Big Birthday Post

They boys turned one year old on Sunday!!! It was very hard for us to celebrate the scariest day of our lives. However, we could not be more pleased with the progress that Evan and Aiden have made over the past year. The boys got tons of presents and had a wonderful party with family and friends. We threw a "Barnyard Bash" for our little farmers.

Opening Presents

Mmmmm cake (really a muffin)
Aiden

Evan

Aiden

Evan

Playing

Cow cupcakes

Pigs

Chicks

Sheep

Fun in the Sun

The army crawls continue with a little hand and knee crawling also. Next Sunday is the bit 0-1 for the boys (first birthday). We are so excited for their little party. This weekend, we got some fun time in the sun. We filled our puppy pool in the front yard and were quite the site. It's funny that once you have kids, you really don't care what people think or see. It was fun!

Both boys were "changed babies" after church this week.

Our pool time was fun. Yes, I got in too. It was a crowded pool!

Aiden

Evan

The Army Crawl

Evan and Aiden are officially on the move. They can now ooch forward in an army crawl. Aiden has it down a little better, but I think he is just a busier baby. Aiden went from belly to sitting all by himself today. I must say that I was surprised. Evan is 2 teeth ahead of Aiden and is working on his top teeth now. One baby teething is no fun, but two babies teething is just wrong!

The boys can both hold their bottles now, but prefer not to. They actually really, really like their solids. Their excitement shows when I get out the spoons. We tried some finger foods this week. The pincer grasp needs some work. We worked with puffs. They make it to the hand, but the thumb makes it to the mouth. I have also been giving them sippy cups once a day.

This past weekend, we had professional pictures taken for the first time for our church pictorial directory. Not so good. David and I jumped around like idiots trying to get the boys to smile. However, Evan was too busy pooping, and Aiden hated the flash. I'm glad it was a free sitting. Our amateur pics don't look so bad now.

Evan on the move.

Aiden on the move.

Unexpected Trip

Wow! This past week was pretty crazy. We had to make an unexpected trip to Oklahoma for David's grandmother's funeral. The boys are not too into the 7 hour car rides. We also took our dogs for the first time instead of boarding them to save some money. Lets just say that 2 adults, 2 babies, 2 dogs, and a whole lot of stuff in a car makes a tight fit. But, we survived and had a good time visiting family and friends.

Handsome Evan

Aiden is just about to figure out the crawling.

We also went out to visit the Phelan's at their ranch. The boys really enjoyed seeing all of the animals.
David and Aiden looking at pigs.

Evan and I looking at the bunnies.

Baby lambs.

Aiden

Evan in the walker at Nanny's house.

Our crazy dog, Dixie, trying to be like the cats & standing on the back of the rocker.

Visitors

The boys had visitors this weekend from Oklahoma. Nanny, Poppy, and Cousin Callie came down to spend some time with the boys. We had a great time. And, David and I got to go see the Body exhibit at the UT campus. What fun!! We also experienced some of our first accidents. Well, Evan experienced his first accidents. He burned his finger (quite badly) and fell off the couch. Despite a very worried Mommy, he is just fine. Aiden is getting into trouble as well. He likes to roll around and find all of the electrical cords to pull on and put in his mouth. I am constantly chasing him!!

Aiden hitting Evan. Poor Evan.

He knows better.

Evan sleeping in the exersaucer. He's not quite as enthused as Aiden.

Callie and the boys.

Aiden riding Poppy's horsey.

Nanny and Evan.

OMG! Molly really wants some attention.

Happy Father's Day

We hope everyone had a wonderful Father's Day. We certainly did! We went to church and actually left the boys in the nursery for the first time. They did great.


We tried frozen bagels for the boys to chew on for teething. They really liked them. However, they only lasted about 30 minutes before they got soft enough for Evan's little teeth to bite off a piece.

Where were Aiden & Evan a year ago? NYC!!

Sleeping Arrangements

Another busy week in our household. Working part-time sure does make the weeks go by quickly. Our biggest challenge right now is dealing with the heat. It is very hard to get the boys out during the daytime. So, we keep them inside as much as possible during the middle of the day and go outside in the evenings. Evan had a doctor's appointment this week that went well. Aiden has decided that he absolutely hates his car seat and throws a fit every time we try to put him in it. I think the heat has a lot to do with that, as well. The food of the week was yogurt. The boys like it mixed with their fruit in the mornings.

Aiden and Evan are still sharing a crib. This week reassured us that we should continue to co-bed the boys. At night, we put them in their respective corners. About 15 minutes later, they have moved into the same corner. They like being close! Here are some positions we found this week.....

Aiden sucking Evan's toes.

Snuggle bugs.

Aiden prefers to sleep with a blanket over his head.

The boys are becoming more interactive with their toys every day. They love their toys!!!

Evan playing

Aiden discovered Molly.

Swinging

The boys finally got some fun time outside this weekend. David hung the swing in the tree. The boys really like their swing. Luckily, no throw-up yet! Evan also got his first bruise outside of the NICU (he was a very bruised boy when he was born). He hit his head on the table yesterday while I was eating lunch and holding him. He has a little bruise on his forehead. One of the many, I'm sure.

The food of the week was avocado. The boys take after their mother on this one. It was not a keeper. I think it is the only food that the boys refused to swallow. So far, peaches have been the favorite. Aiden has also realized that spitting his food everywhere makes Mommy laugh. I know I shouldn't, but it is just too funny.

The swing

Evan in the swing.

Aiden in the swing.

Outside

Evan trying to stand.

Aiden standing.

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a great Memorial Day weekend visiting family and friends. The boys got lots of lovin'! Aiden and Evan got to go swimming for the first time and really enjoyed it for about 15 minutes. Less than 24 hours in Oklahoma and Poppy had killed a rattlesnake and an armadillo. Welcome to OK!! The ride back to Austin was absolutely miserable. Our boys were not happy to leave (or sit in the car for 8 hours).

Aiden, Callie, Carter, & Evan

The boys with Makayla and Kelsie (sitting in-between the boys)

Aiden is doing great with sitting up on his own!

Evan loved the water!

Swimming.