Yippiee... Vacation here I come in 2011

I know where I will be on vacation in 2011. When is up to the Disney Cruise Line but we are going to Alaska!

Halloween Question

Is it to soon to take a Halloween photo of the babies? That way we can enjoy the photos for a while? Or should I wait until October?

I LOVE this time of year the change in Seasons or as much as Seasons can change in California?

My Precious Babies

I cannot believe that Hunter and Mackenzie are now almost 10 months old. Well they are 10 months old if you count how old they are by weeks. But, that gets a little tough.

This past weekend I had the pleasure of having 4 days off with my family. It was so wonderful, after we got back from our wonderful Disney vacation I went back full force to work and was running low on fuel for the lack of other words. It was really refreshing to have time with everyone.

I enjoyed playing with Hunter and Mackenzie, they are getting so big and so interactive. They love playing with one another and Mackenzie loves to take what ever her brother wants or has, it is so funny. I am sure Hunter does not think so but he is finally starting to fight back. Go Mr. Hunter

This weekend we also set up a little table and chairs for them to sit on and eat finger food or play with their toys. And, that has been a huge blessing. We are now able to eat our dinner while they eat their finger food. Which is usually some puffs or cheese. But, wow. They can really sit for like 5 - 10 minutes.

We also spent Sunday at my Aunt's house for my cousin Noey's 7th birthday it was a ton of fun. Happy Birthday again Noey Girl. I have included some photo's from that day. I will post some photos of them sitting at the table as soon as I load them on the hard drive from my camera.

Bed time....

I think one of my favorite part of the day is bedtime. I love giving Hunter and Mackenzie their bath I sing to themin the tub. Right now we are still doing separate bath times, they are to much of wiggle worms for us not to use the Safety First bath ring that connects to the tub... That was the best purchase I have ever made. Well maybe not ever but you understand.

So we have not made bath time into really a play time at this particular moment but they love splashing the water and Mackenzie loves to hold the wash cloth... Not sure what that is about but I think it reminds her of her blanket.

After bath I put lotion on them; Hunter loves this a little more than Mackenzie he loves the lotion and will smile and giggle at you. He also loves you to tickle his little feet, I see a lot of foot massages coming his way.

Just the love in their eyes when you are changing them and loving them. It is so wonderful. And, after we bathe them we say our good nights to Mommy and Daddy and then we go for our field trip to say good night to Oma and Opa. And, depending on their mood depends how well that goes.

After they say their good nights we give them a warm bottle and then it is good night time. I love watching them in their sleep. Sometimes Hunter will kick his right leg to an unknown beat. He loves music and sometimes we catch him moving / dancing to the music. So pure and innocent.

I then sing to them and give extra kisses and they are sound asleep until 6:30 / 7:00 AM. Yes we are very lucky... They have been on this bed time routine since they were about 3 months old. How blessed are we? Oh we know what a blessing our twins are and we count them every single day.

Kenzie Rae

Last Night I was feeding the babies and both Hunter and Mackenzie's strap on their high chairs were a little loose allowing them to move their legs and turn in the opposite direction. Well I did not want any falling babies so I tightened the straps and this morning Jamal sends me this photo of my baby girl sad because she is not happy. Mackenzie wanted to look into the kitchen and do what she wanted to do and eat at the same time.

Oh so sad.. My poor princess.

I'm Back

I have been MIA for a while and no real reason but so much has happened in the last couple of months. I have been really busy.

We just got back from a Magical Disney Cruise on the Disney Magic (like the Magical?) we were suppose to take a Eastern Caribbean cruise but because of the storms we had to make it a Western Caribbean. It was not that big of deal to us at least we were on the cruise. The only bummer for me was they took away one of our sea days but they made it up to us by letting us spend 2 days on Disney's Castaway Cay. Which was nice because the first day was an early all embark due to trying to beat the storms.

We had such a wonderful time and the babies did AMAZING. We had some issues with teething but other than that they were happy babies. They were able to enjoy a little more of our food. They have become very fond of mashed potatoes, Mac and Cheese and some veggies.

Right now the babies are getting so big, I cannot believe how big they are... Hunter just went to the doctor last week for a check up because he had this brutal cough that he had for some time and over the phone they kept telling me it was just a cold but I thought he should be checked out just to be sure. And, sure enough it is just a standard cold. But, our BIG boy now weighs 20 pounds and 5 ounces. While Mackenzie I think only weighs maybe 16 or 17 at the most. She is our little girl but she does not let her size get in her way.

Mackenzie loves to take toys from Hunter, and Hunter does not like when she does that. At one time he would take it and find another toy but as of right now he gets mad and tries to take it back. Sometimes he wins and sometimes he doesn't. We have also entered the 'fit stage'. Especially Mackenzie she will throw her whole body backwards if she does not get her way while Hunter will just scream. He does have the Toon lungs.

Hunter is starting to talk more he has such a cute little voice, while Mackenzie says Dadda and Hi. Both are waving (at times, depends on the mood) and I think we are getting VERY VERY close to walk. Only time should tell....

Jamal and I were talking the other day and Summer use to be my favorite 'season' or as much as 'seasons' as we get here in California but I think my favorite 'season' is now Fall and the change of the weather along with the colors.

Till next time, babies are finishing their bottles and I need to get some stuff done. sorry again for the long delay in my blogging but I will get back to doing it more often. I promise..

Until later

Much Love,

Heather