Sweetness

More Christmas Memories

Elliot made me and J.R. the cutest little christmas gift at school. He was so proud of it!! 

It finally decided to snow 2 days after christmas. 

We were out in the snow as soon as possible making a snowman. Poor guy didn't last long and we pretty much used all the snow in our yard to make him, but it was so fun!!

Christmas Toy fun!

Jaxon & Miles

Elliot

Merry Christmas!

Love, J.R. Chelsea Elliot Jaxon & Miles

Our crazy Cmas Eve

The next 3 pics is our attempt at a family picture using the timer. Whoosh.

Our Christmas Eve festivities were eventful: 

We watched The Christmas Carol. Made cookies for Santa. Cut out snowflakes to tape to the ceiling. Skyped our family in Utah. Talked about the true Christmas story and sang songs. Opened pj presents. Fell fast asleep!!!

Great Wolf Lodge

J.R. had a week vacation just before Christmas so we decided to go on a mini vacay in Cincinnati to Great Wolf Lodge. We met up with our amazing friends the Clements and we all had a BLAST! Our only regret was that it wasn't long enough. We wish we would have stayed 2 nights. The water park was warm, fun and had safe spots for the babies to enjoy. They also had a "Magic Quest" game where the boys got to be wizards and defeat a fire breathing dragon with their magical wands. Elliot loved that part. I seriously slacked on my picture taking. I'm realizing it's impossible to be the photographer and mom of twins especially while swimming. Next time I'll remember to at least get 1 family shot.

Highly recommended....Shar and Erin, your kids would LOVE this place. ps: all my sibs would.   

Just a taste

What a fun celebration for babies and parents! We made it to 1 year!!!!

As you can see Miles loved the cake and spent the whole time licking the icing off the sticks. Jaxon on the other hand didn't love the mess. He was so bothered by the yuck on his hands that he could care less about the sweet taste. Such cute boys and such different personalities. I feel so lucky to have them both!

A little bit about the twins...

Jaxon:

-He's really good at standing...and standing...and standing. Occasionally will attempt a few steps, but mostly just likes to stand. 

Miles:

-Will cruise along the furniture and climb the steps, but has no interest in walking or even trying to walk assisted. He'll do it when he's good and ready.

Jaxon:

-He's a great eater. Will try anything and stays focused on getting it done till he's full. He's getting pretty good at taking a sippy cup...still not his favorite though.

Miles:

-Has to be entertained during the entire feeding "session." If he doesn't have a toy in hand he WILL NOT open his mouth. Sometimes it's hilarious to see his clamped mouth and emotionless eyes stare at you as if saying "excuse me, you know exactly what I want and I'm not giving in till I get it. I'll eat when I'm good and ready." Miles doesn't like his sippy cup. He'd rather chew on it or throw it then suck anything out of it. 

Jaxon: 

-Loves to cuddle and suck his binky on moms shoulder. But as soon as dad walks in the door, mom is left in the dust. 

Miles:

-Also loves to cuddle right after waking up from a nap. Hates binkies. Loves his daddy! 

Jaxon & Miles:

-Both love wrestling. If they see anyone on the floor laughing they are quick to crawl over and join the fun, trying to get to the top of the heap or smacking whoever's head is closest.

-Both sleep great (usually). 1-2 naps with 12 hours straight at night. It gives me precious time to focus on Elliot or get something done.

-Both love their older brother. Elliot is always making them laugh. He loves playing with them and showing them new things. He's in their crib in the morning. In their bath at night. BEST PALS!

-Both have stollen my heart. I can't imagine life without these boys and can't believe how much love can actually grow with each child. 

I can't believe a year has already passed. All moms of twins I've talked to have told me "Just survive the first year. It gets much easier after that." And although it does seems like a blur with not much sleep and lots of ear infections, I look back and feel proud of our little family embracing the new responsibility of raising 2 more beautiful boys. We've "survived" and are looking forward to more fun, more giggles, more hugs and more kisses!

Happy 1st Birthday Jaxon and Miles. I LOVE YOU!

I know, I'm behind...

Christmas is in 1.5 weeks...I know, I know. But, if I don't get these up before Christmas they'll never get up. And so....

Happy belated Halloween. 

As you can see - Miles hated it. Jaxon thought it was kinda fun (or maybe he just like the entertainment from mom and dad trying to keep him from crying) Too bad I cut out the other pumpkin too small so we couldn't get them in the same picture.

Thank goodness for warmer halloween weather. Enjoy!

Heart breaker. :)

This is about as happy as we could get him. What a cute face! 

Biggest boy. Stop growing up.

Daddy's at work...

Although this seems to be what we repeat all day everyday and most nights, it was fun to see these pictures as see that J.R. really is doing things that are down right COOL! Yes, I knew he was working hard. But I guess in the back of my head I imagined him doing lame busy work and occasionally getting his hands "dirty" all while being yelled at and bossed around by staff members. But in fact he's in the OR a lot and doing some very cool, difficult stuff.

My husband's an Oral Surgeon! We're not just torturing ourselves for nothing.
(sometimes I just have to remind myself what we're doing here and why it will all be worth it in the end.)

Way to go J.R.! I LOVE YOU LIKE CRAZY!