oh, these babies have stolen my heart.
i am so in love with them. their chubby legs, soft skin, their "ba ba ba ba ba bas".
in love with their downy hair, their pumping legs, gummy smiles.their big eyes, their hand sucking.
no matter how bone tired i am...when i drag myself into their room (at 5:30!!!!) i can't help but smile when i hear their coos and see those big grins.
i have started making baby food. and can someone please tell me why i didn't do it before now? it's so easy. and so much cheaper. and they LOVE it! their favorite so far is a recipe that consists of sweet potatoes,white beans, and cinnamon.
we still GO everywhere, every day. we get stopped about every 3 feet and we love it. well i do, the bigs do, and lucy (the grinner) does. cate? gives the suspicious one over+the stink eye.
i think she might take after her daddy that one.
they have started sharing a really really funny dynamic. one of them is always poking or grabbing at the other one. lucy is really good natured about it (see video for proof). cate? not so much. here's her reaction:
i have to tell you that photo above makes me laugh out LOUD every single time i look at it. the look on lucy's face? HAHAHAHAHHAAHA. this is the best photo ever.
lucy:
weight: unknown. but i suspect it's somewhere in the "sack o' potatoes" range.
teeth: none. but lots of slobber.
party trick: sucking on EVERYTHING. sitting in a straddle and leaning down until she is pretty much doing the splits. blowing spit bubbles.
clothing size: can fit into some 12 mos things. mostly 9 mo.
favorite food: not this one
favorite toy: crinkly book
favorite sound: her sisters voices
happy time: right after she's eaten
favorite joke to play on mommy: poop up the back. several times a day. always in the jumparoo.
personality: happiest baby in the world.
cate:
weight: unknown, but still about 2 lbs less than miss sack o' potatoes.
teeth: none. but copious drool.
party trick: rocking back and forth and scooting like an inchworm. all the way across the room, in the blink of an eye.
clothing size: can still fit into random pieces of 3-6 mos.
favorite food: sweet potatoes
favorite toy: sophie the giraffe
favorite sound: music
happy time: when mama is holding her
favorite joke to play on mama: see lucy's favorite trick.
personality: she studies everyone. you can't win her over as quickly as you can win lucy over. she gets her feelings hurt easily.
here is my favorite video ever of them. they are so funny together! ignore the fact that i completely drop the phone at the end. sorry in advance for any motion sickness!
xoxo
s
Too cute! Oh mi goodness I could watch that video over and over again. Makes my heart melt.
Posted by: Bernice | 07/24/2011 at 06:52 AM
cate: DUDE! There's a person in your mouth! (looks inside Lucy's mouth
Lucy: ggggggrrrrrpppppppppppppth
Cate: There it is again! I'm gonna have another look!! (looks inside Lucy's mouth)
Lucy: Grrrrrrrrrrrrpppppppppppthgggggggggggggggg
Lucy: Dude! Where did your hand go?! IT's totally gone!!
*grabs Cates arm where her sleeve has hidden her hand*
Cate: I'm gonna try to eat my hand to find out where it went.
Lucy: It's totally gone!! **grabs Cates arm where her sleeve has hidden her hand*
Lucy: Dude! That person in your mouth just came back again!!
lol
When you talked to Cate for a minute and Lucy started grabbing at her, HOW FUNNY WAS THAT?! "Hey people!!! Look at me!!! Just cause i'm not sitting up yet doesn't mean you can ignore me! I'm gonna knock her down!"
how how how how cute are they.
They make me totally want twins (and I never thought I'd say that!!)
thanks for sharing S!!
Posted by: Linda Trace | 07/24/2011 at 06:55 AM
they are so cute!!! even with the stink eye! :-)
Posted by: nicole | 07/24/2011 at 07:06 AM
bunch of cuties..
love to see the videos.
thank for sharing!!
Wow eight months old already.
Posted by: jennifer Camplin | 07/24/2011 at 07:34 AM
This adorable video is what I am starting my day with, my entire family is still sleeping, it is quiet, I have my coffee in hand and now thanks to your angels I have a HUGE smile on my face :)
Wishing you a wonderful, happy Sunday!!!
Posted by: Maryangella | 07/24/2011 at 07:59 AM
OH...look at Cate, her little tear... Breaks my heart to see baby tears!! LOL! Gorgeous babes, they are so big now! Have a beautiful Sunday!
Posted by: Shannon Shurtleff | 07/24/2011 at 09:21 AM
I love your videos of the girls. They are so sweet together. I loved all the kisses. They really love each other.
Posted by: Latrice | 07/24/2011 at 10:36 AM
We called the Jumperoo the 'poop producer'. And WHY is it that she (my daughter) always seemed the happiest jumping with a load in her pants? REALLY??? REALLY???
Posted by: Melissa C | 07/24/2011 at 12:40 PM
That video is so precious!
Posted by: Barb | 07/24/2011 at 12:44 PM
Those precious peas make my heart swell! Thank you for sharing. :)
Posted by: Victoria | 07/24/2011 at 01:02 PM
As always so very funny and entertaining! Love it! Wat a couple of dollies!
On making your own baby food: Try the plops method...freeze big plops of whatever you make on cookie sheets and then put them in freezer bags! Making your own is the way to go!Freeze foods that are in season for later. And your big girls will love to help I bet!
Enjoy your trip!
Posted by: Kris | 07/24/2011 at 01:46 PM
they are so cute and have grown so quickly!!!! tfs
Posted by: Alissa | 07/24/2011 at 02:20 PM
Please....STOP posting such adorable photos and videos!!! I swear every time you do, I am that much closer to wanting a third! You make it look delightful and so much fun - you even make me want to have twins!! SO, please stop! Just kidding :) I love it!
Posted by: Sarah Pendergrast | 07/24/2011 at 03:54 PM
Wow, I absolutely LOVED that post!
Posted by: Jenn A. | 07/24/2011 at 04:08 PM
Love the video! C+L are so so cute together! What a fun age they are!
Posted by: DeeDee | 07/24/2011 at 05:35 PM
They are so adorable together!
Posted by: Jill Sprott | 07/24/2011 at 06:16 PM
My 2 1/2 year old daughter just watched the video of your girls with me and said, "I want those two babies! I want to buy those babies!" Your girls are melting hearts everywhere!
Posted by: Taraleigh Gray | 07/24/2011 at 07:24 PM
That video is ADORABLE! The forehead in the mouth (aka kisses!) are just hillarious! You are so blessed!
Posted by: Corey | 07/24/2011 at 07:48 PM
Steph,
I simply can't believe they are 8 months old already! Wow, the time has flown. Thanks so much for sharing the photos, videos, stories, and most importantly, your thoughts about them. I love that you identify them as such unique individuals (many twins get lumped together) and share what each likes/dislikes and does.
I hope you and the bigs have a great evening,
Steph (in Austin)
Posted by: Steph H. | 07/24/2011 at 08:20 PM
Stephanie~I was just telling my husband today how much I miss little ones. Thank you for sharing your family and your life...and those comments...they tie it all together - LOL!!! Your family is so beautiful.
Posted by: Terri | 07/24/2011 at 08:23 PM
Awwww man - every time I watch your videos and see your photos I want another sweet baby to hold and snuggle and sniff and cuddle. I am very blessed and lucky to have one little one and she is the light of my life - but there are often times I wish she could have a baby brother or sister. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us so often!!!
Posted by: Patty W | 07/25/2011 at 04:38 AM
soooo cute!! cute cute!
I have big baby boy too!
today just 5mon 9.6kg....hahaha
Posted by: KPTPmama | 07/25/2011 at 09:39 AM
Woman! That video of Cate and Lucy is straight up giving me baby fever! And Dan says no more kids...I may have to anonymously send this video to him. lol!!! So big and so cute are these girls.
Posted by: Tiffany Harper | 07/25/2011 at 10:56 AM
Your twins are just SO sweet and precious. Our twins, Nicholas & Benjamin, went to be with Jesus in 1985. So, twins always make me smile. Enjoy them....what a precious gift.
Blessings,
Karen
karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
Posted by: Karen Letchworth | 07/25/2011 at 11:10 AM
I laughed out loud when watching this, and was listening to The Paper Kites band, Bloom, when watching this... you gotta try it! It made me want twins, just for a second! ;)
Posted by: Meggie | 07/25/2011 at 12:59 PM
I love your video of your two precious babies!
I was wondering if maybe Lucy is working on her CPR breathing skills.
You and your 4 little chicks are THE BEST!!!
Thank you for sharing!
Jill
Posted by: Jill Kotsoglou | 07/25/2011 at 01:00 PM
That 4th photo down reminds me of a certain hair pulling incident between Harper and Sadie a few years ago.
Posted by: Sara | 07/25/2011 at 01:38 PM
Love it! But I think it may have been CPR she was giving her sister....one cannot start too early with that training.
Posted by: joann | 07/25/2011 at 05:08 PM
OMGoodness!! They are so cute and I can't believe it's been 8 months! I love listening to them talk to each other....ADORABLE!
TFS!
Posted by: Natalie | 07/25/2011 at 10:23 PM
Love it! Can you please share your baby food recipes, or a link to them? Thanks!
Posted by: Elana & Roland Geyrozaga | 07/26/2011 at 04:13 AM
Wonderful photos and the best video ever. I can feel the love over the airwaves!
Your family is just too, too gorgeous. Have a fantastic and safe holiday.
Posted by: Bessie Segal | 07/26/2011 at 06:36 AM
my goodness. they are so effing cute I can't stand it!!!
Posted by: Tina | 07/26/2011 at 12:43 PM
How sweet watching them interact!!! So dang adorable! They're growing up so fast...woah!!!!
Posted by: Gracie | 07/28/2011 at 09:01 PM
Hello there! I just started reading your blog & I must say you have the most adorable twins in the world [which I'm sure you get that a lot lol]. Love reading about updates on your beautiful kids & of course, you're an amazing scrapbooker as well `=] Take care!
Posted by: Vee Patel | 08/07/2011 at 11:33 PM