Bell Family: Summertime

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Summertime

This blog is dedicated to Q's parents who are serving a mission in the Marshall Islands. They called the other day and asked what we've been up to lately. I can't believe they've been gone almost a year. They will hardly recognize these boys when they get back. We miss you guys! Enjoy!

This is how we start out our mornings...breakfast in skivvies

...then we get ready to go out to the pool

we swim...

soak up some rays...

and show off our water wing muscles.

Many days are spent at the beach

TWENTY THIRD STREET, Hermosa Beach

The Long Beach Aquarium
(the boys can't get enough of this place! They ask to go here almost every day)

Xavier is a shark expert and can tell you numerous random facts about them

Poor Olivia...plugging her ears to drown out the boys screams

What handsome boys!!

Checking out the boats at the marina

Whale watching anyone?

Happy Birthday Olivia!

I really need a girl!!

(I promise I don't wear this shirt every day!)

THIRD STREET, Redondo Beach

extreme wave jumping...deacon LOVES it

Uncle Justin & X-Man

(Justin is such a fun uncle. I can't wait to see him as a dad.)

The boys, building an elaborate sand castle with Uncle Phil

Swimming at Blake and Kim's

Me and my fish...this kid is so crazy in the water. It really scares me sometimes.

DISNEYLAND....again!
Deacon in OBSESSED with Buzz Lightyear...
He was so excited to go on this ride and kept saying "Buh Li-yah, ta infiny an beyon!"

It was so fun to have my mom and Courtney in town!

waiting in line for Nemo

This parade was unreal!
Deacon and Buzz...BFF

4 comments:

Wilder Family said...: wow...rough life! I think we need to come visit. Especially when the snow starts to fall here. Your boys are getting so big. I can't believe how much Deacon looks like Xavier!; August 11, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Unknown said...: That was so cute, all the beaches and fun places to go. My kids are looking at this with me and kept saying, "who's that mom, look buzz mom, mom go back to the sharks, mom look at the dragon..." So funny. Also, my little guy is obsessed with Buzz and my other one is the same about sharks. Also, my little guy is so comfortable in the water and is so scary for me.
Maybe next time we come out there we'll have to hit you up and you can help us go to the best places!; August 16, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Andrea Weaver said...: Miss...your kids are so stinkin cute! I need some updates from Jess. Hope you're doing well! love ya...Ann; September 4, 2009 at 10:38 PM
The Keetch Family said...: K...I hadn't seen this post. Love all the beach shots. Wish I could have been there with you guys. Next time:) Also love the pics with you and olivia...sweet!; October 8, 2009 at 5:17 PM

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Direct from X

Over the past couple of weeks Xavier has been turning his head when I go to kiss him on the lips, forcing me to settle for his cheek. I finally asked him what was so wrong with me kissing him on the lips and he replied, "If we kiss on the lips, that means we're married. You are already married to Daddy and I never want to be married. That's why." Sad. He's growing up.

I was making breakfast this morning and Xavier said, "It's hard to have kids. You always have to do busy stuff." I just laughed because I never thought he noticed all the stuff I did and just took it for granted.

We were at the Aquarium yesterday. Xavier pointed to a Lion Fish, leaned over to his cousin Austin and said, "That's my Mom's favorite kind of fish." I told him like 6 months ago that I love Lion fish and have never talked about it since. I love that he remembered.

"Why did Heavenly Father make the earth like a circle? The people who live on the bottom are walking around upside down!"

I made whole wheat buttermilk pancakes this morning instead of the usual toaster waffles. Here are a few of the things Xavier said in between bites..."Mom, you are the best cooker ever! This is super duper duper yummy!" and my favorite was,"Mom, I really love you so much when you make me such delicious pancakes!"

Q went in to say good night to the boys and he told Xavier that since tomorrow is Monday, he'd have to go back to work. Xavier gave him a big hug and said "I'll think about you always."

The other morning Q was getting ready for work and Xavier said, "Hey Dad, maybe you don't have to go to work anymore. I have enough toys."

"Hey mom, when are you getting a baby in your belly? When I get married I want to have eight babies...mostly boys and one girl so she can sing songs and make us lunch."

"I don't have to go to school Mom. My head is full. If I learn more stuff I could get a head ache."

While playing Candy Land together the other day he said, "Mom....do you ever get tired of losing?"

While in his car seat the other day Xavier shouted out excitedly, "Oh my gosh, Mom! I have hair on my legs! I'm growing up like Daddy!"

Impressed with his little brother's growing vocabulary, Xavier announced to me, "Mom! Deacon is speaking English!"

We were driving in the car the other day and out of the blue he says, "Mom, I love your heart."

Deacon was napping and Xavier was watching a cartoon. I decided to do some laundry which is across the courtyard to our apartment. I grabbed the basket and said "Hey buddy, I need to go do some laundry. I'll be right back." X looked up casually from his cartoon and said, "OK Mom, call me if you need me."

"Hey Mommy, I need to get a job at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride so I can go to Disneyland when it's closed."

Me: " ...because I'm the boss!"
X: "No, Daddy's the boss. But it's okay Mommy, you can pretend. "

Q was tucking Xavier in the other night and he grabbed his neck and pulled his face close and said, "I don't want you to go to work, Daddy. We don't need more money. Just snuggle for me a little while." (Q about died.)

Xavier: "Green is my favorite color, Mom."
Me: "Why?"
Xavier: "Because it fills my heart with happy."

I woke up this morning with his cute little face just inches from mine. In a soft little voice he said, "Wake up sleepy head. I just looked out my window and it's going to be a beautiful day today!" (Where do they get this stuff?)

Deep thoughts by Deaks

Deacon is two now and he has a lot to say. He makes us laugh out loud when we hear such adult phrases coming from such a small person.

"Hey Mommy, see this scratch? (points to the smallest little red mark on his leg). "Xavier did this. We call the police and they come and throw him in jail, OK Mommy? Sounds like a plan?"

"Chill out guys!"

"You've got to be kidding me, babe!" (this said while hitting his palm to his forehead).

"A big boy bed is super cool. I'm super cool too."

"I don't like big puppy doggies....just the itsy-bitsy tiny ones".

"I'm not Deacon! I BATMAN!"

"Mom, I need privacy...shut the door."

"Sorry Mommy, there's just a tiny bit of pee pee in my undies....just a tiny bit."

The other morning he asked me "Did you have good nigh-nights Mommy? Cuz your hair looks crazy."

I am constantly cleaning up after his messes, but I have to be sneaky. He doesn't like me to pick up his toys. "Mom, I am so frustrated at you. Stop cleaning my stuff! I just want to play a little bit!"

"Just snuggle me for a tiny while!"

"Holy cow, no way!"

While wrestling with Q before bed, Deacon stopped mid tackle and grabbed Q's face and said "I very like you Daddy!"

"Mommy, I really like hummus. It's really nummers!"

"Buzz Lightyear is my favorite guy, but Batman is so cool too."

He's always surprising me with his ever growing vocabulary. He uses words like actually, probably, supposed, frustrated, and relaxing.

He is still my biggest fan always giving me compliments throughout the day even if I'm in sweats and a ponytail. Why do they have to grow up? I wish I could freeze him at this exact age forever.

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Sunday, August 9, 2009

Summertime

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