Sunday, September 19, 2010

5 MONTHS OLD TODAY




September 19, 2010 the boys are 5 months old today. Where did the past 5 months go? I kinda remember...the summer of 2010 flew by. Thinking to next summer - wow they boys will be a year old, able to go on the boat, swimming in the pool and maybe walking. Incredible how fast little 5 lb babies grow up.

Noah and Parker Update:

  • Not totally rolling over but sooo close, from backs to tummies
  • Both now giggle and laugh - Parker is totally ticklish
  • Love to play in their Jumparoo.
  • Their personalities are amazing. They are very different but perfect match. Noah still studies things and loves to chat. Parker is a hoot - so silly. Both easy going babies.
  • They love to be outside. We take them out on the patio or to the lake house as much as possible. We are looking forward to fall weather. It will be so fun to take them in the stroller everywhere.
  • Super neck control, they hold on to you with their arm when you carry them
  • Weights...Collin and I are guessing 16 to 17.5 lbs
  • Wearing 9 month clothing (both are long)
  • We are in middle of sleep training - trying to drop middle of night feedings. Its alot of work so far but the reward will be a huge pay off. Mommy & Daddy are ready for some solid nights of sleep. They are doing super with the AM & PM naps.
  • They have started rice cereal. Its so cute - little bird mouths. Parker loves it. Noah is getting the hang of it. He gets most of his in bedtime bottle. We are at 3 teaspoons 1x a day and will bump up as soon as they are drinking 32 oz. of formula during the daytime. Its a struggle to get that now but we are on our way.
  • Our house does look like pre-school these days but designer mommy knows they love all the toys.
  • We bought the perfect "twin mobile" too. A beautiful white and tan Ford Expediton. Love it.
  • October will be a fun month. G & G Stoops & Lovey and Tiffany will all be visiting. The boys get to see their first pumpkin patch with their cousin Stevie Dee. Fall Weather arrives. They turn 6 months old. Halloween!!! Fun stuff.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Togetherness, Tents and Twins

Dad had a dream over 7 years ago when he bought this 12 men tent...build it and they will come...GRANDKIDS. Well as you will see Dad's dream became reality on his birthday this year. September 3, 2010 - Labor Day weekend at the Lakehouse

Daisy, niece sweetheart Stevie Dee, Parker, Noah and Collin

I love it Grand Pa Pair


Happy Grandparents

BUILT

Noah chilling out



Noah chilling out

Parker chilling out

Princess Stevie Dee

Happy Birthday David
Homemade Arkansas Blueberry Pie

Stoops going for an evening walk

Collin entertaining the kiddos

Rocking with the boys

2 minutes of quiet

Hang out on the new dock

Who wants lunch? Dad's new boat grill.

yummie - sounds good

We traveled to the Lake House for Grand Pa Pair's Birthday and Labor Day week. It was a treat. The temperatures were in the 70-80's for most of the trip. Noah and Parker LOVE and I mean love being outside. They smiled and cooed the whole time. They watched the trees blow in the wind and the water reflections on the boat dock. It was a joy to watch them truly enjoy a place Collin and I cherish. (and had our first introductions at too)
The whole gang had an incredible weekend.
Mini update on the boys:
Teething and drooling alot, getting rice cereal at dinner, giggles, very alert, really likes their nanny Ada, turns 5 months old on September 19, enjoys having books read to them, both sitting up really well in Bumbo chairs, wearing size 6 month clothing and really healthy.
Best babies!!!!!