1st annual PJ's day after Christmas

Christmas Day

Christmas morning was our dream come true! We woke up and were very excited to share it with the boys. Of course they had no clue that it was Christmas or what it all means but we had fun nontheless. They are learning so much and getting big so fast. We love to watch them when they grab for the toys or look at them in amazement. After we all opened gifts the boys took a nap and Brian and cleaned up the house before heading to Brigantine. We had a great dinner at Aunt Pinky & Uncle Charlie's. It was great to be with the family. After dinner we played some board games. We will never forget our most wonderful 1st Christmas with Evan and Gavin. They have made our lives happier than we will ever be able to explain to them.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve at MeMe and Gpop's was awesome, as it usually is, but extra special this year since Evan and Gavin are now here. Mom made an awesome lunch. Mom and Dad spoiled us all again this year with fantastic gifts. Livi, Char, and the boys had a ball with all their new toys. After we were done exchanging gifts we headed to Grandmom's house for more family fun. When we got home Brian and I put the boys to bed and then watched Christmas Vacation while drinking some wine. It was a beautiful day!

Interaction

The boys are really starting to interact now. It is SO much fun to watch. They are life long friends!

Evan

I was changing Gavin this morning and when I glanced over at Evan I saw that he had pretty much rolled over! I was so excited. He did this every time I laid him down on the floor today. Oh boy...it's only a matter of time before he's mobile. Yikes!

Gavin

Gavin is doing so much better with holding his head up! He seemed to want to do tummy time a lot today. He looks like a little turtle...how cute!

Christmas Cookies

Last Friday the boys and I baked cookies with Mom and Aunt Rita. It was a dream come true to have the boys there because we've always talked about baking cookies with babies there with us. 2 years ago we hoped to have them there with us the next year. Last year I had just found out I was pregnant so we imagined what this year would be like. We had no clue that we'd have 2 babies with us! The boys did well...they didn't fuss too much, which allowed us the ability to get the baking done. They did like to sit in their bouncie chairs and watch us in the kitchen. At one point I had Evan on my lap while I was decorating the cookies and Mom & Aunt Rita said he was totally watching me, as if he were the quality control expert making sure all the cookies were done properly. It was such a blessing to have Evan and Gavin with us! As always, I thoroughly enjoyed my special time with my Mom & Aunt Rita.

Smithville for Daddy's birthday

On Brian's birthday we took the boys to Smithville. We walked around the shops while we drank coffee, had dinner, and then watched the light show on the lake. The boys were all bundled up in the stroller so they really couldn't see too much but the fact that we had them with us this year was a gift in itself. Brian's Mom used to take him there every year and we have started this tradition with the boys. It was a beautiful night. It's hard to imagine that they will be walking around when we are there next year.

Happy boys

Gavin

Evan

Getting back to work....

....has been tough. During the day when I'm at work I'm fine. I do really like my job and I'm in a zone when I'm there. But once I leave the office and get to the boys it's like our life is on speed. We have to feed them dinner, eat dinner ourselves, play with them for about an hour, get them to bed, and then prepare everything for the next day. It hits me that I only see them for about 2 hours a day and it's rough. Not to mention the fact that since the night is so busy I feel like Brian and I don't even get to talk to one another until like 9pm. Ugh! Everyone tells us it gets easier....when??

Own bed

When we got home from the shore Thanksgiving weekend we decided to let the boys sleep in their own cribs. It's amazing how much they move around during the night. They are never in the same position twice. Our big boys are growing up so fast.

Update on food.

So....peas are still questionable but the boys love sweet potatoes, squash, and carrots. I love hearing all their cute sounds when they eat. They really enjoy their food!