1002 uses for Duct Tape

Couldn't resist putting Hanna in a pumpkin like we did to Chloe...Chloe took it much better - - Hanna screamed though the whole evovlution. Good thing she has a big sister to try and make things better with a kiss and a pat.

We were getting the girls ready for Halloween. Daryl had Chloe and I was feeding Hanna. Well, Chloe needed her diaper changed and since I was feeding Hanna I could not step in :). Despite a mid change rollover, everything was going fine until Daryl undid the second tab. The diaper was defective and the whole tab came off. By this time Chloe has wiggled herself free and is standing up with a diaper hanging loosely to her leg. Daryl then thinks to tape it back on. Well, needless to say the Chlomiester quickly figured out how to remove the sticky tape. She was back to running around naked. Next thing I know - I hear Daryl asking where the Duct Tape is....

The kids had a good time trick-or-treating - - my two little dogs.

First Days of School

Here are the pictures of the first day...Chloe did super good at school. She really seems to like it. I put her on the bus this morning. She has a cute kid Noah who is her seat mate...hopefully she keeps her hands to herself.

Random Pics

Apple Art

Me and Grandma

Fun with friends

This slide tastes good

1 Month Old

Well, Hanna is one month old today. It seems like she was just born and yet some times it feels like she has been around for longer than a month. I am sure that this year is going to fly.

Rice Crispies

So we have had a busy week, so far. I introduced the girls to the wonders of making/eating rice crispy treats. Chloe introduced Hanna to the fun of dressing up...(well I helped a little with the hat and mit)
Hanna is just the prefect size to fit into Chloe's doll stuff...

1st night with 2 kids by myself

So everything went well tonight. Both kiddos are sleeping, allbeit one is perched on my shoulder. Hanna had her first bath last night... I will post pics soon.

Hanna Dr visit

Mommy the phone is ringing...I have the baby, can you get it?
I loved bobbing for my apple...too bad Hanna was sleeping thru it.

Still learning how to stay in bed while I sleep...

Grandma - this is the best invention ever...I could watch it all day :)

I helped Daddy paint the walls this weekend.

Hanna had her dr's appt today. Hanna weighs 7 lbs 3 oz and is 20.5 inches long. She is 25% in weight and 50% in height. She is growing like a weed.

Buddy Walk

Here is a link to our Buddy Walk page. If you would like to join us, please sign up - you can also donate money to our team too.
http://buddywalk.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=313546&lis=1&kntae313546=FA940D9D0E2A4CD6BCCF6ADFE3C63130&supId=0&team=3513175&cj=

Hanna, Chloe and I had a good day today. We went to O2B Kids. Chloe had a good time.
Hanna is currently curled up on my shoulder sleeping - her recent favorite spot.

Hanna Maria

Hanna Maria was born on 21 Aug. I will post more soon. If you want to see more pics - please see my mom's blog.

Park and Pool

Just a couple of pictures from are days of Q and our first day (late afternoon) of freedom.

Ties That Bind, Connections In The Down Syndrome Community

For a couple months now, Chloe has been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the T21 Afghan. The T21 Afghan is traveling all around the US and to many foreign countries - gaining love as it goes. As a family we read each upate about every new child's life with the blanket. It is amazing how everyone is tied together in this project. Currently they are giving a blanket away for the child to keep. If we win this blanket, I think that we will be giving it to Chloe's brand new cousin (1 month now - where does the time go!)
Thoughout our journey, we have met tons and tons of wonderful people. I can honestly say that everyone is super special to us. When we moved to Jacksonville, it was like we already had a built in network of friend. I can't put into words what everyone's support has meant to me and my family.

Stuck home with Pink Eye

Well, it looks like Chloe and I will be stuck at home for the next couple of days (the doctor say for the next three days - so we should be free Friday). So today while under Q we made Zucchinni Bread and muffins.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Moms-Zucchini-Bread/Detail.aspx




I figured I should update the pictures also.

Chloe love playing on the horses at the park

Elmo is a lunch date.

Chloe has the whole cook get up, now if only she and Dora would cook dinner. :-)

We went to a party and Chloe got to try her first Corndog...it was a huge hit.

Chloe practicing being a big sister!

Chloe at Ryan's Birthday Party

Dress like a cow day!

We went to Chick-Fil-A dressed as cows for a free dinner last night with Chloe's friend.


Chloe watching Saturday morning cartoons...still has that cold...ugh!

Baby Dan is Born!!!!

Chloe's Cousin was born today!!!

What a cutie!!! Look at all that hair!

Welcome to the family little Dan!

Chloe at the same age....can't you see the family resemblance!!!

Fourth of July (Disney)

We spent the fourth of July at Walt Disney. We had a good time. We went to Hollywood Studios in the morning to ride the Toy Story ride. Then we headed to Animal Kingdom for the day - we figured it would be the least crowded and the most shaded. (It was really hot). When that park closed, we went to Epcot to eat dinner at the Morrocan Cafe. Daryl had the lamb shwamma and I had the chicken one. Chloe had chicken nuggets. We then watched the fire works. They had the standard illumination ones then they had another 7 minute of Fireworks for the 4th. There were thousands of fireworks - - Chloe slept though all of them. She actually caught a bit of a cold so she spent the night in bed with me - - (Daryl had to move to the other bed....Chloe is a little helicopter in bed) Here are a couple of pics from are adventure.

Trying to imitate my Cousin Reese - - pretty good huh?

Pictures from Univeral and Downtown Disney

We went to lunch at a Dinosaur Restuarant at Downtown Disney. Daryl and Chloe dug up some dino bones while we waited. We also played in the jumping water.

Chloe likes riding Jaguars.

She meant what she said and she said what she meant, a Chloe is faithful 100%.

And yet more water playing....

This is the red fish, blue fish ride. Chloe loved it...too bad the wait was too long to go on it again.

Chloe and Daryl loved climbing up all the rope ladder things.

Ball pit heaven!

Who can resist posing with Woody Woodpecker?

We are still working on actually sleeping in the toddler bed....