Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Happy Halloween from the little Green Monsters!

Happy Halloween!
Our "Little Green Monsters" had a great 1st Halloween, mainly staring at all the spooks, spirits, and costumes!
Our street was literally INSANE - I honestly never had seen that many kids pack one street in my life; I felt like we were at Disney world!  We ran out of candy within an hour and a half (I should mention that we aren't talking small bags, 6 of the HUGE bags from Costco - literally handing one piece at a time to each kid) - and we were still out before the night really got started!
I do have to say - even with ALL the kids that came and went that night - Cash and Walker by far were hands down, the very Cutest Little Green Monsters EVER!

A few pictures from October!!





 


Happy Halloween to You and Yours!

Saturday, October 27, 2012

11 months!!

We are 11 months Old Today!
We both are...

*Babbling up a storm! I guess it is "twin talk" because we aren't exactly sure what you are saying (besides the occasional "da da and mama (da da is being said more often, probably because your Dad has been "practicing" with you every chance he gets)!
*Pulling up on EVERYTHING!
*Still wearing our number 4 diapers (our parents keep squeezing us in a few #3's just until they run out)
*LOVE PUFFS! We really like most foods that we are given, but we have become Puff fans!  We pick them up with our hands and eat them (and sometimes throw them on the floor)
*Getting more and more teeth (Cash is up to 8 and Walker is going on 4)
*New love - the tupperware cabinet  - you both LOVE taking everything out and then dragging everything in 20 different directions!
*Still taking two good naps a day and sleeping well at night (praying no big shifts with daylight savings coming soon!)
*Taking three 8 ounce bottles and two 4 ounce bottles during the day  
*Clothes - 6 to 12, 12 to 18 months depending on the brand 
*Y'all both love to Bang on windows and doors!
*Mesmerized by Baby Einstein! Who would have every thought?!
*You both are just starting to look like little boys - where are our babies going?!


Twin Breakdown...

CASH

*Starting to "point" at things - not sure he knows exactly what he is pointing at, but its pretty darn funny and cute
*Pushing the limits - yes already, you like to do things that you know is a "no, no" but we think you like to see if you can get away with it (crawling in the fire place, touching the knobs to the stove) - we are in Trouble!
*A Toy Taker (still) - nope you haven't changed since last month, you still like to take everything your brother is playing with - watch out though your bro is getting strong and starting to figure you out!
*Not really into Veggies unless they are "sweet: - you make some pretty funny faces when you don't like something, and yes certain veggies  are becoming one of those items!
*Expressions - you continue you make us laugh with your new faces and expressions, you have started to master the "fake whine and fake cry" (it is pretty stinking cute)!

WALKER

*You are crawling EVERYWHERE and fast!  You tend to be a little more "reserved" in where you venture off to (vs your brother) - but when you want to get some where you move quick!
*Loving books! You love to sit on laps, cuddle, flip the pages and listen to stories - so, so fun!  
*Bananas, Cheese (and not just mild cheddar you like the fancy stuff too), and Avocados - three of your very favorite foods these days!
*Talkative - you by far are the most talkative between you and your bro - I have a feeling you will be the first to say "understandable" words...anyone up for a bet?!
*A Big Flirt! Your bro may seem like the "ham" at home, but when you get out into crowds you sure take over the "ham" title! You love to make eyes, flirt, and giggle

Boys, WOW 11 Months, We seriously can't believe it!
Let the big One year Birthday Planning Begin!!
 We love you both so very much!
Happy, Happy 11 months Cash and Walker!!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Celebrating 10 years, Oregon Style!

Being Married 10 Years calls for a Celebration, so Mark and I did just that!
For the first time since the boys arrived Mark and I both took a trip away from them to the beautiful Oregon Wine Country! To Top off the trip we met 2 of our very best couple friends in the world and drank and ate our way thru the Willamete Valley!

There were Wineries pretty much at every road we turned...needless to say we were in Heaven!

The tasting Rooms (don't we look sophisticated)?!





 


A few of the wineries we visited...and the Grapes (of course)
 
the Grapes


 
Brian, Suzanne, Melissa, Andy, Mark and I had truly a WONDERFUL weekend getaway! (A special shout out goes to Mimi and Nana for spending the weekend with the boys while Mark and I enjoyed our getaway)!

Our Hotel was AWESOME, would go back in a heart beat...The Allison!
The Food - was amazing - a few favorite spots our Friday night spot - "Reciepe" was quaint and delicous! and then our big Saturday night at "The Jori" (we dined at the Chef's table - it was an amazing 7 course meal experience)!  It was so good that we decided Sunday night to eat at the restaurant again!


Sample of the Food we tried
Oh and the wineries - delicious Pinot's! Sitting literally in the wine maker's living rooms, back porches and trying all their different wines was unique, "earthy/crunchy", and so incredibly fun!

It was truly the perfect way to CHEERS to 10 Wonderful Years!


Oregon, we LOVED You and we WILL be Back to Visit!





Friday, October 19, 2012

10 Years!

Happy 10 Years to Us!

Today we are...
Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Excited for the Future!

Mark, I love you more and more as each day goes by.  
Thank you for being my rock and my very best friend!

We are Oregon Bound to celebrate our 10 years with Friends and Can't wait!
Happy 10 years!!!
XOXO,
Me


Sunday, October 7, 2012

October...Fall Fashion Preview...

We are starting Halloween early, loving the cooler weather and loving "prepping" for Fall and Halloween. 
We have recieved a few new " fall outfits" and given that we are growing fast - we are starting to wear all our new clothes now (in case we grow out of them fast).
Here are a few of our Adorable Pics in our Fall "October" Fashions...
Mimi and Walker (our cute skeleton before his hair cut)!

Cash grinning for the camera!


Don't we look mischevious?!

All our Skeletons! Walker, Cash, and Eli
The cutest baby Skeleton in the crew...Mr. Eli!
DOUBLE TROUBLE!

Happy Fall Y'all!