The Bremer Family: December 2012

Sugar and spice and everything nice...

that's what little girls are made of.

Well, very true in this house!

I just can't begin to tell you how much I love to see their relationship blossom. Lucy and Annie are starting to really bond in a sweet way. It's taken some time, I think Lucy really wanted (or thought she would have) a sister to play with from the time Annie was born. Well, it didn't work out that way - Annie was a bit too tiny. Now that she's a lot more mobile, they are starting to actually do things together and play. But as a mom, I can surely see their different personalities coming out. They are both so sweet and dear to my heart. I love them both in such an amazing way and unique way.

But, of course, nothing is perfect! Lucy loves to claim what is hers and likes to tell Annie no often while taking things from her. To which, Annie strongly will share her opinion. But Lucy is a very good big sister. Lucy is just such a lovey girl in general. She loves everyone! She is so full of life. Right now she is very into anything to do with art. She is always crafting, drawing, and painting. She loves playing Daddy's itouch and playing video games with Daddy on Fridays. She is in her 2nd year of preschool and really enjoys it. We cannot believe that she is already 5! I'm not looking forward to all-day Kindergarten next year! Lucy is always dressing up in costumes and will definitely expect you to play the part as well. She is a TALKER! There is never a quiet ride in the car anywhere! She talks about and questions everything - she loves anything to the do with the weather. She loves to read and is an amazing reader. There are those quiet moments when I will find her in her room with a stack of books. Lucy is also in her second year of ballet and she loves it.

We are super proud of this sweet gal!

Oh Miss Annabelle Kate! This girl is such a cuddler and a sweetheart. She loves to give kisses. Annie is constantly on the move now. She has been in PT for about 2 months for not pulling up. She is crawling all over the place now. She is also pulling up on furniture but only up on her knees. She is bouncing up and down and reaching for things up high. She loves baby dolls and takes very good care of them - she will give them kisses and a blanket and put them "night night." She loves anything that is sissy's! Forget about baby toys for her - she wants the big girl stuff. Just like her big sister, she has her favorite Gicker (blanket). But she has started to call hers "Guck Guck." Annie is a good, little sleeper, but those naps! Not as long as Lucy's were - we used to get a good 2-3 hours out of her. Annie will occasionlly make it to 2 hours! That's a good day! :) But thankfully she is a good night sleeper. I can't say enough of how amazing it is to have these gals go to bed by 7:30 and have time for just us. Annie had some rough times - then we discovered a molar coming in - she has so many teeth already. Annie just has this sweetness about her - she will just look over at us and just smile. Such a way to brighten the day!