Some Firsts

A couple firsts for the babies the last few weeks. There's even been a first for my sweet Sage -- she threw up for the first time ever, but I didn't get a picture of that! -sj

1st Solids
December 5, 2008
The twins had their 6 month well check with the Pediatrician on Dec. 3rd. Reese hadn't gained an ounce since her 4 month appointment staying at 12# 9oz. and Mira gained a pound weighing in at 11# 7 oz. Reese joined Mira below the growth curve for weight. Dr. G good naturedly said, "These babies are ready for solids! You need to start feeding those babies cereal twice a day - in the morning and evening, and don't take out any other feedings." I guess I make skim milk, and not enough of it! The thought of trying to fit two more things into our already full schedule made me want to cry. A couple days later, Coby was home in time to help me feed them...

Reese liked the rice cereal, but had a hard time keeping her tongue, and therefore, the food in her mouth. She stopped thrusting her tongue out after a week or so, which made for much less mess.

Mira REALLY liked the cereal the first night - swallowing and opening her mouth for more, reaching for the spoon... The next morning and for a few days after, she would NOT open her mouth, which was kind of funny to me since she puts EVERYTHING in her mouth. She eventually got the hang of it and remembered she liked it.

December 18, 2008 (Mira, Reese)
Patiently waiting (for the moment) for their cereal. I still can't believe I have two sometimes...

1st Self Bottle Feed - out of desperation!

December 9, 2008 (Mira, Reese)
Right before bed, the babies always get a bottle after they nurse to top 'em off. This particular night, Coby wasn't home from work yet, so Sage was helping me by giving Mira her bottle, while I fed Reese. Both babies ended up needing me at the same time between Mira getting a bubble and Reese seriously leaking milk out of both corners of her mouth. I just didn't have enough hands and I was getting all sweaty... So, I made them feed themselves. They did pretty good, however, I eventually moved them to lying flat on their backs on the floor and that was easier for them. You can't tell in this picture but Reese white nuckles her bottle, and Mira practically sticks her dainty little pinkies out.

1st Roll

December 22, 2005 (Reese)
Reese rolled over from her back to her tummy while I wasn't looking, of course. Then, she rolled back on to her back, again while I wasn't looking! This is another attempt right after. She was working really hard, even grunting.

Good Times...

So, we need to make up for the lack of posts since Halloween. -sj

Fussy Time

November 12, 2008. (Reese, Mira)
Well, maybe I wouldn't consider this a good time, but it's how we get through the 5 0'clock hour. I was surprised that I couldn't find a picture of both of them screaming. Mira had actually fallen asleep in this one. Baby Einstein is most likely playing for them... I have to admit that Baby Einstein works magic!!!

Play Time
November 17, 2008 (Mira, Sage, Reese)
Sage built quite the fort and wanted to play in it with the babies. The fort was complete with "accessories" including, a vase with a flower in it, a choice of books and dvd's, headbands, clips and jewelry.

Bath Time

November 19, 2008 (Mira, Reese)
Mira loves her bath, and Reese loves getting out of the bath.

Thumb Time

November 20, 2008 (Reese)
Reese sucked her thumb for about a month. It was so cute, but I was torn between the cuteness and the thought of some day having to break her of the habit. I only catch her sucking her thumb every once in a while now. Thank goodness and sniffle, sniffle.

Tickle Time

November 20, 2008
Reese laughs when you do things to her, and Mira laughs at things. Unfortunately, we haven't caught Mira on camera yet. She's a pretty serious baby. Sage was the videographer for this one. And, if you listen, you can not only hear Reese laughing, but you can hear Mira crying. Am I a good mom or what... letting one cry just so i can hear the other one giggle.

Turkey Time

November 25, 2008 (Sage)

Sage's kindergarten class put on a Thanksgiving Concert. She practiced her songs over and over the week before the concert but seemed a little shy when she finally performed. We spent Thanksgiving at the Sorks (my olders sister's family) and ate lots of turkey and pie and counted our MANY blessings.

Christmas Time
November 27, 2008 (Reese & Mira in the Limo) (Sage, Coby)
Zoolights opened Thanksgiving weekend, so we made use of our zoo membership to get in to the spirit of Christmas.

Sage Making a Basket

December 8, 2008
These are few and far between, and my friend Heather happened to catch one on video. Go Sage! (Love Heather's commentating.) The little basketball camp put on by some friends down the street that Sage went to the last week of August is paying off!

FYI... This is Shalyce in my very first blog post. Thanks for the tutorial, Heather. Hopefully Coby will still post now and again, because he is just too funny. -sj

Hi From The Whole Crew !!

It's been a fun month - Birthdays, Halloween, Football, Fall Colors.

There has been some poopiness though- Daylight savings has ended, Booooo !!!

But lets be positive!!

Here are some pictures from the past month. Enjoy !!

If I don't update this soon, I suppose I should say,
Happy Thanksgiving, eat turkey & pie, watch football, & relax a bit.

Stay Happy, Gobble Gobble Tom Turkey !!


There's Halloween

Here's some other fun shots of the family.

Is it October Already !?!?

Hey Family and Friends,

I am feverishly trying to get a blog update before my afternoon patients come to the office. (I'm turning this junk over to Shalyce really soon, URRRTTT!!) I can't seem to get captions under the pictures so you'll have to enjoy them without witty explanations from me, I'm sure that is breaking all of your hearts. Some more pictures of Sage, including her first day of school (Grandma reminded me that the blog was getting monopolized by the twins). One picture of the Ladies on vaction to the coast while I was at class over the weekend, & of course pictures of the babies, in the same crib, in their own cribs, in Sage's bed, sleeping, smiling, looking cute, yah dah yah dah yah dah.

Enjoy.

Go Cougars, don't choke, stomp Utah & get to a BCS Bowl.

Go everybody else losing so USC can get into the National Championship Game. Fight On !!!

Hi Everybody! What's new?

Hello from Reese

Mom hanging out with the Babies

Mira is too dang cute

Holding hands

Reese trying to smile like Mira (she really does smile)

Still napping together

Reese watching the Yankees

My dad is super cool

Mom's a bit wild! (Hee Hee - who writes this blog?!)

Hangin' with cousin Max (everybody is the same age), or should I say "Mighty Max"

I'm not sure why this picture is good, I look like a dork. Cute kids though!

Reese's famous sad face

See, I told you Reese smiled!

What an awesome big sister!! Love you Sage!

Sage at her swimming lessons. Nice goggles!!

Nothing But Pixs!

Hey Everybody!!

We've had quite a month, but I am finally getting a update on the ole Johns blogger!

The kids are growing. Visits have died down and I think we are settling in. I spent 3 hours getting pictures off our camera so that I could post them so I really don't feel like typing much, but I loaded up on pictures for everyone to enjoy.

Till next time!!

Reese and Mira cuddling at nap time.

A recent shot of the "paquito taquito" Mira
(I don't know Spanish, did I spell that wrong?)

Here is the "chimichanga" Reese

Family photo on babies blessing day last Sunday.

Shalyce & Reese

Isn't she gorgeous!!

Of course Mira is too!

"No I will not make out with you."

Grandma Tash was in town over the 4th of July.
We hit the Portland Zoo & took a snapshot of Sage hanging out!

Sparklers in front of the house.

Grandma & Sage scared of the "Screaming Petes".
Not sure why?? Crazy kids!

Just keeping cool!

We're working on learning to ride without training wheels.
Here we are giving it a go ("don't let go Dad!") & celebrating a few good runs.