Flower Girl

These pictures are from my brothers wedding on July 4, 2009. Johanah was a flower girl and lover her "princess" dress. In fact she got mad when I took it off at 6 p.m. after putting it on at 10 a.m. She got to ride in the limo, pose for pictures and let everyone in church know she was there. After each prayer we would say "Amen" Johanah was a little on the late side saying it and in her nice loud voice so everyone at the back of the church could hear. I was a little embarsed but at least everyone was laughing. Once we got to the reception everyone was toting to her so she was taking in all the attention she could get. Anyway it was a good day and Johanah loved being with her Tio and Tia...

Graduation from DayCare

This was Johanah's graduation and last day at Daycare prior to moving. She got a diploma for most advanced and improved. The little boy on the left is Pillito (this is her boyfriend) and the boy on the right is Gregory. Johanah and Pillito were always together and when it was time to go home she would give him a hug and kiss. I thought boy are we starting early....

Last weekend at home

The neighbors all got together to play and enjoy our last weekend at our house. This was the scooter ride that Johanah loved and wanted more of it. Thank god she didn't understand what was going on. The each time I said good-by and started crying she kept asking "What's wrong mommy" I just had to say it was nothing and then she would go on playing. I have a few more ictures to post and then I will save more for after the wedding this weekend of Tio Robert and Tia Sara. Johanah keeps saying that she is going to look like a princess in her dress like Tia Sara. Hopefully I will luck out and she will keep the dress on (she is a flower girl) because up til last week she wanted no part of the dress. Keep you posted

2 years together

This picture was taken today and the picture of Johanah 2 years ago the day after I got to hold her for the first time. I can't believe it has been 2 years, time flies. Little did I know that when I landed in Guatemala that I would be there for 6 months....But I must say it was the best experience and would not trade it for the world. The month of May is totally a celebrating month for us, Mother's Day, the 15th was are court date (where in California's eyes) she become MINE and of course the day I physically got to hold her and tell her how much I love her.... This has been a hectic month as the house sold and we are packing and moving by the end of the month. Now that I will be living with Mom & Dad, hopefully I will be able to post more to Johanah's Blog.

Enjoy for now

Easter

It was the most wonderful Easter. Johanah enjoyed coloring the eggs and had no problem finding all the eggs that Tio Robert hid in the backyard. I thru my back-out about 3 weeks ago so I have not been able to lift or carry Johanah, she tells me go to doctor mommy.. It is such a crack-up with the sentences she comes up with. It is now non stop talking and actually making sense. If I don't answer her the correct way I totally get corrected. The newest thing is she needs to get in and out of her car seat by herself (there goes another 10-15 minutes each morning) at this rate I will be getting up at 5:00 a.m, so that I can get to work on time. Johanah has also learned to undo the car-seat buckle, so as I am driving, Johanah says "mommy look I did it", I then have to explain to put it back on, which she does. We have also started with "what's that" and "why" I am totally done with those two. Johanah is now the little helper with dishes, laundry, and cleaning (gotta love it. ) Anyway, in case you haven't noticed the only time I can do any posting's is when mom & dad are here to entertain so the posting aren't that frequent. Anyway, enjoy the pictures.

Spring Time

Well it has been awhile, but here is an update of Johanah. It has been in the high 60's and last week the mid 70's so we are totally loving playing at the park. Johanah last week started saying her name completely as Johanah Anyeli Brandt it was totally clear and you understood every word. Maria (the daycare lady) also taught her to say my name so now she goes around saying Mommy Sondra. She is also saying Grandpa (instead of papa) and both of my parent's name's. She can also call all the animals by their name as well. Johanah has decided it is best if she picks out what she wears each morning and to dress herself, well on the mornings where I work we both have a battle as I am on a schedule and her dressing herself takes to long, so we try to comprise. I have enrolled her back in gymnastics and the new teacher was impressed that she could do all these things from such a small person. She can walk on the balance beam (almost all the way) without holding on, she can hang on the bar's and pull her feet up to the bar, somersault straight and jump with both feet off the ground (I think the bounce house in our living room helps). In swimming she starting to put legs and arms together for about 1/4 length of the pool, they call her a natural. I am so proud of her I am thinking on of these sports should get her a college scholarship (one can hope). Anyway, here are a few pictures of her at the park and at swim lessons.

This is my first post and thought for those who we don't see all the time, this will be the best way to keep in touch. Johanah is currently 27 months old, 32 inches and 26 lbs. She is enrolled in Gymnastics, and swimming. Johanah is bilingual and actually the other day recited the alphabet, colors (8 different ones) and can count to 15 in Spanish. She basically only speaks to her mother in English and everyone else gets her spanish language. We were at Walmart the other day and her new word is Frog. Well anyone with kids knows that a 2 year old can't say it exactly like that so it sounds like **** so we are walkig around Walmart and all Johanah is saying is frog mommy frog. Talk about turning 10 sheds of red...Well lets see if this works and will try again later. The pictures are some candid ones of Johanah