My Little Michael Angelo's

The girls love to paint and boy can they make a mess with the paint. It is so fun to watch their little eyes light up when they touch their paintbrush to the paint. I have to be in the mood to let them paint because it is a mess to clean up. But I guess in the long run it is all worth the mess to see them so happy and content.

They start school next week and I am so excited, it has been a busy two weeks. We went to meet the teacher today and the girls will have Mrs. Barbara and Mrs. Michelle. They had Mrs. Barbara last year and loved her and Mrs. Michelle subbed some and is really great with the kids. I think it will be a great year for them.
We got granite countertops yesterday and it looks so good. I still have to get the backsplash done and would love to have the floor replaced but since we are not going to stay in this home then I can wait for new floors in a new house. We have been doing some other minor improvements and I am loving the new look.

Shaving Cream Soap

I decided to buy Shaving Cream Soap for the girls and they absolutely loved it. As you can see from the photos. They have always loved taking a bath but now it's a new adventure.
They are almost potty trained. They have been dry more often in the last couple of days and have been going more in the potty. If they are playing hard they will wet in their pull up. I take full blame for them not being potty trained earlier because when the summer started I was not going to stay at home to potty train. I wanted them to have fun and experience life. So we did and had fun doing it. I do have to say pull ups are easier than diapers but I will be glad when they are in regular panties. I put them in panties at first and said I wouldn't use pull ups because pull ups to me are like diapers. But of course my fun loving self had to get out of the house and here we are today still wearing pull ups. We have two weeks off before school starts and I am going to work on the panty thing again and see if I can't get these two girls potty trained, end of story.
Sorry for not posting as much but we have been busy and I have been a little out of sorts. I have been diagnosed with Hyperthyroid and have not been able to sleep among other symptoms. So I have been in a little funk with my blog and not really wanting or feeling like posting. Hopefully the haze will lift and I will be back to my old self soon. I haven't even been taking pictures. That's bad for me!
The girls are really growing up. They are becoming a little mouthy and spend a lot of time in time out or Mr. Pop makes his way to their little leg on occasions. I usually have to start counting and they stop what they are doing. The other day they put their babies in time out and I asked, "why are they in time out," and Presley said,
"baby is not listening." Can you tell they have been in timeout for the same reason.
We also have to have talks in the car before we go anywhere and let them know what we expect from them when we are in a public place. Brooke will say, Mommy I be a good girl." Famous last words. All in all they are pretty good kids and I love them with all my heart.
Brooke hasn't been sleeping with her "Boppy" (pacifier) at school and has only had it at night so I am hoping to ween her from that as well. She is too big for a "Boppy." She will also tell me she is a big girl and doesn't want her boppy for nap at school. If I can accomplish the potty training and the good riddance of the Boppy, I will feel like a good mother. Pray for me on these two tasks because they are much needed. Have a wonderful weekend and God Bless.

A Friendly Visit

We went to visit a friend I use to work with on Monday. She has Porter who is almost two and just had Baby Presley, that's right another Presley and she is precious. Presley loved that they had the same name. They were too funny they brought their babies and put their babies in everything imaginable that Baby Presley would sit or lay. Porter really enjoyed playing with the girls babies as well. He would hold one and kiss it on the head it was adorable. He is going to be a great big brother. It was a fun time and it was great to see Kempa. It had been too long since I had seen her. Thanks for sharing your home and your family with us we enjoyed every minute of it. The girls keep mentioning Porter and Presley, I think they had a good time.

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.