Our new Chuck Taylors

We got some new shoes yesterday and they're about a size too big, but who cares? Could you die at how cute they are?!?

That's Ry on the right. What a poser!

Now I lay me down to sleep

This age (2 year old toddlers) is tough for me and I find myself doing things I never thought I would do as a parent. ( ie: sleeping in our bed or wherever they may fall, watching episodes of Dora back to back, eating candy on Halloween and staying up until midnight) These are just a few of the lovely things I've been letting our children do the past week. Check out naptime today in our bed.

Two 2 year olds

These are a few photos of their recent 2 year photo session.

Fall Fun

This fall has been busy for us--we had my 30th bday party a few weeks ago, the girls' 2 year bday is approaching next week, we went away as a family to Rocky Point, and I left town 2 weeks ago to visit Dana in NYC. Craziness! It's been fun couple of months and we've been totally enjoying watching the girls grow & change right before our eyes. It seems everyday they are saying new words and phrases. We are constantly trying to decipher the toddler speak. Today at the park, my mom and I were playing with R&R and Ryan ran toward my mom and said, "Coming Mimi!" It's so cute to hear those words. I'm always amazed at how much their little brains are absorbing right now.

Fun with friends

We went to the Allans for dinner tonight and had a great time hanging out with everyone.  The weather was gorgeous, food was delicious, and the kids had so much fun playing together.  They are all so cute at this age.  I could eat them up.  

 Ryan striking a pose.

Reese & Zackary.

Four little cuties.

 Reese & Zackary seem to have a fondness for each other.  They kept trying to kiss and Reese would close her eyes.  The two Ryans were annoying each other while Reese & Zackary were smooching in their own little world.  This had us all cracking up.

 

 Misty & her cute pregnant belly.

 Look at that sweet little face!

Avery's 2nd birthday

It was a butterfly theme and Holly did a great job decorating.  It was so adorable.  The girls had a great time playing with friends and celebrating.

 My hands are dirty!  Help!

We love cake!

Defeat

She finally gave up and passed out.  It really is a battle of wills sometimes with little Reesie.

Sedona

We spent the weekend in Sedona with Andy, Holly, & their girls and it was an amazing weekend.  The weather was so beautiful.  It was great to escape the summer heat and enjoy the Sedona scenery.  There was a HUGE thunderstorm on Saturday that had lighting bolts cracking all around our hotel.  The thunder was so loud and the lightning seemed as if it would strike right on our balcony.  I've never been that close to a big thunderstorm.  We went hiking after the storm cleared and had some fun adventures.

 Reese the rock climber.

 Daddy's girl.

Tiny diners

The girls are at an age where we really can't take them out to restaurants.  They throw their food on the ground like it's a big game and they scream. so. loud.  Oh the screaming.  It seems to be a screeching contest to see who can yell the loudest.  It's embarrassing when people turn to see what's happening.  We are now opting to dine at home and Cory and I will save the dinners out for date nights.

It's so much fun...

playing in Mommy & Daddy's closet.

ER visit

Ryan had us so scared tonight.  She had been crying and screaming for an hour non-stop and we took her for a ride in the car, but nothing settled her down.  Mimi came over and couldn’t calm her down either, so we took her to the ER thinking she could have ear infections, dehydration from throwing up, or something we hadn’t even thought of.  We drove up to the ER entrance and I took Ryan in quickly while Mimi parked the car.

When Mimi walked in she thought she’d find the two of us right away because of the SCREAMING!!  But, it was very quiet and a cheerful little Ryan was playing with toys in her diaper bag and looking around and interacting with other patients there.  We sat there for about 15 minutes and decided to leave.  I guess she just had a crazy tantrum – either that, or she was ready for a change of scenery.

She went right in to her car seat and fell asleep halfway home.  What a night!

Nine month update

We have had such a fun summer with Ryan & Reese.  They will be 10 months next weekend and it has been so amazing.  They are both so busy crawling everywhere and will probably be walking in the next month or so.  Reese seems more interested in walking, while Ryan is pretty mellow and content crawling all over the place.  They are both getting their top teeth--all 4 at the same time.  We just had their 9 month checkup last week and they are doing fantastic.  They both weigh 17 lbs. 10 oz. and are 28 1/2 in. tall.  Skinny and tall, just like Dad.  They are both sleeping through the night, about 12 hours.  Going down at 7pm and waking up between 6-7am.  A dream come true!