Baby Belly - 18 Weeks

By this week the twins vocal cords are formed and babies lungs have begun exhaling amniotic fluid.

Pretty exciting morning already!  The whole family went on a dog park excursion (the dog park just might be Avery's happy place...so many 'Arfs') and then a quick jaunt to the park right next door to get in some slides and swings = )  And this morning Travis made us chocolate croissants from scratch - and by scratch I mean from Trader Joe's = )  Delicious!  Happy Sunday!

Leggo My Eggo

Confession - I regress back to my college eating habits when pregnant...breakfast for every meal.  And yes, Eggo waffles may make an appearance the occasional morning = )  But now I have a little toddler that always steals my Eggo!

She may look innocent, but that waffle was just on MY plate!

Okay, that's adorable...I forgive you ; )

Avery's 15 Month Checkup...

We just made it to the Dr. today for Avery's 15 Month appt.  Yes...she is well over 16 months old now, haha.  Better late than never - I was out of town most of April and that is my scheduling excuse = )

So here are the new stats!!

Height:  32 inches - 78th percentile

Weight:  23.6 pounds - 51st percentile

Healthy, Happy Toddler!

Doors Are So Much Fun

I see you Mommy!  I'm locked outside...let me in!

I really don't think she's going to let me in

Is anybody else there to help a kid out?!

Remi, dude...can you learn how to open the door?

I guess I'll just sit here and wait Mommy out.

Yay!  I'm coming back in!

On second thought...lets do it again!

Guess The Genders

Final Results:

Boy/Girl - 25 votes
Girl/Girl - 20 votes
Boy/Boy - 4 votes

Can't wait to see who guessed correctly!

I Wear My Sunglasses At Night!

Avery loves Sunglasses!

And she calls them 'Eyes'

At least she knows where they go ; )

She only gets to play with Daddy's cheap pair b/c anyone aware of my sunglasses obsession knows that NO ONE touches my sunglasses ; )  One day Avery will inherit quite the collection of 'eyes'.

Check out this pajama wearin', sunglass stylin', milk drinkin' rock star!

Grampa Came To Town!

We had a fabulous surprise visit from Grampa Steve this past weekend!  

Avery was definitely excited to see this familiar face!

Couple O' Cuties = )

And on top of getting to see Grampa Steve (super tan after a week in Mexico just sitting by a pool) - his first question was...any chance you guys want to get out of the house on Saturday night so I can hang out with the little girl.  Answer - YES!  Travis and I got to go see a movie...together...at night!  That never happens ; )

Baby Belly - 17 Weeks

By this week the babies are capable of swallowing, blinking, and sucking.  They are very active, yes I'm talking about you - twin sitting on my bladder = )  Their little ears are starting to pop out and their necks are getting longer.  We are almost half way there!  And less than two weeks until we find out the genders!!

We had a great midwife visit Saturday and got to hear both heartbeats!

Siera Day Care!

Our nanny, Ginna, had jury duty this week so Avery spent the week at my friend Siera's house.  I like to call it Siera Day Care.  She already watches Jace every week (far left) and has her two kiddos Jayden & Cassidy.  Avery had an amazing week with these three!  I had one exhausted toddler every afternoon when I would go to pick her up = )

Siera is a life saver!!

Happy Mother's Day!

Avery treated me to a picnic at Elena Gallegos open spaces!!

Our little explorer

Hiking with Daddy = )

Not too bad of a view for our little picnic!

Of course cupcakes were involved...cupcakes are always involved!

Avery definitely enjoyed the icing = )

Baby Belly - 16 Weeks

Just busy growing a belly!

The Big 3-0!

Today is Mommy's birthday...the dirty thirty!!  We tried to get a couple pics to commemorate the big day = )

Remi got jealous and wanted in on the fun.

I want to be like Daddy...

Do I look more like Daddy when I wear my hat?

How about a little switcheroo...Daddy looks so handsome in my pink hat!

Just practicing with my hat for our afternoons at the park!

Ever wonder why Mommy is always putting my hair in pigtails?  This business gets a bit wild!

Mom's Having Twins

Well, you can't see b/c Avery's arms are blocking it...but Mutti bought her this outfit and embroidered 'Mom's Having Twins' on it.  Just in case the belly doesn't get the point across these days I have a billboard in my arms = )

Avery Takes On San Diego

This is how the cool kids sit in high chairs

Attempt at family photo...wait, Avery needs a sip of water

Another attempt...wait, Avery is so not interested

Lets just say - I looked through 10 attempts and this is as close as we got!