Let The Voting Begin!

Polls are now open for who will first speak an actual 'discernible' word and what that word will be (or phrase . . . our kids are prodigies, of what, we're not sure yet).  You can place your vote to the left of the screen.  


Vote for your favorite.  If you don't like our selections, then send us your ideas.

Mission Accomplished

I said I'd get a photo of both babies smiling by the end of the year (I never said I'd be the one taking the photo). With the help of the world's greatest photographer (I can say this, I use to work for a photo printing company), we managed a few joint smiles.

Here's a sneak peek of the twins at 6 months:

6 Months Update

If anyone knows how to stop time, please see me. The babies are absolutely wonderful right now, they laugh, smile, and barely move around. I know all is about to change in a few short months when they learn to crawl, climb, poke, prod (strangle, choke, break, pull, terrorize, etc.).

Here we are at the doctor's office waiting for 'Baby Torture Part Trois'

Mirabelle produces enough ear wax to start a small candle company (per the doctor . . . we see him specifically for his humor). He had to use some strange blue stick to scrap the crap out of her ear in order to see her ear drum. I've been assured the excess amount is purely genetic (she got that from her Daddy) and no cause for concern.

Finn is officially on anti-reflux medication (praise the Lord, my new carpets were on the verge of ruin; and yes, I understand that is the lesser concern . . . but still a concern). His ear infection has improved; now all that's left is an abundance of nasty diapers courtesy of the antibiotics.

Baby Stats:

Mirabelle

weight: 15 lbs 8 oz

height: 28 in.

cuteness: infinite

Finnlay

weight: 14 lbs. 11 oz.

height: 27.5 in.

cuteness: indescribable

A Culinary Wonderland

The babies were getting bored with the existing rotation of strained, pureed flavors (one can only tolerate so many peas and carrots). Therefore, over the holidays we introduced a variety of new food choices like Turkey and Rice, Vegetables and Beef, Chicken Noodle and Summer Squash with Harvest Apples.

So far, so good. Finn's a more amiable eater than Belle. She'll eat most anything as long as you reminder her it tastes good (so trusting). Finn loves it all, unless he's tired or sick (both the case over the weekend . . . our first ear infection).

We now have two high chairs (thanks Oma-ma!!) which makes mealtime, fun time. Until the twins learn to feed themselves, they'll still have to wait their turn, but it's not too bad. One practices with finger foods, plays with a spoon or tries to use a sippy cup while I feed the other.

I must also thank Lavender and Bailey for being so helpful during mealtime. They faithfully volunteer everyday for clean up duty.

Happy New Year!

We survived the holiday season and the first six months of parenthood. For your viewing pleasure, here's a photo recap: