Fall Harvest

Babies' first corn on the cob. Henry likes it, Elliot does not. My favorite part is how when Henry chomps down it sounds just like when a grown-up takes a big bite!

Also, in that first picture where Henry's looking not so happy? An expression I see many times a day!

Okay, They're Pretty Cute Too

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sisters & brothers

sisters & brothers, originally uploaded by crankyisgood.

seriously, could we be any cuter?

Mama and Her First Born Babe

Elliot and Lindsay, originally uploaded by vellumblue.

I like pictures of me with the babies. It's nice that I'm still clean in this photo as well. Little E is totally everything he looks in this picture!

Elliot and Aunt Daphne!

IMG_0467.JPG, originally uploaded by vellumblue.

Also from the rehearsal dinner. One must be fair in the photo count (and my sister is the perfect aunt so she should be represented occasionally).

Lovely Weekends

DSC00296, originally uploaded by d_adair.

We've had a nice weekend. Mike and I tore up the basement bathroom and he installed tile (so far so good!). It's the first time he's used a tile saw and it went pretty well.

The babies and I hung out with Auntie Ada (wedding photos on their way) and then walked to the park with papa before bed. Today we walked to the coffee shop with Jake and Cody and their mama and dad. It was such a beautiful morning and we joked about how we were the perfect Portland picture after a police office pulled up next to us and waved. I said that all I needed was a lesbian partner by my side!

After Mike finished laying all the tile we went to the park again. It would be so easy to get used to this lovely weather and the family outings in the park.

(This picture of Henry is from Aunt Daphne and Uncle Seth's rehearsal dinner. Professional photos coming soon as well.)

Wildlife

The title isn't in reference in life at our house, though it would be apt. Last weekend we took a family trip out into the middle of nowhere. We drove past a herd of deer that were contemplating crossing the road. The babies didn't actually see the deer that were feet away, but it was pretty cool nonetheless.

Elliot's a Tease!

Children's Museum

We've been MIA lately because life is busy here. I tell you, twin toddlers are busy movers! Here are some photos our friend Staci took. Her daughter Maya is the blondie below. It's funny how is some photos Elliot's hair looks blonde as well.

We had a great time at Aunt Daphne and Uncle Seth's wedding last weekend, though we were HOT. The babies are super excited to be in a wedding this weekend...more to come on that!

Elliot's in blue.

Wrong, Wrong, Wrong

There is no joy in 95 degree days. Thanks goodness we're back to normal.

Fill Up the Pools!

Elliot's nickname of the month is Little E, Bumble Bee. Mike finds a new tag ever few weeks.



Henry J looked so old in this outfit. I didn't like it at all!



Papa put a ton of balls in this box and the boys have been loving climbing into the box and sitting here. I have no idea why that's so great, but what do I know?

It's going to get hot here again this week. It's been nice to have a few cool days; it helps me appreciate the 90 degree weather even more!

These pictures are from a few weeks ago. We had a busy weekend, and will share some photos of our twin friends Sadie and Grace hanging out with H+E soon. Have a great week!

For Daphne and Seth (and Everyone Else)!

The only way to get them to stop screaming is with mango in mesh.





Helmets on babies is a funny sight. I'll have you know that I just typed "finny site". Oh my.



A more realistic picture of helmet wearing: hitting brother on the head or trying to pry it off.



And we're ready! As long as the mango holds out, anyway.

Summertime Fun!

My New Favorite Things:

I've been looking for a Teva-like shoe all summer, and when I finally found some actual Tevas at the Rack a few weeks ago I purchased them. Purple wouldn't have been my first choice, but beggars...



I am so in love with the bike trailer; it's so sad that they babies hate it. It's a combination of the helmets and the not-so-comfortable straps. I found that bribing them with frozen mango keeps them happy. We're going to the library in the morning; wish us luck!

Hmmm...

It appears that in Henry's frantic attempt to post he messed up the template. I guess it's time for a change!

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(can you tell he liked the caps button?)

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Mama Riding

One of my online friends made this comment on the photo below: "When does baby-wearing cross the line into parent-riding?" And I was wondering last week why my back hurt... So I just found this contest to win more slings and such. While I would love to encourage everyone to enter, it would be bad for my odds. So do what you will.

Man, someone just woke up. Why do they always do that? Off I go...

Hope everyone had a good Fourth!

And here you are,

Hemple's Going Away Pary, originally uploaded by Ryan Harvey.

At almost one year old! Look how big you are! You're so much fun to be around. Yesterday was your birthday and even though you both were fussy about your teeth, you charmed the pants off the waiter at lunch. You are both fantastic boys and I love you two so much!

Love,

Mama

Dear Babies,

twins look.jpg, originally uploaded by crankyisgood.

This photo was taken when you were two days old. Look at how wonderful you were. And quiet in that moment!