Our Staycation

Friday, August 21, 2009

Last week we visited my parents' home in south Orange County for a "staycation." It was good to spend some time away, go out to dinner a couple of times, swim in the pool, and have help with the babies. My parents made one of their bedrooms into a nursery and the babies actually slept better than they do at home. (Logan slept in a walk-in closet, but didn't seem to mind). We also celebrated my 29th birthday. I can't believe I'll be 30 next year!

Grandma Nette playing with Logan and Charlotte.

Grandpa Wiens and Logan are pals.

Charlotte and Logan sat in restaurant high chairs for the first time. They didn't last long in them.

Charlotte just had to try out my chocolate cream pie! I don't blame her. It was amazing, as usual. Thanks, Mom!

My cousin Spencer, and I, celebrated our birthdays together.

This was Logan and Charlotte's first time in a big pool. They liked it!

Charlotte woke up happy from her nap.

First Beach Trip

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Recently, we took Logan and Charlotte to the beach for the first time. We went to Seal Beach. It was a nice day and the water was really warm for So. Cal. beaches.

Two cute kids taking it all in . . . "that's one huge swimming pool out there . . . "

They played in the sand and they ate sand, too.

There's Charlotte flashing her gang signs again.

Logan liked the beach, even after he did face plant in the sand.

Neither baby appreciated getting their feet wet, despite the nice, warm water.

Hopefully we can spend more time at the beach next summer!

7 Months Old

Monday, August 3, 2009

Logan and Charlotte are 7 months old today! Here's what's been happening in the past month:


Milestones . . .

-Logan has 2 teeth now (the 2 bottom front teeth)! He has done pretty well with teething.
-Both Logan and Charlotte are sitting up unassisted! They are enjoying playing with some of their new toys while sitting (until they topple over and it's not so fun anymore).
-Logan is sleeping like a champ at night. He sleeps 11+ hours without waking!
-We've continued introducing solids. In the past couple of weeks the babies have tried sweet potatoes, squash, pears, and puffs. Today they enjoyed a taste of frozen yogurt.


Things We've Done Recently . . .

-Yesterday we took our first trip to a playground. The babies shared one of the baby swings and seemed to like it.
-We enjoyed walking around the shops at Knott's Berry Farm. It's the perfect little outing for the babies. We're having to learn how to maneuver the double-wide stroller in and out of shops.
-We've been walking to our local park in the mornings, since it gets so hot later in the day. Daisy gets to come with us. She loves to drink from the big sprinklers and the babies enjoy watching her.
-The babies continue to enjoy lounging in their baby pool on hot days. Charlotte amuses us when she tries to lap water out of the pool like a dog! She is our "wild child!"

Here are some pictures of Logan and Charlotte at 7 months: