So much for cabinet locks!
Peek a Boo
Sibling love just before naptime
Um, we didn't do it
Who's behind the mirror?
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Cute pics
Just wanted to share some pics I thought were especially cute of Luke and Olivia.
So much for cabinet locks!
Peek a Boo
Sibling love just before naptime
Um, we didn't do it
Who's behind the mirror?
So much for cabinet locks!
Peek a Boo
Sibling love just before naptime
Um, we didn't do it
Who's behind the mirror?
Baby Play yard
Here is a picture of what our living room looks like with the play yard. My, oh, my how our living room has changed from before we had babies!
And then she was standing!
Today was a big day for our Miss Olivia. She stood unassisted for the first time for longer than a few seconds. She even started to fall, caught herself mid-way down and stood back up. We have been working on standing for awhile, but she usually just bends her knees, hits the floor and takes off crawling. Today when I stood her up, she stood there staring back at me as I sat there in amazement. Then I grabbed the video camera, cell phone so I could send Dan a video, and camera for pics. I think her first steps may not be far away!!!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Half way there!
Two weeks down, two weeks to go! We are at the half-way point until Dan gets home-yay!!! He will be done with this particular project at the end of the year, so hopefully that means he won't be traveling again until at least January (and hopefully for a much shorter period of time). Now when he has to go on a business trip for a week it will seem like a piece of cake! We can't wait until Novemeber 19th!
Monday, November 1, 2010
11 mths old
Our babies are ELEVEN months old today. I just truly can't believe it! Every time the 1st of the month rolls around, I think about the day they were born and the day we brought them home from the hospital. Wasn't that just yesterday?!?!
I am busily trying to get ready for their first birthday, and I feel like I have so much to get done. But I keep crossing things off of my list one at a time. I know Dan would give anything to be home, and we are all missing each other lots. Olivia and Luke smile when they see Daddy "on the computer" and he loves to see them clapping and giving kisses. Only 2 1/2 weeks to go!
Happy 11 month birthday to our lil' Luke and Olivia!
I am busily trying to get ready for their first birthday, and I feel like I have so much to get done. But I keep crossing things off of my list one at a time. I know Dan would give anything to be home, and we are all missing each other lots. Olivia and Luke smile when they see Daddy "on the computer" and he loves to see them clapping and giving kisses. Only 2 1/2 weeks to go!
Happy 11 month birthday to our lil' Luke and Olivia!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
The Amazing Maize Maze
I ventured out to the Amazing Maize Maze with Sabrina and Marc on Saturday and we had a great time! The average time of "escape" is 45-90 minutes, and we managed to find our way out in 57 minutes. Luke and Olivia were a huge help, and were great at reading the map. Marc carried Luke and Sabrina carried Olivia, so it was nice to only have the diaper bag to carry for awhile. I felt so light! I think we'll definitely venture back to the maze next year.
First Halloween!
As Luke and Olivia's first birthday approaches, we are quickly running out of "first" holidays. Today we celebrated their 1st Halloween. I looked at lots of costumes, and my options became limited because there was no way they were going to keep anything on their heads for long-especially Olivia. Anytime anything goes on her head, she takes it off as if playing peek a boo!
I decided it would be fun to make their costumes, like we used to do when we were kids. I would like to make it a tradition to try to make their costumes each year, as long as they'll let me! Luke and Olivia were "biker babies" this year, although Olivia was a cross between a rocker and biker girl. I knew no one else would have those costumes, in keeping with their uniqueness! I made Olivia's shirt and me one to match as well.
My friend Karen came up from Atlanta to spend the weekend with us and help out, along with MauMau, PawPaw, Uncle Wyndal, Aunt Gina and cousin Hailey. Our neighborhood had a parade at 4pm, so we got the babies dressed and joined the festivities late in the afternoon. By the time we got home and got Luke and Olivia fed, it was too late to take them out trick or treating. I was hoping to go to just a couple of neighbors houses, but we'll just have to save that for next year.
There was so much gong on it was tough to get a great pic of the babies looking at the camera, but we got some fun shots from the day. I think when Dan gets home from Japan, we'll dress them up again and let them get a picture with Daddy, too. Maybe they'll even get to sit on his motorcyle!
I decided it would be fun to make their costumes, like we used to do when we were kids. I would like to make it a tradition to try to make their costumes each year, as long as they'll let me! Luke and Olivia were "biker babies" this year, although Olivia was a cross between a rocker and biker girl. I knew no one else would have those costumes, in keeping with their uniqueness! I made Olivia's shirt and me one to match as well.
My friend Karen came up from Atlanta to spend the weekend with us and help out, along with MauMau, PawPaw, Uncle Wyndal, Aunt Gina and cousin Hailey. Our neighborhood had a parade at 4pm, so we got the babies dressed and joined the festivities late in the afternoon. By the time we got home and got Luke and Olivia fed, it was too late to take them out trick or treating. I was hoping to go to just a couple of neighbors houses, but we'll just have to save that for next year.
There was so much gong on it was tough to get a great pic of the babies looking at the camera, but we got some fun shots from the day. I think when Dan gets home from Japan, we'll dress them up again and let them get a picture with Daddy, too. Maybe they'll even get to sit on his motorcyle!
Monday, October 25, 2010
A busy weekend
It seems like time has slowed to a crawl now that Dan is gone. I am having so much fun with Luke and Olivia, but also sad that he is missing a lot of the little things. We know he is where he needs to be, but it doesn't mean we miss him any less! And he is already missing home, and American food!
Since it was such a nice weekend and the impending rain for the week would take care of the beautiful fall leaves, I decided to take the babies for another hike on Saturday. I met Oma and Opa and we did the same hike we did 2 weeks ago. It was a perfect day to be outside. Unfortunately, Olivia was really tired and unhappy during the entire walk down the mountain, but once we were on flat ground and she could wiggle, she was a much happier little girl! We all ate some lunch and chatted with other hikers and truly enjoyed the day.
On Sunday, we went to a reunion for PawPaw's family about 45 minutes away. Luke and Olivia did really well and are ok so far letting strangers hold them. They had fun exploring new territory, and passed out in their strollers briefly after a walk around the neighborhood. They were really tired on the way home and not happy about missing their afternoon nap, but once they had a quick bath and their bottle, they fell fast asleep. It was a very busy weekend, but a good one nonetheless. I took lots of pictures to share with Dan when he gets home!
Since it was such a nice weekend and the impending rain for the week would take care of the beautiful fall leaves, I decided to take the babies for another hike on Saturday. I met Oma and Opa and we did the same hike we did 2 weeks ago. It was a perfect day to be outside. Unfortunately, Olivia was really tired and unhappy during the entire walk down the mountain, but once we were on flat ground and she could wiggle, she was a much happier little girl! We all ate some lunch and chatted with other hikers and truly enjoyed the day.
On Sunday, we went to a reunion for PawPaw's family about 45 minutes away. Luke and Olivia did really well and are ok so far letting strangers hold them. They had fun exploring new territory, and passed out in their strollers briefly after a walk around the neighborhood. They were really tired on the way home and not happy about missing their afternoon nap, but once they had a quick bath and their bottle, they fell fast asleep. It was a very busy weekend, but a good one nonetheless. I took lots of pictures to share with Dan when he gets home!
A 2nd tooth
Luke's 2nd tooth is well on it's way, and as we thought, it seems like they will be coming in one right after the other. Just a few more weeks and they'll both be having steak for dinner!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Luke's first tooth!
After many months of waiting, Luke's first tooth finally broke through his sore little gums yesterday! We were extra excited because Dan really wanted to be here to see his first tooth emerge before he left for Japan. Yay =)
Round 2...29 days this time
It seems like Dan just got home from Japan yesterday, and now it is time for his second trip-this time for a very long 4 weeks. He left this morning on the same flight he took last time, and he will return home on November 19th, the Friday before Thanksgiving. I can't believe that by the time he returns, Luke and Olivia will be turning 1 a week and a half later.
I don't have as much planned this time as I did last time on purpose. I'm going to just see how things go and try to have something fun planned for the babies every couple of days. Tomorrow we are going hiking again with Oma and Opa, and Sunday we are going to a reunion with MauMau and PawPaw. I also want to take them to the new Discovery Place for babies that is opening this weekend. I may also have some friends visit from Atlanta, depending on how schedules work out.
I would LOVE to go back to Atlanta for Anderson's first birthday, but I need to stay here so I can also take care of Heidi. Her pelvis is mending well, but her foot is still in a cast and splint and she isn't supposed to leave the crate too much. She is getting more agile by the day, and liking her confinement less each day. Sometimes she just cries because she wants to be outside. So not only do I have Luke and Olivia to take care of, I have Heidi as well! It seems as if I am always feeding or changing someone! =)
We hope Dan's time away goes by quickly, but unfortunately we know how long the last trip seemed. I really hope none of us gets sick like last time. I got my flu shot this week, and the babies will get theirs next week. For now, we'll just take it a day at a time.
Dan with Luke and Olivia at bedtime the night before he left:
I don't have as much planned this time as I did last time on purpose. I'm going to just see how things go and try to have something fun planned for the babies every couple of days. Tomorrow we are going hiking again with Oma and Opa, and Sunday we are going to a reunion with MauMau and PawPaw. I also want to take them to the new Discovery Place for babies that is opening this weekend. I may also have some friends visit from Atlanta, depending on how schedules work out.
I would LOVE to go back to Atlanta for Anderson's first birthday, but I need to stay here so I can also take care of Heidi. Her pelvis is mending well, but her foot is still in a cast and splint and she isn't supposed to leave the crate too much. She is getting more agile by the day, and liking her confinement less each day. Sometimes she just cries because she wants to be outside. So not only do I have Luke and Olivia to take care of, I have Heidi as well! It seems as if I am always feeding or changing someone! =)
We hope Dan's time away goes by quickly, but unfortunately we know how long the last trip seemed. I really hope none of us gets sick like last time. I got my flu shot this week, and the babies will get theirs next week. For now, we'll just take it a day at a time.
Dan with Luke and Olivia at bedtime the night before he left:
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Now it's my turn
This past weekend was my first time away from Luke and Olivia for more than 1/2 a day or so. I went to Lubbock, TX for the weekend to visit my good friend Lara and her sweet baby girl Marianne (about 2 1/2 mths old). I left early Friday morning (about 6am) and returned late Sunday afternoon (about 5pm), which left Dan taking care of the babies for about 2 1/2 days.
We knew it would be good for me to have a mini-break before Dan leaves Friday for Japan again, and for Dan to see what it's like to take care of Luke and Olivia for an extended period of time. While it was SO hard to be away (thank goodness for Skype!) and I missed everyone like crazy, I knew Dan would be taking great care of our babies. He even managed to do a load of laundry, make some baby food, and have dinner ready for Sunday night. What a lucky girl I am!!!
I really enjoyed helping Lara with Marianne, who is just an adorable little girl! I was surprised at how little she seemed (about 12 pounds) compared to my babies, and they were that size just a few months ago! Time really is going by so quickly, and I look forward to them slowing down their growth rate just a little bit in the coming year.
Lara, Marianne, and me
Marianne and me
Airport Reunion
We knew it would be good for me to have a mini-break before Dan leaves Friday for Japan again, and for Dan to see what it's like to take care of Luke and Olivia for an extended period of time. While it was SO hard to be away (thank goodness for Skype!) and I missed everyone like crazy, I knew Dan would be taking great care of our babies. He even managed to do a load of laundry, make some baby food, and have dinner ready for Sunday night. What a lucky girl I am!!!
I really enjoyed helping Lara with Marianne, who is just an adorable little girl! I was surprised at how little she seemed (about 12 pounds) compared to my babies, and they were that size just a few months ago! Time really is going by so quickly, and I look forward to them slowing down their growth rate just a little bit in the coming year.
Lara, Marianne, and me
Marianne and me
Airport Reunion
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