USA!

Jackson and Harper woke up excited to get the Olympics started.  They wore their red, white and blue today to show their love for the US of A.  They are ready to cheer on their team for the next two weeks!  USA, USA, USA . . . they think I'm crazy when I start the chant, oh well next Olympics I'm sure they will be joining me in my Olympic obsession!

Harper was loving on her bubba!

Let me count your fingers

Look Who's Sitting . . .

Jackson and Harper might still be a little wobbly but overall they have this sitting thing down!  We have been working on sitting for a few weeks now and it all just seemed to click this morning.  But don't get me wrong, we will still be close by when the twins are sitting. 

Raise your hand if you like to sit!

My babies are growing up!



Official 6 Months Stats

The Dr. confirmed once again that they twins are absolutely perfect!  Of course we had no doubt but its always nice to hear it come from someone else.

Harper and Jackson are no longer little premies! 

Harper
16 lbs 15 oz (64%)
26 1/2 inches long (71%)
Head size 16 3/4 (58%)

Jackson
16 lbs 15 oz (36%)
26 1/2 inches long (19%)
Head size 18 (97%)

I can't believe the twins are the exact same weight.  I am surprised that Harper is longer than Jackson.  For some reason I have always thought Jackson was longer.  I guess Harper's chunky legs are deceiving. 

They had a BLAST at the Drs office until the shots.  We went through three rounds of paper on the table.  If only I had a huge roll of paper and a large mirror in our house the twins would be so entertained. 

The Real Housewives Strike Again

What started as an innocent spring walk with the neighbor ladies and kiddos turned into a photo shoot, advertisement, billboards and now a newspaper article!  If only we would have known we all would have put some make up on and gotten out of our sweats :)  I was definitely shocked to see the size of the pictures in the article, holy moly they are HUGE. 

We should have included an ad for our house since its up for sale.  When we move I will be so sad to leave the neighbors.  I'm so thankful to have met these wonderul ladies and have them living so close.  I would not have survived maternity leave without them!  I have no doubt we will all continue to be friends once we move.  I'm already sad thinking about it.  I can only hope our new neighbors are half as amazing as our current ones.

Introducing, once again, the Real Housewives of Talavera! 

Here are the actually pics since my pics of the newspaper article are hard to see.

6 Months!

Its hard to believe Jackson and Harper blessed us with their beautiful faces six short months ago.  These six months have definitely been trying but also completely rewarding and satisfying at the same time.  We are stopped by strangers every time we are out and about, and we are always asked:  How are you handling twins?  It must be so difficult.  I can’t imagine having twins, are you hanging in there? . . . and the list goes on.  We wouldn’t change it for the world.  Having twins is double the love, smiles, giggles, memories and also double the crying, poopy diapers and sleepless nights (we try to forget the latter). 

This past month has by far been mine and Tyler’s favorite month and I’m sure it will only get better.  Although I miss the snugly newborns I am completely in love with my more interactive and playful babies. 

Jackson

You continue to be the happiest baby.  You are always smiling and laughing.  We feed off each other laughing and by the end we both end up hysterically laughing.  Sometimes you laugh so hard you get the hiccups.  You also LOVE to talk and can go hours straight babbling.  You are the happiest while playing on the floor.  You love the freedom to roll around and kick while playing with your toys.  Every night we work on sitting but you are too wild to focus on your balance.  I can’t keep you still long enough!  You get shy around people you aren’t familiar with but as soon as you warm up you are back to smiling and chatting.  We love you so much sweet boy.  Continue being your wild and crazy self!

Weight:  approx. 17 lbs (I will have official weight and height at their 6 month check up on July 12th), no wonder I can no longer carry both car seats at once!

Clothes:  6 months
Diapers:  Size 2
Food:  5 ounces every 4 hours and 8 ounces before bed and then oatmeal in the morning with a fruit or veggie in the evening.  You usually gobble down two jars in the evening.  We can’t shovel the food in your mouth quick enough.  You absolutely HATE having your face cleaned up after eating.
Likes:  toys, toys, toys, you are really starting to enjoy your jumperoo now that your feet reach the ground, you love any toy you can chew, your paci has become a toy (you would rather chew it then suck it)
Sleep:  You are becoming quite a good sleeper.  You take 2 two hour naps and we usually have to wake you up from your nap.  At night you sleep between 8-10 hours straight. We still swaddle you during naps and at night since your arms are so wild and crazy.  You might be swaddled until your 18! 

Harper

Your personality is really starting to blossom!   And you are beginning to show us your beautiful smile much more frequently.  We still have to work for it though!  You put a lot of thought into everything you do.  You are still so observant of your surroundings.  You have accomplished so many milestones this month.  My baby girl is growing up.  You now sleep unswaddled on your tummy, you have said dada many times, you are rolling over like crazy and you are so close to sitting on your own plus you hold your own bottle!  We love you so much baby girl! 

Weight:  approx. 17 lbs (I will have official weight and height at their 6 month check up on July 12th)
Clothes:  some 3-6 months but mostly 6 months
Diapers:  size 2
Food:  6 ounces every 4 hours and 8 ounces before bed and then oatmeal in the morning with a fruit or veggie in the evening.  You like your baby food but not near as much as your brother.  Peaches are definitely on your list of dislikes.
Likes:  petting Maddie and Bailey, staring at your brother, your hands, all your toys, the jumperoo, standing at all times
Sleep:  You are also becoming a relatively good sleeper.  You sleep about the same amount as your brother.  But almost every night you wake up either babbling or screaming around 1-2ish.  After 2-3 mins you put yourself back to sleep.  Although we don't go in your room we can hear you loud and clear!   

Jackson and Harper had enough of the photo shoot!

4th of July Fun

I would say the twins first 4th of July was a success!  We took Jackson and Harper to their great grandpa Jack's house to swim.  Let's just say the twins second swimming experience was by far better than the first!  No tears and we were in the water for over 30 minutes.  They love spending time with their grandpa Jack!  After swimming, mommy and daddy needed a quick happy hour.  Luckily Steph and Matt were up for the task.  Needless to say, after a day in the sun and toting the twinnies around town, we were all in bed around 9:00, no fireworks for us this year. 

Jackson celebrated his freedom to squeal and smile ALL day!

Thanks for letting us swim!

The wrinkles on these little piggies show that swimming was a success!

 Post swimming happy hour!  Note I went swimming and Steph looked cute :)

Puppy Love

Harper is absolutely fascinated with Maddie and Bailey.  Her obsession with the dogs just started this past week.  Luckily the dogs are embracing their new friend!  Fingers crossed that continues as the twins become a little more aggressive.  Tonight, Harper was constantly grabbing Bailey's ears and pulling them towards her mouth.  Sweet Bailey loved the attention and extra slobber!  Jackson can't sit still long enough to focus on the dogs :)  I'm sure he will eventually love the dogs just as much as his sissy.