Busy as Bees

 

Busy as Bees- You my kiddos have been busy lately! This is what you were up to in your 4th and 5th month!

 

 

 

 

Some light reading... makes this former kinder teacher proud! ( haha)

 

Discovering that sharing will be an issue with Luke... there isnt a toy that you dont like my son!

 

You know how to Ham it Up Lukester!

 

Pretty Snow Princess

 

Sleeping soundly- still loving the swaddles- both of you!

 

Coordinating clothes- always

 

Playdates!! Hanging with the Games twins- McKinley is greeting you Libby!

4 months and we are breathing again!

4 month Dr. Check up.... Ugh!!!

Sweet Luke, you have 4 bandaids on your legs, because of shots! :( The worst ever to watch!

But the nurses were very fast and you were tough. Your sister on the other hand, it was pretty bad, but we made it home in one piece and next time I vow to NOT go alone!  Your daddy was out of town for work but next appointment, I need a buddy to help me help you guys!

You are both growing so well and doing wonderful!

You are in the 90th percentile for length a this age, not sure where that comes from! And your sister, is gaining more weight! But at 4 months, she still weighs just 9.8 pounds.

Your dad and I are looking at each other and catching our breathe- we are going to make it!

Libby you sleep through the night great- as in 11 hours at a time- Luke, we have to work on you bud- you like to eat! Love you guys!

 

 

 

 

 

This picture is awesome!  Libby, Luke thinks you are showing off, as your stickers tell everyone that you are 4 months.... but you decided to flash us 4 fingers anyways! Classic~  :)

 

The SMALL group, no longer so small :)

 

Hanging out with our original Small group friends- It's amazing to think that when we met the Howertons and the Garcias, none of us had kids yet, and it fact, the Garcia's were just getting married. Now looking at all the little blessings on the couch together- so awesome!  I love hanging out with you all, our dinner get togethers, and the way you guys support us through this journey called life and parenting!! It's an honor to call you friends!

Kiddos- Jude, Joel, Ben, Luke & Libby- sorry Libby girl, you have to hang with the boys! But you can handle it!!

 

 

 

 

Say "Cheese!"- Our first Family pictures

Needing Christmas card pictures was a great reason to have some family pictures done to capture these munchkins with mom and dad.  And a great plan in theory... Comical day to say the least! We had 2 helpers, both Aunt Pammy and Aunt Jane, Pete's sister and my sister!  :)  Plus Pete and I and the photographer and it for sure took all of us- but it was worth it.  What I am learning about twins is that everything comes down to timing.  We had to time pictures between feeding and nap time, but enough time after eating that Libby would not spit up constantly (due to her reflux :) Getting them ready, fed, driving there, getting them dressed in the car, and then attempting to have myself ready was a fun memory for sure.  Thank you aunties for holding the babes, doing my makeup, wrapping the babies up in blankets because it was so windy, jumping up and down to make the babies look at the camera and attempt to smile at you!  It was all worth it!

Giving Thanks

Luke and Libby's First Thanksgiving was so wonderful!  We were in Katy with family and my dad's parents, my Gram and Gramps, came to visit from Arizona.  My Gram had my dad and his twin brother, Uncle Jeff,  so she knows all about the twin thing.  My Gram's daughter, my aunt Julie, also had twins. Twin girls, Courtney and Alexa, so they all have experience!!

It was a very special feeling to hold these kiddos on thanksgiving- a flood of appreciation of what they mean to me and how lucky I am to be a mom.  A simple word.  But becoming "mom" is an answer to many prayers.  "Thank you Lord for these children, they are a daily reminder of your goodness and perfect plans. Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4

 

 

Gram and Gramps

 

Luke is making Gramps laugh

 

Gram helping feed!!

 

 

Luke is wearing my dad's christmas outfit!!! How awesome is that!!!

 

 

Mimi knows how to make Luke go crazy giggling!!

 

 

Mimi and Papa J

 

Luke thinks Aunt Pammy is so pretty :)

 

Pops and Luke

 

Aunt Jane knows how to snuggle!!

 

 

Nonna and Libby Lou

 

Luke is wearing my dad's hat from when he was little- it will fit better when he's older! too cute

 

Mimi with the babes

 

Mrs. Swanson holding little Libby at church! She's practicing for her grandbabies on the way!  Her daughter is having twins in the spring! Identical boys - so awesome!!

Twinville

Our house is officially now referred to as "Twinville."  My mom, Mimi, came up with that when she was staying with us one time when they were newborns.  Its a great name to capture all things twin- 2 of most things, a little crazy at times, never a dull moment, and comical for sure!
Heres a few pics showing random things that you kids have been up to!

 

 Enjoying the fall weather and changing leaves :)

These finally fit!  I got them when we announced the gender with our family! They were attached to the bottom of the balloons and the balloons were in big boxes that they had to open- such fun!

Morning Libby Girl- stretch!

Hi Luke!

Happy Happy

I have turned our bassinet that was used for sleeping, into a play place!

Creative with the tummy time- Libby you hate it. But we have to do it kiddo!

Not quite ready for Bumbo seats but mom is attemping to show you what it feels like to sit up!
Double Twin Bobby underneath and 2 regular boppys on top- so much stuff in this house!!

Took this picture to get an accurate look at the size difference between these kiddos! Crazy!!!

 

 AWW!  Little Man! Its Little Pete- or as we say Pete and RE-Pete :) Ha Ha

Sound machines- traveling sound machines= survival and necessary for these twins! They love the ocean sound and it is very helpful for them in the car or out and about when they are tired or want to take a snooze.  They go out like a light!  Thank you Buy Buy Baby!!