We know, it has been a long time since we posted but better late than never, right?
Well, let's see what all has been going on.
The girls have gone from walking to running (running away from us, running into each other, running towards Elmo...). They have gone from liking Elmo to having a love-affair with that little red monster. Zella now asks for Elmo by name (usually comes out like "Elmo, Melmo, Melmo!") when asked what she wants to watch. Lila will shake her head vigorously if you ask her if she wants to watch Elmo.
We just took our very first family trip (notice, we didn't use the term "vacation"...) since the girls have been born. We spent about 5 days visiting Ashley's Aunt Trish ("Auntie") and Uncle Ray down in Victoria, but actually spent most the time in their camper down in Port Lavaca by the beach.
We had it all planned out, we would wait until bedtime, then load the girls in the car and make the 6-7 hour drive from 7pm until 1am with them sleeping the whole way. Then they would sleep soundly in the pack-and-play every night, and keep on their bedtime schedule. Then we would come back at bedtime, and make the drive back with them sleeping.
Man, I don't know what dreamworld we were living in when we came up with that plan. We ended up having to leave mid-day due to complications with the car we took (had to stop south of Dallas to get a spare tire - the only place that had one the size we needed in stock). So we had dinner, then we spent most of the drive down consoling sleepy babies who couldn't sleep. I think we had about 1 hour total quiet time.
Then, the girls of course didn't want to sleep in their pack-and-play, so they ended up going to sleep in our arms about 3 hours late every night. On the way back, we ended up playing Elmo and Blue's Clues for the girls most of the way home.
But, the plus side is that the girls LOVED the beach - once they got used to the idea of playing in the sand and surf.
Unfortunately the girls have had quite a few injuries lately and our trip was no exception, nothing major, just many. They must take after their father's clumsiness. The most memorable one on our trip was when Zella fell forward into a bucket on Uncle's boat and broke the bucket and cut her skin on the bridge of her nose. Mainly the girls just run into things and each other or fall down. This past weekend Zella decided to chase after Mommy as she we went to answer the door and fell straight on her face onto the tile. Well she got her first bloody nose. We feel so bad for them but I guess that is just part of being a toddler.
Well, our previous family vehicle is now in the classifieds. We had decided (and decided, and decided) against our own wants and wishes that we had to get a minivan, and couldn't find a way around it because of price and utility. We then tried to buy a minivan - twice! - and the first time the vehicle was sold out from under us after signing all the paperwork, the second time the vehicle was apparently sold before it was posted online (sounds like a bait and switch to me). But, I guess when dealerships and car companies are going out of business/getting forced out of business, morals tend to go out the window.
So then we ran across an affordable Dodge Durango. But it was an 06, and we decided against it because it was a good deal, but not a great deal. Then after we got home, we looked online and discovered that they had mis-labeled it as an 06 - it was actually an 07! I called, and they double checked the Vin, and it was an 07, and they would honor the deal they made - that changed a good deal to a GREAT deal. Sooooooo, we were right! We're not ready for a minivan (yet...).
We are excited that we are still "cool" :-) and we are pretty happy with our purchase.
Let's see, what else...
Tornado season is in full swing in Texas. Always fun to pull two sleeping babies out of their cribs and bring them downstairs to the hall bathroom when the sirens go off. It sounds like Grandma and Grandpa Shaw lost part if not all of their big tree in the back yard while they were over here visiting tonight.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Walking
In case you're not keeping track, the girls are 14 months as of today. The time goes too quick.
The girls are both good walkers now, although they still fall occasionally - case in point, Zella took a face plant into the concrete yesterday, and it left her a little scuffed up on the forehead and nose. Lila is pretty funny when she walks, kind of like a zombie with her arms stretched out forward to keep her balance :-)
Both girls are able to get up without pulling themselves up on anything.
They sometimes like to sit with us (at least for a couple of minutes) and watch their favorite cartoons - Veggie Tales and Elmo.
They are more interested in shape sorting, but then they get frustrated when the triangle won't go through the same hole that the circle just did. If we show them where to put the triangle, then they are able to figure it out.
They are starting to say more words; just kind of a random patchwork of words right now though. They will surprise us sometime with things they say - banana, Lila, 'Ella (I guess the Z is still a little difficult), and "There he is!" to name a few. They can nod both "Yes" and "No" now, but will only say "No" verbally - and seem to like "No" better...
We'll post some new pictures soon - including one of Zella's battle scars from the concrete.
The girls are both good walkers now, although they still fall occasionally - case in point, Zella took a face plant into the concrete yesterday, and it left her a little scuffed up on the forehead and nose. Lila is pretty funny when she walks, kind of like a zombie with her arms stretched out forward to keep her balance :-)
Both girls are able to get up without pulling themselves up on anything.
They sometimes like to sit with us (at least for a couple of minutes) and watch their favorite cartoons - Veggie Tales and Elmo.
They are more interested in shape sorting, but then they get frustrated when the triangle won't go through the same hole that the circle just did. If we show them where to put the triangle, then they are able to figure it out.
They are starting to say more words; just kind of a random patchwork of words right now though. They will surprise us sometime with things they say - banana, Lila, 'Ella (I guess the Z is still a little difficult), and "There he is!" to name a few. They can nod both "Yes" and "No" now, but will only say "No" verbally - and seem to like "No" better...
We'll post some new pictures soon - including one of Zella's battle scars from the concrete.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Finally!
YEAH! We got around to putting more pictures online!
Sorry we haven't posted since before Thanksgiving. We don't really have an excuse, except "twins," out of town visitors, holidays, and parties. Not really a good excuse, but we're sticking to it. :-)
So, the first year is now over (don't know how it's over, but nevertheless). It seems like we were just discussing what to name two girls, and now we can't imagine life without a Lila and Zella. The first few months (and all the sleepless nights) seemed to never end. But now the time has flown buy. The girls have teeth, they're walking, and can say a few words (Mama, Dadda, dog, and NO! among others).
They are no longer "on the bottle," as of the beginning of the year. They are big girls now, eating the same things that Mommy and Daddy eat.
Thanks for everyone's support during the girls's first year. And remember, Elmo Loves YOU! :-) For those of you without kids, that's what Elmo says a lot!
Sorry we haven't posted since before Thanksgiving. We don't really have an excuse, except "twins," out of town visitors, holidays, and parties. Not really a good excuse, but we're sticking to it. :-)
So, the first year is now over (don't know how it's over, but nevertheless). It seems like we were just discussing what to name two girls, and now we can't imagine life without a Lila and Zella. The first few months (and all the sleepless nights) seemed to never end. But now the time has flown buy. The girls have teeth, they're walking, and can say a few words (Mama, Dadda, dog, and NO! among others).
They are no longer "on the bottle," as of the beginning of the year. They are big girls now, eating the same things that Mommy and Daddy eat.
Thanks for everyone's support during the girls's first year. And remember, Elmo Loves YOU! :-) For those of you without kids, that's what Elmo says a lot!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Happy Birthday Gramma!
Gramma (Mommy's Mom) turned the big 5-0 today!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMMA!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!
We finally posted our Zoo and Halloween pictures as well, so have a look!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMMA!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!
We finally posted our Zoo and Halloween pictures as well, so have a look!
Friday, October 31, 2008
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
The girls are now 10 months old. We can't believe how fast the time has gone. Lila has 2 teeth now and Zella has one. They can each stand on their own for a brief moment, Zella stands just a little bit longer.
Today we took the girls to the Dallas Zoo. They seemed to really like the flamingos, probably because they were "pretty in pink." They also liked the kangaroos or anything that moved or was big. We are looking forward to taking them many times again as they grow.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Where'd the Time Go?
Wow. Somehow it's been over a month since we posted last. Where does the time go?
So, obviously, a lot has happened in the last month - is there ever an uneventful week when you have twins ;-)
They had their 9 month checkup, and Lila is 15lbs and Zella is 17lbs! They are growing so fast!
The girls are getting around great crawling, and they are pulling up every chance they get, practicing their standing. Every now and then one of them will let go thinking that they will be able to balance on their own (usually whenever Mommy and Daddy are out of arm's reach), only to fall flat on their face or back when they can't. As much as we hate to see them fall and get hurt, I guess the school of hard knocks is still one of the best teachers.
Last week, Lila got her first tooth! And her second is already showing below the gums. She's constantly feeling at her tooth with her finger, like she doesn't quite know what to think of it. We don't see any teeth showing under Zella's gums yet, but I'm sure they'll probably surprise us and pop out anytime too!
Just a couple of days ago, the girls started chasing each other around the room, laughing and giggling all the while. It was the cutest thing we've ever seen. Now they love (!) this game, and especially love it when Mommy gets on her hands and knees and chases them too! Tonight, on the way to bed, they raced up the stairs with Mommy chasing them (yes, Daddy was there too, making sure no one fell backwards). That's the second time that they made it ALL the way up the stairs (quite a long way for little arms and legs!). Now they just need to figure out how to go down (the slow way; I'm sure they could figure out the quick way ;-) but that one would hurt a little...).
Last night, we posted some new pictures, so feel free to go check them out.
Today we went to Oklahoma for their first (annual) Family Reunion at Lake Murray. Obviously everyone was oohing and ahhing over them :-) They had a great time too, studying all of their relatives and trying to figure out who looked most like Daddy ;-) We enjoyed it too, but wish that we could have visited with everyone more (we were a little too busy with babies).
On the way home, we stopped at Whataburger, and Zella decided she wanted to try a bite of Daddy's chicken strip, so she did! Lila decided she wanted in on the action too, but then decided that chicken was to bland for her Princess taste buds ;-) She'd rather stick to her fruit and sweet potatoes.
Well, we're EXHAUSTED! So we're going to bed now.
Hopefully it won't be another month before we post again!
So, obviously, a lot has happened in the last month - is there ever an uneventful week when you have twins ;-)
They had their 9 month checkup, and Lila is 15lbs and Zella is 17lbs! They are growing so fast!
The girls are getting around great crawling, and they are pulling up every chance they get, practicing their standing. Every now and then one of them will let go thinking that they will be able to balance on their own (usually whenever Mommy and Daddy are out of arm's reach), only to fall flat on their face or back when they can't. As much as we hate to see them fall and get hurt, I guess the school of hard knocks is still one of the best teachers.
Last week, Lila got her first tooth! And her second is already showing below the gums. She's constantly feeling at her tooth with her finger, like she doesn't quite know what to think of it. We don't see any teeth showing under Zella's gums yet, but I'm sure they'll probably surprise us and pop out anytime too!
Just a couple of days ago, the girls started chasing each other around the room, laughing and giggling all the while. It was the cutest thing we've ever seen. Now they love (!) this game, and especially love it when Mommy gets on her hands and knees and chases them too! Tonight, on the way to bed, they raced up the stairs with Mommy chasing them (yes, Daddy was there too, making sure no one fell backwards). That's the second time that they made it ALL the way up the stairs (quite a long way for little arms and legs!). Now they just need to figure out how to go down (the slow way; I'm sure they could figure out the quick way ;-) but that one would hurt a little...).
Last night, we posted some new pictures, so feel free to go check them out.
Today we went to Oklahoma for their first (annual) Family Reunion at Lake Murray. Obviously everyone was oohing and ahhing over them :-) They had a great time too, studying all of their relatives and trying to figure out who looked most like Daddy ;-) We enjoyed it too, but wish that we could have visited with everyone more (we were a little too busy with babies).
On the way home, we stopped at Whataburger, and Zella decided she wanted to try a bite of Daddy's chicken strip, so she did! Lila decided she wanted in on the action too, but then decided that chicken was to bland for her Princess taste buds ;-) She'd rather stick to her fruit and sweet potatoes.
Well, we're EXHAUSTED! So we're going to bed now.
Hopefully it won't be another month before we post again!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Labor Day
We have all been sick for the last week. Last Tuesday Lila showed symptoms of a cold and then before I knew it we all had what she did. It has been an awful week. Luckily the girls have great grandmas and they came over to help us however they could.
If that was not bad enough, I got mastitis again today for the third time, so once it clears up I am going to start weaning them. I do not ever want to go through it again. It is terrible!!!
If that was not bad enough, I got mastitis again today for the third time, so once it clears up I am going to start weaning them. I do not ever want to go through it again. It is terrible!!!
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