So far so good

For a girl who loves candy and a pacifier, I was a bit nervous for her first dentist appointment! She clearly loved every minute of it and it helped that they play a video for kids while they get their cleaning. I even was able to use the "Your not going to the dentist unless you...." and it worked like a charm:) Anyways, the verdict was good! I guess I need to learn from Lauren because lately I have seen the dentist all too much..the latest was my first root canal!! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but still not fun. Steve blames it all on my McDonald Coke addiction.. really one Coke a day??

Fall is in the air

This weekend we took the girls to a pumpkin patch that has a lot more than pumpkins. The weather was great and it is now starting to feel like Fall. Lauren loved feeding the animals and Chloe enjoyed the train ride. When I asked Lauren what her favorite part was she said "The sucker".. of course it is the simple things they want! I guess all I have to do is buy a big bag of suckers to give them a memorable childhood:)
Lately Lauren keeps asking if she can go trick or treating..this is going to be a long month! I am attempting to make their costumes but once again I am wondering what I got myself into? I have already spent a few hours on them. They are going to be little monkeys..I couldn't think of anything that would fit them better;) Wish me luck!

Another Fast One

They look so sweet and innocent in this picture, but if you look closely Lauren is up to no good. I gave them mini marshmallows as a treat and the next thing I know, I have sticky marshmallows smeared all over the sliding door? I thought that Lauren was quietly eating, but rather I had chunks of marshmallow all over the glass. When I was looking at the pictures I just took, I noticed that Lauren was getting ready to destruct. Of course it is more fun to make a mess with your treat rather an eat it!!

Happy Birthday Mom

This weekend we celebrated my Mom's birthday. Lauren and Chloe had a blast flying around with their cousins and we all enjoyed spending time with baby Avery:) Happy Birthday mom!

Introducing...

Avery Kristen Tazelaar! I am a proud new Aunt as of today. Annie and Ron had a beautiful baby girl at 12:07 this afternoon. She is 7lbs 5oz and has lots of dark hair. Anne had to have a cesarean since Avery was breech, but they are both doing really well(as you can see in the picture..Anne you look great!) Congrats Ron & Anne..she is such a cutie!

School is a hit

Lauren had her first day of school yesterday and loved it. I just decided to put her in a 2's program at the park district since Lauren likes to keep busy or else she gets herself into trouble;) She has been asking me to go to school everyday since I told her about it and the first thing she said to me yesterday morning was "O.K., lets get ready for school" I was a little nervous about the drop off, but she was the first one to run up to the teacher and then she blew past her to the table with playdo. Needless to say I don't think she missed me a bit.

Please Pray

My friend and college roommate Mindi and her husband Frank tragically lost their son Jake today. He had a seizure on Sunday and has been fighting ever since, but today he went home to be with Jesus. I keep wondering how this can happen? It has been a depressing last few days and all I can think about is Mindi and Frank and cry. Please pray for them and their daughter Maddi(Jake's twin)who is used to having Jake by her side at all times.