Christmas

Isaiah's first ginger bread house and 

first black eye.

Yia-Yia made them stockings.

Christmas morning.

Sierra and Luke are 11 months. They love being outside, playing with Isaiah, Daddy, baths, and exploring new things. Sierra is practicing standing up from a sitting position. Luke likes to figure out how things work. They are very active and never stop moving.

Time Flies

Wow. It is already December. The twins are 10.5 months and full of energy. Both are saying Mama and Luke says Dada too. They LOVE bath time, walks, playing with Isaiah (especially on his bed), and books. Sierra is becoming more social and likes attention, while Luke is getting more serious and likes to really study things (I am sure that will change again soon). They are both standing alone for a few seconds and Luke loves to walk behind his push toys. We're not ready for the walking stage!

We love the bath.

Out for our mid-day walk.

Isaiah decorated some outdoor trees.

Our tree this year. Baby proof.

9 month appointment

Look at that bed head.

Sierra and Luke had their 9 month appointment this past Thursday. Both had pretty nasty colds, but are on the mend now. Sierra weighed 17 lbs. 13oz (39%) and was 29 inches long (86%). Luke weighed 22 lbs. 9 oz. (86%) and was 29 inches long (64%-different percentile charts for girls and boys). We looked back at Isaiah's stats and he was 20 lbs. 6 oz. (he weighed 17lbs 13 oz. at his 6 month appointment and 22 lbs. 6 oz at his 12 month appointment) and 29 inches at 9 months. So all three of our kids were 29 inches at 9 months.

October....

Time seems to be flying by. Hard to believe it is already November. Matthew's mom came to visit (help) for 2 weeks in the end of October. We had a great time and the kids love her. Some highlights were going to the pumpkin patch, trick or treating for Halloween, riding the train, and the twins baptism.  The twins turned 9 months the end of October. They are full of life. They both love to explore the house, stand up next to anything, wave bye-bye, clap, and enjoy being outside. Sierra is a little aggressive and will tackle (or bite) her brothers if they try to take away her toys. Luke is a little more laid back.

Riding the train with Yasue.

We take this same picture each year we visit the pumpkin patch. (4th year)

Trick or treating with cousins on the wharf and party at Frontier Ranch.

Kids were playing in Luke's bed after his nap. Luke was laughing as Sierra was "patting" Isaiah's head.

Family Photos

We got family photos taken by our friend Peter and Jana Thomsen. Peter always does such a great job.  Here are a few of our favorites...