Grants Farm

The girls were so excited to go on another field trip to Grant's Farm. It was a bit chilly though. Allison enjoyed the tram ride the best. She was refusing to get off and was happy that Grant's Farm ends with the tram ride as well. Abby loved the flamingos. She was practicing standing on one leg. Libby rode in the back pack on my back and pulled my hair the entire time. She was very pleased!

We do not have any pictures to post of Grants Farm, but we have a sweet one of all three.

Fun at the Zoo

Abby, Ally, and Libby went to the zoo today. We went early this morning at the opening of the day to meet up with the "Marvelous Mom's" which are a group of mom's in the O Fallon/St. Charles/St. Peters area. I was hoping to meet a Mom of three girl's, but no luck yet. I did meet some nice mothers who we ate lunch with and got to know a little better.

Ally was a little worried about the hippo coming through the glass at her. She wanted to be at least 10 feet away from it. Abby was in for the long haul, but when she asked to be carried I decided we were finished. Libby seemed content to suck her thumb and laugh at Allison. They have a big time together lately as they are quickly becoming good buds. Abby wants to come back to the zoo with Dad so that they can do more as she put it is eloquently.

Spring Fever

The Stann Girls headed for Versailles, Kentucky, this past week on a six hour long road trip to visit Courtney Elbert and children. We had an uneventful trip there, but almost a poop accident from Ms. Abby on the way back. I guess I thought she could hold it to Evansville, Indiana. The poor little one held it for at least 15 miles.

The girls got a much needed haircut this afternoon. Ted said that the other Abby and Ally that live behind us were there at Custom Cuts. Abby is growing her bangs out one length per her request. Elizabeth and I went to the Parent/Teacher store to get Ally some potty training reinforcements! We also picked up some ABC flashcards and a educational game. Now if we have 1 one 1 time to do it. We are pretty much playing zone around here.

The girls officially have spring fever. They are excited to get out and play as much as possible. It is interfering with their supposed "nap time". Allison still needs a good 1 to 1 /2 hour nap to function properly. Tonight, I videotaped her falling asleep while eating at the dinner table. She went to sleep without a bath tonight!

Ted has been working hard in the yard and it looks great. We ordered flowers and bushes so we are trying really hard to get it looking great. I should not say "we" since Ted does it all. He is a one man show. We are thinking that the girls need a little gardening set since Allison was so intent on helping today.

Elizabeth is making more movements toward really crawling. She has crawled a few steps when there is something dangerous she wants like princess puzzle pieces.

I hope you will enjoy the things we post on this family blog. I hope you will post what is happening with you all as well.


We are looking forward to seeing Nana and Poppie this weekend for Easter as well as all the Stann family at Easter brunch.