love in st. louis

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.