Baby Belly - 26 Weeks

Whew...26 weeks sure feels more like 36 weeks if I remember correctly from Avery!  We get to take another peek at Ashlynn and Kinsey this week - always something to look forward to = )  And just in case you're looking at this picture and for some sick reason thinking that doesn't look too bad...

Boom!  Check out my sweet new maternity belt I get to rock under my clothes now = )  I'm sure its a combination of carrying twins (super low) and carting around a toddler, but by 4pm my lower back was killing me from all the weight and pressure.  At my last Dr appt I mentioned this and they immediately sent me to a medical support store since the pain was only going to get worse as the twins grow.  This belt is my life saver!  It brings immediate relief to my poor lower back.

And to show off just how uncomfortable things are starting to get in here - I broke down and bought some speed laces since bending over to tie my shoes was no longer a simple task. They should promote these for both triathletes and pregnant women = )

Friday Night Play Group

Avery, Eliana, and Elsa!

Sure it looks like play group is all about the kiddos, but its really an excuse to catch up with my Mommy friends Jodi & Vanessa = )  We had a fabulous evening catching up and enjoying some delicious food!  Vanessa also introduced me to my new obsession...Sanpellegrino.  How have I made it 30 years without knowing this fabulous sparkling orange beverage.  It will now be stocked at all times at the Steele house ; )

Miss Elsa since I wasn't able to capture a picture of all three beautiful ladies looking at the camera at the same time = )  I'd better start practicing b/c pretty soon three girls in one picture will be a constant in my life!

Lets Rock!

Avery loves to steal the headphones to my Shuffle and put them to her ears...

She's rockin' out and yet they are not attached to any music = )

It doesn't take much to make this girl happy = )

Dance Party!!!

Untitled from Beth Steele on Vimeo.

Yes, it may be 5 minutes long but this proud Mama couldn't cut out a single second of Avery's hilarious and priceless dance moves = )  Enjoy!

Avery's Big Girl Bed

We are transitioning Avery to a toddler bed a bit earlier than we would have if we didn't have twins on the way = )  Today was test drive #1!  Avery took her first nap in the toddler bed and slept from 2pm - 3:40pm!  We'll be setting up the new nursery in about a week and a half so hopefully that will be a nice cushion for her big move to the big girl bed = )

I think she likes it but this extra freedom makes Mommy a bit nervous, haha!

Busy, Busy, Busy

Rockin' the high pony!

Adorable if I do say so myself = )

Check out my awesome outfit Mutti made for me!

Mommy & Avery's mowing the lawn position...we watch, Daddy works.  Avery has cheeks full of apple in this picture - I'm sure that's why we couldn't get a smile = )

We spent the weekend celebrating Daddy's birthday and attending the Sutin Firm Summer BBQ - good times!

Catching Up

Seems like we have been going non-stop since we got back from vacation.  At least I snapped a couple pics of the sweet little girl = )

Tomorrow is Daddy's birthday!  Getting excited to celebrate another fabulous year = )

Baby Belly - 24 Weeks

This Baby Belly is definitely growing - could have something to do with the fact that I fed it steak and lobster mashed potatoes this past weekend at Mastro's in Scottsdale...

And followed it up with virgin pina coladas poolside at the Arizona Biltmore...all of the calories, none of the alcohol ; )  Thank goodness for our adult vacation before expanding to a family of 5!

Ashlynn & Kinsey of course joined us on our Arizona adventure but Miss Avery stayed behind in ABQ with her Mutti = )  They had tons of fun here while Travis and I enjoyed 4 glorious days of zero responsibility.  We are happy to be back in our 95 degree heat here in comparison to Phoenix though!

The B-Squad

Its time that the B-Squad finally make a special appearance on the blog = )  These three go EVERYWHERE with Avery.  Baby is definitely the leader of the B-Squad given that the word 'Baby' comes out of her mouth almost as often as 'Mama'.  Also part of this exclusive team is 'Bear' and 'Bunny'.  

We had a bit of a crisis on Sunday...Baby went missing!  We searched this house from top to bottom and could not find Avery's favorite.  Since bedtime was approaching and Baby sleeps with Avery, I made an emergency trip to Target.  Baby was a gift so I had no idea where to try to find her but (insert embarrassing happy dance in the middle of the Target aisle) I found her!

Monday evening we were all playing outside after Travis got home from work and guess who was hiding in the dirt right next to Avery's pinwheel!  The original B-Squad has been reunited.  Original Baby needs a good cleaning so she's going into hiding for a bit...but Backup Baby is currently wrapped up in Av's arms as she sleeps = )  Crisis averted!  Sorry for the deception Avery.

Introducing...

Ashlynn Reese Steele

Kinsey Ryan Steele

Kinsey's profile shot = )

Both Ashlynn and Kinsey currently weigh in at 1 pound 2 ounces!  Right on track and everything looked perfect at our ultrasound = )

The Twins' Bedding

Our Land Of Nod package arrived yesterday full of baby comforters, sheets, changing pad covers, curtains...EVERYTHING!  I'm in love!  Unfortunately, so is Avery = )  She has been carrying around one of the comforters since they arrived and randomly laying down on the floor with it.  Yes, they are soft and fabulous but I'm pretty sure they are about to get washed and tucked away until the twins need them ; )  I had to let Avery get in one last cuddle...

Peanut Butter Smores

I have to direct a few loved ones to Sada's most recent post!  If you love peanut butter (Aly) and you love S'mores (Joyce)...then you should probably check this out!

Sada's Peanut Butter S'mores Tutorial

I have to admit that I'm a S'mores purist but that mainly is due to the fact that amongst my many strange food flaws - I don't like peanut butter in my dessert.  That said...I might actually have to try this b/c Sada makes it look so crazy delicious!

DALLAS, TEXAS

Pool Party - check out our cute little hula girl!

She definitely enjoyed the water!

But no one could enjoy the water as much as Dalton!

We definitely enjoyed celebrating Uncle Danny's graduation!

Breakfast at Cafe Brazil = Yum

Dalton totally ready for pancakes = )

Did somebody say pancakes?

The two cousins HAD to share a chair but wouldn't sit still long enough for a picture...

Feeding Bevo all of her Cheerios while spending time with Aunt Staci...she certainly knows how to make friends with dogs!

Sweet hugs for Uncle Mikey!

Hanging out with Groovy Uncle Dan!

And being silly with Mutti & Papadoc...

Very Silly!  (Please note the pile of new clothes Avery put specifically on Papadoc's lap)

Group photo time to celebrate Father's Day!  Dads in this picture - Travis, Dillon, Uncle Dick, Papadoc and Daddy-to-be Uncle Danny!

Family photo while checking out the FISH!

And the man of the weekend - congratulations Uncle Danny!

The View From Up Here

Why yes...that is an enormous belly blocking the view of Miss Avery's adorable little smile!

Ok, belly out of the way but now we're too busy smiling at Bear!

So the deal this weekend was if Avery could say Papadoc...then Mutti & Papadoc would take her on a shopping spree at Target for a new summer wardrobe.  This little girl was hurting for some new t-shirts and tank tops *in size 2T, ridiculous*  She successfully got out the word DOC and off we were to Target!  Thanks to Mutti (and her credit card) and the fabulous fashion sense of Aunt Staci and CuzAunt Brindley - Avery made out like a bandit!  We can now go weeks without doing laundry...not that we would ; )

Thanks Mutti & Papadoc!  The pics a bit blurry but that's what happens when your subject is charging after the photographer for a hug = )

Baby Belly - 22 Weeks

Oh my...this belly just keeps growing!  The twin's eyebrows, eyelids and fingernails are fully formed by now.  Their hearing is also getting sharper which means they should now know all the songs on our Avery CD that we sing and listen to at naptime.

We spent this past weekend in Dallas celebrating Uncle Danny's graduation!  Lots of pictures to follow once I compile from all the cameras = )  In case you need a little sneak peek...

Cutie Pie in Dallas!