A catchup!

It has been a busy couple of months at the Kroner house. I *believe* we figured out the security concerns so I'm hoping that we no longer have to worry about intruders. Therefore, enjoy our brief catchup of life in the Kroner household!

Valentine's Day was amazing and a great day to spoil the girls and also dress them up in cute outfits!




In early February, Abby had an accident at school and we ended up at Children's Hospital with five stiches and a broken finger - ah, the joys of toddlerhood!


In mid-February, we took a trip to visit friends in Kansas. Abby and Kate were traveling troopers and met some new friends Drew and Taylor!


On March 1, I returned to work - and sadly now have less time with this sweet baby.


Over St. Patty's day, we were lucky to join some of the Miller family in Chicago to celebrate the Executive MBA graduation of Matt! We also got to spend some quality time with Garvin and even were able to squeeze in a visit to the Children's Museam.




This past weekend, we celebrated my birthday with great friends and even a visit from Abby and Kate's buddy Hannah!



But what I love most? These two are really becoming the best of friends. We are lucky!

Time for a Game....

Name of the game is "Abby or Kate".

It's easy! Just comment in the comments section on which of our lovely children you think the picture is of.

First one to get all correct gets a special blog post all to themselves!

(I can't see why everyone thinks they look so much alike...)

Is it Abby or Kate?

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Smiles.

Love.

Kate - 6 week video

Kate - At six weeks you...

- You just starting to smile your beatiful, gummy smile. Mommy loves seeing you happy!
- Are doing much better at night! But, to not jinx it, I'm not going to say how well :)
- Are 10 or 11 lbs in weight. We have offically left newborn clothes and newborn diapers
- Are so loved by your sister. When she gets home from school, one of the first things she does is go and find her "bebe". She loves kissing your cute feet!
- Are starting to notice alot more around you. You hate taking naps because you are discovering how awesome our world is!
- Still hate tummy time, but are getting better at holding your head up. You can hold it up for a few seconds before you get tired!
- Are such a great addition to our family!

We love you!

Newport Aquarium with the Gray Family

Last Friday, Abby played hooky from school and her, Kate, and I headed to the Aquarium to meet up with the Gray Family.

Over the past few years, the Grays have become great friends of ours and Abby and their 2 1/2 year old daughter Anna have become good buds. Kate also is sure to become best buds with Megan and Bryan's newest arrivals, Lucy and Julia who didn't join us as they were at home avoiding the crowds and the germs! Lucy and Julia were born six weeks premature the Thursday before Kate was born. Both are now doing fantastic, are at home and are growing wonderfully. Hooray!

Life. Is. Good.

Our little chatterbox...

In the past month, we've noticed how strong Abby's language skills have become. When Grand Poobah was here, he started a list of all of the words that Abby can say and we have continued to keep that list going.

As of today, here are words that she can say clearly without prompting and knows what they are (she will also repeat words you say, but im not counting those)...

Mama
Dada
Baby
Willow
No
Mine (her favorite :) )
Duck
Bye
Puppy
Bubbles
Turtle
Hot
Eye
One
Two
Cheese
Nose
Mouth
Hat
Shoe
Milk
Juice
Banana
Apple
Waffle
Book
Toes
Stuck
Diaper
Water
Roll
Santa
Jump
Elmo (her other favorite word)
Abby
Sock
Up
Auntie
Papa (Poobah)
Snack

Such a smart girl!

A few of Kate's "firsts" from month one...

First time meeting Willow (they are now best friends...)


First time at Chick-Fila (Uncle Shawn would be so proud...)


First time in the car (one of the only places Kate likes to go to sleep...)