paper plate fun

I took this video today with my phone.  Very, very poor quality. There's really not much to it, but I wanted shelly and kara to see the babies walking.  I have a much clearer video from my camera that i will put on soon.  

One of the things that Josh and I have noticed lately about them is that they are beginning to realize that if we give one of them a toy, snack, drink, etc....you better be darn sure you have another one waiting in the wings!!!   So, the lesson i learned today....

If you give a twin a paper plate.....

You'd better have another one to give the other twin.

It reminded me of that book, "If you give a pig a pancake"....(or something).....

So, maybe I'll write a book..."If you give a twin a paper plate.."  

nonstop FUN and CRAZINESS!!!!

Traveling with the twins is always "interesting"  But, I think life is ALL about attitude, so....

call me crazy, but i piled the twins up on a whim and headed north to nashville last Wednesday with my Mom to help Kristen keep the kids for a few days.  We had a lot of fun and we were exhausted when we got home, and it was totally worth it!  

Left to right: Cate (Isabel and Luke's cousin), Isabel, Ava, Clay, Luke

Ava Grace (Aya, Gracer, Pickles...are a few of her nicknames) is a sweet girl, FULL of 

personality, and SPUNK!!!!  

Sweet Clay (Bubby, Boogie..) loved my babies the whole time.  He is amazing with them, and they love him too. 

Heck, why not pile them all in and get it over with!!!

Left to right: Clay~Isabel~Ava(behind Isabel)~Luke~Olivia

And of coarse the mommies, sporting the lovely mom look at days end ~ Kristen and I

Havin a good time at Pei Wei, where we had our first fortune cookie, well one bite!  

many a fights for the big red car!  

Nina and all her grandkids the morning we left to go home 

See you next month Coulters!!!!!

favorite thing & a funny thing

Here's Isabel and Luke doing one of their favorite things, going on picnics down on the bay!  I have been grabbing a big blanket, and an easy lunch, and taking them down by the water to eat lunch.  They love to watch the birds and see the dogs walk by.  This is them sitting on the bench admiring their shadows.  Yesterday, we saw the ducks and I will post those pictures soon too. 

A funny thing...

You know how there's sort of a twin phenomenon lately?  

Well, mine are completely natural by the way ~ but anyway.......

The other day in Target, I was going down the baby food aisle (which I do on a regular basis)

I couldnt get through the aisle b/c there was a big buggy with three kids in it, so I proceeded to attempt to enter the aisle from the other side.  While i was turning around i noticed, the big buggy family had a set of twins in their buggy.  So, then i rounded the other corner and as I was going in from the other corner, I was blocked out by another set of twins....then here I come with my twins.  Yep, three sets of twins on the very same aisle, on the very same day. They were both girl sets. It was a fun moment!

Maxin and relaxin!

Over the weekend, I took a girls trip with my Mom!  I have never left the twins over night, but it turned out just fine.  They are SO happy with their great Daddy, and Pops came over Sat. night to help Josh out - so they ended up having a guys weekend too + Isabel of coarse :)

Luke even told me they got chick-fil-a nuggets and a trip to the Bass Pro shop!!! 

Here are some pictures of our CUTE condo -bright green and airy.  Saturday was sunny all day - so we rode bikes, ate delicious food, and relaxed by the pool!  Then had sushi for dinner and ice cream.  My Mom and I have great fun together - she is such a great sport and is always up for fun!  

As much fun as we had, I couldnt wait to see my babies!  Love them, love them!!!

the little things...

Oh the joys of the little things in life!

I just have to report real quick, the feeling of empowerment I had at the grocery store today!!!!  Until this point, I have put the twins in a variety of ways while going into the market, but always one in arms.   To heck with how nasty these things are - This was a wonderful day!!!!!!  Seems silly - but not to me :)

Just a quick "THANK YOU!!!!!" to whomever invented these grocery cart cars!!!

PS...Dont ever attempt to wipe one of these down with an anti-bacterial wipe before using them - you might literally get sick!  Notice - I still used the cart...

A few more from Easter..

Weelicious

I am always looking for new wholesome baby/toddler food recipes now that Luke and Isabel are eating so much real food.  Watching them enjoy food and knowing it's nourishing and wholesome gives me so much pleasure.  There are SO many websites out there - but this one I found I really like - a website started by a mom out if CA.  She cooks very healthy and has tons of recipes for any age child.  Some of the things are a little out there, but there are some great ideas too.  Plus there are links to other great websites too. 

Check out the "featured video" to the right of her making a banana date smoothie!  Yum! 

www.weelicious.com