Twins 2 year update

Hello my wonderful readers. Our twins are 2!!! O my goodness where has the time gone. They are so smart and active. They love to read books, dress up and play with action figures and dolls. 

Andrew is 26 Lbs and 33 Inches tall.

Juliet is 22 Lbs and 32 Inches tall.

Diaper size: they are both still in cloth diapers 95% of the the time. They wear size 5 disposables now. And we will be starting to potty train in the new year. 

Clothing size: both are in size 24mo/2T right now. Size 5-6 in shoes.

Sleeping: they are both still in their mini cribs set in the toddler bed setting. Andrew has no problems sleeping ever. Juliet wakes up every so many nights and cries for a second and goes back to sleep. They take 1 nap that is 1.5-2 hours long each afternoon. 

Eating: they pretty much will eat anything but are also picky eaters like their sister just depends on what they feel like that day. 

Routine: we have a routine we stick to for the most part and they know exactly when it’s time for things which makes most days run ok. 

Firsts: first 4th of July with fireworks (Andrew was not a fan), first time to the dentist, first time moving, first time really experiencing Christmas lights, first build a bear experience, first holiday parade, Andrew also got his first haircut

Movements: they are all over the place. They can climb onto anything and everything.

Teeth: Juliet has all her teeth but 2 on the bottom. Andrew is the same. 

 Andrews before and after his haircut. He did so well.

 This was 4th of July outside of our apartment on the sidewalk by the road they did so good except

Andrew.

 This was the first place we moved to and they loved this rocking chair.

 Tractor at the pumpkin patch.

 Super heroes for Halloween. They loved dressing up and still wear their costumes often.

 Daddy and Juliet and Mommy and Andrew both pictures on Thanksgiving.

Hope you enjoy this update on our dynamic duo! Loves.

Penelope’s 4 year update

Hello my wonderful readers. I cannot believe our little girl is 4 years old now. It’s so hard to believe how fast 4 years has gone by. She is so smart and full of energy to the point where there is no stopping her. She is 34lbs and 39” tall. 

Potty: She is not fully potty trained yet, with all the moving and everything we have gone backwards so that’s our new goal is to get back on track with that. 

Clothing: She is wearing a 4T/5T in clothing and size 9 shoe which I think is about average for her age.

Sleeping: She is still in her toddler bed and will be for awhile longer since she loves it and is no where close to growing out of it. She is sleeping through the night with no problems except getting up too early sometimes haha. 

Eating: She is a picky eater. One day she will like something and then next day tell me it’s the grossest things she has ever eaten. I have no clue! 

Routine: We have a routine with everyone that we stick to pretty good.

Firsts: experienced her first cousin born after her, her brother and sister having a birthday, first Christmas light drive through display, first friend’s birthday party, first time to the dentist, first time moving (that she remembers), first build a bear experience 

I hope you all enjoy the update. She has grown so much in 1 year it is so crazy! Loves! 

Life Update

Hello my wonderful readers! I want to apologize for it being so long since I wrote last. We have had a lot happen in life since June or July whenever I posted last. My grandpa passed away and we have moved twice for two things, to a different town and now that we are all settled for the most part I hope to get writing again because I miss it so. I will be sharing, to start, posts on things we have done in the past 6 months. Moving with three littles. Penelope’s birthday party and 4 year update is coming, along with the twins 2 year, wow how time flies!! Aaron and I also celebrated 5 years of marriage woo hoo go us!! Also we are celebrating Christmas in a new home so I will be sharing that too. Also with New Years coming up I will be sharing my hopes for the new year. So keep your eyes out for fun posts to come! Loves! 

Twins at 18 Months

Hello my wonderful readers! I have been such a slacker on blogging, just my mindset and life have just not been letting me. I cannot believe that my twins are half way to 2 years old just like that! Time is such a thief! They are growing so well. Andrew is 25 lbs and Juliet is 20 lbs.

Diaper size: We are still in cloth diapers 95% of the time and both are wearing the same size which is extended all the way on the one size diapers. In disposables (which they wear out of the house and at night) they are both in size 4.

Clothing size: Andrew is almost completely out of his 18 mo and he is in 24mo/2T clothes almost all the time now. Juliet is in 18 mo solidly for now.

Sleeping: Both still sleep through the night with a rough night here and there but the big thing is that Andrew is now sleeping with his crib converted to a toddler bed now, he started to climb out and fell down once and that was it we had to change his bed. He was scared the first night but since then has done really well, he does get out of bed in the morning as soon as he is awake and tears the room apart but we have finally child proofed fully so it's not a big deal.

Feeding: They pretty much eat anything we eat just cut up really small. They drink fully out of sippy cups all day.

Routine: We have almost fully transitioned from 2 naps to 1 in the afternoon now so our days look a little different in the morning time now.

Firsts: So many things development wise have happened since their 1 year update as well as different events. They had their first Christmas they could participate, Juliet took her first steps, They went to their first birthday party for a friend of their sister's, They met their first cousin born after them, First Easter they could understand and their Grandmas gave them so many fun things, Went to their first Scottish games, And then a couple days after their 18 mo birthday they will spend the first night away from mommy and daddy (at grandma and grandpa's house), they went to Fairytale town for the first time, they went to the snow for the first time

Movements: They are just running around like crazy. Andrew can climb up in chairs for the most part and onto our couch now. Juliet doesn't really show any interest in trying yet but that's kind of how she is.

Teeth: Andrew has 7 teeth, I think an 8th is coming in. Juliet has 8 and maybe a 9th coming in.

 Fairytale town for the first time.

 They got cars and tractors for their birthday and Christmas and they are some of their favorite toys.

 One of their first swings at the park.

 Valentines day.

 Juliet loves to look at herself in the camera.

 First time to the snow was ok, they weren't huge fans haha.

 They switched to big carseats, no more infant seats for us.

 Daddy loved this outfit I picked up at my Moms group swap.

 16 month picture.

 Andrew runs everywhere!

 They have been loving the little pool on our porch, its perfect for the 20 mins they stay in it and easier for me to corral them when I'm by myself. 

 Mother's day.

 We went to a Lavender Farm.

 Andrew the next morning after his first night in his "big" bed.

 18 months old!

 I told them to give each other a kiss and they actually did (cue the mommy tears) they are getting so big!

Father's day, it took many shots to get this one that's not wonderful but everyone is looking forward so I call that a win! 

Hope you enjoy seeing them grow like we do! I'll give another update for them at 2, it is so weird to say that!! 

May Favorites

Hello my amazing readers. It's time for monthly favorites. My favorites are pretty much the same as past months for May. Except maybe these two things that I have really liked. 

1. Author Shauna Niequist: Currently I'm reading Present Over Perfect also I'm doing the bible study with my small group. I am also reading Savor which is a year long devotional that is so good. My small group did Bread and Wine  last summer and it was so very good, I might actually reread it this summer or move onto her other books. I just love the way she writes, I feel like I am having a conversation with her, which I love. 

2. Call the Midwife: I am into season 6 now so I am getting close to what is actually showing on TV now which is season 7. I am loving this show, it makes me want to be a midwife every time I watch it or even a nurse or doula haha. 

I would love to hear some of your monthly favorites for the month of May. Lots of Love. 

Woodland Scottish Games 2018

Hello my wonderful readers. Sorry I am a little later than I wanted to be with this post we have just been so busy and it doesn't look like it's going to stop either for a little while. At the end of April we went to the Woodland Celtic Festival and Highland Games. I have grown up going to the Highland games all over my whole life, in 2012 I took Aaron for the first time to a games with me and that was to Woodland. In 2015 we took Penelope for the first time to a games also in Woodland and now this year, 2018, we took the twins to their first in Woodland as well. It was also the first games I have been to I think since my grandma has passed away so it was a little hard for me since she was the person who loved to attend them the most. We met up with some friends there so it made it better. Here are so fun pictures we took during the day. 

This was the cutest little picture opportunity. 

The twins also had their first banger, which they both liked. Next time we will try meat pies hopefully if there isn't such a long line.

Of course, just like I did with Penelope, I took my kilt my grandma made me when I was little and put it on each of the twins for a picture. 

My hubby is so handsome so I had to share his beer selfie. <3

This is one my favorites from the day! A lot of time we forget to take pictures of ourselves but I'm so glad we took this one. 

As you can see the place was crowded after awhile. 

Hope you enjoyed me sharing about our trip to the Woodland games. Lots of love. 

April Monthly Favorites

Hello my wonderful readers! It's that time of month that I share what I loved from the month before. April came and went so fast I don't have as many things as I have in the past months. 

1. Coloring: I have really gotten back into my adult coloring books, I found 3 in my closet when I cleaned it out haha. I like to sit with Aaron after the kids have gone to bed and color while he watches what he wants. 

2. Podcasts: I have loved listening to the sermons from our church if we missed going. Also I like the Harshe podcast with January Harshe and her husband Brandon, they talk about large family topics and postpartum experiences, etc. Also Aaron and I listen to a podcast once a week together that Aaron's friend does called Classless Chat and it's pretty funny.

3. Chai Tea Latte K-cups: they are Walmart brand, I tried it at moms group a couple times and had to track them down. I am usually not one to shy away from my peppermint mocha creamer only but I really like this. 

4. Playing with the kids outside: we ended April with warm enough weather to fill our little pool and the kids are loving it! It's nice to watch them play and just put my feet in the little pool and then eat Popsicles with them. 

That's really it for the month of April, see you in the next post! 

Penelope Ann at 3.5 years old!

Hello my wonderful readers! I cannot believe our little girl is 3.5 years old! It is crazy to think how fast time is going by and how fast she is growing into a real little person that can do things on her own. 

She is wearing 3T/4T pull ups and size 4 panties. She can go to the bathroom alone and wash her hands and all which is a big relief for me with 2 others that always need something. She does have her accidents still but when we are home she is good to wear panties all day and a pull up at night. When we are out and about we put a pull up on her because she gets distracted and doesn't say anything until its too late so we are still working on that. 

She is wearing size 3T/4T clothes. The 3T pants are a little short for her long legs and 4T pants waistbands are too big for her little waist haha. She wears anywhere from a 3T-5T size shirt depending on the brand and size 8 (I think) shoes.

She sleeps through the night but has a hard time falling asleep, she likes to talk herself to sleep haha. She is dropping her nap but we do still have rest time.

She eats like any normal toddler, whenever she feels like it, some days she eats barely anything and the next day she eats everything. She is on whole milk because that's what the twins are on and I think it's silly to buy two different types of milk, she drinks water most of the day though. She has a multivitamin in the morning with breakfast. 

We are pretty much on the same routine as the last time I posted about it.

Firsts since she turned 3: She got to bake Christmas cookies with grandma for the first time, First birthday party for her brother and sister (she helped blow out candles and open gifts), First memorial for a great grandparent, First friends birthday party (she had a blast), First cousin born after her, first time helping make a birthday cake for daddy, since being 3 she has really experienced everything more because she understands more now.

She can walk by herself all over with no problems. We have a harness backpack with a leash to use when we are at a busy fair or event. 

Hope you enjoyed a little update on our big girl! Lots of Love. 

March Monthly Favorites

Hello my wonderful readers. Today I'm going to share my March monthly favorites with you. I only had a few this month including things from past months. So here we go:

1. Call the Midwife / Parenthood: during nap time or before bed I like to relax by watching a show. I finished the show Parenthood recently and cried the whole time happy and sad tears it was such a good show. Now I am onto Call the Midwife. I absolutely love period dramas (I was so bummed when Downton Abbey went off I almost cried!). I find birth very interesting so this period drama centered around a midwife's life is right up my alley. 

2. Bracelets: being a mom to small kiddos I can't wear a lot of dainty necklaces that I like a lot because they get pulled on so I am really getting into bracelets like cuffs and stuff that I can stack together. I am kind of picky which ones I like but the ones I do have I am loving and got almost all of them from my friend Alicia that sells Paparazzi Jewelry. You can find her sales group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AliciasJewelryVault/?ref=br_rs

3. Decorating for the seasons/holidays with Penelope: I am trying to teach Penelope about the holidays and the seasons of the year now that she is really understanding. So for each holiday and season we are decorating with some coloring project or paper project something to hang up and remind us what season/holiday it is. 

4. Reading to the kids: The last thing I have been loving is reading to my kids. Now that the twins are really understanding what is going on and Andrew is even starting to say book, they love when I read to them which makes it so enjoyable. 

Share with me some of your favorites in the comments so I can give them a try. Lots of Love!

Easter Baskets 2018

Hello my wonderful readers. Happy Easter!!! He is Risen!!! I thought I would share what is in our kids Easter baskets today. I hope you and your family are having a wonderful day just like we are.

For our 3 year old we have her forever Easter basket we got her for her first Easter. This year we had a little miscommunication between hubby and I, haha, so Penelope will get two movies and a Jasmine doll to add to her collection she has going of these Disney Princess Royal shimmer dolls, also not pictured is a small unicorn bracelet. 

 For our 15 month old twins we got a book, snack and one small toy. Juliet loves baby dolls and Andrew love Thomas the train.

 Penelope's Basket is from Lillian Vernon and the twins bags are from a friend of mines shop Three Little Chicks (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThreeLittleChicks/).

Here they all 3 are packed up how the Easter bunny will bring them on Easter morning. Starting last year we wanted to set a rule of 1 book or movie and 1 small toy per child as to not get carried away and spend too much because with 3 kids that could cost a fortune haha. So I wish you and your family a very Happy Easter!!! and remember He is Risen!!!