Oh' Christmas Tree!

Oh, boy what an adventure. If you have never gone christmas tree shopping with a two year old you are missing out! Last week we went christmas tree shopping and of course looked at several toys and christmas decorations and such. I have never seen Rebecca so happy, and Emily just staring at her bewildered at why she was acting so excited. The look in her eyes when daddy picked up an entire tree with his bare hands and hoisted it onto the car was enough to put a smile on any grouch. The unending glea on the girl's face as we strolled down the toy isles. Hoping to find the perfect gift for each one. Fortunately, that will be the last time I will make the mistake of takeing them into a toystore before christmas. At first sight was the candy tempting them as we entered the store, then your eyes look forward exploring all the toys and it is kid heaven overload. The girls swilled with excitement as the darted to find something they got to have. Emily first sees a large stuffed animal and clings to it with her mind set to never let it go. While Rebecca bounces from one toy to the next unable to make up her mind. We eventually had to drag her kicking and screaming out of the store before she had a complete breakdown from the excitement. Then, finally getting home with the christmas tree the girls are exhausted and yet find more energy which is trigered by all the christmas lights and candy canes. And every morning since the girls have awaken with a squill and an OH BOY! and a WOW! I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!! By: Mommy

A Funny Little Story

Yesterday I was trying to get Rebecca to take her dirty diaper to the garbage as I always do to demonstrate how much better it would be if she used the toilet. And as always she makes a big fuss over how yucky the diaper is and grudgingly after much motivation takes the diaper to the garbage. But this time I had an idea to make the process a little less painful, instead I told Rebecca to show Emily how to throw away her diaper, and to my surprise Emily actually picked up her own dirty diaper and they both threw their own diapers in the garbage. Well Emily loved the praise that she got from her obedience and continued to do very well in disposing her diaper, while Rebecca still needed encouragement to get past the yucky idea of holding her own waste. So today I once again faced the challenge only this time Rebecca had a better idea and picked up the diaper and gave it to Emily and pointed to the garbage in the kinchen and said "tash Enly". So Rebecca is doing quite will with the idea of having a younger sibling to do her dirty work for her. So sadly my little plan in potty training Rebecca backfired. :)

Rebecca & Emily: Full Speed Ahead!!!

Can you believe it? Emily is up and walking!!! She is almost as tall as Rebecca now and is walking with her little head held high. She also has four teeth now, which you will see in pictures soon. Her favorite words are, "Oh, boy!" and "mamma", "dadda" & "goggy" (doggy). She still loves a good laugh, sometimes even when there is nothing to laugh at. She is starting to feed herself with a spoon and is doing well without her bottle. Her favorite songs are "Elmo's Song" and "Jesus Loves Me." Her favorite foods are peaches, bananas, potatos, and dirt.

Rebecca is 2 going on 10, she is a little helper who will even help clean Emily's dirty bottom. Her favorite thing to do is play outside making mud pies and feeding them to Emily. Her favorite words are, "I want" "cookie" and "oohhh nice!". Her favorite Sesame Street charactors are Elmo and the Cookie Monster, which she does a great impresson of while tackling mommy and daddy. She can now open and close doors, and thinks it is funny when she closes Emily in the bathroom. She also is a big help when putting dishes away, and stirring the cake batter.

New Family Member

We just recieved and addition to our family. Her name is Star! Star is our family dog. She was given to us by Aaron Tybo (Bethel's dad). She is a full blood australian shepherd with black, red and white markings. Emily has made a special bond with her and loves to cuddle with her, while Rebecca loves to dress her up in a flowered hat and wrap blanket's around her. I love her because she helps clean up the girl's messes after a meal. She also does a great job watching out for everyone at night as she checks each room through out the night.

Birthday Girls

Here at the Wilson's home we have our two girls Rebecca and Emily growing quickly!!!
Rebecca just turned 2 years old (June 12th) and Emily just turned 1(July 16th)! What an exciting time! Here is what the looked like just 1 year ago!

Rebecca 1st Birthday










Emily, Everett, and Rebecca
when Emily was first born










Emily and her daddy