Ashton Crashing his Mega Blocks....BONK!

Dylan's Favorite Toy...

He is so excited he has it figured out.

First outting with a friend...

We spent the day at the museum with their new first friend, Zoey. They got along just great. It was so cute watching them look at each other, and play. It was so fun we are planning another trip together, maybe the zoo next time.

After the Planetarium show...

We went Morril Hall and spent the day, and also saw the planetarium show. The twins loved it they kicked back and just watched. Ashton at one point started laughing. They had a good day out, they also met their first friend their age.

Always wants what the other one has...

Dylan and Ashon are always wanting what the other has. This yellow ball is the top of a stack toy, and is one of Dylan's favorites. Dylan always manages to find this toy and he will sit and play with it forever, but Ashton thinks he wants it now too.

A little upate...

We had a wonderful Christmas with our family. We had lots and lots of snow so that kept us home most of the time, but it was great all just being together. I loved Jeff having all that time off, it was a great vacation for me *laugh*. He has now went back to work, and I tell you did I have a awakening. First of all I had for got how difficult it was caring for the twins on my own, secondly since the time Jeff took off work and went back they had became mobile. Really in need of a baby cage now for sure!!! A little update on the twins...Dylan has really discovered how all his toys work, he is suck a thinker and investigator. He is scooting, pulling his self to his knees along things *so close to standing, for sure in the next couple days*, he is so vocal. He says mama, dada, and nana, and several other yammerings. Dylan is also my lil giggle box, he has such a cute smile and giggle. Ashton is my Mr. On The Go, he is crawling all over the place, pulling his self up on everything, and is now also walking along the couch. Ashton is saying mainly only dada and squealing like crazy. He is my goofy one, he gets all ornery and snorts and laughs and bounces. He also likes to pick on Dylan, he pulls his hair and pinches him *sad*, he also pinches mom and dad. They have had to be separated into their own cribs, and no longer lay by each other and hold hands :( now they don't hold still long enough to snuggle. Oh one thing than neither of them have mastered is to sleep through the night, now that will be a trick that impresses mommy the most!!! It has been a long 8 months, and they have grown so fast, but it is so great to see them sit and play and interact with each other. They are also really into big brother Ethan, they watch every move that he makes, and they love to play with him. They play mega blocks, and with the baby toys, and they also chase him in the walkers. You just wait big brother until they are up on their feet, they will be chasing you and into all your toys.

Christmas at nana and papa's

Here is a picture taken of us all celebrating Christmas at Nana and Papa's (Jeff's parents). We had to postpone our Christmas with them 3 days because of the blizzard. It was a fun day full of good company, good eats, and fun times!!!

It's a blizzard out there...

Kong is not really enjoying the winter here. We have had snow after snow, and lots of wind too.

Mega blocks...

Every little boys needs some maga blocks. This was a gift I picked out for Dylan and Ashton to play with with Ethan. They do too, okay mommy likes to play too. It is really a cool table and we all build together, well we build the twins mainly just crash it down.

One of their favorites...

This was by far one of their favortie gifts, way to pick it out daddy!! It plays music, lights up, and is a push toy too. They love playing with all the shapes and taking stuff on and off of it. Any day now and they will be ready to walk behind it too.

Drumming...

Ethan playing on the Fisher Price drum before he realized he got a real one!!! Not sure why but bought one Fisher Price drum, what was I thinking we need two so all my boys can drum together.

Another Tigger...

Just what they wanted another Tigger. They have been sharing one for way to long. Tigger is their favorite stuffed animal.

A little help...

Dylan and Ashton needed a little help opening all of those presents on Christmas. Kong helped lots, and he didn't even try to eat the paper...or the toy inside.

What we do...

This is about the extent of the twins' day. They sit, roll, and now try to crawl around and explore all their toys. It wont be long before they are mobile and running around the house, and that is when the real fun will start, oh my not sure if I am ready for that. They also run, and I do mean run, in their walkers now. They run around the dining room and kitchen, they are now grabbing at stuff, trying to open cupboards, and run over anything or anybody in their way, and that includes the poor dog. They chase him down and corner him, poor poor puppy if he only knew it is about to get worse.

Any minute now they will be crawling. They are trying so hard and Ashton has about got it down, and Dylan is not far behind him. Today I thought Ashton was going to crawl right over the pillow to the Christmas tree, he got half way over and then saw something else and rolled down the pillow. Yup he is my lil' goof. Can't believe they are almost crawling already, milestone are going to just fly by now.

Can we help???

It was the last weekend before Christmas and I had lots and lots of cookies to bake. Good thing I had helpers. Yeah I think it took me twice as long this year.

First trip to see Santa...

They didn't make a sound, they just stared at him and pulled his beard, and looked at him like wow who are you. Daddy told him what they wanted, and what mommy wanted, a nanny. *chuckle* The twins want Thomas the train track to add to their big brothers old collection, push toys, and things that make noise and light up. We will see it they have been naughty or nice and get it all or not.

Visit to Santa

Ethan standing as promise *laugh*.

For my brothers...

Well obviously Ethan knows the real story about Santa, but he will play along for his little brothers. It was so cute when we were talking about going to see Santa, Ethan said I am not sitting on his lap but I will stand next to him so you can get a picture. So funny he knows me so well to know of course mom will want a picture...to funny. He also don't say anything about... ya know the secret about Santa in front of the twins, as if they would understand, how considerate of him. I am so proud of him, there are times he drives me bonkers with his attitude, but overall he has such a big heart and is so considerate and polite to others. Ethan mommy is so very proud of all you are, and all you will be, even though I know I don't tell you nearly enough!!!

Christmas concert...

This is Ethan right before his Christmas concert, how handsome is this?!?! Me and my twin brain had the dates mixed up and so Jeff at the last minute did get off work, thank goodness for more than one reason. I would of hated for him to miss it, he has never missed one yet, and this was the first time that we got to see Ethan play the drum. He has a practice pad, but me having the twins is not as on the ball as I once was. There was a day he would have had his drum bought months ago, but when I get out I usually have to rush home, and I forget half the stuff I need, let alone remember extra stuff. *Shhhhhhh don't tell there is a drum under the tree for him. I can't wait to see his face when he opens it.* Oh and the second reason I was so glad Jeff got off work should be obvious, I was not looking forward to taking the twins on my own. Good thing to we sat there for 2 hours and they were tired and crabby, but did okay because Jeff and one and I had the other, they would have never made it through without us holding them in our laps.

I look at this picture and and can't believe how big Ethan has gotten, and that he is already 10. Where did the time go?? Before we know it the twins will be standing in front of the tree for a picture for there school concerts, and Ethan well he will be 20 and off to college, wow if that don't make a person feel old *laugh*

Fighting over Tiger.

Finally...

Dylan and Ashton out to play in the snow. First I put them in the stroller, yeah good idea we kept getting stuck, then daddy got out the sled and weeeeeeeeeee away they went. Ashton did a half face plant and got a forehead and one eye full of snow, but he was a trooper and kept on sledding. Dad pulled them for awhile, then he had an idea... hook the sled up to the dog *laugh* This was funny Kong actually pulled them up and down the alley. We got 14 inches of snow on Monday and Tuesday and it has been to cold to go out or windy. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Today wasn't to bad, and daddy has to work all weekend long *darn it* so we got out to play just a bit. Big brother Ethan missed out he had school, hopefully we will all get out to play together before it melts away. Hopefully the snow will stick around long enough, or we get lots more, I want a white Christmas this year!!!

Snow angels

Mom couldn't wait to get a picture of the twins making snow angels, but twins didn't want to lay down and make them. Oh well, they are cute little sitting snow angels.

Sled dog...

Kong likes to get out and play in the snow too. He is just making himself useful pulling the twins in the sled.

We got stuck...

The Duo Glider LX in not a all terrain rig we just discovers. Daddy had to scoop a path and we still got stuck!!!

Now it feels like winter...

All this warm weather was making it very hard to believe that Christmas was near. Well after today there is no doubt it is December, at least 8 inches on the ground and still falling. It is so pretty out, it is such a fluffy snow, and it is blowing and swirling around. I am hoping that it isn't to cold so we can get out and play in it tomorrow. Yeah sledding!!! I love the snow, and I love sledding, but we won't be enjoying it much until tomorrow when daddy gets home safe and sound from work to play in it with us. Oh and Yeah for snow days at school, Ethan home today and tomorrow for sure, we can only hope for Thursday too, yeah that might be a stretch. *laugh* HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!

Almost time...

I am always eager for Christmas to come, especially this year for the twins' first Christmas. It is so adorable watching them play in front of the tree each night. I couldn't wait to put the tree up just to see it sparkle in their little eyes. They are good little boys when it comes to the tree, sometimes Dylan will go for this one ornament, a big snowflake, but that is it. And Ethan is the only one who rummages in my perfectly organized and wrapped presents, but I am glad to see it, this is the first year he seems to care. I think it is because he is a spoiled child and knows whatever he asked for is under there somewhere. Well it is almost time to open all those presents.

Just to cute not to share...

All 3 of my boys...

Not one but two...

That is what Jeff and I said to each other all through my pregnancy. It still is amazing when I sit and watch them to think wow "not one but two". Each day they have learned something new, or have a cute thing they get stuck on and do all day, they are growing from babies into little boys so quickly. We have had many rough patches with no sleep, the fussiness, the reflux, and the formula issues, but it is all worth it to see moments like this, as they sit and play with each other. It is so amazing to see how they are discovering each other and learning to play with each other, and to see their SO VERY different personalities shine through. Ashton by far is the more aggressive give it or I will take it type, and Dylan sits back and investigates each toy so patiently and when Ashton takes it from him, he moves on to the next toy. They are truely amazing little people that are so precious and we are truely blessed to have not one, but two precious little boys. Having two babies does come with many challenges to overcome and I am day by day trying to tackle them; the lack of sleep is a killer, to get up every hour or two then have to function to take care of them and deal with the crazy schedule of having twins is so hard. Also everything has changed so much, we were so used to just going and doing what we wanted like packing up and enjoying a nice day of fishing just Jeff and I, oh how I miss those days, or deciding at the last minute to pack up the camper and take Ethan camping for the night, or something as simple as sitting to watch a movie together. All of these things seemed so trivial, but now it's just hard to get packed up to head to the store. Two babies are far from twice as hard as one, it is balancing all of the things that need to be done times two but not having a spare moment to get things done because not always do they decide they want to nap or be content without you at the same time, oh and not just having to feed two screaming fussy babies but to do it at the same time. I would be lying to say it has all been pleasant, and that I don't really miss the time we all used to have together and the things we could do, and how we always rush and hurry just to get everything done and just seem to get through the day really sucks at times, and never getting a moment to myself or to just kick back and relax with Jeff, but I wouldn't change a thing even if I could. We will get through all this hectic stuff and be doing those things together again and it will be three times the fun with our three boys to enjoy it with.

Thomas is back in the house...

Awwww I remember when Ethan played with his trains all of the time, and Thomas was on TV daily (really after all these years I still know the theme song laugh*) We had Thomas birthday parties, Thomas bedding, Thomas toys for birthday, Christmas, and of course just because. Jeff and I used to go into the store with Ethan and watching him go crazy over all the Thomas things he wanted to add to his collection. I could never bring myself to get rid of his trains, they are the wood ones (a bit expensive I may add), figured someday he could do what ever he wanted with them. Who would have thought we would have two more lil' Thomas fans in the house to put them to good use. They already watch Thomas on the TV and they smile (here we go again round #2 and #3 for Thomas in this house), I can see already that this Thomas collection will be growing more. One question remains who will keep the track when they get older, who will claim it as theirs. Hmmm???? Really it just brought back so many memories seeing it set up, little blond Ethan awwwww so cute he was, now all grown into a handsome double digit as he calls it (10 year old). And see the crane in the picture Ethan wanted that sooooooo bad, it is Cranky the crane he was a cute but "cranky" character Ethan just had to have for his collection. I am excited to start the Thomas phase all over again. Shhh don't tell but Thomas was always my favorite phase.

What's new...

The twins are growing and changing so fast it is so hard to believe. They are sitting on their own, interacting with each other, walking in their walkers. Oh the walkers are soooo very cute they just scoot and scoot all over. Watch out they will run you over, not to mention the poor puppy. And today Ashton started to babble "dada dada dada". Before we know it we will be hearing "dad" and "mom" awwwww how cute it will be. I am so waiting for the day they reach out for a hug. Such cute little boys we have. And Ethan wow he is changing so too. Big brother Ethan is already getting all geared up for soccer. He is planning on starting to play Spring and Fall, and possibly starting club soccer in the Summer. GO Ethan!!!!

Oh no, not again...

Ashton and Dylan have really discovered their puppy Kong. Here you can see I don't think that Kong is always so thrilled about that. Ashton is playing/pulling him. I don't think Kong minds that much he usually sits there and takes it, and rarely moves. He also is a good babysitter, when the boys are crying and I am not right by them Kong sits by them and howls at me as if to say HELLO come and help these little ones. Such a smart little doggy. He also hears them stir around in their crib and runs in to check on them, I can tell when they are awake before I even hear them, thank to Kong.

Christmas tree is up....

We have put the tree up!!! I have been waiting to see the twinkle of Christmas lights in the twins' eyes for soooooo long. It was adorable to see their little faces light up. Dylan and Ashton didn't make it to see the tree being decorated, they were to tired. We got the tree up, lights on, and the twins put their first ornaments on, and then it was bedtime for them cranksters. This year it took ALL day to put it up will all the interruptions *2 little interruptions named Dylan and Ashton*, but we got it done. I started at 9 am in the morning and we put the star at the top at 10 pm. And wrapped presents until 1:30 am because there has to be presents under the tree the next morning you know. I have my way of doing things when it comes to putting the tree up, and everybody else just go along with it and at least act like you are enjoying it please. There has to be plenty lights, ornaments hung just so, star put on by Ethan, and present wrapped and place under tree right away to make it just right, and mom likes it done with a smile *laugh*. I know at times I go a bit overboard but I love doing this, and it makes it so special to be doing it as a family, just my way of creating wonderful family memories, someday everybody will look back and remember decorating the tree and that it what makes it all worth spending ALL day doing it. Oh and of course lots and lots of pictures need to be taken also!!!