Zoo

We went to the zoo last weekend with my mom . . . here are some of the pictures she had!

On the tropics trail

Grizzly coast

Aiden riding the turtle

P.S. If you've noticed the Amazon ads (the wishlist & the product recommendation list), those are new. We get a kickback if anyone clicks on one of the items through our site and then purchases it. Thought it was worth testing out!

Changing things up! **updated**

So I worked VERY hard to get the blog into better shape over the last few days and got it all up and running-- it took me forever to edit all the html code and stuff to get it into three columns and stuff but it's FINALLY done (well, aside from a few tweaks). I think it looks a little nicer now. Make sure to vote what their birthday theme should be! (Note: I reserve the right in the end to do whatever I want . . . this isn't a democracy. :)

TEETH UPDATE:
Jack: 2 teeth
Aiden: 1 tooth
(I call them teefers, yes, I know I'm teaching my kids baby talk and that's probably going to stunt their vocabulary for YEARS, right? :)

The sit up all by themselves now, no need to prop pillows behind them anymore, they RARELY tip. They can grab anything and everything they want now - they always want what their brother has! Now if they drop something and they want it back, they cry. They are eating step 2 baby food, they prefer fruits and orange veggies. I've tried the baby puff cheerio things, but I don't think they are ready yet - they don't quite get it. But they love baby mum-mums (rice crackers!). They LOVE water, if I'm holding a glass, they must have some! And if it's coffee, or something they can't have, they are persistant in trying to grab it.

And what's with babies and their love for paper? I'd be fine with them playing with it, except for they want to eat it too! Silly guys.

I went to the MVMOM's (MN Valley Moms of Multiples) sale last weekend and found some great stuff! This was the first time I worked at it as well - it's quite the production. I highly recommend it for anyone searching for kid stuff that is quality and VERY cheap! I'm listing what I paid in hopes that some of you will be inspired to shop there this spring. :) The next one is in the spring, they are held twice a year. Here's the toys I found in addition to the clothes:

Fisher Price Peekablocks set (paid $3 -- retail price about $40-$50 )

Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Home (they LOVE this!) ($15 -- retail price about $80)

Little Tykes Mailbox ($6 -- retails around $30 new)

Fisher Price Baby Basketball hoop ($3 - retail price about $25)

And, I sold or passed along a few of our big items we've outgrown, so this stuff actually fits in our townhouse. :) We have some stuff we need to store as well, we just have to take it up to Grandma Marilyn's to pack it away.

As always, I'll try to get new pictures up soon. I think I have a few on my camera waiting to be uploaded.

Last Weekend (**updated!**)

My Grandpa and the boys (Great-Grandpa)

Aiden chowing down!

Messy Jack!

My Dad, his Dad, and the boys :)

4 Generations -- the boys, me, my dad, and his dad. :)

Nana and her little guys

This time they are looking at the camera -- always a good thing!

Daddy and his boys (love the walmart hats!)

Mr. Jack!

Mr. Jack again

Seven Months!

I know I say this every time, but I can't believe my babies are seven months old! Here's their seven month pictures, better late than never, right?

Aiden on left, Jack on right

I've already got all kinds of plans for their 1st birthday :) And yes, while I realize they won't remember it, and it's more for mommy & daddy than them, I want to have a big party with family and friends! Obviously not at our house, as it's too small, so I'm busy thinking up somewhere to have it, and a theme . . . yay!!! And hey, they have to share a birthday, so we have to make it EXTRA special!

More pictures to come later from our activities this weekend.

We're baaaaack!

Camera cord -- FOUND!

The boys started daycare last week, and I MISS them now that I'm back full time. They are so happy at the home we take them to, so that helps. They like the other kids, and they get tons of attention! They also really like the baby swing she has on the swing set out back. :)

We've been busy, as usual! Here goes . . .

Here's Aiden supporting one of my favorite House members, Rep. Tara Mack.

Jack too!

Me and the boys, about to hit the parade route.

Daddy & his boys. I'm outnumbered by boys!

Jack & Aiden at the 5K walk on Sat. to benefit the Missing Grace Foundation. We were so glad we could be there to remember Max & Sam.

One out of two smiling, good enough, right?

Ready to walk!

Yep, that's Goldie Gopher with Blake and the boys!

Playing in their pack n play is fun to them, especially to lick the sides. :)

HELP! We are in baby jail!!!

We love it when Daddy plays with us on the floor!

Daddy is funny!

Yay, Daddy!

Here's Blake and I at a wedding the weekend before last.

So that's what we've been up to lately!

Free mini golf .....

Anyone want a free round of mini-golf at the Mall of America? It's only good until Sept. 20th, and I don't think Blake and I will be using it.

If anyone wants it, leave me a comment and it's yours. I'll even mail it to you.

Florida!

We had a great time in Florida. Flying with two babies was not easy, but so worth it! The boys LOVED the pool, and seeing their Great-Grandparents! Here are some pictures from the trip.

This is my favorite picture from the trip -- he was so happy in his float! (Aiden)

Daddy & Jack

Me & A-Bear

Jack drying off

Aiden

Blake in the pool

Grammy and Aiden

Papa playing with one of the boys....I'm not sure which one!

Aiden & Papa

Aiden and the bear I used to play with ....

Happy boys! (going to church)

Me and Aiden

My boys!

Playing!

At the zoo, they were looking at the parrots.

The giraffes were right where you could touch them!

Jack wasn't too sure about this guy . . .

Taking a break from the animals

You are supposed to hold the steering wheel, not eat it!

Jack floating

Happy!

They LOVED the pool and their floatie boat!

They were so darn cute in their float!

Daddy and the boys swimming!

Me and the boys in the pool

Under the beach umbrella

Dad & Aiden

Me and Jack-Jack

Here we are at the ocean. We made it onto the beach, got the boys all unpacked and into their swim diapers, dipped their toes in the ocean, and then skidaddled before the storm hit! You would have never known it was coming, and then the next thing we knew dark clouds were rolling in and it was thundering! Those 10 minutes we spent at the beack though were enough to get a couple pictures and have the boys get in the ocean for the first time,

My grandparents with the boys

Aiden at dinner eating a coaster. :)
Whatever it takes to keep em happy, right?

This may be the worst picture of me ever, but here's all of us out to eat at Captain Hirams. The snow crab was DELICIOUS!

The boys playing on the floor in the airport while we waited at the gate.

Heading home (in the airport)

Aiden

Jack

Thanks for having us! We miss you already, Grammy & Papa!