Christmas 2009

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Logan and Charlotte had a great first Christmas! First we went to a Christmas Eve service at our church. Then we spent time with the Wiens side of the family. We stayed overnight at the Wiens home on Christmas Eve. The babies woke up a full house of 14 people at 6 a.m. on Christmas morning. (They couldn't wait to open presents!) Midday on Christmas, we drove to the Grant home to celebrate Christmas with Kevin's family. The babies have had a lot of fun playing with all of their new toys over the past few days. Here are some pictures:

Charlotte opening her first gift on Christmas Eve.

Charlotte with Auntie Laura

Reading a Christmas card together

Trouble? Who, me?

Logan trying out his new backpack. (Charlotte got one, too). We made fun of them too, but yes, we are going to have leash kids.

Logan was really into his new clothes.

Reading a new book

Christmas at the Grants

Charlotte plays "queen of the mountain" on top of any large box.

Charlotte is excited about her new toys!

Merry Christmas!

Friday, December 18, 2009

Here's our Christmas picture! You wouldn't believe how difficult it is to get two babies to look at the camera at the same time. We are looking forward to spending time with both sides of the family next week. This will be Logan and Charlotte's first Christmas. They are going to love all of that wrapping paper and fun, new toys! Have a blessed Christmas, everyone!

11 Months Old

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Logan and Charlotte are 11 months old. I can't believe we are almost at the end of their first year! This month Logan weighs in at 21 lbs. and Charlotte weighs 19.5 lbs.

It's exciting to see Logan and Charlotte's personalities develop. Logan is our little explorer. He tries to figure out how things work and loves to rummage through drawers. Charlotte is always on the go and now cruises around furniture. She is quick to express her displeasure by throwing down something she doesn't want. When she doesn't want to nap she lets us know by throwing everything out of her crib in protest. Charlotte also love to pull hair, so watch out!

Logan and Charlotte both started saying the same first word this month: "hi!" I sure feel welcome at home with all of the "hi's" I get. Charlotte also says "up".

Kevin, Logan, and Charlotte were all sick this past month with what we suspect was H1N1. I was sure I was going to get it too, but somehow I escaped it for now. We had a lot of sleepless nights, but everyone is feeling better now.

We had a nice Thanksgiving at my aunt and uncle's home, with lots of family to see. Logan and Charlotte loved the food! They tried everything and loved it all, especially our family's famous "Orange Goo" mandarin orange salad and the pumpkin pie! Then we spent a couple of days at my parents' home. The babies are very interested in their three kitties.

Here's our most recent pictures: