Super Exciting!!

So we went to the doctor and I'm having a baby!! ONE baby! I know, in my family that's nothing and really a little underachieving, but I'm thrilled! It's obviously very small but my stomach says otherwise! I have very happily switched to maternity clothes and feel SO much more comfy. Sometimes I wonder why we don't wear elastic waste bands all the time.

Anyway, here's a picture of Baby Kacher and you can see it's little heart beating!

Fun Weekend with Friends

We went and saw our friends in Houston this weekend. Madeline had so much fun with Alexander. He loved pushing her and she loved being pushed! Especially on a truck. My daughter really likes trucks. Go figure.They bounced on the trampoline together. (Yes, there is a safety net.) No amount a bumping or falling bothered these two!
Here we are at Pump It Up for Cade's b-day party. Can you believe all these kids sat there so good. Well, most of them..... In her defense, she's one of the youngest there and her boyfriend keeps checking her out and patting her back. I do have pics of her sitting but I thought this was funnier!
Here she is with Daddy crawling through the maze.
Just cute and saying "cheese"! Love the hair!
I found out this is a fancy trick that goes on while I'm at work and the dishes are getting unloaded. I'm not sure the dishwasher was built for climbing.
Madeline screamed to wear my T-shirt so we put it on her. She had this serious "I am important" look the entire time she wore it.

December Highlights

Madeline wanted to taste some of the BEST apples ever!! John special ordered Honey Crisp apples for us. They last about 4 months in the fridge and are awesome!! I know, your thinking "it's an apple" but these are special. They are the crispest, sweetest apples and I'm addicted to them. I don't really like apples usually but I won't say no to these. Anyway, Madeline was carefully monitored so she wouldn't choke but she is a fan now, too.

Here she is with her fancy new play kitchen. She loves it and loves to share it. Andrew and Ellen taught her how to cook babies in the oven. I guess as long as they don't try it with a real baby......
Finally! A picture with her aunt! Aunt Jennifer is usually busy with her gang but we were able to get one Christmas picture with them together.
Madeline was somewhat indifferent to Santa Claus. She wasn't scared but didn't really care. Thanks for the dress, Ellen!

Ellen and Andrew came to the office today and were perfect!!!! We brushed their teeth with the special "race car" toothbrush, crunched off a little tartar (just a little bit - Mom and Dad are doing a good job brushing!), flossed, and flourided their teeth! They did everything the 10 year olds do - good job guys! I'm so proud!

Hudson did great, too! He even played with the "water gun"!

Hunting Camp

My parents, grandparents, John and I took Andrew, Ellen, and Madeline to south Texas for a fun trip. We had a blast although I don't think we'll be doing it again next year.....maybe in a few years. They played with dirt, pulled out sticker burs, petted dogs, etc... Ellen kept reminding us "Don't touch the cactus!" I guess we did a good job of warning them about the cactus because nobody tried to touch it.

Here's Madeline 5 minutes after we got there. Not afraid at all.

Here's Andrew and Ellen 10 min after we got there. These kids are dog people!
Everyone's "working" per Ellen and Andrew - filling buckets with dirt. My grandfather was thrilled they were using our eating spoons for digging. How do you like the fancy camo reclining lawn chairs?
And the best picture - A&E playing with dead birds. They loved them and didn't want to let go!

It was a great trip and it was so fun to watch the kids interact and explore!

Get excited because Christmas pics will be in the next update!

Christmas at Carmona

Ok, it's been a while since I've posted....again. I still don't have Christmas Day uploaded yet. It will come soon (probably). Anyway, these are some picture from Carmona where we celebrated Christmas with my dad's family.

Could A&E and I look any cuter?!?


Ellen got princess dress-up clothes. She loved the shoes but wanted me to wear the tiara and boa. I think we look ready for the runway!

And, as usual, Madeline fell and busted her lip. She's pointing to it here - so sad. She was fine the next day.
We really had a good time riding on the country golf cart thingy, looking a horses and cows, and playing with our cousins. Next year will be even better with all 4 of our Gomez cousins!

Bigger Every Day!!

Wow! It's amazing how fast they start being kids and not babies! Now that Madeline is getting some teeth (6 mos late, no problem!), she's looking like a "big girl". This picture was before church a few Sundays ago. Isn't that outfit adorable?
One of her favorite toys - the remote. Only to be topped by a real phone or a plastic bowl and spoon. Why do I buy real toys when she likes these best?
When she's in the mood, she has the cutest grin!

This is our friend Ayla. She's super cute and likes pacifiers. Madeline returned the favor Ellen did for her at this age by putting the pacifier in and out of Ayla's mouth. Ayla seemed OK with it and liked the attention. I did have to watch to make sure Madeline didn't put it in her mouth, too. She loves "binkies"! Madeline met Ben and Sophie recently but wasn't really interested in them. I'll get some pictures when they interact more.

Sophie and Ben!!

They're here!!! Sophie and Ben came Friday morning at 8:42 and 8:44 respectively. Check out Andrew and Ellen's blog on the right to get details and lots of good pics. Sorry I haven't updated sooner but Pablo's been really good about updating their blog.
Jennifer and the twins are coming home today (Monday) and should be ready for visitors soon. We're so excited!!