Claire's Reindeer

The Arboretum has a reindeer on the wknds this holiday season. With our warmest day of December-- something in the 70s-- we clamored out there. Claire was so in love with this creature! She first wanted to ride it, feed it, and pet it. Unfortunately, none of those activities were allowed.

The Twins Meet Santa!

At our Twins Club Christmas party, the twins (and Claire) got to meet Santa. I overheard Asher and Avery telling Santa that they wanted a kitten for Christmas...

My Favorite Things...

That People Ask/Say in Public to MoMs (Mothers of Multiples)

- "Are they twins?"

- "Are they all yours?"

- "I'm so glad I didn't have twins."

- "How far apart are they? ... Oooh."

- "God bless you."

- "Are they natural?"

- "You really have your hands full!"

The list will continue to grow as I emerge more in the public eye. It's always interesting.

Let it Snow!

Who would've thought we would have snow in Dallas on December 2nd??

It's December!

The first day of a new month, the last month in 2009, and the start of the Christmas season... Wow! Time is passing! The twins are over 4 months old, the leaves are pretty much gone, and the cold weather is here. Claire helped me hang (and unhang) ornaments on the tree yesterday and the lights outside are almost done.





In their advent calendar this morning, the kids all got "neigh-neighs". Claire has been vigilant about making sure that everyone has their neigh-neighs at all times-- quit laughing at me, Aunt T! I know this is payback!
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The twins are 16 weeks old!

My has time passed... I was sitting down to to organize pictures for their scrapbooks, and it was amazing to see where we started 16 weeks ago and look at where they are now.

Asher is rolling over in both directions (although we have not been there to witness it every time). He loves to make eye contact with you and smile, showing off his dimples. He has also started to laugh-- a funny, throaty sound.


Avery rolls from tummy to back pretty easily. His face is so expressive-- esp those eybrows-- and he talks to you, really and truly articulating back to you. I love when he smiles and tucks his chin into his neck creating these delicious rolls. Scott had him laughing the other night on the couch.

And big sister Claire is doing well too. Her latest expression is one of love-- "Baby love Ju-ju" and "Baby love Avery." Shoot, she better say that considering all the harassment she is giving to those 2 in particular...

Can't forget our 4-legged children...

Carly turned 7 years-- not months-- this wknd, and as you can see from the picture, she had a wild, wild party. It still is taking her a bit longer to recover (if she ever will...).

Reese, on the other hand, prefers the low-key activities, such as playing on the twins' play-mat when they aren't using it.