Loren's Gymnastics

In January Loren started taking a gymnastics class and she LOVES it!!! It's wonderful for her to learn new things, be around other kids and get out a little bit of "winter" energy!!

Here are a few videos of her at gymnastics:

This one is from 1/29/08:


These next two are from today (2/26/08):

Misc. Videos

Now that I have the hang of You Tube, I'm able to upload more videos quickly!! So be prepared for lots of video on our blog now!! Here are some random videos for your viewing pleasure:

Video #1 - Loren snoring on our bed (2/9/08)


Video #2 - Loren tickling Kaylynn (2/21/08)


Video #3 - Loren singing to Kaylynn (2/22/08)


Video #4 - Playing in the tent, Loren, Ellie and Kaylynn (2/8/08)


Video #5 - Girls going down the slide inside (1/4/08)


Video #6 - Kaylynn kicking in the bath (12/31/07)

Happy Valentine's Day

We just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's day!!! Loren had a V-day party at school and got to hand out her own valentines! She even wrote her own name on them! She can do the L, O and E by herself, but needs help with the R and N (although she's getting close with the N)!

Here's a v-day picture to warm your heart!

Kohl's Childrens Museum

On Sunday Feb. 10th Joe and I took the girls to the Kohl's childrens museum in Glenview. Loren has been there before with my parents but this was our first time going!! There is SO much to do there!! The kids had a blast!!! It also helped that there was a big Clifford exibit going on (Clifford is Loren's favorite character right now)!! The girls had lots of fun playing in the house area, in the water, with the face paint, etc.!! It was a very fun family day on a VERY cold February day!!!!!

Here are some pictures:

Loren with Clifford

Kaylynn and Clifford's tail!

Loren, the vet!

Playing with the BIG bones!

"Working" at Pot Belly's!

Face painting time!

Loren and Daddy's Valentine Date at Little Village

On Friday February 1 Joe and Loren went on a "date" to the Little Village Playplace. Daddy's co-worker Chris went with his daughter Ava and Loren's friend Ellie went with her dad. Loren had a lot of fun (as she always does at Little Village)! They got to play and decorate and eat sugar cookies! While Loren and Daddy were on their date, Mommy and Kaylynn hung out at daddy's co-worker's house with his wife Rachel and their son Brayden. It was nice to hang out with them and let the babies play!! All in all a fun day!!

Here are some pictures and video:

Loren and daddy on their date!

A fire fighter in the house!

Playing in the grocery store

Going down the "fireman" slide!

All the kids, Loren, Ava and Elie

Loren and her daddy!

Video #1 - Loren & Ava going down the "fireman" slide:

Video #2 - More "fireman" slide