Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas...
We received a box for the twins from their other mom, Jennifer. I was really excited to have them open her gift and glad that this was going to be their first gift to open for Christmas!
I video taped them opening it, or well, tried to. They were more interested in playing the drums on the box and not quite sure what I was asking of them.



Jennifer got them each a bunting! Well Zander was not too thrilled to get stuffed into his so he came out of his almost as soon as he went into it so I did not get any video of that. Charlotte stayed in hers for a few minutes and wobbled around :)



Their Auntie Barbara (my sister) got them a "walker" that transitions to a "ride on" when they are older. We set that up and they've been getting the hang of it slowly. This is a short clip of what Charlotte (and sometimes Zander) does when they see the camera....



I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and new year. I look forward to this year and all the fun and excitement it is sure to bring this house with Zander and Charlotte :)

Silly Girl

We went to Idaho a few weeks ago to visit Anthony's grandmother. It was a great trip! The babies had fun showing off for great grandma and anybody else who noticed them. They did great for such a long drive, not one peep out of them!

They went to bed pretty well in our hotel room as well, and during the day we had a bit of time to play with toys and found something even funner to play with....

The mirror!!!! :)

Enjoy Charlotte's video

Oh boy!

So earlier today Charlotte dumped the cat's water bowl (and a bit of catfood) and basically swam in it (lol)... So nice, right after I put her into one of her NEW outfits nana got for her (for pictures)

Zander's trying HARD to push a tooth out.. Some days it feels closer then other day's, but still no tooth!

Enjoy this video of Zander, it makes me laugh out loud EVERY time I watch it :) What a nut!




Till next time, enjoy!

They PLAY! And darnit they are so cute!
Charlotte had a ball when I put her into their "toy box" (the green bucket). It was so cute! I didnt get a picture of it, but I also stuck the bucket over Zander when he was in the crawling position, it was pretty funny, he seemed confused, but laughed anyway hehe :)

I can tell the fun is only just begining, and Im pretty excited to experience these next steps!

Keep checking back, there are some FUNNY video's Im going to get posted here soon! :)

Fun at the park!

The twins and I went to the park Sunday evening with Angie's family and played on the equipment. Jason took some pictures of me with the kids, since I don't have very many. Zander and Charlotte were so cute and seemed to have a good time, other then being a little tired at the end, Charlotte fell asleep in Angie's arms, it was precious.

Oatmeal for the soul

Or just ALL over the face! :)
Zander and Charlotte are finally eating normal food! (well, normal, baby food). August 1st I gave them their first bite of oatmeal. They were not all that impressed, but each day since it has gotten better and better. Charlotte is a messy eater, and sometimes decides its funner to spit on her spoon (sending oatmeal all over herself and me, and our surroundings).
As you can see, Zander decided he wanted to HELP me feed him, and they both do that now that they are getting food every day. Charlotte's first try of food however, well as you can see it did not turn out as happily. Since this picture, she's done better, but lacks much patience during her meal :)
I am so happy AND sad that they are eating! This is just another one of those "new's" that proves they are growing up (so fast!).
But at least they are still the most awesome babies in the world,
That makes it all better.



And this was all August 1st.... However, a week or so before that, the day before Daddy's birthday, Charlotte finally found her toes! Its SO cute to see her reach down and play with her feet, and of COURSE I had to get a picture of it :)

Other then that, August 4th Charlotte rolled over from her back to her front, and today (august 5th) Zander did as well!!! So we knew we had rock'n babies, now we've got the rollin' kind too!!!! :) (and no, I dont have pics or vid of that yet but I will try to soon!)

Charlotte and Zander have been so much fun recently. All sorts of funny new laughs and growls. They are finally acknowledging each other exists during the day, talking to each other, and smiling at each other, it truely melts my heart.
Charlotte has been talking a LOT lately, as well as her monster-spazzzzzing haha, she will suddenly maul whatever is hear her (her hand, someone elses hand, a shirt, bib or blanket) Making her growling monster noises it cracks me up!
Zander is catching up vocally, and giving loud little squeals of delight, like Charlotte started to do just over a week ago.

They are both such a delight, I could not help but dig the camera out for some new pictures :)