Meeting Cora

Sleeping baby

Aunt Alicia and Cora

Papa and Nonni

Little wink

Just cheeky!

This weekend, I was so excited to go Kansas City with my parents and meet Cora. We weren't sure if Mandy would want in-house company, but Mike and her were nice enough to let us come see their bundle of joy. She is absolutely perfect! She has been a wonderful baby during the duration of our stay (only crying when hungry). I have taken MANY photos, as any proud Aunt would do.

Welcome Baby Cora!

Today was an exciting day...I became an Aunt! Cora Ann Fangmann was born at 11:08 am, Wed. Jan. 27th. She weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and measured 19 inches long. Her head circum. was 14 inches. She has a head of dark hair (although picture does look a little deceiving). Mandy, Mike and Cora are doing well. I am so excited as I am sure Evan and Leah are going to be when they can actually see pictures of Cora and when they will get to meet her in person. We are so glad things went well and are so happy that our beautiful niece/cousin is finally here!

Kids Can Be So Funny

Today was our second day of Kids In the Kitchen class. The last couple of days, Greg and I have been asking Evan and Leah what they think they'll make this week in class. Evan sometimes will say cookies and Leah has been saying, pizza. Well, low and behold, Leah got it right. They made fruit pizza (on sugar cookies), English muffin pizzas, apple cinnamon dessert pizzas, veggie pizza on crescent roll (my favorite) and an apple spritzer drink. Both of my kids love pizza, but didn't really eat much of anything today. Next week is centered around "the barnyard?!"

So, as far as the blog title goes for this entry....have to share this with you. The other night on the way to my grandparents house, Leah cried and cried that she wanted her blankie and her "bop, bop" (pacifier). We are trying not to let them have it; except for when they are sleeping. So, Greg kept telling her, "Sorry, only at night-night time." Evan began repeating Greg and then began yelling over Leah's crying and eventually, told Leah- "Weah (Leah), BE QUIET!!"

Greg and I snickered the rest of the way to my grandparents house. Of course, this pissed Leah off even more with Evan telling her to be quiet.

Tonight, as we do every night before bed lately, we looked through my baby shower books and the kids then asked for "Daddy's book." Daddy's book is a little book that belonged to Greg and his sister growing up. It's a child's prayer book that has been taped back together and definitely looked at a time or two. As I am flipping the pages, Evan says, "Girl poopin'?!"

I laughed outloud and he just looked at me like, WHAT?!

I said to myself, 'yes, Evan, the little girl picking the flower is hunched over like you when you are filling your diaper for me! :)' Too funny! Here is the picture from the book.

Fun with Friends

This past Saturday, the Rau family went to the Magic House to see the Curious George event with some friends. The kids were having a good time until a person dressed as George came walking through. All I heard for about 20 minutes was, "No George. No like George."

We had a good time in the "Presidential Rooms" in the Magic House. According to a computer in one of the rooms, the kids can become eligible for presidential election in 2044! After playing at the Magic House, we went to a really good restaurant-Highlands Brewing Company. Great beer and food! The kids were really well behaved. My kids just need to sit in their chairs while we eat.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Kids In The Kitchen

Making placemats

Skewing her fruit kabob

Blending his orange julius

Today was our first day of Kids In The Kitchen-Parent Interaction Class in the Parkway School District. I am having my mother-in-law come with us to help me. After seeing what all was involved, I am so glad she was there to help. We all had a great time!

After the kids all colored a placemat, they could go to the different stations to follow the recipes provided. They made: orange julius, fruit kabobs, deviled eggs, yogurt parfait and french toast. Evan devoured almost all of his food. Leah was a little more picky. She mostly ate the fruit and yogurt and drank her orange julius. We are looking forward to next week for sure.

Obsession

So, I'm not sure if I have mentioned this before, but Leah is obsessed with pregnant bellies (no, not pregnant here). My sister is due in two weeks and ever since Mandy started showing, Leah has been fascinated with pregnant bellies. Any picture I have of Mandy, Leah will say, "baby Cora!" She also has liked to look at my baby shower pictures and my preggo belly pictures. (wow-I do not like looking at those with her!)

About a couple of months ago, Greg and I noticed Leah starting to put stuffed animals in her jammies/shirts. If you ask her what's under her shirt, she'll reply, "Baby Cora."

I would say 5 out of 7 days, Greg/I will find her with a stuffed animal up her shirt while she is sleeping.

The other day, I caught her putting her baby doll under her shirt. I ran to take a couple of pictures, but Leah was very persistent on not wanting her picture taken with the baby "in her belly." She ran away as fast as she could saying, "No Mommy!" Here are a couple of pictures of her with her animals and baby under her shirt.

She is going to be really confused once Baby Cora comes.

Let There Be SNOW

As I said in the previous post, Greg and I took the kids outside to play in the snow this past Saturday. The kids got a sled from Grandma and Grandpa this Christmas and I had bought one from a garage sale and we were eager to use them both.

Evan and Leah had no concept of being cold. They fussed when we came inside after being outside for a half hour. Their poor faces were bright pink! I made some hot chocolate, let it cool down and asked if they wanted some. Evan was too concerned it was too HOT, so Leah was the only one who had some. After a couple of sips and then the rest of the cup poured down the front of her, I decided...maybe another time. 15 minutes later, we were all back outside. I wish we had a hill close by we could sled on. My parents have two hills in their backyard. Maybe we will make a trip over sometime when we get some more snow.