...more pictures

Girls' 1st Birthday Party

For the girls' first birthday, we had a small party with family (which was not very small after all). Everyone seemed to enjoy the festivities, especially the girls. It took them a few minutes to get the hang of ripping open the presents, but they had a lot of fun exploring all their new and wonderful toys. ...now we just have to figure out where to put everything!
I hope you enjoy the pictures.

These pictures are from our recent visit to Grove Park Inn for the National Gingerbread Competition. Megan was a competitor this year, so she, Mom, the girls, and I were able to take a short trip to Asheville, NC for the event. We had a great time, though it was a quick trip. As soon as the girls are old enough, they'll make a gingerbread house and win first prize! I just know it! -Enjoy the pictures!

Finally...

Once again it has taken me a while to post new stuff. The girls have been quite a handful lately. Maleah is now crawling, and of course goes everywhere she shouldn't. Madelyn has almost crawled, but every time she is about to, she opts for rolling instead. She gets around quite well by rolling.

They will be 11 months old on November 15! That can't be! In a way the year has flown by, but when recounting the nights of sleep in two hour increments, well... it hasn't gone THAT fast. After a few months of perfect sleeping through the nights, now they have learned the art of resisting sleep until they are so exhausted that they pass out, (and is also the point to which they push me).

Both girls are such a joy, though. Their personalities are coming out stronger all the time. Madelyn is my sweet baby who loves being held, however, she still has a feisty side. Maleah is full energy and into everything! She can be rather demanding, but that's ok. They are both so funny and make us laugh all the time. Maleah is always looking guilty, (even as she plays with her toys), or stealing Madelyn's pacifier, and then Madelyn is getting back at Maleah by stealing her pacifier and dangling it in her face just out of reach, (yes, she really does that).

The pictures on this post and the next (so I can add more pictures), are of the girls at Harvest Festival at the church, and the others are just from around the house. -You'll see one of Madelyn underneath the Jumperoo. She loves closed in spaces. Hope you enjoy the pictures, and I'll try to update more frequently!

(I'm having a great deal of trouble uploading photos, so those will come as fast as I can get them posted! -Thanks!)

Here is another update of the girls... They are almost 9 months old!! That can't be! I don't even remember what pictures I chose to show you, I just started choosing, as my time is limited on the computer.

The girls now (obviously) sit up on their own very well, Maleah has one tooth, Madelyn has two as of yesterday... hhmmm... what else would you like to know?... They are both getting close to crawling (which I hate to encourage too much), but Maleah is just about to take off especially. Madelyn is doing excellent eating her stage 3 foods and other little snacks, however Maleah... well, when stuff hits the back of her tongue she gags. She's getting better about that, but it's still a lovely issue!

I guess that's about all that's new with the girls lately. Oh, and Maleah now finds joy in stealing her sister's toys! --Already! On that note, please pray for us as I'm sure that is just the beginning. :)

can't get enough...

Blogger only allows so many pictures per posting, so here's a few more...

Pictures and more pictures!

We all know that Alan is the reader between the two of us. He likes words -- I like pictures! So I've added a few more to show off my beautiful girls. They are now 7 1/2 months old. That sounds crazy to me. They are growing every day and they are so much fun! They are both FINALLY getting a tooth and Maleah sounds like she's about ready to say something... sometimes sounds sort of like "Dada", but I'm still pulling for "Mama" (we practice that daily). --Enjoy the pics! (Also featured are Aunt Megan and Uncle Matt, a.k.a. Uncle Bubba)

Hello, Kansas!

Since Maranda and I have begun blogging the girls' development (even from the womb!), it's been so much fun to see visitors from all over. There's a feature we have that allows us to see where the 'hits' come from via Google analytics. And the results have been quite surprising.

We figured mostly family members would visit, but we have been noticing friends from as far as Sweden (Thanks, Jennifer!) visit the blog. We've been able to identify most repeat visitors, but some still remain a mystery. Perhaps these are from families where twins are prevalent (or expecting to arrive). We may never know.

One such hit comes from a faithful following from Olathe, Kansas. We don't think we know who you are, but we are certainly glad you visit. We also want you to feel welcome to leave comments, ask questions, whatever it is that drew you to the blog in the first place. We're always glad to help.

The rest of you can leave comments, too, you know. :-) It's just as much fun for us to hear what's going on in your lives and your thoughts on these little angels we call daughters. Thanks for visiting, and keep coming back! ~A

Update....

The girls are 7 months old today! That doesn't seem possible. They are growing so fast and their personalities are developing so much lately. Both of my girls are such a joy to be with. I have so much fun with them - most days anyway. We do have some rough days here and there with two different sets of teeth working their ways in.

They are also looking more alike every day! I had to paint Madelyn's toenails this week because the distinguishing birthmark that Maleah had on the back of her neck has now faded. ...not good for Momma!

Happy Feet

How beautiful upon the mountains
Are the feet of him who brings good news,
Who proclaims peace,
Who brings glad tidings of good things,
Who proclaims salvation,
Who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
--- Isaiah 52:7 (NKJV)

...and more pictures...

Pictures!

I wanted to share more pictures of the girls. Included are professional pictures made of them wearing their dedication dresses (made by their Yaya out of their Great-Nana's wedding dress), a few pictures of them playing together and just hanging out, Madelyn falling asleep while in her high chair and a few others. There are so many that are too cute, I just have to share!