The Stano GIRLS :)

So I know we are late to the party, but WELCOME BRIGHTON SAWYER STANO! Brighton was born on Monday, November 9th at 2:07pm with relative ease, stressful planning notwithstanding ;)
She has been here for just over two weeks, but those two weeks have been super busy! I (Laura) started my new job (full-time BCPS Employee, no more subbing--HOORAY!) at Dulaney High School working in the Special Education Department, but still found time to hang out with Elsa while her baby sister was being born. Here is one adorable pic that we took when Elsa was helping take care of Brighton. These girls are such cute little sisters, I hope Colby doesn't start asking for one! Actually, she burst into tears when Joe and I took turns holding Brighton, so I am pretty sure Colby is not ready to be a big sister. More soon!

Halloween is Fun!!!

Halloween is the best holiday yet! First it is Daddy's Birthday the day before so the party starts early. He introduced me to the wonderful world of Pizza Hut pizza and the just as good next morning Pizza Hut pizza. Mom also got Dad this awesome cake. I didn't eat any, but it looked to cool to eat anyway.
The next cool thing is getting to hang out with your friends in funny costumes. For Halloween I played with my friends Emma and Ella. They were the best looking Bee and Ladybug on the block. I was a duck. We had so much fun showing off our costumes to the neighbors and our parents. Here are a few highlights.

After the trick or treating we played on the slide and had a dance party. Dad is working on the music video from the party. You will have to wait for that. That's all for now. Time for bed. Please give me some comments and let me know that you are doing well.

Boo at the Zoo!

Yesterday, Mom and Dad took me to the Maryland Zoo at Baltimore for the Zoo Boo Halloween event. My best friends Aunt Jen and Elsa were there, and also Uncle Brandon ;) We had such a good time! We saw birds, turtles, polar bears and farm animals, mostly goats and cows. It was delightful--I wore myself out. The minute we got in the car, I fell asleep!

When's the last time you saw Elvis and a duck riding a turtle?! Well, you have now!


This is me and Mom walking around the barnyard, just us girls....

Hanging out at Home

This is my parents' attempt to control my crazy bangs. I smiled and loved the clip, but then forgot and pulled it out. Well worth the $5 for the 3 others that have never made it out of the pack...











I did NOT realize that by reading Katie's Coo and Dad's awesome Scottish accent meant that we were Scottish! I mean, I saw the flag at the Clark/Kimmet rematch and heard my Dad say, "If it's not Scottish, it's crap!" a lot, but I didn't know it meant that we were Scots....Just kidding, I am happy to be Scottish, I LOVE Katie's Coo. Thanks Auntie Elizabeth ;)

Here are me and Mom, hanging out at home. I decided Mom works hard and to give her a back massage. My hands are small and my skills are limited, but I think she enjoyed it.


Speaking of fall, did I mention that I also love leaves...They've been recognized by the FDA as an "excellent" source of iron and fiber for toddlers--take that, Gerber!


This shot is for the Locken side of the family--props for John Deere. I also listen to "All About John Deere" on my iPod so I can talk shop with my uncles next time I see them!

I Don't Mean to be a Bother, but I think the Phone's for You!

Here is Colby walking all over the place. She has been public for a while now, but we have not blogged in a while. Busy doing stuff!

It's Nice to Help!

So here is Elsa helping feed Colby some mac 'n cheese. Elsa likes to help and Colby likes to eat mac 'n cheese, perfect!

Dancing and Walking

These are two way different activities, so they need two different videos to display their awesomeness.
Here is Colby dancing and then realizing that she may not have all the necessary energy to do so. This also showcases her new surprised face...you'll see :)




And now for the walking....She can walk. She will walk around in spurts in the living room, her bedroom, in the kitchen, but does not seem to want to walk like a real person. So we're on to you, Noodles. We know you can walk....