Long Overdue Thanksgiving Post

Ok, so VERY behind on the blog. I am going to try to get caught up, mainly with just pictures, which is what most people want to see anyway:) For Thanksgiving, we (me and the kiddos) were able to spend about 10 days in Ohio with my family. We had a blast!! Kailyn and Isaac were so pleasant and we were able to enjoy a lot of family time.

Starting to sit on her own very well

Rolling and scooting all over the place

Yeah for food and Thanksgiving bibs!

Very happy for Daddy to arrive

First pigtails!

Tough guy

Wonderful family!

6 Month Pictures

My very talented sister-in-law graciously took the twins' six month pictures several weeks ago. Kailyn was not in the best of moods but we managed to still get a few good pictures:) Thanks again Aunt D!!

6 Month Update

Half a year old already!! Yes, time for the 6 month update (actually, past time:)




Kailyn, at 6 months:

- weighed 12 lbs 7 oz at 6 month checkup
- eating 5-6 times a day (2 of those are now bottle-feedings)
- have begun to dislike the bottle:)
- eating solids 3 times a day (still LOVE food!)
- open your mouth as wide as possible for solid foods
- take 3 naps a day (2 over an hour and one short one)
- sleep 10-11 hours at night, mostly in a row
- are still fully swaddled and take a pacifier for naps and bedtime (which will change beginning tonight)
- wear some 0-3 month clothes still, but are finally fitting into 3-6 months
- still in Size 1 diapers
- have the biggest, gummy smile
- have really become very active, playful and super happy lately
- still have crazy curls which are only getting longer and more curly
- are beginning to look more like your Mama
- love to play with Isaac and grab his face, hands, hair, toys, etc
- like to watch and play with your own hands
- can sit up by yourself for about 10 seconds (love to sit)
- are rolling all over the floor and loving it (finally!)
- still startle fairly easily
- are not scared of the camera anymore. Yeah!! Our pictures are turning out much better:)
- like to give big slobbery kisses after eating
- are very busy (don't like to be still), playing with exersaucer and ANYTHING you can get your hands on
- have the best laugh, and it comes out mainly when your Daddy is around:)
- continue to be healthy, happy and an absolute joy!




Isaac, at 6 months:

- weighed 14 lbs 10 oz at 6 month checkup
- eating 5-6 times a day (2 of those are now bottle-feedings)
- eating solids 3 times a day, starting to be more excited about eating solids (oatmeal is favorite)
- like to be sung to while eating
- take 3 naps a day (2 over an hour and one short one)
- sleep 10-12 hours at night, mostly in a row (starting to sleep from 7pm to 6ish am!!)
- sleeping on your tummy is the preferred position, as close to bumper as possible
- wear mostly 3-6 month clothes, but they are getting tight
- in Size 2 diapers
- love having company and being in crowds and on the go
- will let anyone hold you and love to touch their face
- hair is getting a little darker and becoming thicker
- are beginning to look more like your Daddy and the Steeds
- love to play with Kailyn and grab her curls
- like to play with dishtowels and burpcloths
- fold in half when trying to sit on own
- are rolling all over the floor and very quickly! Are also starting to "scoot"
- are becoming a little more quiet, observing things around you
- have a great belly laugh
- like to give big slobbery kisses
- love your exersaucer and anything that makes noise
- are becoming more cuddly and wanting to be held more
- continue to be healthy, happy and an absolute joy!

1st Halloween

Hope you had a Happy Halloween!

5 Month Update

Time for a 5 month update! Actually past time as the twins will be 6 months old next week. Here are some pictures and things that Kailyn and Isaac are doing in their 5th month of life.

(Sorry for the lack of visible hands...they are always in motion!)

Kailyn at 5 months:

- weighs somewhere between 12 and 13 lbs (I stopped weighing her b/c it was stressing me out)
- eats 6 times a day
- wears 0-3 months clothes (still)
- wears Size 1 diapers
- eats a solid food with 3 of these feedings (oatmeal, rice cereal or an orange veggie currently)
- takes 3 naps a day, usually 2 naps of approx. an hour and a half and one short one of 30-45 min
- sleeps about 10-11 hours a night (7pm to 5ish), then back to sleep for another hour after eating
- is still fully swaddled for all sleep times
- starts each sleep time with a pacifier
- can put herself to sleep and BACK to sleep now. Yeah!!
- LOVES eating solid foods, can't seem to get enough
- chews on fingers and toes all the time, with toes and socks being her preference
- pretty warm natured
- has crazy curls on the sides of head, no idea where that is coming from!
- hair is becoming very light
- in CONSTANT motion, is really never still
- loves playing on the floor, in exersaucer, swing, bouncy seat, anywhere
- enjoys looking at Isaac and reaching for all things he has in his grasp (also has been known to take these objects when no one is looking)
- talks, laughs and coos all the time
- extremely pleasant almost all the time
- loves to be talked to
- loves to chew on blankets and burp cloths
- can roll over from front to back and from back to front, but rarely does anymore
- wants to stand all the time
- still very curious and can be very distractable
- nicknamed "Sticky Fingers" b/c she grabs EVERYTHING in sight, especially hair!
- still loves her baths, except getting hair brushed
- is a very sweet, lovable baby who brings us lots and lots of joy each day


Isaac at 5 months:

This is something I love to see him do....he always props his feet when we take our daily walk

- weighs somewhere between 14 and 15 lbs
- wears some 0-3 months clothes, but 3-6 months are starting to fit better
- wears a Size 2 diaper
- eats 6 times a day
- eats a solid food with 3 of these feedings (oatmeal, rice cereal or an orange veggie currently)
- takes 3 naps a day, usually 2 naps of approx. an hour and a half and one short one of 30-45 min
- sleeps about 10-11 hours a night (7pm to 5ish), then back to sleep for another hour after eating
- uses a sleepsack for sleep times, with NO pacifier
- has become a major tummy sleeper since we took his positioner away
- can put himself to sleep and BACK to sleep now. Yeah!!
- likes solid food ok, but could take it or leave it at this point
- chews on fingers and toes all the time, with his thumb being #1 (yes, he is a thumb-sucker!)
- gives lots of slobbery kisses
- is getting pretty thick hair, which appears to be brown
- likes to blow bubbles and squeal
- wants to be sitting (not laying down) all the time
- loves with toys, in the exersaucer, swing, etc
- enjoys looking at Kailyn and always looks around for more people in the room
- talks, laughs and coos all the time
- loves being around people and gives smiles freely
- loves to be talked to and sung to
- likes to play with faces
- can roll over from front to back and from back to front (which he does constantly)
- still very curious
- has been known to headbutt and actually gave his Mama a bloody lip recently
- LOVES baths!
- is a very sweet, cuddly, happy baby who brings us lots and lots of joy each day

5 month Pictures

Firsts

Every day it seems that Kailyn and Isaac are doing something for the "first" time. Sometimes we are able to capture it on film, sometimes we are not:) Here are a few pictures of "firsts."

First trip in the Baby Bjorn

First high fever (after 4 month shots)

First trip to the zoo

First walk in "fall" weather

First night totally breaking free of the swaddling blanket

First eye-rolling experience as their over-cautious mother insists on toboggans, to prevent ear infections

First time with rice cereal

First time with rice cereal

First time they BOTH fell asleep in the car when we didn't want them to

Just a cute picture: Matching:)

Lovin' their Bumbos....kind of...

HUGS!

The big news is that both babies are rolling over.......Kailyn from front to back and Isaac from back to front. We do not have any photos, just video, but wanted to share:)