Doing My Research

With my first pregnancy I did my due diligence to determine where the best pancakes in Albuquerque were.  This time around I don't really have any specific food cravings but I'm back at it again...this time researching the best sparkling water!  With the help of my trusty friend Real Simple - I have done my damage at Whole Foods and returned with quite the supply for sampling = )  So far things are looking quite tasty!

We had quite the busy weekend!  More work on the twin's nursery (compliments of Grammy & Grampa's hard work), a 1st birthday party for our little friend Trevor, and a Going Away Party for our friends Siera, Jason and their little ones Jayden & Cassidy.  Avery had non-stop fun this weekend = )

And the picture above is to show off Avery's new addiction to Daddy's cell phone.  Avery loves to listen to music on Daddy's phone while scrolling through all of his picture gallery.  She's so savvy!

Twin Pregnancy Update!

We had our first of our 'every two weeks' appointments today with Dr. Teicher and all we got today was fantastic news!  The girls are doing amazing in there...my glucose test results came back super low (yay)...anemia test results were phenomenal (double yay)...right on track with blood pressure and (eeek) weight gain.  And he said he has patients whose breech babies can get into position all the way up until 36 weeks - so there's still a chance!!  We are approaching the 30 week mark so its time to amp up the protein intake and apparently start taking it easy.  Things progressively keep getting more uncomfortable and even a trip to the grocery store is an exhausting outing = )

That said - its now 8:13 and I am off to wash my face, brush my teeth, and go to bed!

My Little ABQ Bubble

Things are getting dangerous for my waistline around here!  Now...within one mile of my house...we have Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins, Menchies (fro yo), Flying Star, Nestle Tollhouse, Cold Stone - and those are just the sweet treats!!  In case you can't tell from the picture above, Avery may have enjoyed a little of Mommy and Daddy's DQ this evening.

And I'm not sure if it was from the sugar rush but we then had to read 20 books before bedtime.  It was a book marathon at our house!

Who Loves Bath Time?

Avery loves bath time!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

My amazing friends Melissa & John tied the knot!!  Auntie Missy is coming to visit this month and I absolutely can't wait to celebrate.  I may have missed the ceremony but there's still a fabulous reception to come in the future = )  Can't wait to celebrate my favorite Dole Newlyweds!

Baby Belly - 28 Weeks

And we just keep expanding!  Today I had my glucose testing and the girls went CRAZY!  They love their sugar = )

My belly makes for a fantastic toddler seat...

And the fee to sit on top of my belly...KISSES!

Finding A Little Shade

This is one of Avery's favorite spots...she loves spending as much time as possible in the backyard!

Usually Remi is standing guard at the side gate but today Avery decided to take a shift = )

And who knew you could stick velcro to rock?!

Such a creative little girl!

Its Almost August!

How did that happen?!

Since I forgot to take a belly picture I figured I should at least include a picture of Avery with her first balloon.  So much fun but we spent the car ride convinced that she was going to pop it in the back seat and be traumatized = )

Ashlynn & Kinsey Update!!

We had an ultrasound last week and the little ladies are more than just perfect...they are thriving!  Kinsey now weighs in at 2 lbs 3 oz and Ashlynn at 2 lbs 1 oz.  They are both on the big side of 27 weekers!  One fun fact - they have been breech for the last 3 ultrasounds = (  There's still time but lets just say I am already mentally preparing for a possible c-section since there isn't a ton of room in there anymore for big readjustments.  As my Mom put it...it sounds like they're pretty comfortable where they are.

Its Rainier Cherry Season

And all of a sudden I have to share my cherries with this little one!

Isn't she the yummiest!

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!