We had the opportunity a week ago to go to St. Louis and visit Nick, Allison, Nayeli and Karyna. It was a great weekend - very little sickness (Nick was the only one this time) - and seriously we had so much fun. I only wish we could have been there even longer. It never seems like there is enough time to visit and chat about all the things we miss out on because of the distance apart that we live. It is always sad to leave everyone behind again.
We went to the museum one day. Nick and Bud wandered the museum and Allison and I and the girls went to a storytime and craft time. In the picture above, Nayeli and Karyna are up and dancing. Three books were read - and all had dance themes. I think the favorite was the 12 dancing princesses (or some name like that)
Karyna's craft was an eye patch for a pirate - although it could have been a necklace. I unfortunately don't have a good picture of the NECKLACE and pirate treasure map created by Nayeli. They also made dance rings.
This trip we got to visit the preschool that Nayeli attends. Here is a picture of Nayeli and Karyna wheeling around part of the play-yard.
I was totally surprised at Nayeli and her climbing of the monkey bars. The last time we had been to a park, she didn't climb up at all. She actually climbed to the top of these and FELL! Didn't even cry - just kept playing.
Karyna had lovely pigtails - and a snack - trying to get all the good food off the fingers.
Back at preschool Nayeli is pointing out her own artwork on the wall. This wall is on a ledge that gives a play space above and below.
Had to have a going to preschool picture - as I missed the first day of school. Here with the backpack is Nayeli (without her coat).
Karyna was playing on one of the play areas at the preschool - and didn't really want to quit. She would love to be at preschool herself I think.
Another climbing picture - with Karyna in the corner.
Here is Karyna wearing part of Nayeli's jacket. I was TOLD by Nayeli that it was Karyna's so put it on her to go outside - only to find out that it was the inside liner of Nayeli's own coat - that she didn't recognize.
Nayeli is here getting ready to play with her new princess stickers.
Karyna still loves to color - and there is a lot of evidence of her love of coloring throughout the house.
Just another snapshot - can't resist - they are both so cute.
See? So cute! and looking so innocent!
In their Sunday best - with multiple hair accessories. They were great.
I think Jill would say that you look simply fabulous here - but you always do.
Austin and Charley - the world would be a better place if we all had their kind of friendship.
Molly and Kalli will miss seeing their friends the Mausses too.
Kalli likes to chew on anything and everything - and here we see that she found a straw to chomp on. I THINK it was one we got for the kids to play with - don't remember leaving used straws around at least.
I think this is Kalli's perpetual look - big grin - or snorting laughter.
This is another character shot - here Austin is Iron Man. I never saw the movie but am sure it is a good portrayal.
Both the picture above and below are the serious moments for both kids. So adorable.
Kennedy just plain likes to chew on everything. I rarely find her NOT chewing on something. She must be going through teething all the time - and Katie said it could go on and on for a long time. She isn't fussy though when she can chew.
This is the perfect picture for the way Reagan looks most of the time. She LOVES to laugh.
Katie brought the slide into the house - and Reagan has mastered it completely - she loves to go up and down the slide now - and has to be reminded to SIT DOWN at the top. She even takes her letters to the top and will say "J wants to go down" and she sends down the letter.
As you can see - even dolly has to have her trips down the slide - and brings a lot of laughs.
Don't you wish you still enjoyed sliding this much??
This trip we got to visit the preschool that Nayeli attends. Here is a picture of Nayeli and Karyna wheeling around part of the play-yard.
Karyna had lovely pigtails - and a snack - trying to get all the good food off the fingers.
Back at preschool Nayeli is pointing out her own artwork on the wall. This wall is on a ledge that gives a play space above and below.
Had to have a going to preschool picture - as I missed the first day of school. Here with the backpack is Nayeli (without her coat).
Karyna was playing on one of the play areas at the preschool - and didn't really want to quit. She would love to be at preschool herself I think.
Here is Karyna wearing part of Nayeli's jacket. I was TOLD by Nayeli that it was Karyna's so put it on her to go outside - only to find out that it was the inside liner of Nayeli's own coat - that she didn't recognize.
Nayeli is here getting ready to play with her new princess stickers.
Karyna still loves to color - and there is a lot of evidence of her love of coloring throughout the house.
Just another snapshot - can't resist - they are both so cute.
See? So cute! and looking so innocent!
In their Sunday best - with multiple hair accessories. They were great.
This picture wasn't even taken this weekend, but it is just so darn cute I had to post it.
Teeth must be coming soon - if it is not chewing on feet - above, it is chewing on hands below.
The hardest thing of all is trying to fit everything into the short time frame we have each week and Halloween was no different. We got to see everyone, but not a lot. Here are some of the Miller clan kids trick or treating in Williamston - totally could not see (except online) my two girls in st. louis - but saw my howell girls earlier.
Williamston trick or treating at Elaine's - good face Molly - and Austin leaving a house with more candy yet again -
Kalli was finding the night a little long - wasn't it time to go home and swing around on the bouncy seat again? 
Here we are traversing the subdivision of the Brooks family. So warm out that neighbors often parked themselves outside with chairs near the road - LOTS of people.
That is one cute giraffe - with a two-fisted beginning of her candy collection.
Halloween shirts from Grandma and Grandpa Brooks - before putting on their costumes.
Piglet is one of the cutest characters in the whole Pooh collection - especially on Kennedy
Grandpa resting up before the beginning of trick or treating.
Halloween program for Austin - he was a real trooper and totally entertaining.
Austin and his pal at the program.
