Have A Great Weekend!

Andray loves his Pooh Chair from big cousin Ella....he talks more and more each day and every time we go downstairs he sees our big clock on the ledge and says, "BIG COCK"...can't make it up! We're working on his "L's"...ha!



Andray absolutely loves his "chooooooooo chooooooo" train set that he got for Christmas! Enjoy!

Another Heartbreaking End to the Vikings Season

Well, we tried in our household yesterday to not get too excited about the Vike's game and the hopes of playing in the Super Bowl! Jake and I were beyond disappointed last night after the loss. I'm just bummed because I told Jake that was probably our one legit chance of seeing the Vikes play in a Super Bowl in our lifetime, ah! Oh well, Roz and Dray were decked out in their Vikings apparel all day yesterday and they both had a blast watching football and playing catch. Have a great week everyone, I think I'll be bitter about Brett Favre's interception pass at the end of regulation for a LONG TIME...seriously Brett, just run out of bounds! What was he thinking?

The cutest Vikings cheerleader ever! Thanks for the outfit for Roz Auntie Rachel and Uncle John...she got a lot of "great use" out of it this season and even wore it to church yesterday!

Andray has now added "fooooootball" to his vocabulary, too cute!

We've now introduced the football to Roslyn. Hopefully she'll be the first woman in the NFL as a place kicker (Jake and I are hoping so for our retirement fund, ha!)

On Saturday we headed over to Rhonda and Brians' for supper. The kids had a blast playing together and Dray sure does look up to his older cousin Mya!

Godmom Rhonda reading a bedtime story to Roslyn, precious.

Uncle Jacob came to visit this past weekend too and Roz thoroughly enjoyed watching the afternoon football game with him in the basement!

Roz getting a bottle before naptime on Sunday...very special!

Eight Is Great!!!!!!!!

Hard to believe our baby girl turns 8 MONTHS OLD tomorrow! She's growing up so fast, too fast that is! She truly is a gift from Heaven. We've had a chiropractor realign her this week and she's sleeping SO MUCH BETTER! Hopefully that was the issue and she continues to be comfortable at night. Have a great weekend everyone! We love you all, the Stang's

Well, my mom kept this bunny blanket from when I was little. Couldn't resist taking Roslyn's 8 month photos with that same blanket. Above is my 8 month photo and below is Roslyn. See a resemblance? I don't really, but some people do say she looks like me!

Smiling at Daddy...so sweet!

Baby got Back...as Jake sings to her!

Andray's big cousin Ella gave her Pooh Chair to Andray and he LOVES sitting in his chair before bedtime and watching is Baby Einstein movies. My grandma also crocheted this blue blanket for him....such a special "keep sake."

Isabel Lucia Skiing!

Isabel on Nordic skies! Can't make it up. Head to this link http://gallery.me.com/frankfam#100090 to enjoy watching her LIVE!

Happy Birthday Grandma Carol!!!!

Happy 61st Birthday Mom! (aka...Grandma Carol)...we love you very much! Have a great week everyone, love the Stang's

Andray is such a good big brother and kisses Roslyn all the time! Brings tears to my eyes!

Dray Turning Into Such a Big Boy!

Andray has been an absolute TROOPER since we've taken his nuk away. I'm so proud of him. And yet really sad because he's really not my baby boy anymore! Every day he does something new, and now he eats all his yogurt and pudding by himself, using his spoon! It's pretty awesome! Have a great weekend everyone...love, the Stang's

What a BIG BOY!

Big Brother...Little Sister

Just couldn't resist getting a photo of the kids in their Big Brother...Little Sister t-shirts this past weekend! Have a good week everyone! Love, the Stang's

Pretty in Pink.

Her eyes get more blue every day!

Almost done with the photo shoot.....

And done...Roslyn's "all done!"

Roz loves to sit up now and play catch...it's super fun!

Little Man is 22 Months Old!

Hard to believe Little Man is 22 months old today! Jake and I took his NUK away this weekend. I think it was really harder on me than anything. But Andray has been very good, especially since he loves his "nookie" in the car and in the crib! Keep praying that Andray continues to handle the "withdrawal" okay! Love, the Stang's

One of my best friends and teammates from college, Jess Abrahams, came to town on Friday night for the bball game in Halenbeck Hall. The Huskies were hosting Minnesota Duluth, who Jess coaches for. Fortunately, hockey was off, so I was able to bring the kids to the gym before the start of the women's bball game! It was so good to see Jess, and it was Jess and Roslyn's first time meeting each other! So cute!

Coach Fish hooked Andray up with a sucker at the "Big Gym" (as Andray calls the gym), and he was in Heaven! Thanks Coach Fish! He literally licked the entire sucker down to the stick! Too cute!

Coach Ulferts came back to see Jess too, and it was also Coach Ulferts' first time meeting Roz!

Andray loved staring at the kids warming up and just kept pointing at the court and saying, "HOOOOOOOOOP, BALL!" Hard to believe I played every day on that court for 4 years during college. Time flies.

Andray loves to shoot hoops, but now we need to teach him how to shoot the ball forward and NOT backwards, ha!

Pretty sure Andray is saying, "hoooooooooooop" here. What a BIG BOY! He was so good at the gym, I'm thankful for him and his laid back personality!

Roslyn Is Sitting Up!!

Roslyn is so much fun and is now sitting up on her own (despite a few nose dives into the carpet once in a while!). Auntie Sarah and Auntie Rhonda have given Roz some "hand-me-downs" from the older girl cousins. I love this outfit Roz has on with the pink jacket! Hard to believe Skyler, who is now 6 years old, used to wear that! Roz also wore one of my most favorite Skyler outfits to daycare yesterday....red and blue bibs, adorable! Have a great weekend everyone. Hockey is OFF, which means I get to spend the entire weekend with the kids and Jake...I'm so excited! Love, the Stang's

Roslyn sitting in "style"....thanks for sharing your outfit Skyler!

I couldn't help but dress both the kids in bibs yesterday for daycare! Roslyn just smiles all the time now, it's so much fun! Andray loves his new toy from Cassie and Jason! He draws all the time now on his Magna Doodle!

Feels like just yesterday Skyler was wearing this outfit...where did the last 6 years go?

Andray, slowly but surely, is learning how to "share" with his baby sister. Whatever toy she has, he of course wants. Like I tell Skyler all the time, it sure is "tough" being the oldest and having to share everything. Andray's a great big brother though, Roz is lucky to have him!

Well, Andray is definitely going to "follow in my footsteps." He loves to grab my camera and say "cheese." Well, the other night he grabbed my camera when I wasn't looking and took this photo of Roz. Not bad for a 1 1/2 year old! ha!

Christmas Is Complete

This past Sunday our family was able to get together for the Lingl Christmas that was originally scheduled for Christmas Day, but was cancelled due to the weather. It was so much fun going to Gram's farm again and man do we miss Grandpa! This year was special though, because our cousin Nathan and his wife Andrea made it to Gram's with the newest addition to the family...Grant Curtis. He's such a beautiful and perfect baby, it was so great to meet him! Happy New Year everyone...we love you all. The Stang's

Grant Curtis Lingl...born early December.

My Godson Jett is growing up so fast! He was pumped I gave him the UP movie!

Isabel loved being around Gram and Baby Grant, it was so precious when Isa would kiss him.

The Lingl's...we sure do miss Grandpa!

Roz had a blast sitting on Papa Larry's lap while we opened gifts. She never cried once! Just giggled at Dad the entire time, so sweet.

My Godfather, Uncle Jeff, has always loved babies and had so much fun playing with Roz after opening gifts.

My baby girl all dressed up for winter.

My last photo with the kids before the turn of the new year on New Year's Eve. Yet another amazing year in 2009...looking forward to what 2010 will bring! Jake and I love our kids so much...they truly are BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN!