Hiking trip!

I meant to post these pics a few weeks ago. They are from an impromptu day at Petite Jean State Park. Mom invited me and the girls to go with her and my sister's kiddos.

Areli saw the boys climbing up the rock and she had to do it also. She's quite good... and quick. Scary! She also loved to play in the dirt! We think fast pitch softball is in her future!

My little Mila, scared of everything. Areli followed the big kids into the cave, but Mila sets her limits. Eh, I don't blame her - it's dark and scary!


In the big "Bear Cave" we were able to let go of thier leashes - oh I mean "harness," and let them play.

Areli climed onto this rock, sat down, and said with a big smile "Picture!"

It was a good and FULL day. I didn't mention that we missed our exit and didn't notice for several miles, Areli threw up in the car, and Caitlin saved mom from falling off the mountain. All this with no nap! We got in the car to go home around 5:30 and the girls stayed awake the ENTIRE way home! Overall, I think everyone enjoyed the outing. I'm so blessed to have TWO little girls to share the experience with!

Nap Time!!

Agh!! Nap time is peaceful again! Sleepy Areli is napping in her bed. Mila now takes her naps in "my big bed". Translation? In the futon in the extra bedroom. Separate rooms seems to work! the girls are happy again (mostly). They still have their moments, but that's what two-year-olds do!

Nap time ??

So the girls are enjoying the new beds a little too much. They do good most nights, but they wont' stay in them long enough in the afternoon to take a nap. We (me, mom & emily) have been battling with them for the last two weeks. Any tips on getting TWO kids to go to sleep??
HELP!!!!!!!