She loves to show us new things she has learned and gets the cutest face when she is proud of herself and we clap for her. She is trying to take steps and is balancing quite well. We might just have a walking girl by halloween! She loves going for walks and riding in the wagon. Bailey loves her daddy and loves it when he tosses her high up in the air or tickles her. She loves real food and will not eat baby food. Some times I have to get creative with what I feed her. I can't believe how fast babies grow but it seems as though Bailey is on the fast track even more to grow up. Her little personality is stubborn, silly, cuddly, curious, and sweet.

Friends!

We had some friends over the other day and we are sad we haven't done it more often. I had fun catching up with my friends talking about jobs, working out, husbands:), food, kids, moving, pregnancies, ect. All the little boys plus Bailey had a blast playing together. We had Tia Rosa's Mexican food for dinner with chips and Salsa. For dessert I made chocolate-peanut butter bars, and fruit pizza. It was funny that Bailey was the only girl but Adell will bring a play mate for her soon in October. I am so glad everyone was able to come and we missed those who couldn't:(

Rachel's boy Parker. He had so much fun and didn't want to leave. He hid under the table and his mom had to coax him out. so cute!

Bailey busy playing away

Adell's boy Roan. He was such a good boy and sat there and played with one of Bentley's toy skateboards for quite awhile.

Kristen's boy Wes. He is adorable. Poor kid is just a little younger than the other boys and kept getting picked on. He handled it like a champ though.

Christy and her boy Mason. The newest little one and he was so good the whole time. He is such a sweetheart.

Bailey's new thing is going after people's toes and shoes. It grosses me out because a couple times I've found her chewing on the shoes. kids will be kids

Some of the girls visiting and eating their yummy Tia Rosa's. L to R (Jade, Courtney, Kristen, Wes, Adell, and Christy.)

Roan loved Bentley's Bouncing horse.

Bentley running around pushing his trucks!

The two trouble makers Bentley and Courtney's boy Dean. The kids would go up stairs and then come back down crying. Dean and Bentley never seemed to know what happened:)

They wrestled, pushed trucks, built towers, shot hoops, and watched movies.

Bentley's stink face. He didn't want me to take his picture.

Farewell Elder Tyler Curtis!

My brother Tyler was called to the Melbourne, Australia mission and left to the MTC this morning. I am so proud of him that he has chosen to dedicate the next two years of his life to sharing the gospel for our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is so special to all of us and has been such a great help to me and my family. Bentley and Bailey adore Uncle "Tyer" and he will definitely be missed. I am so thankful for the great example he is setting for my family. I do however think he is going to the best mission out there. I have always wanted to visit Australia and think it is such a neat place with such a great culture. I can't wait for pictures! Here are a few pics I took after Tyler was set apart. President Ostler gave Tyler such a neat blessing and visited with the family.

Bailey June! She is so proud of herself now that she can crawl and sit up by herself!

Collin Rubbing Tylers Head for good luck. Tyler is Collins best bud!

Those who were able to be at the setting apart

The newest Elder

Doesn't he look sharp

Michael, Tyler and my mom

Me and the kids with Uncle Tyler

Tyler and Heidi. She will be sixteen when he gets back. He told her she was not able to drive his truck(:

Tyler and Grandpa West

Kevin and Tyler

My parents with Tyler

Grandma Curtis and Collin with Tyler

Kyle and Kelsey with Tyler. When Tyler comes back Kelsey and Kyle will have a one and a half year old!

Bentley(2 1/2) and Bailey(7mos.)

Bailey is loving being able to army crawl and get to her toys!

Bentley was showing my friend Carli's baby Julianne his horse Lucky

Bentley kept trying to hug Julianne but she kept trying to crawl away. She gave him kisses though so it made up for the playing hard to get. haha

It was so fun having Carli and Julianne over before they moved to California. We will miss them. Both my kids loved playing with Julianne. Every time she would make a sound, Bailey would start laughing and smiling at her.

Bailey loves meal time. She is eating all sorts of foods now.

Bentley likes to tell me over and over when Bailey has spilled.

Love those baby blues!

Her smiles are contagious!

Bentley with his pal Lucky

Bailey freezes when I point the camera at her these days. She loves phones and camera's

Bentley has become quite the character. He loves to learn his ABC's and watch movies.

My two cute kids.

I am trying to teach Bentley to share with Bailey. It is quite the task!

My sweet boy!

Happy Fourth of July!

This one makes me laugh because Bentley didn't even want a picture taken of him, but I had him hold Bailey anyway and right before I took the picture she back handed him. The sibling fighting is already beginning. I'm sure they will grow out of it and become best friends.





This year Jon was out in San Diego with work and I was at home with two sick kids. Needless to say this was the least eventful independence day I ever had. I got up dressed the kids in there red, white, and blue. They played and Bentley helped me make a yummy Fruit Pizza we made into little american flags. He loves helping me in the kitchen. He has a little step stool and will climb up on the counter whenever I am making something. Since my immediate family were gone camping, or out of state, my Grandma Curtis and Grandpa had us over for a delicious bbq. Corina and her boys came as well. Grandma had everything decorated so cute as usaual in Red, White, and blue decor. After that I took my kids to play at my moms house and then we went home and went to bed. Regardless of how uneventful the day was, I am glad we were able to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy due to all those brave men and women who serve. Thank you! We are so lucky to have the choice about how we want our life to go; freedom of religion is a big one for me, and also education!