And- The Boys

Logan

Connor

Update: Both boys are doing remarkably well. Of course- both are so mobile and walking is the only mode of transport now. They also are saying words and repeating a lot. They both say "here ya go" "uh-oh" "thank you" "trevor" which comes out "rever' and the usual other parroting. Logan said his own name and we are really working on using our "words" Of course, they have thier own little babbling language they use and the expressions on thier faces as they "talk" is hilarious. They look at you like you should totally understand what they are saying.

Connor's foot has completely healed. It looks great and other than the pink coloring, you cant tell.

Both boys have gotten more teeth in. Logan has 2 top and 2 bottom and Connor has 4 top and 2 bottom. Of course we tease them because they are seriously some hillbilly teeth. Trevor's came in so straight and the boys are just- uh- wonky to say the least. They say this is common for preemies as early as they were.

They are doing incredibly well. Everyday they learn more and are such little spnges to learn new stuff. Hopefully next month we will have a new Dr and they can get thier 18mo check up done. Wow- 18 months old.

Rockin' time at city museum

Jor and Alanna exploring the metal mesh tubes above the Monstrocity.

City Museum has become a favorite of Jor and 'lanna. WE couldn't wait to go "play". Imagine a place that is a kids dream- tons of places to climb (4 stories worth) caves to explore, slides galore- that is City Museum. It is a fabulous place. Outside they have Monstrocity which is an outdoor playground of twisted metal, old airplanes to climb into, and mesh metal tunnels to climb high above the in the air. not to mention, a huge ball pit to play in~With our Jeans on and gym shoes on, we were ready to tackle the fun- oh, and be prepared to bruise or get some sort of abrasion. battle marks are a must! I came away with a bruise to my back from trying to squeeze my fat butt through a very tiny opening high above the playground in order to tackle a rockin slide!. Jordan came away with bruises and a good knot to her knee. I think Alanna and Diana needed to pop some Motrin and Trevor came away with a minor friction burn to his finger. It is so worth the little bumps for the fun.

Inside the first level of fun.
Jordan exploring the inner caves

On our way there

The outside of City Museum Monstrocity.

A little 80's reminiscing....

The 80's model pout
Cosmo girls...
One of the fun things we did was to go through my old high school stuff- scrapbooks, yearbooks, notes to friends and show off pictures of our big hair. This inspired the girls need to have some 80's hair. It was a blast. With Jordan being a freshman this year and Alanna venturing into 6th grade, They got to experience first hand what it was like every morning to primp and spray as an 80's teenager. They loved it.

My Gorgeous Neices!

Most people who know me, know that taking pictures of those I love, is near and dear to my heart. I was so excited to have the girls here in St Louis for two whole weeks. We planned to do these pictures for a surprise for Diana. I did pictures of the girls long ago, when I first got into photography and they were 6 and 4. I have wanted to do some more outdoor ones, but never seemed to have the opportunity to do so. Well, These photos were taken in pituresque Forest Park. I am astounded at thier beauty. Not that I wouldnt think my neices are absolutely gorgeous, but the fact that , WOW, my neices are actually growing into young ladies. (insert tears)

I had so much fun doing these pictures. They are naturals.

Alanna colored on B&W
Jordan's colored shirt
The duo

Jordan (14)
Alanna (12)
My absolute favorite picture of them both.

Long overdue updates. July 4th

Cousins picture 2007

(Alanna, holding Connor, Trevor, Simon, Jake, Lauren holding Olivia (our "plastic" cousin), Hayden, Jordan holding Logan.)

A perfect "10"

Me snuggling with my little men

The boys showing so much interest in girls at such a young age (spoken in a VERY sarcastic tone)..... Olivia was so enthralled with them, yet the boys were so stand-offish! MEN! Always sending mixed signals....