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Here's some pics from this month and I've uploaded some more videos on Youtube if you want to check them out...

www.youtube.com/bekahpitts

I'm ready for fall weather, anyone else?!?!

These are from our walk last week in the GORGEOUS weather...







These are at The Gymnastics Place...



These are at Addy's birthday party last Saturday...
















These are last night at the Galleria, they were both trying to hide from the camera...






And, yes, I did give in and cut some bangs on Brynley (just the wispies that won't stay out of her face). And no, I know I didn't do a great job, but she's much happier not eating hair. I need to take them both for trims. Here's her showing off her new bangs...

So, last night I FINALLY organized all the girls toys (with the new stuff from their birthday). So, of course we celebrated with, what else?- a tea party! I forced my very unwilling husband to at least sit with us and the girls were thrilled. Makayla could probably host a tea party for hours, and Bryn loved the chocolate chip muffins I made. It was nice and lady-like until we told Bryn to eat her muffin off her plate (as opposed to walking around with it)... this is what she took that to mean...



Here's some other pics of our fun little evening...









Here's what happened later... man, these girls have some lungs!!



On another note, it's been exactly a year since we launched The Branch at Vista Ridge. I have been so blessed to be apart of this community and am so appreciative of all the support and encouragement that surrounds our church. Jaron and I are constantly in awe of how God uses so many different people, with different gifts and talents, to further His Kingdom. I know God has great things in store for this next year- There are SO many individuals that have worked tirelessly over the past year to help make VR become part of The Branch. You know who you are and I just want to say THANK YOU for all your hard work and you WILL reap what you sow.

Ok, its already Wednesday, so I better go to bed. Good night!!

Here's a video we took a couple of weeks ago. We made a copy and sent it with Jeff- these girls sure do love him and will miss him so much!!!

My brother, Jeff, left for Georgia today and will be going overseas soon with the Army Reserves. Please keep him in your prayers- this is his second tour of duty. We're SO proud of him...

This is several years ago, at his graduation from boot camp in South Carolina...


The girls saying goodbye to Uncle Jeff... Bryn was already asking me this morning when we were going to Jeff's house- Of course, I burst into tears. :(










Teeny got her braces off!


After the goodbyes, we went to Jake's to lift our spirits- chocolate really helps.


We love you, Jeff and promise to pray for you every night!!!

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The girls had their 2 and 3 year checkups yesterday. Since we've been playing doctor a lot recently, they knew exactly what was going on and actually enjoyed themselves for once. And the best part was NO SHOTS for either one of them- yay!!! Here's their stats...

Makayla:
-Height: 38.3 inches (a little over 3 feet)- 75th percentile
-Weight: 29.6 lbs. (still hasn't hit that 30 lb. mark!!)- 25-30th percentile
-BMI (they stop measuring their heads at 3): 12% (doctor's words- "she's very tall and thin").

Brynley:
-Height: 33.25 inches (almost 3 feet)- 10-15th percentile
-Weight: 23.2 lbs- 10th percentile
-FOC (head): 18.6 in. (her BMI is around 14%)

The nurse and doctor were both impressed with how well both of them were talking and interacting. She made me feel a lot better about the potty training thing (she said to lay off for a few weeks and see if she'll bring it up). We have had a couple of successful tries with both of the girls, so I'm hopeful that its not far off.

Here's a couple of pics from tonight of my cuties- I can't believe I don't have babies anymore!

Can't believe my little girl turned 3 yesterday!!! It really doesn't seem like that much time has passed. We had a wonderful day yesterday. It was my first day back at work, so the girls spent the day at grammy's (getting spoiled, I'm sure). After Jaron brought them home, we went swimming and had chocolate ice cream (2 of Makayla's favorites). Then, Jaron took her to Walmart to pick out a birthday surprise- her choice was a Dora purse filled with goodies.

Thinking back to 3 years ago, I could have never dreamed about my now 3 year old. She is such a special little girl. She's very feisty, but very sweet. She's always so concerned about everyone, especially when her little sister is unhappy. She definitely has a stubborn streak (hmmm, wonder who she gets that from?), but is learning how to be patient and understanding. She has learned her manners better than I could have hoped to teach her, and is SO smart. She's known her ABC's for a year and talks as well as most 4 year olds I know. She absolutely loves anything having to do with being a girl- dressing up, jewelry, makeup, the works. She's becoming so independent- wants to dress herself, leave her hair down (we're working on her independence in the toilet training area- she doesn't really care about that part). She is so much fun and very rarely has a bad day. She is so thoughtful and has to make sure she gives everyone hugs and kisses before she leaves a place. She loves to pray and talk about the Bible stories she learns. My heart melts every time I hear Brynley and her having a conversation- I just can't believe how much they are both growing. Makayla has held our hearts since her first appearance and has been such a blessing to our lives. We love you monkey!!!

Didn't get many pictures of yesterday, but she was happy to show off the contents of her new purse, so here you go...