First Trip!

The twins went on their first trip this week to Indiana! We went on a 10 hour drive, and surprisingly, they did wonderful. There was probably a total of 5 minutes of crying the entire time. Most of the time they slept, but when they weren't sleeping, they just played quietly. WE were both shocked (and wondered if someone had switched out our kids on us or something). Unfortunately Claire had a little diarrhea problem, but other than that, things went smoothly. We had an interesting time at the hotel on the way there (had to walk in the cold quite a ways to get from the parking lot to the hotel and then the room was on the very top floor -- this woke up both kids and made it hard for them to get back to sleep). Pictures to follow...

We went to the park!

When it wasn't as cold (about 2 weeks ago), we went to the park in Belmont. One of my friends took pictures for me, and I just got the copies (so that is why this entry is a little late). Anyway, there was one of those infant swings there that Jack just loved (see pictures). Claire, on the other hand, wasn't as into it. She warmed up to it a little more at the end. I think Jack, though, could have been in that swing all day! He just kept laughing and smiling. When it warms up again, we will definitely have to go back!

And more from today

Pictures from yesterday...

Uh oh...I think we will have a walker soon!

Jack Tom is standing by himself quite a bit these days. He just started this week, and today he did it several times without even realizing he was. He was holding his toys and then wasn't holding onto anything else. It was kind of funny because when he realized he was standing by himself, he was scared and then his legs went to jelly and he plopped on his bottom. I think that he is going to get the hang of it soon, though (just like when he was crawling and pulling to stand). If only he could get the finger foods down. Claire Bear has really started eating foods...cheese, peas, carrots, and of course, Gerber puffs. She usually grabs a wad of whatever and stuffs it in her mouth, with several pieces going on her outfit and maybe one or two in her mouth. It is very cute though...but I know what I'm asking for for Xmas now (a mini wet-dry vac). Pictures to come tomorrow...sorry :)

Claire Bear can eat finger foods!

So Jack may be able to crawl, stand, cruise and almost walk, but Claire can scoop up food with her fingers! Ha! She has been picking up Gerber puffs, peas, pieces of cheese and putting them in her mouth for the last couple of days. When we put these things in Jack's mouth, he normally just spits them out. He hasn't figured out yet about the hand to mouth thing either...I guess he is too busy concentrating on learning to walk.

Above are some pictures from this weekend!

New Tricks!

Jack has learned to do this clicking with his mouth and Claire Bear has learned to imitate daddy for clapping her hands! So cute!! Last weigh-in Jack was 20 pounds 2 oz (he's a big boy now!) and Claire was 17 pounds 9 oz (growing but still petite). Here are their latest pictures including a picture of some of their "art work" from school (I think it is supposed to be a pumpkin, but I am n0t sure).