A Tale of Two Lora's

Once upon a time in a land called "Babycenter" there lived two pregnant princesses. Growing up, each thought they had a very unique spelling of their name. So, imagine each of their surprise when they realized there was another Lora posting in "Babycenter Land"! A conversation through emails was started and both Lora's were in for another surprise. They found out they lived in neighboring villages that are only about 20 minutes apart. So, Princess Lora T. had her baby boy, Banastre, on February 1. Princess Lora D. had her baby girl, Lily, on February 14. (Princess Lora T's original due date.) As time goes by, both Lora's continue to email each other and get to know one another. After a year, they finally find free time away from ruling their villages and get to meet at Charlotte*At*Play. Princess Lora T. brought Banastre and her daughter Elizabeth and Princess Lora D. brought Lily. The children had a wonderful time and the two Princesses were very happy to finally meet in person. And yes, Princess Lora T. and Princess Lora D. liked each other and got along great. The two princesses now hope to find more time to get together and meet again.
Here's a few pics of their charges playing together.

Look at the two sharing. Unfortunately they both wanted to eat it too!!

Lily is giving a helping hand to Banastre! Isn't she beautiful?

Doesn't it look like they should be singing "Kumbaya"!

Banastre's First Pics

Sorry this has taken so long, but I am finally posting again. Things have been very busy and Matt has been having to do a lot on the computer each day.

You know how every one says with two kids everything is harder? I am truly a believer in that. When Elizabeth was born, we had her pics professionally taken at 4 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year. Well, today we finally took Banastre for his first set of pics. Conveniently, just in time for his first birthday. Let me know what you think!






I look so grown up!!

How in the world did I end up with two of the most beautiful kids in the world? Sometimes, I even amaze myself!! :)

This smile says it all!! This is one of our Favorites!!

Dad said we had to buy this one because he was holding the football!

Well, Banastre has decided not to sleep tonight, so I must go. For all the friends reading this, we are having his birthday party on February 3, at our church, at 2:00. Let me know if you will be there!! I hope you all can make it!

Angels and Crackers

Maybe I should have named this blog Angels and Crackers. One of Banastre's new favorite words is "Cracker". Anytime I open the pantry I hear "cracker, cracker, cracker" until I give him one of his beloved crackers. He also lets you know that he is hungry by saying cracker. It's really, really cute. If I could figure out how to put video on here I would definitely add it for you.

We also discovered his love for Oreo's on Tuesday night. Elizabeth had a small bag of mini oreos and I talked her into sharing one with her brother. After his first bite, he crawled over to Elizabeth and continued to crawl up her trying to get the bag of oreos that she was holding out of his reach. Of course, my camera was no where in sight for this...but we did find it for a cute pic later of his mouth completely stuffed with oreos.

As you can see, he has a mouth stuffed full and was still asking for me! Just wait until he can have milk to dip them in! Only 2 1/2 weeks to go until he's 1!!! AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!

I am hopeful that I can kick Matt off the computer this weekend and finish posting about our Disney Trip and Christmas. Disney may be finished up in one big post so that I can get our Christmas pics up. Banastre has the nasty cold that is going around and I woke up not feeling very well this morning. So we shall see how things go!

Always close the bathroom door!!

Here I go!!!!!!!!

Oops!! You caught me Mom!

(sorry I forgot to flip it!)
Here I am in all my glory!!
Time to stop taking pictures Mom!!!

Ok, this is what happens if you don't close the bathroom after giving Banastre a bath!

That's all for tonight! I will post more on our Christmas trip tomorrow!

P.S. Can you believe Banastre will be a year old in 27 days????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!