It’s hard to remember what all they’re doing now, I’ll try my best. All of them have mastered their walking skill. Now is more of a quick run alone with screams, chasing each other around the house. They are climbing everywhere! The couch, chairs, toy chest, and anything they can get those little legs over. They are learning new words every day. Some of the most recent ones are: duck muck (which is their favorite book), grandma, woof woof, baa baa, maa maa, moo moo, papi (Daddy) + all the words that I have mentioned before. They are also following commands such as: cierra la puerta (close de door), traeme los zapatos de Alea (bring me Alea’s shoes), busca otro libro (get another book). It’s fascinating to watch them follow commands. I didn’t realize how much they really understand. It’s amazing!
We had our NICU follow up and I’m happy to announce that we have graduated from the NICU! We won’t have to go to any more follow ups! Woohhoooo! They are done :) We also had our 18 months check up. Everybody is doing very well. The stats were:
Arianna 21 lbs & 9 ounces, 30 inches long
Alea 22 lbs & 8 ounces, 30 ¼ long
Armando 23 lbs, 31 inches long
At the end of September Armando was hospitalized. He wasn't eating or drinking anything. Our Dr. said that he was dehydrated and the only way to get some liquids in him was through an IV (have I mentioned how much I hate IVs in my children?). Once again, it was a bad experience; he was poked 3 times, poor guy. He only spent one night (thank God). We believe he had roseola, but by the time the rash showed up, he was home. After Armando got back to his own self, Arianna got sick with the same thing. We had a couple miserable weeks, and I'm glad that's behind us. Well the best way to remember any of the things we've done in the last couple of months is pictures:) Right?
During the Summer we were brave and took the kids to the supermarket. They LOVE to get in cart:) From left to right Arianna, Armando and Alea.
We made another trip to Kansas at the beginning of October. It was a blast. The kids had so much fun:) They love to explore:) This was fall fest weekend. This is Arianna exploring the exhibits at the Department of Economics.
Alea stretching her legs.
Armando taking everything in (as usual).
Mom!!!!!!!!! We're ready to go out now. From left to right Armando, Alea and Arianna.
Fall Fest also had a petting zoo. It was great because all the animals were small enough for our kids to pet them. Arianna had the best time. Armando and Alea were a little bit scared. On the above picture is Armando petting a baby goat.
Alea petting a chicken.
Arianna petting the baby goat. She really enjoyed it.
The kids at the petting zoo. From left to right Alea, Arianna and Armando.
The friends that we visited had this cute little tricycle with a handle to push. Alea is trying to push Arianna:) How cute:)
A wheel barrel full of toddlers :) In front Armando and Alea and in back Olivia and Arianna.
Arianna being goofy.
Alea looking adorable and innocent.
Armando smiling to the camera.
Any time I give Armando "real" silverware, he has to goof around with it, hahaha.
Alea's new ability is to take off her top after her afternoon nap. This is how I found her one day, without her top. She was SO proud of herself that she couldn't stop laughing and giggling.
We ditch our huge high chair for these cute easy to clean booster seats. The kids love to seat around the table with Mom and Dad.
It has gotten cold here, but we're not about to give up our stroller rides (at least not yet). But it takes forever to get out of the house when we need to put on coats, hats and mintens! At first the kids didn't like to be bundled up, but now they don't seem to mind it as much. On this picture is Arianna with her coat on, Alea waiting to get hers on and Armando exploring.
We go walking with our good neighbor and friend Elizabeth and her son Josh. Since I have 2 double strollers, it works great:) One for the boys and one for the girls:) 
