Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Loving Life

Days are going so smoothly at our house. We are on a schedule and introducing foods, having good naps (still only 20-30 mins...), and playing all this time....THINGS ARE SO FUN!

We started giving cereal a couple of weeks ago. The boys didn't really like it at first, but this week we added applesauce to it and they LOVE it. We are giving sweet potatoes tonight for the first time. Here is what they look like afterwards...


I guess the big news this week was Spencer scooted a little on his belly Sunday night! He may be an early crawler and Mommy isn't too sure about what to do with herself once that begins! I have moved our ottoman and just lay out a big blanket. I have their toys all around me and we just play most of the day. We move from the bouncy seats, to the floor, to their exersaucers, floor, then to their bumpos. They aren't sitting up yet, so I don't want them laying on their backs all day (but its hard with two, because I can't hold both of them all the time even though I want too!).
Shep reading a book (yes it is upside down...but hey we are learning!)

Playing in their bumpos and looking at the playmat

Hey Mom!

This is so much fun!

They have begun chewing on EVERYTHING! It is so funny to see the boys grab something and then can't get it to their mouth fast enough. Shepherd has really started yelling this week. He is talking all the time and has gotten very loud. This makes for an interesting church service!.

My gums feel better now!

This is Shep's favorite chew toy!

We have a fun couple of weeks ahead of us! We are taking them on their first beach trip! I love the beach and have been dreaming about going since last October when I was confined to the house! I can't wait to let the waves roll over my feet! I know it will be a little more hectic since we will have 2 little ones in tow, but I think it will make it more fun. We are getting to go and that is all that matters! I can't wait to take pictures of the boys on the beach. I wonder what they will think of the sand on their feet. I can't wait!

In a few weeks, the boys will be going on their first plane trip. Matt's mom is getting married in Houston. We are so excited for her and can't wait for all Matt's family to see the babies! We are staying with Matt's cousins Brad and Lydia who are expecting. I can't wait to see them and talk Baby! I have to admit though, I am a little nervous about the plane trip. We will be confined to 2 small seats with 4 people! I think I am more worried about the people around us! Maybe they will have sympathy for us since we have twins, and not get too aggravated with cries! =) It will be an adventure! I will try and take pictures all along the way!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

4 Months

We have had a lot of fun this past month. The boys are smiling and laughing all the time. Spencer is rolling over and Shepherd is able to hold toys on his own. They are learning and advancing every day. I love to see them concentrate on grabbing a toy and then their face when they accomplish it.

I had a great first Mother's Day. I love being a mommy!! I know I have a great task of raising these boys and am looking forward to it! We heard a great sermon on Sunday of the importance of mothers within a home. It is a lot to think about, but I pray everyday that God will show me how to help guide Shepherd and Spencer to Him.

Matt and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary last week. I can't believe we have been married for 6 years. We celebrated it a little differently this year. We went out to an early dinner, came home and gave baths, fed and was watching tv by 8:00. It was one of the best years though! =) My good friend Nicole texted me on my anniversary saying who would have thought 6 years ago that Matt and I would now have twin boys! Sometimes I still can't believe how truly blessed I am!

The boys turned 4 months old yesterday. We had their 4 month appointment. Here are their stats...

Shepherd
14 pounds 9 ounces
24 inches tall
16.25 head

Spencer
15 pounds 1 ounce
24 inches tall
17 head

Here is a video of a few different things.
Shep and Spencer having "twin talk" while eating hands, Spencer rolling over ( I love how Shepherd is almost encouraging him), and Shepherd laughing (excuse my wet curly hair!).
All precious moments!!
(More videos to come, because this month we introduce FOOD!)