Stairs, REALLY?!?

They can basically run up the stairs faster than me now. We just have to work on how to get down!

Little Helpers

My little guys are always such big helpers, always at mommy's side to do laundry, vacuum the floor, do the dishes, etc.

Good Night

It is so fun to get them up from their beds, they have these huge smiles to greet me. Although this one is putting them to bed tonight, we caught them smiling until we turned out the lights. . .

11 months

I have so much to catch up on, but I have got to start somewhere. My babies are 11 months old and I have not taken enough pictures of their first year. So . . . I am going to take a photo a day (and post it) for their last month under one. I will get better, so keep posted!


They were waiting at the window for Jake to come home from school. Please don't pay attention to the pile of junk in the dinning room.

Family Pictures

The babies are 6 months old! I can't believe how grown up they look! This is just a small sample of the pictures, the rest are on Facebook.

First Solids

We gave the boys their first solids this weekend. Carter couldn't get enough and would protest whenever you took the spoon away to get more. Gavin on the other hand was not interested in the slightest, as you can tell in the picture. He kept looking at me and saying "what are you trying to give me, I just want my milky!"

Carter in his walker!

You have got to see this video of Carter in his walker. He loves it. He runs all over the house in it.

Happy Anniversary Brett!

It has been a wonderful 7 years! I can't believe how fast the time goes. We now have the family that we have always dreamed about, how could things get any better? I love you so much and it grows every day. You are so great for me, the perfect balance that is needed to make me a sane human being. I love the way that you look out for your boy's mama. Thank you for allowing me to be a mom. I love that you are so handy and we never have to pay for a contractor, because you guys are expensive. :) I love how generous you are with your time to our family and friends, even though I complain about it sometimes. I love how much you love our babies. They adore you. I love that we have a history, present and future together. I love you dear, and look forward to an exciting year together as parents! Boy do we look good in that picture! :)

Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable

So I made the switch to cloth diapers and wipes. I couldn't be happier. There are many routes to take with cloth diapers, but for convenience for daddy and our nanny, I went with the all in one. It has been about a month now and I am so happy, as are our babies. The investment was so minimul for what I would have spent on disposable diapers for our twins. No more diaper rashes and they are so soft, that the boys have to love them.

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Nursery

Daddy made this dresser for them; matched the stain to the cribs and took the design from the dresser I wanted and it even looks better than that. Plus he only spent about $50 to make it!


So I think I have finally situated the nursery how I want it. I love it. Everything that I imagined.

Drinking

Gavin was sitting with me at dinner and kept reaching for my water. I finally let him try it and he loved it. He was even trying to do it himself.

Jake's First Day of School

I can't believe that Jake started Kindergarden this year. He is getting so big. The babies went with him and Auntie Samantha to Jake's orientation.

Circus

The Circus came to town. Caron threw Landon a Circus Birthday Party. I really hope that the rumors of animal mistreatment aren't true. But they were all so good.

Luau

The Luau this year was another success, beside the fact that Larry (the host of the show and our great friend) had a heart attack. He is okay now after surgery. Brett and Jeremy were the only ones that performed this year; Samantha and I ducked out. But we will all be participating in the next one (even Carter and Gavin).

Crawling

So they are rolling from front to back and back to front and even starting to scoot. How long till they crawl?

Elephants

I couldn't resist to post all these pictures. Gavin loves those elephants. Too cute, right?

Mt. St. Helens

Jake, Mommy and us Twins met our Grandma and Great Aunt Alice at Mt. St. Helens for a Daycation. We had a great time and it was a beautiful day. We took lots of hikes up really steep mountains with Mommy in flip flops (she wasn't very smart). Wish you were here with us Uncle Brandon, or better yet, we wish we were there with you!