Another step closer

Livvy is really getting the itch to be more independent. Saturday while Aunt Betty was here, she was just video taping Livvy's cute babbling. So, the beginning is just cute conversation and then she stands up and takes a couple steps. Two seems to be her limit.Tried to post video with old editor with no luck but here is an action shot of her getting around Mia.

Livvy has also taken a liking to climbing, I think she got this from watching Mia. Now she'll climb up the bottom step, hang on to the balusters, then cry for help when she realizes she went up to the second step.

The girls favorite place to make a mess is in the study. They managed to get the door open and I came in after them and asked "Who let you in here?" with my hands on my hips, being fake stern. Mia looked up, gave me the most innocent look and asked "What?".

During a play date, Mia answered a mom's question with "Right here". When I give them a choice of what to wear, I get "this one" as an answer. Now they sign done, more and eat pretty consistently! Of course, they still have the special twin language going!






Another one of their favorite things to do is to tear down the sheer curtain I have in the window by the door.  Here they are caught in the act and as you can see by the delighted smile on Mia's face, there is no remorse. Could be worse. Not complaining. Can't you almost hear the laughing?!

Father's Day

Father's Day was fabulous. I had so many ideas brewing in my head. Thanks to Erin introducing me to Piggies and Paws, we have a wonderful keepsake picture using the girls footprints hanging in the study. With the help of Candace, my personal paparazzi, I was able to create an awesome picture book of the girls enjoying Daddy's favorite sport, golf. On a mini scale that is. Boy, was it hot! I was even able to impress daddy with some golf lingo in the captions. Thank you Bing.com.

Funny side note, a couple of times in the last couple of weeks the girls have been shy around Candace ... until she pulls out her camera. It's as if, they didn't recognize her without it. Coincidence?  I think not. hehehe

We have been able to enjoy play dates at the pool. My girls love the water. I really need to get to swimming lessons scheduled. There is no fear, just like at the beach! Even when we are in the water, it's h-o-t out there. So, we don't last all that long but it is nice that we have such fun pools in the neighborhood.

I know I have said this before, but Livvy is getting much closer to walking. She's taken a couple of steps, then realizes what she is doing, then gets on all fours again. So, I am trying my best to just let it happen and not pressure her. Easier said than done, especially when I see that she is right there! 

We have some new words in our vocabulary, they include: don't, stop, and my favorite, up and down. When you say up and down they will act it out. Pretty sweet. Mia is pretty close to saying Jacob. Of course, they don't speak much in front of others, so, it makes mommy look like a liar. That's okay, I can deal.

We had a fun play date today with Hope and Isabelle. They mainly oohed and aahed at Isabelle but there was real interaction with Hope, not just parallel play. It's so great to see these changes and developments. Tomorrow, we get to see Courtney & Kendall and Harrison & Hunter. The best thing about play dates at this age, we all know, is that the moms get to visit! Just ask Sidney, I am positively giddy about being able to see so many friends this week. It's been too long.

Beach Babies

After a couple of summer colds and fevers, we were finally able to make a trip to the beach. We missed the other cousins that were there on Memorial Weekend but we had a good time all the same. As usual, Mia is fearless and ran straight to the water. Livvy, always watching, is not far behind! It was so fun to watch them get excited by the waves. As usual, they tried to eat sand and drink the water. Gotta keep your eyes peeled all the time!!!



These girls are talking up a storm and believe you me, they have their own language. They are already conspiring to do things together! The "see what I can do" antics continue with removing diapers while they sleep. But now, they do it together. It's like one of them says "look, like this ..." and the other follows suit. Now, who is the ring leader? That is the question. 


                                              The tradition continues of finding multiple uses for items. When together, these blue and yellow semi-circles are a sphere with shape cutouts. But in my girls hands, they are the latest trend in hats!


Another new talent of my girls is one of a dramatic nature. Whenever Livvy wants to be picked up she summons you with both her hands. It makes quite the picture. When she is happy it's adorable. When she is crying, she looks like she is begging. And Mia is my soap opera actress. When she gets upset, she often flees to the opposite side of the room, turning her back on you to cry. Then glances over her shoulder at you. Sometimes, she leaves the room and other times she hides her face. But she always comes back or peeks to see how you will react to her crying.

I leave you with my funny for the week. I caught a humorous moment on the monitor a couple days ago. Background: When the girls go down, they each have a lovey and 1 small stuffed animal in their cribs. I usually find these on the floor in the mornings, I guess they toss them when they are done cuddling. Back to story: I was watching Mia on the monitor and I see her take the lovey and hurl it out of her crib. I think okay, she didn't feel like cuddling with it tonight. Then I switch cameras on the monitor so that I can see Livvy's crib. Low and behold, her crib is packed with 2 loveys and 2 stuffed animals.  Mia has been throwing them into Livvy's crib. They are too much!