Drew & Sam

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Okay... You don't see this very often. When Drew and Sammie sit together with out pushing or pulling on one another. I was happy to capture the two of them both looking at the camera. I will try and keep posting pictures of the two little ones before Caroline comes to this world.

My goal is to update as often as I can. Share more day to day stories and just keep everyone posted on the progress we are making.

Love you all.
:)Sesil

“Who is Gray?”

Sammie and I were playing on the computer. Okay…Sammie watches the screen and tells me what to click, she can not work the mouse yet….but we are working on that. So the game we were playing we had to figure out what color went with the correct animal. So there was an elephant, pig and a dog. So this is how the conversation went……

Computer pops up the color Brown.

Me: “ Sammie, what color is that?”
Sammie: “Brown!”
Me: “Who is Brown?”
Sammie: “Woof…the dog!”
Me: “ Good Job…okay.. next one.”

Computer pop up the color Pink…

Me: “Sammie what color is that?”
Sammie: “PINK!”
(Did I tell you her favorite color is pink?)
Me: “ Who is Pink?”
Sammie: “Oink…pig”
Me: “ Good job…okay… last one.”

Computer pops up the color Gray…

Me: “Okay Sammie last one…this one is a little hard. What color is this?”
Sammie: Not knowing the color because we never told her says “Black”
Me: “ Close…it is Gray. Who is Gray?”
Sammie: Smiles and says “Sammie”
Me: with a questioned look on my face “What? Try again…Who is Gray?”
Sammie : A little louder voice “SAMMIE!!”

I just laugh….I got it… Samantha GRAY!

Me:”Sammie you are correct… your name is Gray. You are so smart.”
Sammie laughs and says… “ Last one…Elephant!!!”

She is just like her dad…Smart and always trying to pull one over me. She got me.

Wow…not even 2 ½ year old.

So….WHO IS GRAY? SAMANTHA GRAY!!!!

Family Upadate...

We are expecting our third child May 10th, 2007. We just found out that it will be a girl. Caroline Cratin. We don't have a middle name just yet but we are working on that one. I have been a bad mom and have not uploaded any pictures because I have just been tired chasing two children and being pregnant.

Sammie is talking up a storm. Repeats everything 20 times in a row. Don't get her started she will go on and on and on. I think she would outlast the energizer bunny.

Drew is crawling and pulling himself up on anything that is stable. His poor outfits are all stained on the knees and tops of the socks where he is crawling over my dirty floor. (okay...no matter how many times I mop...my socks stilll get dirty on the bottom. If there is a secret on keeping a clean floor please let me know.)

Caroline is constantly moving and growing. Right now she is in the 50% and is continually growing. So everything is going on track.

Robert and I are doing the same. Just excited about the addition to the famliy and trying not to freek out about all the additional responsibilities.

I will try and post soon again. :)SESIL

drew smile 3

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Finally a picture of Drew at 3 months old. He can roll over and creap forward. He is growing fast.

Pictures of Drew

Here are some quick pictures of Drew. He smiles a ton and loves his big sister. Needless to say we have crazy days at the Cratin household. We will keep you posted on any exciting news.

:)SESIL

Gardening

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check out the sidebar for more pictures from this day.

June

sprinkler time with Sammie...

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So it is hot here in Chicago...here Sammie is playing in the sprinkler in the back yard. Will post more pictures

Hot day in Chicago...
Today was supper hot. So Sammie, Drew and I played in the sprinkler in the back yard.

I will post some pictures of the family soon. :)SESIL

A typical day in Chicago....

So we are back in Chicago.....
Sammie started Gymboree classes. She absolutely loves it. It gives her a chance to run around and climb, jump and not get hurt. She loves it!!!! I have to take some pictures while she is in class.

I am just trying to keep up with Sammie and being pregnant. The pregnancy is going good....I have the typical back pain from where the baby sits in my belly. This baby loves to kick box. Sammie liked to redecorated...It felt like she had a rolling brush inside me repainting the walls. This one likes to do flips and sudden kicks and throw an elbow out every now and then. Needless to say they are very sudden and sometimes they hurt. But....Still can not tell if it is a boy or a girl. Let us know what you think. Let Robert know your pick on when I will have the baby, gender and time. My official due date is May 16th. Good luck... I will keep you posted on the pregnancy and Sammie. ;)SESIL

Steamboat Springs, CO

We are here in Steamboat Springs, CO day 4. We have had a great time so far. Robert, Laura and Todd are out on the slopes filming “Brokeback Mountain scenes.” They are sooooooo funny. If I can figure out how to post videos on the blog I will post them. They are funny.
In the meantime, here are two pictures of the trip. :)Sesil

Laura and the kids.....

The view while snowboarding.

Building...

Here is a building that needs a ton of TLC.

Middle building.

Side of the building.

Fire damage to the back walk-way.

Front of the building.

Inside the building.

Inside the building.

Inside the building.

Inside the building.

Just a look at a building that we are looking to rehab. Robert's project he is working on. Enjoy the pictures.

Back in Chicago....

Sammie and I are back in Chicago. We got home and visited with Dad. Later that night cousin John came to stay the night while in Chicago. It was great to catch up with him.

Sammie has been so excited about being home. Back to all her toys and her DA DA!!!
I will post some pictures from the trip soon. Glad to be back home.
:)Sil

First Post....

Family Picture at Sesil's Parent house.
Sammie's Christmas Outfit.
Finally a great family photo.

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Here is our first post of the year. I hope this will be an easier way to keep up the family and friends on what we are doing on a daily basis.

Here are a couple of pictures taken over the holidays.

I am just trying to get this up and running soon.
:)sil