Happy Birthday Annnnnnne!

I love you!!

Mmmmmwwwwaaaahhhhhh!

Baby Daddy

I pulled out my old Romper Room cloth baby doll from when I was little to see what the boys would do with her. Jake didn't seem interested in her much except to point out her nose a few times. Zack seemed to be taken by her after a little while. I think she's in good hands. :)

So does anyone remember the children's TV show Romper Room or was that a regional show local to the San Francisco area??

Father's Day Breakfast and Gifts

We woke up...well the boys woke us up at 6:30am which means time for everyone to get up and moving! Daddy fed them French Toast and Scrambled Eggs while I showered and got dressed and then we raced out the door to go to IHOP for breakfast and try to beat the crowds. The boys got to use their new travel boosters instead of highchairs and they worked great. It was nice to have them in real chairs instead of asking for 2 highchairs....Clorox wiping them down....and having them stick out into the isle. They also got to color with crayons for the first time....we usually use markers.

I might try crayons from now on because there was no mess to clean up....but they still tried to eat them. Oh well! (Sorry for the lame camera phone pictures.)

We were home by 8:45 or so and then Brian opened his presents and cards. Here is the card I got him....heehee!

I got him a recordable picture frame (for his desk at work) and a recordable card and had the boys say "DaDa" (Zack) and "Daddy" (Jake) into them. It was sweet to see Brian get all choked up over his gifts! I realize now that I didn't get a picture of the frame or card....sheesh. The rest of the day was pretty routine....Costco, Target, and naps. Hope everyone had a nice Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!

I love you Brian!

Thank you for being so great with Zack and Jake.

We couldn't have asked for a better Daddy than you! ~ Smootches!

Week in Review ~ TGIF!

Lot's of things have happened this week....lots of pictures taken so I thought I'd just do another slide show and hit the highlights....

• The boys are climbing everything in sight. Their favorite is the ottoman or the couch. I'm constantly saying, "Sit down" so now they are little mimics and say it allllll the time. The funny thing is, they climb up when I'm busy doing something like cooking or dishes and all of a sudden I'll hear, "Sit down!" Silly boys ratting themselves out. *L*
• I introduced plates to the boys and they did great. I also realized that they didn't seem to know how to take a bite from their food so I gave them each a half of a banana without cutting it up like I normally do and a graham cracker square and they figured it out. :)
• On the Twin Mom Message Board that I am a member of, there was a topic introduced about how Mom's shop with their kids....Shopping carts or Strollers? If I only have a few items then I put them in the stroller and grab the few things I need. The few times I've grocery shopped without Brian with the boys have been hard...pushing the stroller and pulling a cart behind me was tough on my wrists. One Mom had an idea that I liked since I've been too afraid to put one in the basket part of the cart for fear that they would fall out. She said she puts one in the seat portion of the cart and has a travel booster that she straps into the basket part of the Shopping cart and it works for her. I got the booster at Target and gave it a try. The buckles on the straps of the booster would not go through the holes on the cart (DAG!!) so since Zack is less of a "hazard" to himself, I put him in the booster in the cart which I think "tricked" him into believing he couldn't stand up because he was strapped into a seat. It worked and the trip was much easier than dragging a cart behind me.....YIPPEE!!.....but I came up with a safer solution. I remembered that I had a roll of Velcro so I cut 2 pieces to strap the back and seat portion of the booster to the cart and it worked! I can't wait to go shopping again! *L*
• We did some coloring....and some sucking on the markers. Thankfully they are washable and it was bath night!
• I bought the boys a picnic table and umbrella. I set up the pup tent in the back yard and now that the gate is up, they are pretty much free to run around while I relax and enjoy watching them play. :)
• I finished my appeal to Kaiser for my denial of Individual coverage and mailed it today. Two of my doctors wrote letters on my behalf so hopefully they work and I don't have to continue COBRA. *Fingers crossed.*

TGIF!

Flashback Friday....One Year Ago Today :)

Wordless Wednesday! ~ Surf's Up Dude!

Paci-Baby

Zack has always favored his paci more than Jake, but ever since they started their molar teething Zack "requires" a paci 24-7. If he has one in his mouth, he can generally be seen with another in his hand or a pile of them close by. If Jake has one in his mouth, Zack will rip it right out and put it into his mouth. I feel like I'm creating a monster, but then again, since I don't remember the pain of teething I feel like I need to pick and choose my battles and since this one seems to be soothing his discomfort I'm going to allow him to have it. The worst part for me right now is I can't seem to get a picture of him without a paci in his mouth.

Buh-Bye Superyard!

The Superyard that used to hold the boys and then became the designated play area/toy corral has gone buh-bye! I moved it outside to block the deck stairs so that I'm more comfy letting the boys go outside. Here are some pictures of the new arrangement.....with toys scattered everywhere. I love, love, love my boys but I miss my clean and clutter free house too. Oh well!!

No Skinny Dipping Allowed!..Only Chunky Dunking!!

Today was warm enough for a pool party in our backyard. Grammy came over with her dog Madison and I gave Grammy, Brian, and Gerdie haircuts while the boys were napping. After "Jenny's Salon and Dog Grooming" closed for business, we filled up the pool with warm water from a hose hooked up to our water heater in the garage and then switched to cold to make it just right for Chunky Dunking! The boys woke up and we put them in their trunks and water shoes and they dove in! They had fun. :) They like to climb in and out of the pool....in and out...in and out. If it was me, I'd just stay in there forever....ahhh. :)

After the pool party was over we BBQ'd burgers and had Tater Tots....deeeeelish! The boys went right to bed...zonked out immediately...and Brian and I went to work rearranging the living room. We took the Superyard outside to block the stairs on the deck that way the boys are not tempted to climb up them, and then fall down them since they have no concept of going down stairs yet. We need to secure the deck somehow because when they are outside they are always messing with the deck steps (which is nerve wracking to me!) and Zack got out the doggy door today while I was doing a diaper change on Jake! I looked over and he was outside! My heart jumped and I yelled, "OMG!" I got him back inside safely but for my peace of mind, we put the gate outside so I can chill a little and enjoy myself with them outside more. Without the Superyard the living room looks bigger!! Its late and dark right now but I'll post pictures tomorrow when it's light out. Signing off!

Flashback Friday

Two years ago today I found out I was pregnant.

I will never forget that day and will cherish that memory forever.

One year ago this weekend the boys were baptised in the same church that Brian and I were married in....by the same minister that performed our wedding ceremony! I bought their outfits and Grammy tailored them to fit. They looked sooooo cute....little men! :)

Zack

Jake

After the baptism, we had a reception lunch at our house. My friend Michelle brought her B/G twins Danny and Lucy who are 2 months younger than Zack and Jake. Here is a picture of the buddies! (hmmm....Lucy and Jake look like they might be more than friends....)

Today we're going to Michelle's for a play date! I'm hoping to get some pictures so I can post an update of how much the kids have grown. I doubt I can get this pose copied but I might try.... :)

* * * * * Post Play Date Pictures! * * * * *

OK...back from the play date. It was fun and all the kids had a great time....at least that is my interpretation. It is so nice to get together with my friend Michelle and bounce advice and questions off of each other. This is the best picture I could get with all of them...pretty lame...but notice Lucy has her arm around Jake's. Heehee!

"Mom....Lucy keeps following me....I'm here for a PLAY Date....not a DATE!...Sheesh!"

"Ummm Jenny?...Where's Jake? Have you seen Jake? Loooookin for Jake...."

"Call me irresistibly crazy, but I think I have a stalker...oh, I mean fan."

Happy Birthday Grandma Myra!

Lots of Love ~ Brian, Jenny, Zack & Jake!

Ready! Set! Gooooo!!

Wordless Wednesday!

Day Two...This Stroller ROCKS Mom!

HeeHee!