Christmas 2008!

Christmas has come and gone... :( ...but we had a great time with the boys this year! They still don't quite understand what's going on but they do know new toys when they see them! Thanks to everyone for coming to our place for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so we didn't have to worry about childproofing or napping / bedtime schedules. That made things A LOT easier and much more enjoyable for us! Thanks to everyone for the gifts as well! The boys love their new toys!

Santa Hats!

Last year the boys were in daycare at Christmas time. Our daycare lady gave them Santa hats and when I was pulling out decorations this year, I found the hats and gave them to the boys to play with. They've been playing with them for about a week now. It's really cute to look up and see them walking by with a Santa hat on. *L*

Never Turn You Back On Twins!

So...today, my sweet, perfect, lovely, angelic little 23 month old babies

managed quite successfully to

LOCK ME OUT OF THE FLIPPIN HOUSE WHEN I WENT TO CHECK THE MAIL!

I was locked out for nearly 20 minutes!!!!

I went to check the mail and I come back to the front door and the deadbolt is locked!!! I freaked because the boys are inside alone....I knew the door leading into the kitchen from the garage was also locked as well as the patio door. So here I am in my brand new slippers running from door to door and watching the boys through the windows and telling them to, "Open the door for Mommy" but no….all I get is smiles and laughter. Sweetness I tell you....bless their little hearts....grrrr. I went to my neighbors door and knocked to see if I could use the phone to call Brian but there was no answer. I was finally able to get into the house on my own, PHEW, but I'm not going to say how in case a weirdo creeper is reading this. What a relief, but now I’m freaked that anyone could figure out what I did and do the same thing and get in our house!!! I called Brian and told him we need to stash a key in case it happens again but this really opens up a giant can of worms since the boys can reach the deadbolts. They could get out if we’re not watching closely…like if I’m in the garage switching laundry or in the bathroom. OHHHHH GEEEEZZEEE!!! These boys are really giving me a run for my money! I wonder what I could get for them on eBay?

Where Did My Tiny Little Babies Go??

HaPpY 23rd mOnTh BiRtHdAy ZaCk & JaKe!
One Month Until They Turn TWO!!!
I really need to get cracking on planning their party!
I can't believe my babies are growing soooo fast! :(

Friends, Food, and Fun!

We hosted dinner and a White Elephant gift exchange party at our house this weekend for my girlfriends and their significant others! So fun!! Brian and I used to do this a lot before the boys were born. Since we're both desperately needing adult interaction, we jumped at the opportunity to have friends over for a fun evening and to celebrate Christmas. Everyone arrived while the boys were still awake so they got to play and party a little too. :) After they went to bed, we had yummy food, did our gift exchange, and then played a game.

It was so fun and we hope to do it again soon.

Here's the boys waiting for guests to arrive.

I have no idea what they are watching??.....maybe Poltergeist??Dad-To-Be Andrew holding Jake.

Poor Andrew.....He's got no idea what he's in for in the next few minutes.

Jake is sizing up his head and ready to go in for a big sloppy lick.Zack demonstrating his free fall from the top of the fridge. He's a dare devil. :)Dad-To-Be Andrew struggling to contain Hurricane Jake.

Christy is quite entertained by the show....she's got kids so she understands. :)

Christy and Jason Anne and Seiler
Mom-To-Be Amy and Dad-To-Be Andrew.....Those smiles say they are thankful to be having a singleton.
Phew! Thank goodness we have another few months to prepare!
Kim and Gerdie.
Merry Christmas everyone! Let's do it again soon! :)

Flashback Friday!! ~ Santa Baby!

This is Zack and Jake's Santa picture last year.

A year ago they didn't mind Santa at all.

This year was a different story....at least for Zack. If at first you don't succeed....try, try again.....and throw Mommy and Daddy in to calm things down as well! I love how Jake is just chilling in each picture and taking it all in. :)

It's About Time!

Wordless Wednesday! ~ Hugs

Tree and Stockings!

So we finally put our Christmas tree up this weekend! I think we were the only people left in the world that hadn't put their tree up yet but my biggest excuse was to spare it and my nerves from Zack and Jake for as long as I could. Gotta love two toddlers! Normally my tree would be up the weekend of Thanksgiving and be covered with my Disney ornaments. Since the boys are mobile this year compared to last year and they consider everything fare game and chewable, I decided to create my own, toddler proof Disney ornaments so my tree could still be proud to be called a Disney tree. I found Disney clip art on various web sites and printed them...cut them out....laminated them...hole punched them....and strung them on ribbon. TaDa! So far a few have been attacked but the protective shell seems to be serving it's purpose! A toddler force field!! YiPpEe!

Zack making friends with the front door Snowman.

Here is the only picture I have of the boys helping to decorate. Zack had fun but Jake didn't really understand. He just wanted to try to crumple the ornaments in their protective coating and rip the ribbons off like it was a challenge. *L*

Dear Anonymous

This post is specifically addressed to the disgusting sexual predator that posted disturbing comments on my blog regarding my children. You should be embarrassed and ashamed of yourself and apparently you are since you chose to leave your comments under the profile of "Anonymous". You're a coward and it's pathetic that you prey on innocent children and take the fun out of creating a blog that is intended to share joy with family and friends.

Stay away from my blog and anyone else's blog that has children.

Flashback Friday!! Then & Now! ~ Disneyland

Here are Then and Now pictures from last years Disneyland trip and this years Disneyland trip. The pictures were taken in the same places.....Jake's were in line for Peter Pan and Zack's were in line for Santa pictures. They sure have grown!!

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Jake ThenJake Now! Zack Then
Zack Now!

I wonder how many years Daddy will be able to keep this up! *L*

Disneyland!

The boy's third trip to Disneyland was great! They didn't cry on any rides but as we expected, they were scared of Santa and the characters. Oh well! They went on lots of rides, ran all over the park, and had lots of fun. We had a great time!

Here We Go Again!

We're on our way to Disneyland!!....Again. :)
This will be the boys 3rd trip and hopefully it will be fun. They do have stranger anxiety now so I'm sure Santa pictures and pictures with Disney Characters will be different from last year at this time....less smiles and more tears. *L* Hope everyone has a great and safe weekend and I'll post pictures probably Wednesday. Cheers!

The Man In Action!

So here's an update on Houdini Jake.....He's still crawling out of the crib. He managed to forget he knew how to do it the day after his first escape, but he was back to it yesterday and made up for lost time. I put them down for their nap at 11:00 am and in a matter of 20 minutes, he was out 6 times. He is so quiet when he escapes that even with my ear up against the door, I couldn't tell he was out and playing in the room until Zack would nark him out by laughing or yelling, "Jaaacccoooobbbbb...no, no, no!" (Thanks Zack! Mommy appreciates it!)

Here's the man in action.....he's in Zack's crib for this demonstration because there is a treat waiting for him on his crib.

Perfect form...toes curled and gripping the top rail....ready to spring.

HE'S UP!! And he didn't even use the bumper pad....aaaaamazing.

Dangling on the edge of danger....

Holding onto the thrill just a little bit longer....

Making his descent....
Victory is just a tippy toe away....
TA DA!! Now that is the face of a proud guy right there.

Lets see what Mommy and Daddy can do about that....*evil grin*

"Hey! Cooool! What's this!?!

"Wait.....it appears that this is being used to contain me....well that stinks."

"Ok....I've learned my lesson....take it off please."

"Lemme out!"

"OOOUUUUUUTTTTTT!!!!!

"Maybe I can chew my way out."

"Excuse me. Not being the offender, I don't think I belong in here. Out please!"

"Jake, I don't think they're gonna let us out."

"PHEW!! Thanks Mommy and Daddy! I was starting to get claustrophobic in here!"

"I'm OUTTA HERE!!"

Lesson not learned people....but we all slept safe last night. :)