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Okay, so it’s been a while since we have updated. Kate’s computer is being difficult, to say the least, and John has been attending the Kofi Annan conference in Ghana. What a lucky duck he was!!! John had a great time meeting new people, and he also learned so much while he was there. Kate on the other hand, got sick the day John left, and spent the ENTIRE time he was gone trying to get well again.
So the boys both had birthdays! Nico turned 3 on October 1 and Paul had his first birthday on Sept 7. Nico is talking like CRAZY now! He is such a big boy! He loves to sing, and usually ends up creating his own words to Twinkle Twinkle! Normally his songs have something to do with trucks and/or dogs. He is too funny!! We also had a HUGE struggle with potty training Nico. We started when he was two months shy of his third birthday and it was so difficult that we decided to wait a bit (Thanks to Connie for the suggestion!!!). About a two weeks ago we decided to try again and he was just ready! In four days he was in big boy undies!!! I guess he just wasn’t ready when we were, but it was worth the wait! Nico loves to color, play outside and he would watch movies all day if we let him!
Paul has 6 big teeth in his sweet little mouth. He is so funny when he smiles. He scrunches up his whole face and shows off his chompers! Paulie is a little eater, he will eat ANYTHING! He is trying to feed himself with a spoon now which makes for some messy meals! Paul started walking at 11 months, so now he is a PRO! He says “daddy” and hums along to the ABCs, but REFUSES to say mommy!!! Little toot! Paul wants to do everything his big brother is doing, poor Nico can’t get a break! He just started giving kisses and hugs that just melt our hearts! The kisses are open-mouth kisses, so not a lot of fun right now, but we are working on that. He gives high 5 and waves and LOVES to flirt with the ladies! He went to the gym with mommy last week and the Italian ladies in the class all wanted to hold him. Paul was working it!!!
We took our last trip to Germany a couple weeks ago. We love going to Edelweiss in Garmisch. It is such a kid-friendly place to go! It was sad to say goodbye to Edelweiss, but we had a great time!
So, here are some pics of their birthdays and a few other random ones too…BEWARE, there are a TON!!!
Take care everyone!
Love, the Jimenez fam

Birthday Boys

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