Prayer Time

Teddy Bear says a Prayer... then flies into outer space!

Story Time

Mommy and Daddy went on a date last weekend, and Jenna came to play! Here is a video of Scott telling her a story out of the "Peter Pan" book!

This JUST in...

Today, January 25, at approximately 3:13 pm, Isaac David Bori walked 5 steps from the kitchen table to the exersaucer toy! This is the first time in recorded history that Isaac has walked, although he has been taking some steps here and there when prompted and bribed by parents. It is now apparent to everyone that Isaac's mom no longer has a baby in her home, but rather, 2 MOBILE boys! In a national poll, a vast majority of Americans claimed that this child was one of the cutest they had ever seen. 80% of those said he was even cuter than their own children.

Thank you for joining us for this breaking news update. Please stay tuned for further information on Isaac's walking status. And now, back to your regularly scheduled programming.

The Dudes

Before Scott was even born, I found "Big Dude" "Little Dude" T-shirts and HAD TO BUY THEM! I figured eventually I would have a boy, and eventually said boy would fit into a 3T shirt. I also figured that if I never DID have a boy, I would have no shame in putting a little girl into a "Little Dude" shirt. It was 2 months later that I found out I was pregnant with Scott... so it all worked out!


Christmas 2009- I had to get pictures even though the "Little Dude" shirt was still a bit big, because I had another little dude coming SOON!Enter next little dude. Problem: I didn't have another "Little Dude" T-shirt! Luckily, my cooler than cool sister Ali made a "Littlest Dude" shirt just for Isaac... and this week, I realized it would FIT! So, we had a forced photo shoot! My boys are such good sports!!

Nothing makes Isaac happier than seeing a camera. That little red "focus" light flashes and he is all cheese and grins. It never fails. And I'm in love with it!

My not-so-little "Little Dude". Had a little somethin' somethin' on his face. Don't mind that. Just focus on the cute that's oozing out of his eyeballs!

I love my three dudes!!!

The Cheeseburger

I realized the other day that Isaac has undergone sever "second-child-itis". By this I mean that his first year of life has been sadly under-represented in pictures, blog posts, and the sharing of teeny details with the world. For this, I apologize, to Isaac and to the world! Nobody should miss out on the adorable things that come out of this child every day!!

In an attempt to redeem myself as a decent mother, blogger, and human being, I will try to put as much as I can remember into this post. Right here, right now!

Isaac hasn't been going to regular dr's appointments like Scott, because we haven't started doing his immunizations, so there is no need to pay a copay just to find out what he weighs... so I don't know all his stats for every 2 months of the past year. I'm not sad about this. Isaac is a healthy, HAPPY, busy baby, and I am confident that everything he is doing is "on track" and "expected" for his age and development. No need for a Dr to confirm!
One thing I did discuss with a Dr when I took Isaac in for a check up when he was around 6 months is his speech. Isaac's tongue tie seemed to be keeping him from speaking, or rather from making ANY NOISE AT ALL! We called him "Ninja Baby" because he was so quiet, and so fast, that he would disappear into the house and I would have to send out a search and rescue to find him (almost always happily playing with a toy, in no danger at all)
The Dr suggested that I go to a feeding specialist, to see if there was anything to be done. I went home, thought about it, and decided I didn't need to pay a feeding specialist. Isaac ate just fine! I started researching speech therapists, and it was during this time that Isaac found his voice. So, no Dr's for him. Isaac SCREAMS at the top of his lungs when anything isn't just the way he likes it. Hunger, boredom, sleepiness, you name it! He stuck with the scream for a LONG time, and paid no mind to our attempts at teaching sign language. He would just smile and laugh when we "got it right" and showed the sign for what he meant. It has only been in the last month that Isaac has #1 really found his tongue and started to stick it out of his mouth and #2 using signs, waving, clapping and using his hands to communicate.
I believe this has nothing to do with development, and everything to do with stubborn. If he can't do it perfect, he's just not gonna do it at all! Because as soon as he started, he nailed it all FAST!
Tongue:

Right now, Isaac is on the VERGE of walking. In the past week, he has taken 2 steps four times, Twice towards his dad, and twice towards nothing in particular. He is getting more brave, and more willing to just stand (although he gets bored quick and wants to get moving!) He blows kisses, gives kisses, does a fishy face, knows where his ears are, claps, waves, points at you and says "doo" (Dude, as his dad and brother taught him... from Finding Nemo), will smile his cheesy smile if you say "SMILE" or "say cheese!", and his dad is currently teaching him to open his mouth WIDE when we say "hungry hippo" i.e.: . He is also learning to say more, all done, food, and milk in sign language, as well as saying the words "up" and "more". He knows to go feet first off of things, and loves to climb up and down and all around! One of his favorite games is "peek a boo" and he will cover and uncover his head all day with a blanket as long as you are there to yell "boo!" every time he peeks!

Isaac and his brother have recently become fast friends. Scott loves to have Isaac come in his room and play in his bed, and Isaac is a willing participant. They laugh and wrestle and bounce, and when it gets too rough and Isaac wants out, Scott is never happy that it's over. Maybe one day he will learn to be more gentle so the fun can go on! Isaac putters all over the house with his walker, and his favorite place besides Scott's bed is the tupperware cupboard. It's like an insta-fort! One of my favorite little things about Isaac is his pinchers. He uses his thumb and pointer finger like tweezers to pick up everything. He is so precise and focused, and it's how he has always done it! Definitely an "Isaac-ism". He also tugs on his ears A LOT! For the longest time, we thought he had an earache, or he was tired... but he just likes his ears. They are like little handles attached right to the side of his own head. So convenient.

Over the past 11 months, Isaac has collected a slew of nicknames. They include: Beaker, Ninja, Cheeseburger (the most common, and the picture below is why), Cheesy-man, Cheese, Cheddar, Bubs, Inigo Montoya, Isaac-baby, love-bug, and given by his big brother "Isaac the Smoosher".

Since it has been discovered that I am not keeping the world updated on my little cheeser as much as I should or would like to, I would like to tell you all that he is THE BEST! Nothing in this life beats the joy that my family brings to my life, and this little man is no exception. Every day he learns or discovers something new, and just watching him grown and learn is a blessing! I can't BELIEVE he is turning one in a month!! I love you, my little Isaac-baby!

Hairspray...

is not necessary in this house! If there's one thing my kids do not lack, it is hair. Wild hair! I totally know I just shared this picture of Isaac, but I love it! I don't mind looking at it again, so you shouldn't either! A mohawk, a dimple, and 4 buck teeth. What's not to love!?

Scotty mid-bath:

And post bath (it doesn't get much better when bath time is over...):

A side note: Scott is the master of bedhead. He may just rival Bubba for the title of "bed head king". For an example, please see previous "mean eyes" post. And that's not even a good one!

Another side note: Isaac doesn't NEED bedhead, he has 3 cowlicks. 'Nuff said!

Not for the Faint of Heart

Sitting at breakfast, Scott says

"Mom! Look at my eyes."

I look up and see this:

And hear this:

"They're MEAN eyes!"


Oh man, I couldn't stop myself from laughing in his face. Of course he loved that I thought it was funny and I've been receiving lots of "mean eyes" ever since!

Picture Fest

As Inigo Montoya would say, "Let me 'splain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up."

Since November, I've been a slacker. I know it, you know it. Let's move forward.
Daddy had a birthday, we went bowling. Scott's first time. Not his last!

Isaac discovered the tupperware cabinet, and it is his new favorite hiding spot. He will climb in one side and around to the other. Pull all the containers out and spread them evenly around the kitchen for mommy's clean up enjoyment. Scott got to go on dates with mommy and daddy, and it is fun to have one on one interaction with him. He just lights up and has TONS to say when he has your full attention!

Isaac managed to produce the best bed head I have ever seen! Scott went on a week long rampage through the kitchen. During that week, I cleaned up soy sauce, cinnamon, magic marker and a 2 year old boy over and over again!

Before Christmas, Mommy and Daddy went on a vacation! Ahhhh! Relaxation! Nana and Papa came to play with Scott and Isaac, and they were hooked by the time we returned! Grammy Grampy and Aunt TT came to visit, and while they were here... Santa came! And he brought presents!! Scott got a trike that he likes, but he LOVES his Buzz Lightyear action figure. Isaac got a toy car ramp that he likes, but he LOVES his new toothbrush! Go figure...

Both boys got winter hats and gloves in their stockings, and when we put them on Scott was certain it had snowed and we were going to play in it. Uh.... no.

We took Grammy and Grampy to the railroad park while they were here for Christmas, and Scotty enjoyed it almost as much as Grampy did! What a fun way for all my boys to bond with Grampy!!

Since the new year, Isaac has had his first cheeseburger and his first mohawk. Scott did his first big boy puzzle, and went potty like a big boy for the first time (and only once... so far). We have enjoyed the park (yes, in January) and beautiful sunsets. It's going to be a good year, full of more firsts, family, friends, new adventures, and more fun with my little men!

They play together!!

At the park. Swinging is a family favorite!

You-TAH!

October 27- Scott, Isaac and Mommy took a jet plane (yes, one adult vs. 2 kids. we all survived!) to Utah. First order of business: We carved pumpkins. Well, Bubba carved pumpkins. Scott was not a fan of the pumpkin goop, but did take a carving tool to a scrap chunk, and had a pretty good time with that.
OCTOBER 28- Elder Devan Scott Francis returned honorably from a 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in the San Juan Puerto Rico Mission. Isaac met and Scott re-met him, and it was the start (and re-start) of beautiful friendships!
October 29- Daddy flew into town. Scott, Isaac, Mommy and Daddy went to dinner with Aunt Nat and Aunt TT, and mommy and daddy went laser-tagging with them. FUN!
October 30- Family from everywhere came to town for the weekend. Family pictures got rained out. Sooshee was eaten, games were played, and trick or treating happened. Our little Jedi LOVED that! After the first house, he said "I have a candy!" After the second house, he said "MOM, I have 2 candies!!" He could have gone on all night!
October 31- Elder Devan gave an inspiring talk on finding true happiness. He is totally the same, but improved! Love him!! After church, we ate. And ate. And visited. And ate.
Nov 1- Daddy flew back to AZ, out of towners drove home, and Scott Isaac and Mommy stayed for a week of playing with Uncle Devan!
Nov 2 & 3- Sisters Retreat 2010! We ate, watched movies, slept in, ate, shopped, got pampered... lather rinse repeat for 2 days! They are my sisters, but I LOVE calling them my friends. Can't wait til 2011!!
Nov 4&5- Watched lots of LOST, saw lots of friends, went to the temple with my brother (Love him!), spent lots of time outside on bikes and on swings, and generally renewed relationships and enjoyed ourselves. Nov 4- after the kids were in bed, the "original Francis 6" ate gigantic shakes, played games, laughed, and watched some LOST. Love those 5 people!
Nov 6- On a jet plane home. Ready to see Daddy and sleep in our own beds, but SO glad we were able to spend the time and be there. FAMILY IS AWESOME!!

Pure Testimony

Was changing Scott's diaper the other day, and he was singing (which isn't unusual) but I soon realized that I was recognizing all the words, and that he was correctly singing "I am a Child of God", one of our favorite songs to sing as a family. Luckily, I had his dad on the phone at the time so he could get in on the cute action, and even luckier... he REPEATED it. Even now, if you ask im to, he will sing this song for you. Get your requests in quick tho! You never know when he will completely stop and move onto his next cute skill!

This one's for you, Nana and Papa!!