Preschool

First Day of Pre-School

Our Little Boys are growing up.

 

And off they go...looking down the hallway to their class room.

 

 

 Cousins are all ready to LEARN & GROW

 

 

First Lunch Box Meal --- which they only ate a few bites.

Meet the Teacher

Meet the Teacher Night - Preschool

September 2012

Grandma and Grandpa Stoops got to go to school too.

 

 The cousins all get to go to school together

Boys trying the Nap Mats out --- they have done really well with them.

2 yrs + 5 mns = fun times

Noah and Parker have had an amazing 90 days of summer.

They have had adventures after adventures.

 

HOT JUNE

 

 

 

 
 

 

JOYFUL JULY

 

 

 

 

ALL ABOUT  LEARNING AUGUST

 

 
 

 

 

Now Fall 2012 is here along with the start of the Troubling Two's!

Here is their latest:

 

Boys are talking like they know every word in the dictionary. It's amazing.

They both get the concept of routine too. They like to know what's next in the day.

Noah weights 30 lbs. + Parker 34 lbs. 

They started Preschool September 4th at First Baptist McKinney.

Counting to 5 and know parts of the ABC song.

Like to read books.

Parker climbed out of his bed about 2 weeks ago and has been in pack n play with tent ever since that day. We are getting big crib tent repaired.

Parker's favorite toy is a "real" tape measure. He is obsessed with them.

Noah doesn't have a specific toy - just anything technical or tools.

They both really enjoy "projects" and building stuff.

Into everything. Using stools and chairs to get an up close look and hands into everything.

Potty training has begin - all on its on. Parker is now going poo on the potty 50% of the time and Noah is just getting started but on his way. Pee on the potty is easy for them but we have to remind them alot.

They are both very active and thrive on doing and learning.

We still limit tv to only an hour a day. They have 2 programs they would love to watch all the time. Handy Manny and Little Bear. Mommy and Daddy like the stories too.

Noah is going 1x a week to physical therapy. "Exercise Class" He is doing really well and stays very focused while working with his PT Teacher. Goal is to strenghten his right leg and keep it from "toeing" inward.

Miss Ada is now coming MWF to stay with the boys.

They are having more conversations with each other on their own.

Alot more whinning the past few weeks too. We know its just a phase but its not a fun phase for any of us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st trip away

Mommy and Daddy took their first trip without the boys. Raising 28 months twin boys + 2.5 months bed rest = MUCH NEEDED VACATION

Collin and I headed to the beach. Jupiter Island in Florida. July 25-July 30. 5 Nights. The weather was prefect. Not 1 drop of rain. We snorkeled, swim in the ocean, went offshore fishing, ate incredible fish dinners, sat on the beach day after day, toured the lighthouse and even witness sea turtles being born.

We cherished every moment just the 2 of us. We were ready to come home and hugs our boys by the end of the trip. Thanks Grandparents for taking such wonderful care of the boys.

WE MISSED YOU BOYS!

Uncle Chris

August 1, 2012 was the saddest day. Your very kind, smart and incredibly talented Uncle Chris went to Heaven. We know you only knew him for a short time but Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa and I will share lots of cool stories about him. He was so proud to be your Uncle and loved you so much.

We love you,Chris!! Forever in our hearts.

What HOT days are all about....

1st time to enjoy SPRINKLE ice cream at an ice parlor.

Double Dip in downtown Frisco, Texas.

1st BIG bites. Yummie.

Want a bite Mommy?

 Opps...sorry Mommy. That was your bite it's now on the floor.

More Sprinkle Ice Cream, Please.

May Day, May Day 2012

Mayday...where did May go? As you can see I didn't blog at all. Life has been wonderful busy since your 2nd birthday Party.

We had you grandpa and grandma visit, mommy installed the Willow Bay model and ALH new corporate offices, we had an exciting time at Stevie Dee's 4th Party at Chuck E. Cheese, Mother's Day (I'm the luckiest Mommy in the world to have you 2 boys as my sons), Parker developed a terrible - terrible case of Poison Ivy that took 3 weeks to get over it, we signed contracts to build our new house, started to get ready for our house to go on the market, and Grandpa and Daddy went to Scotland for 9 days.

As for you to little gentleman - you have decided to grown up alot. This last 8 weeks you have developed and grown from babies to toddlers. You are talking up a storm. Parker you talk from sun up to sun down and occasionally in your dreams. Noah you have a quiet confidence and authority. It's fascinating.

Here are some other things that are cool April 2012 to present:

• Parker going me mommy alot
• Doodle Bugs
• Tantrums have started
• Sleeping well
• Boy both still like Golf. They can ID a few players too. Rickie.
• Like the Book Good Dog Carl
• Song "Sweet Caroline" bum bum bum - sung at night time
• Saying "ABC"
• Jump up with both feet of the ground 
• Parker referring to him self "Parker" its his turn
• Noah plays well alone
• Parker + Stevie Dee 2 peas in a pod when together
• Want our Keys and Big Tape Measure all the time
• Want to Drive
• Fits getting into carseats
• Love tacos, pizza, yogurt and fruit
• Baking cookies with mommy and the mixer
• TV not a big deal - watch maybe 30 mins a day
• Still 2 bottles a day noah loves it parker is fading alittle
• Size 7 shoes
• 2 yr DR appt. - Noah 27lbs 34" Parker 32lbs 34 1/2" strong + healthy
• Still loves music - call it Halen. Van Halen.
• Rolling of sofa
• We are OFF bottles 100%. 25 months old. It was a tough 4 days.
• LOVE more than anything going to the lakehouse and tractors.
• Parker love his Baba "bobby" and animals.
• Noah loves jelly beans - "jelly bellys"
• Parker is talking in 4 word sentences
• Noah pis laying and making himself laugh
• Boys have started playing "game" together. Their idea of "game" was this week tossing mud into each others hair
• Introduced them to hot wheels cars
• Love the sprinkler
• Eatting good portions at each meal
• Boys love Sushi!! We have been sticking to acavcado and veggie rolls for now.
• Tools still the big toy.
• Very good about holding hand in parking lots and in public.
• We try to go out to dinner 1x a week. Most dinners are a success.
• Count to 4
• Both of you boys Pee in Potty. Parker poo in potty.  Potty training is starting. 26 months.

We just adore you two. You are amazing. WE LOVE YOU more than we ever dreamed.