Chores and More Chores for Azul

Azul is growing up! He will turn 10 in July our first baby to enter the double digits! Soooo what have Mill and I done, extended his household chores to help encourage work ethic and show him he is capable of alot more. He already has trash detail and putting away his and Emil's laundry, vacuuming his and Nyla's bedrooms. Tonight he learned how to clean the kids' bathroom (he volunteered to do the toilets) Nyla opted for the tub and counters.. they did great! Now Azul is learning as I type under the watchful eye and instruction of his father how to properly wash dishes and load them in the dishwasher (to be sanitized). Mill I have to say is the dishwashing master - I hate doing dishes so it works out well that he takes great pride in doing them and he hates the way I load the dishwasher.

Azul is learning well, doing a great job and is really excited about it. I love that he is relishing responsibility.. wonder how long it will take for the joy to wear off.. age 11, 13 or 1 maybe?? HAHAHAHA

Azul Sings

Azul joined the 4th grade choir at his school and really enjoys it. They have had some great performances and field trips so far this year, one of which was performing at the State Capitol during Christmas. They will be going to perform for a Sacramento Kings game next month. WOW the tickets are so expensive to attend but required. It might have to be a one parent show because I am NOT trying to pay for Nyla and Emil to attend. They are singing the National Anthem, I so want to be there but it will probably have to be Az and Mill. Bummer!! :0(

MLK DAY 2011

Took the kids on a Regional Transit Bus ride to commemorate the 1965 Montgomery Boycott led by Dr. MLK Jr. It was a great experience for them.

Nyla loves her playdates with her Daisy Girl Scout Sisters. The theme of this playdate was "dress up"

Seriously deep in my heart, just don't feel I deserve as great of a man as I have but at the same time am very thankful to the LORD for bringing us together. No one is perfect, but we are perfect for one another and know of no one else we would rather go through this life with.

What's in Store for 2011

WOW this is going to be a memorable year for the Baker 5. Both Mill and I will turn 40 me in July and Mill in December. He keeps telling people he is married to an older woman because we are 5 months apart! LOL Azul will turn 10 in July, becoming our first baby in double digits.. not sure how I feel about that. It seems like yesterday I was pregnant with him. Trying to think of something special we can do to commemorate the significant decade marks the 3 of us are reaching this year.

Emil will more than likely be potty trained. He is already holding his little bladder longer and likes going on the potty, now if we could just get him to talk more than he screams I am sure it will make potty training that much easier!

Nyla is moving up the ranks in Girl Scouts and becoming a BROWNIE! You may not realize it but this is a tremendous deal to a 6 1/2 year old 1st grader! LOL

Emil Jaye

Here is our baby boy Emil Jaye! He is true 100% active, aggressive, into everything boy but we love him. For some reason he is really into sticking his tongue out all the time.. believe that is the athlete in him. LOL

Basketball Diva

Nyla has started her first year as a basketball diva. She plays through a local park and rec program on Saturdays. This Saturday will be her first scrimmage, they have been learning drills and form techniques for the past 2 weeks. The season goes until February 19th. I try to keep her really active, she does not have to be a basketball player long term but she will be able to tell anyone.. "yes I tried that before" about something good, something positive. I believe giving her lots of hands on learning experiences and physical activity will help to give her a strong sense of self esteem and capability in life. Go NyNy!

Nyla is a Girl Scout

Nyla is now 6 years old and in her 2nd year of Girl Scouting as a Daisy. She will become a BROWNIE in May and is so excited about it. I am so happy to be her troop leader and take the job to heart... I have 17 girls and I love each and everyone of them.

It is COOKIE SALE TIME! So if you want to place an order just comment on this link and I will list it for you. Cookies are delivered in February and Nyla and I do delivers in person - so her supporters get to see her in uniform, in action! She loves, so loves being a Girl Scout.