Train park!


They loved the train ride.. Just got a little nervous going through the tunnel..








Swinging!


Comments

Ashly said…
so cute. bela looks like a little girl in these photos...no longer a baby!
September 16, 2009 at 1:12 PM
The Simmons Family said…
We're sitting in ICU and the nurse brought Owen a train and he keeps saying "choo choo".. so then we said we should take him to the train park. Fifteen minutes later, I see your post "Train Park!" Great minds think alike!

Looks like you had a great time! I love Bela's curls!!
September 16, 2009 at 2:35 PM
La said…
Love that Eden and Bela have the same outfit. We should take pics of them matching.
Belly girl is getting bigger. She looks older too. Hug her for us. And tell Benson, Eden still talks about the last time he was here like it was yesterday.
September 16, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Carol Fighr said…
Ave, your kids are sooooo so so cute!!!! and Bela looks great! I'm glad she is doing better!
Um grande abraço!
ps: Graça manda beijos e abraços pra voces!
September 17, 2009 at 5:18 AM
Evie's Story said…
Her little curls are too cute. She looks so healthy and happy!
September 20, 2009 at 5:06 AM
likeschocolate said…
So grat to see that smile!
September 20, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Sundie said…
Oh my! your little one reminds me of our Sydnie when she was her age! Very active and the bruises to show for it! Sydnie was the same way and since she's a heart baby and she takes a baby asprin everyday... those bruises appear so quickly! Silly little ones! Sounds like you have a very tough, strong Bela on your hands! Prayers!
Heart Hugs, Sundie & Sydnie
September 21, 2009 at 6:35 PM
The Silly Nilly Family said…
Love the pictures! Great to see you guys at the store the other day.
September 21, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Stu and Angie Milne said…
these are so cute :) love those little guys! k after this week i PROMISE i will get you the pictures, they are looking great! (especially considering...)
September 22, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Anonymous said…
Great pictures..she is so cute!

~Stephanie and Braeden(HLHS)

http://braedensheartjourney.blogspot.com/
September 23, 2009 at 11:21 AM
emcghee said…
sweet pictures. love the curls
September 25, 2009 at 9:56 AM
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