tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19488861228398319692024-03-13T18:50:07.351-07:00Introducing the Allen TwinsFollow us as we prepare for, birth and bring home our twins!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-91969099538240366802017-01-17T11:50:00.001-08:002017-06-20T06:44:29.402-07:00Christmas 2014 (Jan 3, 2015)We had a very busy Christmas holiday. <br />
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We started with Allen family Christmas Dec 21st then Anne and Gavin's wedding Dec 23rd. We went to church Christmas Eve at Islington and then back to our house for Chineese food with Dave, Jane, Great Grandma Allen and Diane. Christmas morning we went to The Allen's and stayed for brunch. Jenn and Kevin came too. The twins got a lot of gifts!</div>
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In the afternoon we drove to Peterborough. We stayed in Peterborough until the afternoon of Dec 27th. We celebrated Christmas dinner with Dee, Mike, Sammi, Lexi, Andrew, Heather, Sean, Brianna, Scott, Erin, Addison, Grandma Charlotte and Marsha. On the 26th we celebrated with the Lyalls and we celebrated Heathers birthday on the 27th. </div>
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Back home we had Jane, Wiley, Garrett and Michelle over for dinner on the 28th. </div>
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On the 29th we had a play date with Lydia and Eli during the day and went to a party in the evening honouring baby Brady (at Jenn and Drews). On the 30th we had all four godparents over. We also had Melissa, Gethin, Steve, Matt, and Joe over for poker and a dip in the hot tub. </div>
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On the 31st we had Anne, Mike and Eli over for dinner and board games. We were in bed by 12:30. </div>
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We finished our holiday with 4 days at the Allen cottage with Grandpa and Grandma. </div>
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So here is an update on what James and Josie have been up to. <div><br></div><div>We gave up keeping track on their words and signs when they were 16 months old because they had far too many!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQcWfTwB0KLnu4fYqGNpAmVYaK2xMQhje291EatpmDrDussr3Js5NdVtHQ9NxfODPv5KVU9MERMdhEuiHTCQxAD8mB5BOY-qyh3dxytvVPfm_mQz0LG4rHuhVAhAOopYXDAIh-rMEUWCA/s640/blogger-image--1605554687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQcWfTwB0KLnu4fYqGNpAmVYaK2xMQhje291EatpmDrDussr3Js5NdVtHQ9NxfODPv5KVU9MERMdhEuiHTCQxAD8mB5BOY-qyh3dxytvVPfm_mQz0LG4rHuhVAhAOopYXDAIh-rMEUWCA/s640/blogger-image--1605554687.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Potty training?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGe0dMKNMfzg9_P6pu_gg0e4JfgEjTWcAfEkdijsbu2PPG0Cg9TkFtFz-kTHjN2rZipVbjbzcgzV2c7kDepi5Rj2MMmKfJS241rH6qDYv_C9LBJwHgI2mYQr5cTD-eWlyUs4RN3K2_jZLS/s640/blogger-image--1999275463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGe0dMKNMfzg9_P6pu_gg0e4JfgEjTWcAfEkdijsbu2PPG0Cg9TkFtFz-kTHjN2rZipVbjbzcgzV2c7kDepi5Rj2MMmKfJS241rH6qDYv_C9LBJwHgI2mYQr5cTD-eWlyUs4RN3K2_jZLS/s640/blogger-image--1999275463.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our little cowboy - in the hat his grandma and grandpa got him from Arizona.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTZBH3844UwfCWWYi_1neBvFezAYB4_rDF5Ep7y4LTDRwJOfaUUxTo7lEdVzLVLKwgmnZqqfQ0AfdoJscPMtK_vZFGgrz-1HdEgNFxf6OZ2eSWAsxNF1bHWbsVbAzj4ZsWvCQYXDF34KS/s640/blogger-image-901654213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTZBH3844UwfCWWYi_1neBvFezAYB4_rDF5Ep7y4LTDRwJOfaUUxTo7lEdVzLVLKwgmnZqqfQ0AfdoJscPMtK_vZFGgrz-1HdEgNFxf6OZ2eSWAsxNF1bHWbsVbAzj4ZsWvCQYXDF34KS/s640/blogger-image-901654213.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mommy and Josie at the Dixie OEYC.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCWV9by_o3PVy1I09A6L_tvifPa1oiiWbJ91Asm17UGMo9hKui1Af58iVsae4SawwUJ4bkFPIqNYgDK5m09G2wV2Lw95R0T85Xxselaj0eC0gaumDg_lPI8fgDLWTXnro4zgX1zr0QXqI/s640/blogger-image--1820794765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Despite being in a totally foreign place she has adapted well to life in Canada and with our family. I have taken her to 3 free drop-in programs in our neighbourhood - each accessible by bus. One of the programs is at Grandma Jane's school. The program is great. Josie especially likes the gym time where she can ride around in a little car or motorcycle. James, of course, loves all the balls. <br />
With Joy here it is also time for me to return to work, sort of. I cannot return to my full time teaching job at Glenforest until September so I will be working a few days a week as a supply teacher for the rest of the school year. Brian and I have also applied to teach summer school for the month of July. <br />
James and Josie are struggling a bit with Joy being here, and me being away but everyday seems to go better than the day before. <br />
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I thought I was going back to work "part-time" but I've worked the last 8 days in a row! I am doing all my days at Chinguacousy S.S., which is the school that Brian used to work at. Everyone at Ching loved Brian so they are being very welcoming to me. James and Josie have adjusted really well to the change of not having me at home with them. Last night after dinner when Joy went downstairs for the evening they both went over and gave her a hug and kiss goodbye. There were also very few tears this morning when I went upstairs to get ready for work. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-54509470074875332952015-04-10T10:54:00.000-07:002017-06-20T06:44:29.365-07:00Easter 2015 - in FLORIDAThis Easter the twins took their first plane ride to Florida to visit their grandmas. They loved the warm weather and getting to swim everyday. They also really enjoyed visiting the cows and playing with bubbles. It was only a 4 day trip but it was great to get away from winter.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2z1nujTJIH-BRlEcOK87wE-5t1_MtBpMyrBp8N8CspX1cqbRXpBBgWbNRZVvcHs9VijllvcIV3_V7u-SAXSSRInMtwArTFU0dY6TRvosE5hB5NaYjGPeqwd_NQeo8_7T3jvlTkEsmGGoW/s640/blogger-image--2052762967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2z1nujTJIH-BRlEcOK87wE-5t1_MtBpMyrBp8N8CspX1cqbRXpBBgWbNRZVvcHs9VijllvcIV3_V7u-SAXSSRInMtwArTFU0dY6TRvosE5hB5NaYjGPeqwd_NQeo8_7T3jvlTkEsmGGoW/s640/blogger-image--2052762967.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-63087574947166605912015-04-10T10:52:00.004-07:002017-06-20T06:44:29.377-07:00March Break 2015 (March 23rd)We spent March Break at the Allen cottage with friends again this year. There was lots of snow and the weather was relatively mild so we went outside everyday. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEiAUwzTMYVCbjgWWt9mvsvDJ2n-W6yfTpvvcRQFvoUaxQbj4EoVZkf2wvYtYGkrowRuMIVU7Zj5PnnSThSuSes90XvCjudKwEJp2Yi87Kq9-6xHq6kORpjv-NOKoibz8m_VPjdNcGZBK/s640/blogger-image-334966586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEiAUwzTMYVCbjgWWt9mvsvDJ2n-W6yfTpvvcRQFvoUaxQbj4EoVZkf2wvYtYGkrowRuMIVU7Zj5PnnSThSuSes90XvCjudKwEJp2Yi87Kq9-6xHq6kORpjv-NOKoibz8m_VPjdNcGZBK/s640/blogger-image-334966586.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-6390082283384023052015-04-10T10:51:00.001-07:002017-06-20T06:44:29.384-07:0015 month check ups (March 11th)The twins had their 15 month check ups today. Here are their stats:<div>
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Weight 15 lbs 6 oz (3rd percentile)</div>
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Height: 28.5 inches (5th percentile)</div>
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Head Circumference: 50th percentile</div>
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Weight 18 lbs 9 oz (3rd percentile) </div>
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Height:29.5 inches (15th percentile)</div>
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Head Circumference: 15th percentile</div>
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There is a pretty high margin or error when determining these measurements because the twins are pretty squirmy. The good news is that they are growing and that their head continue to be large in proportion to their bodies. </div>
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We have been keeping track of how many words and signs James and Josie use. The list is getting so long that it is getting hard to keep track. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-8621681221620214902015-03-04T18:54:00.001-08:002017-06-20T06:44:29.389-07:00Family Day 2015We are celebrating our second Family Day as a family up north at the cottage. It is FREEZING (-31) so we can't go outside. The twins are blowing everyone away with their talking and signing. It's amazing. <div>We have Great Grandma Ruth, Grandma, Grandpa, auntie Jenn and Uncle Kevin here with us. </div><div>The basement of the cottage is undergoing some major renovations. When we cme back again for March Break there will be an additional bathroom and two bedrooms downstairs for James and Josie! 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This month we have been amazed by how many words they can now say. Josie is especially good at learning and saying new words.<div>Here us a list of words that one or both of them can say:</div><div>More, milk, dog, ball, balloon, please, nose, eyes, up, hi, bye, mama, dada, grandma, grandpa, neh, grrrrr, moose, banana, hat. That's 20 words! Developmentally they should be able to say 20 words by 18 months. We are so proud of them!</div><div><br></div><div> This month Josie also learned to walk. She still crawls when she has a long distance to go but she gets more confident and adventurous with her walking everyday. <div>James learned to run this month. He also developed a love for being chased. He howls with laughter whenever we fake chase him around the room. Josie lives watching James get chased. </div><div>This month James also became particularly find of balloons. </div><div>Their appetites are growing and they continue to be awesome nappers. 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Josie is walking a lot and she learned to sign and say "hat" today. She also regularly says hi, up, dada, dog and mama.<br />
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Visit from grandma<br />
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Visit from Brianna<br />
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Enjoying Uncle Kevin's birthday cake (without uncle Kevin)<br />
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Walking!<br />
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Josie loves dolls. These are BG twin dolls!<br />
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Balloon obsession<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-4934486363965932322015-01-28T07:07:00.001-08:002017-06-20T06:44:29.347-07:00Josie is walking - Jan 28, 2015About a week ago Josie started experimenting with taking steps on her own. Now she is walking back and forth between us. Yesterday she did about 20 steps walking to Uncle Pat. <div><br></div><div>Today we have her 1 year follow up appointment at the hospital. I am a bit worried about her weight but I am excited to meet with the Ocupational Therapist to talk about her developmental progress.</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7B0X0wbX7aGbvTrhlY14RHZPYbTqk-cEobORJO2JlcNPASXGKHqxM9GQs2G4p58lp7oI98kiUI8fZwi-B6f_gOjPgizNnG5vEcheWnHvaH2jZ0Xz6h9f2_HbRAuZNYmu-zIwXmBxeKPVi/s640/blogger-image-2036534253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7B0X0wbX7aGbvTrhlY14RHZPYbTqk-cEobORJO2JlcNPASXGKHqxM9GQs2G4p58lp7oI98kiUI8fZwi-B6f_gOjPgizNnG5vEcheWnHvaH2jZ0Xz6h9f2_HbRAuZNYmu-zIwXmBxeKPVi/s640/blogger-image-2036534253.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We are back from Credit Valley and it is no surprise that Josie did very well. She is above average in her problem solving and communication skills. She is also right on track with her gross and fine motor skills. The OT was impressed with how friendly and happy her and James are. She sent us home with homework including scribbling on paper, stacking and putting small items into a box/bowl. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Although she wasn't officially watching James she did comment that he is doing really well too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Josie was weighed and is now 15 lbs 2 oz. she is still in the 3rd percentile but has been there consistently. The nurse and Dr are not concerned about her small size. Brian and I are thrilled that they are both developing so well. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-21210333529970021112015-01-26T15:24:00.001-08:002017-06-20T06:44:29.289-07:001 year corrected jan 20, 2015Today is 1 year since the twins due date. It's amazing looking back at how far they have come. <div><br></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5MY6jzY89eSyXQ8y3-bb1fVo9ZtoK-6K3p8qwFfQ_Qh6gsMhKYrVmT0KwWwIsl16aNQb4xDoDIiNX1Q0VEt_nEiwJqnbxxb9uv8KJZTgaNbTwPWmWR0w9pLDWIU5sibuBTWZDk8gCTFi/s640/blogger-image-1743907991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5MY6jzY89eSyXQ8y3-bb1fVo9ZtoK-6K3p8qwFfQ_Qh6gsMhKYrVmT0KwWwIsl16aNQb4xDoDIiNX1Q0VEt_nEiwJqnbxxb9uv8KJZTgaNbTwPWmWR0w9pLDWIU5sibuBTWZDk8gCTFi/s640/blogger-image-1743907991.jpg"></font></a><font color="#000000"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5MY6jzY89eSyXQ8y3-bb1fVo9ZtoK-6K3p8qwFfQ_Qh6gsMhKYrVmT0KwWwIsl16aNQb4xDoDIiNX1Q0VEt_nEiwJqnbxxb9uv8KJZTgaNbTwPWmWR0w9pLDWIU5sibuBTWZDk8gCTFi/s640/blogger-image-1743907991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXO_98LOqzusL1yxNNvOo1FeCQsV9Ztn9o1nnXjTpRdkcoCshBKnGmTbtpbebwaEvqvBPj0eC1IUFAFQhaJxqbJw9CRMiRrpUr2IFn6uIaOh4lFOAJdHSUNZEkVFlohkvzvmFbRv0th1ZE/s640/blogger-image--1616628848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXO_98LOqzusL1yxNNvOo1FeCQsV9Ztn9o1nnXjTpRdkcoCshBKnGmTbtpbebwaEvqvBPj0eC1IUFAFQhaJxqbJw9CRMiRrpUr2IFn6uIaOh4lFOAJdHSUNZEkVFlohkvzvmFbRv0th1ZE/s640/blogger-image--1616628848.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They are honestly the most amazing kids and I love everyday that I get to spend with them. </div></font></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-25372792071566930022015-01-10T19:16:00.001-08:002017-06-20T06:44:29.301-07:0013 months - First swimming lesson (Jan 10, 2015)The twins turned 13 months old today. We also started swimming lessons. I was a bit worried about James because he cried last time we took him to the Olympium, because of the cold water. He was great today. His lips turned blue but he never indicated that he wanted to get out.<div><br></div><div>Before our first swimming lesson <br><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBqU4T6F6KL44-T4WNreNBU1Hw7knmLoDhUHtMVohNLchkeMgrlqCVQTx1EDRAomFlqNjBgIN9tQ2aHruMXXDQGyeJGKcMkHTWvOPvgX8Oy9ES_RtDa2iiT175fqLvEjgU7IKQTViT7YO/s640/blogger-image-404552704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBqU4T6F6KL44-T4WNreNBU1Hw7knmLoDhUHtMVohNLchkeMgrlqCVQTx1EDRAomFlqNjBgIN9tQ2aHruMXXDQGyeJGKcMkHTWvOPvgX8Oy9ES_RtDa2iiT175fqLvEjgU7IKQTViT7YO/s640/blogger-image-404552704.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Waiting patiently <br><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQrgVVC6NS68qwZ6zAFyf5Cv1CiURD0V3ibxVTXPafLErbyuxwRkKVBAocVB-OR1VWy9ilK_DslLtQ0Yp-B9tbhDUSmxkln7GDs-Mt_5LYpcTo71wXbf5vLNAeIAly2PywwzPjc8xuPjv5/s640/blogger-image-1251226101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQrgVVC6NS68qwZ6zAFyf5Cv1CiURD0V3ibxVTXPafLErbyuxwRkKVBAocVB-OR1VWy9ilK_DslLtQ0Yp-B9tbhDUSmxkln7GDs-Mt_5LYpcTo71wXbf5vLNAeIAly2PywwzPjc8xuPjv5/s640/blogger-image-1251226101.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>First swim lesson complete!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmBGYSZHrAhKeK2J_dSJJMIv2CohyhaLbPPUXohcf7B3vaUAGktNcAjhtosdAJN2V8xXyn1c2quvccN5x8LwGPd9r9ukbip93POL3912m2cZK6XhRNWFjVLZvTFpJt2hn7LPreybaQhz9/s640/blogger-image-564527251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmBGYSZHrAhKeK2J_dSJJMIv2CohyhaLbPPUXohcf7B3vaUAGktNcAjhtosdAJN2V8xXyn1c2quvccN5x8LwGPd9r9ukbip93POL3912m2cZK6XhRNWFjVLZvTFpJt2hn7LPreybaQhz9/s640/blogger-image-564527251.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>This last month has flown by. James and Josie have both grown up so much. They are both wanting to feed themselves now and are generally eating pretty well. </div><div>They are also getting really into sign language. Here are the signs they regularly use. I have put an * beside the words they they both say and sign.</div><div><br></div><div>James: more, all done, eat, hi, bye, dog*, drink, banana, wash hands, blow kiss, hat*, bird, grandpa*, grandma*, dada*, up, hurray, story, please</div><div><br></div><div>Josie: more, all done, eat, dog*, wash hands, up*, hi, bye, kiss, hurray, bird, story</div><div><br></div><div>They are also both saying mama (still only when they are crying) and they can identify their shoes and socks. They can also point to our eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, hair and ears (James is really good at this).</div><div><br></div>It was -13 last week so we had to get really bundled up to go for a car ride.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMRK3ZVhb0PF_YG4kD-7B71VSd9ckiUzPexpv3vWB5n3Ji5MtURxkF3y8E1TMpfa1CueWJJYHA-iz5LFMkNb-cbOxuGUvWlnhr_DXslocYR-GIujLR_OLncriyu3YdpNR2sePG44T4l3G/s640/blogger-image-1599999818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMRK3ZVhb0PF_YG4kD-7B71VSd9ckiUzPexpv3vWB5n3Ji5MtURxkF3y8E1TMpfa1CueWJJYHA-iz5LFMkNb-cbOxuGUvWlnhr_DXslocYR-GIujLR_OLncriyu3YdpNR2sePG44T4l3G/s640/blogger-image-1599999818.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>It was -18 last Wednesday so rather than go outside we pitched a tent in the living room and filled it with pillows. It is still up and we call it the snuggle fort. They love it!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREb8P800x0NfdIggeemd8c2ucX20tYNDw7E1ba6F8r3s_GjVlkJPK0v9F3P93DP3-0nq6G26kYWuoKKdZ6lu-X6H8ABhylFqLFS4WXrqWijgzOixW2VhcLwfT-kmqfLBqXw_nhi9RPa2Z/s640/blogger-image--90254447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREb8P800x0NfdIggeemd8c2ucX20tYNDw7E1ba6F8r3s_GjVlkJPK0v9F3P93DP3-0nq6G26kYWuoKKdZ6lu-X6H8ABhylFqLFS4WXrqWijgzOixW2VhcLwfT-kmqfLBqXw_nhi9RPa2Z/s640/blogger-image--90254447.jpg"></a></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-9373647084212384612014-12-13T03:38:00.001-08:002014-12-26T17:52:55.475-08:00JJs birthday partyI think that this will be my last post :(<div>The twins are ONE and today we are celebrating with our closest friends and family. It has been an amazing year; more challenging and rewarding than we ever expected. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jC2chP1_G3flmkpDtizngMMScq_UBP_FfDVY8EIE3jdZ7G8ttnERARPh5R0STHUXJfOmD0YEfPQmnb_JcM40_Fp9qXcEQSsg-Q_FnxMKcIMSPN4ONDPPq5HJ_jLmNzurNI_r9-Tej60W/s640/blogger-image-2060969862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jC2chP1_G3flmkpDtizngMMScq_UBP_FfDVY8EIE3jdZ7G8ttnERARPh5R0STHUXJfOmD0YEfPQmnb_JcM40_Fp9qXcEQSsg-Q_FnxMKcIMSPN4ONDPPq5HJ_jLmNzurNI_r9-Tej60W/s640/blogger-image-2060969862.jpg"></a></div><div>We took the twins for their 12 month check up on Thursday. Here are their stats.</div><div><br></div><div>James:</div><div>Weight 17 lbs (5th percentile)</div><div>Height 29 inches (10th percentile)</div><div>Head Circumference (50th percentile)</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiix8_wuQi5kk6vHPejddIAOpEnCFlTKYSLJ-65aef9ZtM3MS8R83u6cjMOmLkQPA9WjK3xMiBjittBL3mEw53ZBECySCv09ZaOKbwI7FWm7To9XzQeVTwyDRJ-vad4NViIPngI2tv4IXc/s640/blogger-image--272143330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiix8_wuQi5kk6vHPejddIAOpEnCFlTKYSLJ-65aef9ZtM3MS8R83u6cjMOmLkQPA9WjK3xMiBjittBL3mEw53ZBECySCv09ZaOKbwI7FWm7To9XzQeVTwyDRJ-vad4NViIPngI2tv4IXc/s640/blogger-image--272143330.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Josie:</div><div><br></div><div>Weight 14.5 lbs (3rd percentile)</div><div>Height 27 inches (5th percentile)</div><div>Head Circumference (40th percentile)</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtX_H-P99l6mYYC6p9N-A_abTMpo9Yak638XwFAiQ4FkrCt5uUNaaZo-5DyqjdDFa2WSl2Rmcfq5wX8hb0ULfY4XkPWdZ3jGZs-2lrImRkpEC8OxK2GOfFWETOxiSEHyqaRzR_PC8ba1q/s640/blogger-image-595383090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtX_H-P99l6mYYC6p9N-A_abTMpo9Yak638XwFAiQ4FkrCt5uUNaaZo-5DyqjdDFa2WSl2Rmcfq5wX8hb0ULfY4XkPWdZ3jGZs-2lrImRkpEC8OxK2GOfFWETOxiSEHyqaRzR_PC8ba1q/s640/blogger-image-595383090.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Both James and Josie are small but they always have been so their Dr is not worried. Plus, their proportionally large heads mean that their bodies are focusing their nutrients on brain growth which is of course much more important than height and weight. </div><div>They also met and exceeded all the 12 month milestones. They can both say 4 words, use sign language to communicate 6 words, respond to our cues and use emotions and gestures to communicate their feelings. Physically they are right on track: crawling, pulling up to stand on furniture and standing unassisted. James is even taking a few steps. His record to date is 22 in a row!</div><div><br></div><div>When we think about their start as almost 4 and almost 5 pound babies it is amazing how far they have come. They are both so curious and eager to experience new things. They are also incredibly personable and social. I am really glad that I took them to the daycare at my gym and to so many baby groups from such a young age. </div><div><br></div><div>The twins have been so blessed this year. They have received so much love from our families and friends. I can't help but smile when I watch them reach to be held by their godparents or grand parents when they walk in the room. There is no greater reward for your patience and love than when you are greeted with a big smile and they reach to be picked up. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbFKasosxEwo8azzw6QDounw3tLEV4LI_9aYsh7bw21wWzahj3DjKc0iJfKBkhHOIbjeFy7BiwV98inx-0FZgpJe5-uF1OS3qVjlPIV4mhzP9ayK0279b7U8K4B70WPIzH6y4-QQUJjL-/s640/blogger-image--1480783292.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbFKasosxEwo8azzw6QDounw3tLEV4LI_9aYsh7bw21wWzahj3DjKc0iJfKBkhHOIbjeFy7BiwV98inx-0FZgpJe5-uF1OS3qVjlPIV4mhzP9ayK0279b7U8K4B70WPIzH6y4-QQUJjL-/s640/blogger-image--1480783292.jpg"></a></div><div>What's our plan for the future? I am thrilled to be staying home from work while we wait for our Nanny, Joy, to arrive from Hong Kong. She will most likely arrive in the Spring. Now that the Etobicoke Olympium is open again we hope to get the twins comfortable with cold water so that they are ready for a summer of swimming at the cottages. We will continue to stay social at the Early Years Centres but we may have to move up to the toddler groups soon :). Brian will continue to let his marking pile up so that he can rush home after school each day to play with his little ones. </div><div>James and Josie will continue to learn and grow. They will continue to play together and become even better "friends". As a family we will continue to be thankful everyday for all of our blessings.</div><div><br></div><div>James and Josie's<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Winter ONEderland </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cake Smash</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS4qSxfHjMNRkXA5SrRmxrrTs863j7eMgIoh7jYOfbOMTlIoMAuhA_OMgu9Iz0DhEuvVs6wI4PAWm1YdKQTyIC4zhXeuk3UqW-RFg2Oll0eJI0urcG_Z6_4ChSQJe2u2hMaemrIwd8mNH3/s640/blogger-image--1692446568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS4qSxfHjMNRkXA5SrRmxrrTs863j7eMgIoh7jYOfbOMTlIoMAuhA_OMgu9Iz0DhEuvVs6wI4PAWm1YdKQTyIC4zhXeuk3UqW-RFg2Oll0eJI0urcG_Z6_4ChSQJe2u2hMaemrIwd8mNH3/s640/blogger-image--1692446568.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Birthday Stat Chalkboard Photos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc46allvbQuGwm2axoxkoz3gChKW4pN5LNI3jdWmLauD3cfSuY9mFqgs_3rNVQHB6_XDhPuMskHL5Ri7FSfNo14_LW_WQv-lFlDhOoqoWVeWH2CKUBijg7qkaRAu9RIn3cJM1twUdhxh1x/s640/blogger-image-586321040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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My blood pressure was dangerously high and my ankles were the size of my thighs. Even sti, we certainly were not expecting to be told that in a matter of hours we would meet our twins.<div><br></div><div>I have been extra emotional this week thinking about how much we have been through as a family over the last year. I have never been so satisfied with my life or sure that I am exactly where I am supposed to be. I love Brian more than ever, but also in a different way since he became a father. I have always appreciated what I have and what I have worked to earn but never as much as I do now. I feel like I am going to burst with pride when I see the babies using sign language or investigating new situations with confidence. Being a mom was really hard in the beginning but it is totally amazing now. I am thrilled that I get to continue to stay home with these little ones. It feels like they are learning new things everyday.</div><div><br></div><div>Today, for example, James took his first steps on his own (he has taken a single step a few times already but never more than one before today). Today he took about 4 steps. He did it 5 times throughout the afternoon and evening.</div><div><br></div><div>Today Josie also said her first two-syllable word - "daddy". She said it multiple times to Brian while they played tonight. </div><div><br></div><div>Here are James and Josie at our Making The Connection class last Thursday. The leader gave them each a tangerine and they both devoured them. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SCldeKWBmMUF1SifAJZK-HGBnV7DkNZchXDfzICqTXmDwCT-nKkPN4Tv2ZEepmO5HlOq5RD-6CHG4fkjoRYN0ErSfgu8qE24Bw4bMdytW_9llUO5mRinWkqhGFQaYqdmyBqLvxstU2De/s640/blogger-image-857153268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SCldeKWBmMUF1SifAJZK-HGBnV7DkNZchXDfzICqTXmDwCT-nKkPN4Tv2ZEepmO5HlOq5RD-6CHG4fkjoRYN0ErSfgu8qE24Bw4bMdytW_9llUO5mRinWkqhGFQaYqdmyBqLvxstU2De/s640/blogger-image-857153268.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>On Friday James got away from me during a morning diaper change. I then spent about 10 minutes fake chasing him around the room while he squeeled with delight.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_6buqlNru6D1aEWlRs7HP45isniyi6Uky9B0JenwwxxKqyLbpWlO-cS2p4lKiWAeUnMVets5I22jIDUYi2QloxB1knGZzXsWHAuTNzoerVbSnWaputciXLNo_VsGKBy2EVInyutumYVL/s640/blogger-image-1590647343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_6buqlNru6D1aEWlRs7HP45isniyi6Uky9B0JenwwxxKqyLbpWlO-cS2p4lKiWAeUnMVets5I22jIDUYi2QloxB1knGZzXsWHAuTNzoerVbSnWaputciXLNo_VsGKBy2EVInyutumYVL/s640/blogger-image-1590647343.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>On Sunday the twins had their first 1st birthday party in Oshawa with the Geogirls. The twins are lucky enough to share their birthday with Josie's godmother, Vickie, so they had their first joint party. It was an awesome day with all five Geogirls and our Six Geobabies.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEiLfZgE4UVcpqXDJIZLHjK4T9VkLrdC82wWPXhTzcxuAVzU37gzDFYoQMd3ZJOD1zQ4iQikOaMxrV6JSQllliuI41mVljINSzP-y7cAeGYaj-ha9d-BH0HpJwUxJegqRLwUxfDFpWb1u/s640/blogger-image--1859783799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEiLfZgE4UVcpqXDJIZLHjK4T9VkLrdC82wWPXhTzcxuAVzU37gzDFYoQMd3ZJOD1zQ4iQikOaMxrV6JSQllliuI41mVljINSzP-y7cAeGYaj-ha9d-BH0HpJwUxJegqRLwUxfDFpWb1u/s640/blogger-image--1859783799.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Today James also climbed this ladder at the early years centre. 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The babies adore her and I can tell that she loves playing with them too.<div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikRpbl6CeZ9_Du92AGKFvfytuVZd2bEzI2tbwIi6tawxr6mRNg3O4fJbThxIxNtEdVbMBmresk1uxqB9ngArLm6RtTFo06hXA30i4GPgBzy8mZoIl53Li2lBZVe6J9Pwc8fHMu7bfd5rR2/s640/blogger-image-256640703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikRpbl6CeZ9_Du92AGKFvfytuVZd2bEzI2tbwIi6tawxr6mRNg3O4fJbThxIxNtEdVbMBmresk1uxqB9ngArLm6RtTFo06hXA30i4GPgBzy8mZoIl53Li2lBZVe6J9Pwc8fHMu7bfd5rR2/s640/blogger-image-256640703.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-65013369825178892722014-12-02T17:56:00.001-08:002014-12-02T17:56:17.645-08:00Snuggles with Daddy6 months later and our twins still love to cuddle with their Daddy. We have started a weekend tradition of starting our morning with cuddles in our bed. 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I added a few of my own and have taken it upon myself to take countless photos of my babies and my friends babies. </div><div>Here are the best ones so far. </div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJz6Q95Ba6czZhlk_IDiHrwh0fPHUGf_rbnP6LI7kHoeiMDpfLlT-FCDREewHoEVWlLY8HVeELX_p9p7PF6MMn69GWF5zAfTZPerTlxFGqUYLIMGYVd4fgM9J0Y7gIFBTq6JdupyStn7K-/s640/blogger-image-48931335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJz6Q95Ba6czZhlk_IDiHrwh0fPHUGf_rbnP6LI7kHoeiMDpfLlT-FCDREewHoEVWlLY8HVeELX_p9p7PF6MMn69GWF5zAfTZPerTlxFGqUYLIMGYVd4fgM9J0Y7gIFBTq6JdupyStn7K-/s640/blogger-image-48931335.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-41267116606445225602014-11-29T18:34:00.001-08:002015-04-10T10:37:56.232-07:00The countdown is onIt's only 2 weeks until the twins first birthday party (even less until their actual birthday). 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Josie has recently become obsessed with climbing in and out of her bumbo chair.<br />
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This afternoon James didn't want to go done for his nap. Instead he spent 30 minutes doing laps of his crib. No fussing. Just laps of his crib until he finally fell asleep.<br />
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They play together all the time now. Here they are in their pool.<br />
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And here they are about 10 minutes later at their book nook doing a puzzle.<br />
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Here is James with his GREAT Grandmother. They both adore their great grandma.</div>
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They are on the move - James is practically running with his walker.<br />
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Jojo loves her grandma.<br />
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Jojo also loves Maggie. She is definitely the most patient dog. She just lays there and lets the babies put their fingers in her mouth or use her fur to pull themselves up to stand. <br />
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Playing house. They are at a point now where they follow each other around and play together :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-79432321726368128512014-11-19T19:31:00.001-08:002014-11-19T19:31:41.611-08:00A day in the lifeToday we really turned the living room into the babies play room. Josie loved climbing on all the pillows on the couch. They are playing together so much now. They push their car together, play house together, crawl to the baby gates together. It's really cute to watch them. <div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8fTPe4mjXFQerSmhce8xDNmkPWfx001IgC-ANRN7cyyqWMGKJmnqmkH85RHdNtS5hyphenhyphenmoyVzgHXLETXcZeazUx1Etyo-BQlT3ep8Rp6wULMB-uPJ5Jmv2XC-7mZtAEuvTdBK9hGY_GAbj/s640/blogger-image--1677797847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8fTPe4mjXFQerSmhce8xDNmkPWfx001IgC-ANRN7cyyqWMGKJmnqmkH85RHdNtS5hyphenhyphenmoyVzgHXLETXcZeazUx1Etyo-BQlT3ep8Rp6wULMB-uPJ5Jmv2XC-7mZtAEuvTdBK9hGY_GAbj/s640/blogger-image--1677797847.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yesterday we went to the Turtle Creek Early Years Centre for a baby group. Afterwards we were playing in the main room and Josie decided that she wanted an up close view of the doll house. This is what happens when you are 11 months old and only 14 lbs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvUwS1mCwLn5wg-rxMJI52ku2osR7WRl5DUx0eBHURrlA1GZQkF93Xag__g4rbSMG-NeCKYapGeeminWGbpDwb3IAGsvRHaZAs63Cd3envaqcBSTgnEb3OOyqACPkfZiKFp8jBcYxINeB/s640/blogger-image-1247713497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvUwS1mCwLn5wg-rxMJI52ku2osR7WRl5DUx0eBHURrlA1GZQkF93Xag__g4rbSMG-NeCKYapGeeminWGbpDwb3IAGsvRHaZAs63Cd3envaqcBSTgnEb3OOyqACPkfZiKFp8jBcYxINeB/s640/blogger-image-1247713497.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-9804425303237164122014-11-19T19:22:00.001-08:002014-11-24T19:17:49.205-08:0011 month photoshootI finally got around to editing their 11 month photo shoot pics. I took them on November 11 and it was so warm that we even did a few in the back yard. The pink dress that Josie is wearing is one that my Grandmother Lackie made for my cousin Brenda when she was a baby. She died 2 years before I was born so I love it that Josie has a little something from her. It's still a bit big - but will probably fit perfectly this summer.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-54271050058359844352014-11-12T19:43:00.001-08:002014-11-12T19:43:45.609-08:0011 months old!I had the babies weighed today at the Dr's office. James is 16 lbs 9 oz. Josie is 14 lbs. they haven't really gained in the last 2 months as a result of their increased mobility and their being sick. The Dr is not worried because they are meeting and exceeding their milestones. I took this picture Saturday night. James sure is the big brother.<div>We will do our 11 month photoshoot tomorrow. I'll post pics as soon as I can :)</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14_Axwu7gJeW25LXfghLjGt8mP_Dv63WRJobMovj6EMCKwHumIItZFkyDZop2kec3VZ3Tv6BNauPx8vrlSwAKFlsyUdqPE8xjj3arLiWbDrzyb6VDu0-MhDVC8wahowqzqyFFdTa1y5b0/s640/blogger-image-159717606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14_Axwu7gJeW25LXfghLjGt8mP_Dv63WRJobMovj6EMCKwHumIItZFkyDZop2kec3VZ3Tv6BNauPx8vrlSwAKFlsyUdqPE8xjj3arLiWbDrzyb6VDu0-MhDVC8wahowqzqyFFdTa1y5b0/s640/blogger-image-159717606.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062962519376214553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948886122839831969.post-50950353243050231032014-11-05T20:08:00.001-08:002017-01-17T11:48:24.686-08:00Josie's first sign!Today Josie successfully did her first sign, "milk"! We have been showing the twins a bunch of signs: milk, more, all done, mama, dad, etc. today was the first time that one of the babies used a sign. We think that James has signed "eat" before but we are not sure. Today Josie was definitely signing milk! <br />
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