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Bryan and I got back a few days ago from a very nice trip to Vancouver/Seattle sans kids. Thanks to some awesome grandparents for making that last part possible :) I have to say, being a parent, if you get a chance to get away from your kids for a little, take it. That might sound bad but seriously, I don't think anything could be better. Having the girls all day long every day, I get a little burnt out. It's nice to get a little break. Of course, I missed them. I feel these last few days home since the trip I've been a better mom than I have been for the last few months. I'm more focused on playing with them and more attentive to Clara's constant conversation. Something I've always had a hard time with since I'm not much of a talker. She really doesn't stop talking and insists that you carry on with her. So all in all it was good. Now I've got my girls back and am really so very happy and lucky to have them.

So what happened while we were away . . . well I don't know much but Hazel is using a few new sayings. "Help me mommy." or "Help me Clara." Also tonight I noticed instead of just saying "Done" after dinner she said "Done, wipe me mommy." All in all her sentences are getting longer. She's also getting better at some sounds like "th" and "s" at least she's trying them now.

She's also getting her two bottom molars that will complete her first set. Still missing one of her bottom front teeth. Who knows why that one doesn't want to come in.

And our Clara has proclaimed that pink is no longer her favorite color. In case your wondering it's now black. We'll see how long that lasts.