They've Really Got a Hold on Us

(All video clips from August and September 2009)

They're F-ing Adorable

Wes and I just can't seem to get enough of these two...

She's a Fan of the Paci

He's a Fan of the Rattle

Any Parent of Twins' Dream

A 4 hour nap in the middle of the day!

Fun Times at the Rosier House

Don't judge us.

(btw, it's a sock)

First "Fort"

They're Big Kids!

The other day, we took the twins on a walk to the local video store. Except this time, we didn't put them in their car seats that hook into the stroller. Instead, we put them in the stroller like big kids. They loved it.

He's a Babble Baby

Gavin has always been a noisy SOB, but he's recently become a babble baby too. In the last few days, he has begun to babble rather loudly for 10-20 minute stretches. It's ridiculously hilarious. Once he starts, he won't shut up until he's done. It doesn't matter if you talk back or if you're quiet. This episode below happened in the waiting room at the doctor's office.

3 Things

This is an excerpt from one of my dearest friend Marti's blog. Marti, by the way, is quoting our other friend Beth's blog. (The purple is from Beth's blog and the blue is from Marti's blog)---------------------------------------THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009

My Three Things

Today I'm obsessed with

1. bananarepublic.com's sale section

2. making lists (and crossing things off)

3. Twitter as a news source.

My friend Martha and I often go weeks without catching up. We are friends from Grad School and miss talking, but are so busy that it's just difficult to make time to cover everything. We have an answer. We might not have thirty minutes to chat, but everyone has 30 seconds to make a quick list. She and I trade our hot list - what we're obsessed with at the moment. Sometimes she starts it, sometimes I do - but usually one of us comes away with a new idea, a craving, a product recommendation, and most definitely a smile! And just think: no one gets call-screened because the other one is too busy to talk (wink wink).

PS - her list was 1. gobstopper Valentine heart candy, 2. Carolina basketball, and 3. sleeping with the window open.

Posted by eawkane at 1:55 PM

By the way this really is a fun way to stay in contact. Beth is a genius.

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I agree that Beth is a genius. The other day, Marti sent me this list:

1. sleepovers
2. butternut squash for dinner
3. Nexus brand mousse

To which I responded:

1. curb your enthusiasm
2. dove dark chocolate bites
3. searching for a new blog design

What are YOUR three things? Seriously, I wanna know.

A Little Friendly Competition

Just to be clear: Wes and I are not those parents who are obsessed with whether or not our kids are meeting all of the "appropriate" developmental milestones. We don't really care if they learn to walk at 10 months or if they don't start walking until they're 18 months. We just want them to be happy and healthy. They'll learn stuff when they want to learn stuff. But, we have begun to notice a little friendly competition between the twins. And, by "friendly competition," I mean "Wes and I taking bets on which twin will do what first." Not to give Gavin a complex or anything, but Viv has been beating him on most things. Here's the breakdown:

First consistent eye contact: Vivian by a long shot

First to be able to eat on own (without a feeding tube): Vivian

First to grasp a toy: Vivian

First to sleep through the night: Vivian

First to consistently open hands (they fist them a lot when they're born): Gavin

First to focus on a toy: Vivian

First to lift head up: Vivian

First to get first cold: Gavin

First to like the bath: Gavin

First to bring hands to mouth: Vivian

First to suck a thumb: Vivian

First to roll over: Gavin

First to react to mom or dad's face: Vivian

First smile: Gavin

First laugh: Gavin

First to "coo": Vivian

Okay, so that's Gavin 6 and Vivian 10. Not like we're keeping score or anything.

Holy Shit, I Did It!

On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, I successfully made steak for dinner! I've never been able to make a good steak, but thanks to some excellent advice from my sous chef sister, I made two damn good steaks tonight! Yum!

4 Month Checkup

Yesterday was Gavin and Vivian's four month check up (I know, I know; they turned 4 months old 2 weeks ago!). Everything looks great. Here are the stats:

• Gavin is 25 14/ inches long & Vivian is 24 1/4 inches tall.
• Gavin's head circumference is 42.6 cm and Vivian's is 42.3 cm.
• Gavin now weighs 15lbs 4oz (that's a 10lbs 7oz weight gain since birth) and Vivian weighs 15lbs 2oz (that's a 10lbs 5oz weight gain since birth)! It's crazy.
• And based on their superb head control, the doc also approved them to begin eating rice cereal.

On The Floor

Gavin and Vivian like to be on the floor together. We usually lay down a blanket, turn on one of the music channels (smooth jazz or solid gold oldies), and let them roll around with a few of their toys (usually Patrick Peacock and Olivia Owl). They love it. They kick and squirm and coo and squeal. Here are some pictures from our most recent floor exercise session. As you can see, they don't sit still for pictures very well.

Hangin' with Dad

Vivian loves hangin' out with her Daddy.

A lot has changed sine the last time

we blogged about this.

Made with Love

Over the last 4 months or so, Gavin and Vivian have received a number of handmade gifts from their friends. In particular, we've been given custom adorable burp cloths and precious little blankies from Ashley, two gorgeous knitted blankets (one green and one purple) from Pam, and an extremely detailed and beautiful quilt from Kristi. We are so thankful for these three ladies spending so much of their time making something for our kids. We love these presents and will cherish them forever.

First, there are Pam's knitted wonders.

Then, there are Ashley's burp cloths and blankies.

(Picture above by Ashley)

Last, but certainly not least, our friend Kristi made Gavin and Vivian an incredibly gorgeous quilt out of various green, purple, and blue patterned fabric. It must have taken her forever!

Thanks Pam, Ashley, & Kristi!

September Photobooth Fun

Every month, Wes and I have taken the kids up to the mall for a little photo booth fun. Here are the terribly scanned photos from September 19th.

They're Hungry Hungry Hippos

Gavin and Vivian are both hungry hungry hippos. When they want to eat, they want to eat. They're very demanding. Sometimes it's like they haven't eaten in days. And if they're both hungry at the same time- watch out! How do you think they've gotten so damn chubby? They've each gained over 10lbs since birth... which was only 4 months ago. Even though they just seem to eat and eat and eat... and eat, we love our hungry hungry hippos.

She's a Siren

Vivian is a siren. Not only is she a little flirtatious from time to time, but the sounds that she makes are sometimes a bit alarm-like. When she's upset, her cry will start off quiet and then slowly increase it's volume like a siren. It's like she's sending out a warning: "I'm gonna loose it very soon if you don't come get me!" Thus, Vivi is a siren.

He's a Maniac

Gavin is a maniac. Check out this video and you'll know what we mean. It's one of his new favorite things to do...

Laughter

Gavin laughed for the first time today. It was glorious.

Gone Swimmin'

Yesterday, we took the twins to the local YMCA for the first time to go swimming. They loved it. Gavin puked a few times while we were in the pool and Vivian pooped on me in the shower after we got out of the pool, but other than that, a great time was had by all.

They're Colorful Pup Enthusiasts