Pictures For Daddy

I took these pictures the other day with my iphone to send to daddy. The girls love gymnastics. They are getting better but still no Shawn Johnson or Nastia Liukin. Hmm, I could only hope to have an Olympic gymnasts some day. The picture where Brooke is pointing she is telling me "No mommy" because she didn't want her picture taken. Brooke is starting to feel comfortable at gymnastics, she was a little toot the other day. I had to put her in time out at gymnastics and pull her aside and talk to her. I better buckle down with her.
We had an uneventful weekend, daddy went to the lease and we just hung out.
Presley for the first time told us today she didn't want to take a nap today. Presley took a nap today. Before they fell asleep they were playing and I heard Brooke say to her baby, "Mommy put you in timeout because you are not listening." I wonder where she got that one. I feel like they don't listen at all but apparently they do. Too cute! I put the girls to bed tonight and told them I had to run to the store to get milk. Brooke said, "Don't leaves me mommy, don't leave. Man, she already knows how to tug at those heart strings. Mommy loves you Brooke and Presley very much. Thanks for giving me the extra hugs tonight.

Fun In The Sun

I took these pictures the other day while the girls were playing in the sprinkler. Gary and I were working in the yard. He was in the front and I was in the back with the girls. They wanted to swim so bad but I told them the pool needed chemicals and we couldn't until another day. They were good little helpers. I gave them both a little hand held broom and dustpan and they both swept up the crate myrtle flowers that had fallen off the trees. Brooke got bored with it when she couldn't fill her dustpan but Presley stayed at it until they were all swept up. That's my girl. I hope it continues this way.They both love to wipe things down with baby wipes. They are my little sweet little helpers.
Presley woke up last night about 1:00am and was screaming I don't want to go night night. I tried to lay down with her and took her out on the couch and even asked her if she wanted to sleep in mommy and daddy's bed bud she kept saying I don't want to go night night.
I think she had a bad dream. Poor thing.
Then today we were playing on the couch and Presley and I had this conversation.
Presley- Be quiet you will wake the cat.
Mommy- Where is the cat.
Presley- In the blue chair, there are two cats. The cats will get me.
Mommy- Presley the cats are nice cats, they love you.
Presley- No they will get me
Mommy- Brooke, Do you see the cats?
Brooke- No (and smiled a funny smile) I giggled.
Presley- Be quiet the cats will wake up. Theres a brown cat.
Mommy- Presley, where do the cats live?
Presley- Outside, Shhh! quiet.
Mommy- Presley the cats went home to eat dinner.
Presley- Okay mommy.

I was wondering if she dreamt about the cats getting her last night and that was the reason she didn't want to go night night. It was a little strange because the conversation went on longer and she repeated herself several times. I hope she doesn't wake tonight. I am hoping it is an imaginary play thing and not a scary thing for her.
Off to bed, goodnight.

Dora Live

We took the girls to Dora Live last night and they were so cute. they yelled out answers, waved their stars, and danced and clapped along with everyone else. They really enjoyed the show. We asked them who their favorite character was and Brooke said, "Dora" and Presley said, "Boots." I was so proud of the both of them because they stayed in their seats and were really well behaved. Sorry no pictures of Dora because they wouldn't allow cameras with removable lenses. Darn, I saw other people with big cameras so next time I will bring mine in and break the rules.
These are random pictures but I thought I would post the one of the grasshopper because the girls saw it on their stroller and came running in the house to tell me to come and look at the grasshopper. They watched it forever. Then daddy tried to pick it up and it landed on daddy's arm and the girls were giggling. It was precious and it made me realize we have many more times like this one. Two little giggly girls is such a wonderful sound. I can listen to that sound all day and enjoy every minute of it. I so appreciate the wonderful blessings we have been given.
The girls are napping so I think I will take a little nap. Enjoy your weekend.

Baby Hunter

We saw Hunter on Sunday and the girls couldn't wait to hold him. As soon as they saw him they said, "I want to hold him." They were so excited but once Brooke got him in her lap she got real serious and looked like she was concentrating. It was so cute. They both love babies but Brooke is so obsessed with babies. She doesn't leave their side and always wants to cover them up and put the paci in their mouth. I think smother is the word I should use, she will make a great babysitter some day.
Presley loves babies but isn't as obsessed with them. They had fun seeing all the family. It ws a good time and Hunter is adorable.

I had to take Presley to the doctor last week because she had a tummy ache and they weighed both girls Brooke is 36.8 pounds and Presley is 31.2pounds. I knew Brooke felt heavier but didn't realize it was 5pounds heavier. They have always stayed within a pound of each other but not anymore. Brooke is my better eater and Presley eats like a bird. They are getting so big.

Silent Sunday

July 4th Fun

This was the only group photo we got the whole weekend and it isn't good but it's all we have so I am posting it.

More of the clad five, popcorn and cotton candy. Mmmm good! The girls didn't like the cotton candy which really surprised me.

I absolutely love this picture and don't really know why, maybe because they are all so darn cute. Just look at those faces. Sweet and innocent, let's hope they stay that way forever.


The parade stopped at a park and we had hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, bounce houses, sack races, and of course the playground. The girls ran to the swings and would probably swing all day long but mommy and daddy needed a rest from pushing them both because they love to swing really high. As I write this I am so excited that my girls were able to experience such fun. Oh and did I mention the weather was not HOT! It was beautiful to me. It sprinkled a little during the parade and at the park but noone cared. Everyone kept saying it wasn't usual Chicago weather but it was fine by me because we were not sweating as we would have been in Texas. Makes me want to move somewhere colder.

July 4th In Chicago

We had a lot of first during our trip to Chicago, plane ride, snow cones, sparklers, sleep over with friends, Superdawg, visit to Chicago. Wow, what an experience. I took over 300 photos so I will be posting more later. I have some really great ones.
The girls absolutely had a blast and we so appreciate Jeff, Anne and Jack's hospitality. We owe you both big. Maybe we can make up for it in Park Cities next July. Gotta run the girls are finished playing with their trains and are being a little needy. More to come.






Watermelon and snow cones, who could ask for a better fourth of July





Here we are right before the parade started. The kids loved all the excitement.

We are at the airport and the kids are watching the planes. I just love this picture. I have always loved pictures from behind for some reason. They are so precious with their excitement.