Jump, Jump, Jump - Must Keep Jumping

It seems each new week the boys are learning something new. Whether it be to roll over, laugh, or grab toys we have gotten the biggest kick out of their new found tricks. We are loving watching them grow. Although hearing and seeing them laugh is probably my favorite, figuring out the Jumperoo is a close second. Fisher Price sure knew what they were doing when they created this suspending jumping activity station. At first the boys just sat in it (with the help of a towel - they are still a little small for it). Even with the support of a pillow under their legs they weren't really sure what to do. It took several days and us bouncing their little legs for them and they finally figured it out. The Jumperoo is a hit! The boys love their reverse bungy station. It has even become a quick fix for when Gavin gets fussy. He's definitely getting his daily allotted physical activity with this contraption. They are some jumping fools and we just love watching them in action. Hence the pictures below.

Just chilling - Mason is watching the fan, Gavin is watching Mason watch the fan.

So happy to be jumping!

Still not sure what to do - the early Jumperoo days.

Gavin has jumped himself to sleep. Several seconds later he woke up and began jumping again.

"Must keep jumping, must keep jumping."

Thank you Fisher Price we love our Jumperoo!

What a Year

Almost a year has past since Kevin and I went through IVF to start a family. It seems so long ago since the day our doctor performed the procedure which enabled us to be parents. Little did we know what was in store for us. It' s still hard to believe we are parents and that Gavin and Mason will be 5 months old in a few weeks.

For the most part were are settling in to a routine (as much as you can with 2 infants). We are very blessed to have healthy happy babies. They have their routine down and are for the most part pretty easy going. Right now that's more than we could ever ask for. They are changing quickly though and seem to be growing by the day. I've tried to convince them to stop but they haven't gotten the message.

I wish there was more to report, but life is pretty quiet for us (even with crying babies every now and again). Hope everyone had a blessed Easter weekend.

4 Months!

It's hard to believe 4 months have come and gone. The boys have grown so much and have already developed so much personality. Mason (on the right) looks like Kevin and acts just like me, Gavin on the other hand looks like me and acts just like Kevin. They are so much fun. Both boys have started to laugh and speak. We have whole conversations filled with coos. They are very responsive. And that's really all there is to report for now. We are getting professional photos done next weekend and I will post some of those pics as soon as I get them. Can't wait.

It Took 3 Attempts to Write this Post...

I actually sat to write this post 2 times prior to this morning. The babies were fussing both times to I aborted the mission at hand. So when you scroll down to see the date when the boys 3 month picture was taken and realize what day it is today you will know why.

The boys are 3.5 months old now. They are the most amazing creatures I have ever laid eyes on. They amaze me everyday. They now smile and coo, roll over from their tummy to their back. They have moved out of our bedroom and now sleep through the night in their own bed, Hallelujah. They are gaining weight, especially Mason. Oh and this week they have started to laugh a little.

Gavin, seen here loves his hand. He does not like his paci at all and so the battle begins. We had a scare about a week ago. We were told he might have synostosis, premature fusing of his skull. We had to starve him and keep him awake last Friday morning to get a CT scan done. We were so scared b/c if he had this it would require surgery which entailed cutting open his skull and removing the part that was fusing. We got a call later that day and everything came back normal. We were so relieved. On another note, Gavin loves flirting and being held. He is a big fan of being carried around in the Jeep Pack where he can see what is going on at all times.

Mason, see here has really bulked up. He now weighs more than his brother. He has come a long way from his once 4.7 lb little body. He was the first to roll from his tummy to his back. He loves to sleep and is a huge fan of his exercise mat. He also really likes getting his diaper changed - he kind of chuckles when we do it - So Funny! He is dying to start crawling. We are getting an exersaucer thing this weekend, mainly for him. He is so strong and tough already.

I can't imagine life without one of these boys. When I found out I was having twins, I was terrified. I was so worried about taking care of two babies and loving them both. Kevin and I are both so in love with them and thank God everyday for bringing us two miracles. Life is busy, don't get me wrong, but its a happy busy.

Last weekend we attended the NRHPD banquet. Earlier that week I picked my husband up from the ER. He got a concussion at work serving a warrant and like Gavin had to have a CT Scan as well. All was normal with him - it's a good thing he has such a hard head. He did have a little black eye to sport at the event. We had a great time on our big night out. Our Nanny Beverly who watches the boys during the week watched the boys for us. We are so grateful to have her. She is such a part of the family now.

Hopefully it won't be another month and a half before I get my next post written.