Saturday, October 31, 2009
Happy Halloween!
The girls had a great Halloween, we played all day and then went to a church trick or treating event with our friends Casey and Rebecca and their son Kaleb. Kaleb and Izzy were monkeys, and Alexa is the chicken. It started raining so the night ended sooner than we wanted it to, but the girls had so much fun for the time we were out. We didn't actually collect candy either, the girls just loved the pumkin. Here are a few pictures, I hope to post all our October pictures on picasa soon (the link is on the right).
Monday, October 19, 2009
Lexi's Laughing and Izzy Standing
So we have a daughter who loves to laugh. I know many of you are thinking, "is she complaining?" NOT A CHANCE! If you haven't had the pleasure of hearing Alexa's giggle, it is THE best thing in the world. It is simply not possible to hear her giggle and not smile and possibly start giggling yourself! So here is a video that showcases not only Alexa's perfectly contagious laugh but also Isabel, standing.......independently! She is only days away from taking those ever so memorable 1st steps!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Embarrassing but true...
I can't belive I am going to post these, especially after a game like todays. It is so hard to be a Redskins fan, but so easy to see why I couldn't pass up a chance to share these with all of you!! Go Skins!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
13 months...and hoping to slow it down a little!
Yesterday the girls turned 13 months old, I am sure many of you are reading this and thinking, so what? But to me it is crazy, and exciting and breathtaking; where has the time gone? The girls are learning more and more everyday and trying new things everyday. Oh, and they're growing, and growing, and growing!
Isabel is very impressionable, and loves to repeat movements and sounds. Right now her two favorite things in the world are, waving Hi,and trying to also say it. It doesn't really come out as "Hi" but is clear that is what she is trying to say; and also she loves to put her finger in the air, directed toward Jeorgie, and say "sit". It is about the cutest thing in the entire world. She is also trying to master blowing kisses. When we do it, she will try to mimic us, but it is hit or miss right now; she has to be in the mood.
Alexa is huge! I know this would sound crazy to a stranger, a mother describing her child this way, but she is off the charts! I never imagined a year ago that I would be seeing her this way. I am amazed at the difference a year makes, and very sure we are going to have a hard time fitting into the 12-18 months snow pants we bought her!! :) She is entertaining and fearless. She never bats an eye or hesitates in the slightest when she decides to try something new. The other day she decided it was time to use the "walk behind" toy her Grandma Bobbie and Grandpa Jim gave her, correctly! She walked across our living room pushing it from behind and was so proud of herself when she reached the other end. I was proud too, a little too much so probably!!!
They are both standing all the time with the help of furniture, and have begun to want to let go. They move along the furniture with speed and race on their hands and knees to get to something, or someone, first. I can't wait to get them outside and take bets! It won't be long before they are standing independently, and soon after will be walking unassisted; I have mixed emotions about all of it! The girls have been trying all sorts of new foods lately, but to my content they still love their veggies, and fish, the most. So happy to see them growing and excelling, but sad to see that time in their lives go.
Wow, it still stuns me how much I love these babies, I mean kids/girls/angels!
Isabel is very impressionable, and loves to repeat movements and sounds. Right now her two favorite things in the world are, waving Hi,and trying to also say it. It doesn't really come out as "Hi" but is clear that is what she is trying to say; and also she loves to put her finger in the air, directed toward Jeorgie, and say "sit". It is about the cutest thing in the entire world. She is also trying to master blowing kisses. When we do it, she will try to mimic us, but it is hit or miss right now; she has to be in the mood.
Alexa is huge! I know this would sound crazy to a stranger, a mother describing her child this way, but she is off the charts! I never imagined a year ago that I would be seeing her this way. I am amazed at the difference a year makes, and very sure we are going to have a hard time fitting into the 12-18 months snow pants we bought her!! :) She is entertaining and fearless. She never bats an eye or hesitates in the slightest when she decides to try something new. The other day she decided it was time to use the "walk behind" toy her Grandma Bobbie and Grandpa Jim gave her, correctly! She walked across our living room pushing it from behind and was so proud of herself when she reached the other end. I was proud too, a little too much so probably!!!
They are both standing all the time with the help of furniture, and have begun to want to let go. They move along the furniture with speed and race on their hands and knees to get to something, or someone, first. I can't wait to get them outside and take bets! It won't be long before they are standing independently, and soon after will be walking unassisted; I have mixed emotions about all of it! The girls have been trying all sorts of new foods lately, but to my content they still love their veggies, and fish, the most. So happy to see them growing and excelling, but sad to see that time in their lives go.
Wow, it still stuns me how much I love these babies, I mean kids/girls/angels!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
1st Birthday Photos
Here are two of the pictures from their first birthday photo shoot, it was a lot of fun, but somewhat stressful because Isabel didn't like one of the photographers at all, and everytime she would try to position her she would start hysterically crying!!! But here are a couple pictures we liked anyway!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Happy Birthday to the twins!
The girls had a great birthday. Thank you to everyone who sent wishes, and gifts and love from all over the country!! Here are pictures from their big day, I am having trouble loading the video but hope to have it up soon.
A day at the park!!
Here are pictures from the girls first time at the park!! They loved the swing. First we went to a park that only had one infant swing so we put them in together. Then we walked down to another park that had two infant swings and they had even more fun!! Enjoy.
Stats!
This is just a really quick update with the stats from their 1 year appointment at the doctor (we still don't have our computer back yet, I had to borrow Doug's laptop!)
The girls are doing great, our little Lexi isn't so little any more. She has officially become the "bigger" sister! Alexa is 31 and 7/8 inches tall, weighs 23 lbs exactly and has a 46.2 centimeter head! She measures in the >95% for height, 75% for weight and the 80% for head circumference! Way to go big girl!! Isabel isn't too far behind, she came in at 31 and 1/4 inches tall, weighs 21 lbs. and 14 ounces, and her head is a whopping 47.4 centimeters around! She measures in the 95% for height, the 70% for weight, and the 95% for head circumference!! XL hats for her please!!!
We could not be more proud of our little girls. They are dramatic, and fun; adorable and impossible all at the same time, and we could not have ever imagined how much joy and happiness they would bring to our lives. We are ridiculously happy.
Here are few pictures from the last few months, and our trip to PA to see Grandma Q and Papa Bill!!! As soon as we get our desktop back up and running I will scan their 1 year photos!!!
The girls are doing great, our little Lexi isn't so little any more. She has officially become the "bigger" sister! Alexa is 31 and 7/8 inches tall, weighs 23 lbs exactly and has a 46.2 centimeter head! She measures in the >95% for height, 75% for weight and the 80% for head circumference! Way to go big girl!! Isabel isn't too far behind, she came in at 31 and 1/4 inches tall, weighs 21 lbs. and 14 ounces, and her head is a whopping 47.4 centimeters around! She measures in the 95% for height, the 70% for weight, and the 95% for head circumference!! XL hats for her please!!!
We could not be more proud of our little girls. They are dramatic, and fun; adorable and impossible all at the same time, and we could not have ever imagined how much joy and happiness they would bring to our lives. We are ridiculously happy.
Here are few pictures from the last few months, and our trip to PA to see Grandma Q and Papa Bill!!! As soon as we get our desktop back up and running I will scan their 1 year photos!!!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Another month has passed...
Wow, it is so hard to believe another month has passed since my last post, and that was just a picture. The girls are so different, moving around like crazy, crawling and rolling, and just now starting to pull themselves up to their knees while holding onto someone or furniture. Isabel managed to get up into a bridge position a few times, and even managed to stand up while holding onto the sides of the play yard. I can't believe how much they have changed and I see them everyday. They are quickly blossoming into little girls, and shedding their baby attributes right before our eyes. It is sad, but so amazing at the same time. I am emotional to see my tiny little babies go, but so excited about the little girls they are becoming.
Recently they have started to show us their depth of understanding and learning capabilities. If you ask Isabel how big she is, she will raise both her hands above her head and wait for you to say "sooo big". She then smiles with the most sincere look of pride you have ever seen! She is also pretty good at doing the sign for milk, but of course I haven't been able to capture either of these accomplishments on video! Both girls are learning to put things where the belong. They both know that the balls for the busy ball bopper go inside that particular toy, and are able to start it by themselves now. They also recognize that the plastic shapes belong in the red bucket with the "sorter" top, but haven't quite figured out which shape goes in which hole, but they are working on it! They have also begun to favor certain toys, and yes, have begun to argue over them. I think we are entering into the phase of their life when they will begin to claim their "comfort" item. I wonder what they will end up choosing? Will it be a blanket, or a stuffed animal...I will keep you all posted!
The last year has been amazing, and the one about to start is going to be even better! I am still trying to get used to the fact that the girls are about to turn one. We are hoping to get some pictures taken, in pretty dresses, and with a big cake, but who knows if the vision will come to fruition!
P.S. Pictures and videos coming soon, I promise!
Recently they have started to show us their depth of understanding and learning capabilities. If you ask Isabel how big she is, she will raise both her hands above her head and wait for you to say "sooo big". She then smiles with the most sincere look of pride you have ever seen! She is also pretty good at doing the sign for milk, but of course I haven't been able to capture either of these accomplishments on video! Both girls are learning to put things where the belong. They both know that the balls for the busy ball bopper go inside that particular toy, and are able to start it by themselves now. They also recognize that the plastic shapes belong in the red bucket with the "sorter" top, but haven't quite figured out which shape goes in which hole, but they are working on it! They have also begun to favor certain toys, and yes, have begun to argue over them. I think we are entering into the phase of their life when they will begin to claim their "comfort" item. I wonder what they will end up choosing? Will it be a blanket, or a stuffed animal...I will keep you all posted!
The last year has been amazing, and the one about to start is going to be even better! I am still trying to get used to the fact that the girls are about to turn one. We are hoping to get some pictures taken, in pretty dresses, and with a big cake, but who knows if the vision will come to fruition!
P.S. Pictures and videos coming soon, I promise!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The girls and their cousins
At the end of June, the girls and I traveled to Pennsylvania to spend a week with my sister Paula, her new baby, Reegan, her two and a half year old daughter, Riley, and my sister Kate, and her daughter, Kylie. I thought it would be really cute to try to get a picture of all the kids, and we got one with the moms too! Our girls weren't having their best day, but the pictures were pretty darn cute anyway!
More to come...
More to come...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Queen of "mine" has arrived!
Isabel is very good at declaring everything is hers, even though she cannot speak yet. It happens on a regular basis, I look over and see Alexa holding a toy, and soon Isabel reaches for the one Lexi is holding. Alexa, being the much more layed back and passive of the two girls, just finds something else to play with. Very often, Isabel will then switch the first item she took from Alexa to the hand furthest away from Lexi, and will then reach for the new item Lexi is holding with her other hand. At this point, Lexi very nicely just finds another toy, only to have Isabel place the second toy she took from Alexa in her lap and reach for yet the third toy Alexa was forced to choose! Here is a short video of Isabel making sure Alexa knows EVERYTHING is hers!! With love of course!
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
9 Months Old Already!!
I can't believe my baby girls are 9 months old today. It seems like just yesterday I was breaking down in the waiting area outside the NICU while my mom sat there, holding Isabel, and listened, and comforted me and continued to support me like she has done all my life. She reassured me that everything was going to be fine, and Alexa would come around in her own time...
BOY, WAS SHE RIGHT! Talk about thriving; there are only 4 oz. that separate the two of them with Lexi weighing in at 19 lbs even, and Isabel still holding the lead at a whopping 19 lbs. and 4 oz. This puts both of them smack dab right in the middle at the 50th percentile for weight. I am not worried any more Mom!! Isabel is slightly taller, 28.25 inches in comparison to Alexa's 28 inches even (I think they are the same height, it was a measuring issue!) This month they have jumped up to the 75 percentile for height, maybe we will have tall girls, I would love it! Both of them have big heads, but Isabel has moved into the 95 percentile! I think it is that flat spot finally rounding out!
The girls are funnier than ever! They babble and babble to each other, pull each other's hair, lick each other's noses, and so much more. I am thrilled to be in this time of their life because so many fun things are happening, but I do find myself looking back and wondering where the last 9 months have gone. No more teeny tiny feet and itty bitty socks; long gone are the newborn clothes and the tiny cries. I was sure I was taking time to "smell the roses", but even when you think you are savoring the moments they disappear too quickly. We have moved on to newer and more exciting accomplishments now, like learning to clap, cutting 1st teeth and oh yes, their favorite, CHEERIOS!
The girls spend a lot of time in their high chairs these days, between feedings and learning to feed themselves finger food, it is a very time consuming process! So far, the girls are not fond of many foods, probably because of the texture. Avocado was a miss, same with watermelon, no luck with bananas yet either; pasta primavera was a big NO WAY, but we still keep trying! Cheerios seem to be the chosen food. We are going to try a few new foods next week: rice, plain pasta, cooked/mashed carrots and sweet potatoes, and maybe even some broccoli crowns, lunch meat, chicken and more! The doc suggested skipping the 3rd foods which have the puree with chunks in them (pasta primavera), if the girls are picky about texture. But she says it is important to keep trying more and more finger foods. We will also be trying to lose the bottle and instead use a sippy cup over the next few months also! So many changes so fast!
Alexa has her first tooth, it started to show through the gums on the last day of May! It feels like the bottom right one is ready to cut soon too. No teeth for Isabel yet, she is all gums and loves to show 'em off!
Clapping, slapping and banging...these are a few of Isabel's favorite things. She really likes the sounds of clapping and banging things together. Her coordination has improved so much in the last couple weeks that she is constantly banging different things together to see what sound they make. She usually hold them in each of her hands and bangs them together like cymbals! Hopefully this means she is musically inclined (she would get that from Dougie!).
The girls have almost mastered sitting up, but haven't quite made it to the point where they can move to a sitting position from a laying position on their own yet. Once this happens it is all over! They will be on the run and I will be forever on the move trying to chase them down! Good thing I have started back to the gym. The cribs are being lowered this week because pulling themselves up is just around the corner! Baby proofing has officially begun, and I know it will probably not end for years to come!
My ever-so-wise and beautiful sister Paula has told me more than once that at this age life will seem like someone hit the fast forward button, she was so right! I am going to make a very valliant effort over the next 3 months to soak it all in and really enjoy the remaining time in their incredible first year of life!
BOY, WAS SHE RIGHT! Talk about thriving; there are only 4 oz. that separate the two of them with Lexi weighing in at 19 lbs even, and Isabel still holding the lead at a whopping 19 lbs. and 4 oz. This puts both of them smack dab right in the middle at the 50th percentile for weight. I am not worried any more Mom!! Isabel is slightly taller, 28.25 inches in comparison to Alexa's 28 inches even (I think they are the same height, it was a measuring issue!) This month they have jumped up to the 75 percentile for height, maybe we will have tall girls, I would love it! Both of them have big heads, but Isabel has moved into the 95 percentile! I think it is that flat spot finally rounding out!
The girls are funnier than ever! They babble and babble to each other, pull each other's hair, lick each other's noses, and so much more. I am thrilled to be in this time of their life because so many fun things are happening, but I do find myself looking back and wondering where the last 9 months have gone. No more teeny tiny feet and itty bitty socks; long gone are the newborn clothes and the tiny cries. I was sure I was taking time to "smell the roses", but even when you think you are savoring the moments they disappear too quickly. We have moved on to newer and more exciting accomplishments now, like learning to clap, cutting 1st teeth and oh yes, their favorite, CHEERIOS!
The girls spend a lot of time in their high chairs these days, between feedings and learning to feed themselves finger food, it is a very time consuming process! So far, the girls are not fond of many foods, probably because of the texture. Avocado was a miss, same with watermelon, no luck with bananas yet either; pasta primavera was a big NO WAY, but we still keep trying! Cheerios seem to be the chosen food. We are going to try a few new foods next week: rice, plain pasta, cooked/mashed carrots and sweet potatoes, and maybe even some broccoli crowns, lunch meat, chicken and more! The doc suggested skipping the 3rd foods which have the puree with chunks in them (pasta primavera), if the girls are picky about texture. But she says it is important to keep trying more and more finger foods. We will also be trying to lose the bottle and instead use a sippy cup over the next few months also! So many changes so fast!
Alexa has her first tooth, it started to show through the gums on the last day of May! It feels like the bottom right one is ready to cut soon too. No teeth for Isabel yet, she is all gums and loves to show 'em off!
Clapping, slapping and banging...these are a few of Isabel's favorite things. She really likes the sounds of clapping and banging things together. Her coordination has improved so much in the last couple weeks that she is constantly banging different things together to see what sound they make. She usually hold them in each of her hands and bangs them together like cymbals! Hopefully this means she is musically inclined (she would get that from Dougie!).
The girls have almost mastered sitting up, but haven't quite made it to the point where they can move to a sitting position from a laying position on their own yet. Once this happens it is all over! They will be on the run and I will be forever on the move trying to chase them down! Good thing I have started back to the gym. The cribs are being lowered this week because pulling themselves up is just around the corner! Baby proofing has officially begun, and I know it will probably not end for years to come!
My ever-so-wise and beautiful sister Paula has told me more than once that at this age life will seem like someone hit the fast forward button, she was so right! I am going to make a very valliant effort over the next 3 months to soak it all in and really enjoy the remaining time in their incredible first year of life!
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Jabberin' June!!
The girls are really starting to babble on a regular basis now, it almost seems like they have their own little language! It is incredible to watch, and brings so many smiles to our faces! I have so many videos to sort through, but I thought I would share this one; they are chatting over cheerios! These little miracles are a constant source of laughter, and the make us love like we have never thought possible!
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