Saturday, February 11, 2012

Look at us grow!

This video is fun! Please TURN ON YOUR SPEAKERS! The audio doesn't start in the beginning (close to a minute), so if your speakers are on and you aren't hearing anything its okay.




As you can see from the video, these two are a fun bunch!



Found Dylan one morning, on his side, half swaddled (and the swaddle was backwards!)

Another view. His diaper, as you can see, is coming off!

"Smile for the camera Dylan!"

Uncle Matt and Josephine

Sarah had their ACTUAL birth footprints tattooed on her right shoulder

Dylan was getting prepared for the Superbowl, thanks to a football gift from Uncle Matt

Josephine's new favorite toy, from Uncle Matt

It's usually so hard to get him to smile for the camera, but the last few days he has been okay

Lady Josephine

Relaxin'



Now that you've seen all the cuteness there is to see - for now - lets tell you what has been going on with Josephine and Dylan as of late..

Josephine, the older sister that she is, has been showing a big interest in her brother lately. She does a lot of staring at him, talking to him, and even telling him jokes! She also has been trying to roll from her tummy to her back - as you saw in the video above. She enjoys playing with the rattle that has a spinner on it, and the new butterfly hanging toy that Uncle Matt got her. She has grown out of her size 1 diapers, XS diaper covers, and has moved on to size 2 and small. She is still fitting into 3-6 month clothing and looks adorable in all of it. Her most recent favorite past-time is chewing on her hand. Her favorite food is carrots; she gobbles them up with a big smile on her face. She really enjoys her naps, taking a 2 hour nap in the morning and two 1 hour + naps in the afternoon.

Dylan is not as interested in his sister, but very interested in where Momma (Stefanie) is at all times. From the time she comes home from work, until naptime/bedtime, he will stare in her direction. When she leaves the room, he stares at the part of the hallway she was last in. He has been laughing hysterically at Josephine's jokes and talking a little; he really likes to listen. He is not too interested in being on his tummy, spending much of that time crying for us to put him on his back. Regardless of this, he has been trying to roll from his back to his tummy. He likes to play with anything that will fit in his mouth. He has also grown out of size 1 and XS and is wearing size 2 diapers with small covers. He looks cute in everything - whether it fits or not!  His favorite past-time lately is to eat anything he can fit in his mouth - which thankfully isn't much. His favorite food was apples, when he only had apples and carrots to choose from. Since we introduced avocado to their diets, he has been doing what we call the "avocado dance." Basically, he wiggles around in the high chair, kicking his feet and arms with a large smile from ear to ear. He will dance from the time he tastes the first spoonful until he goes to bed.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Keep watching...

Big news, photos and videos are to come soon!!!! Make sure you check back soon for updates! :}

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Yummmm

This has been a big week for us!
Dylan has been grabbing at more toys, Josephine has been shaking her rattle more, both have begun eating rice cereal, and Josephine is on track to rolling over!
Some photos, for your enjoyment:

Shake, rattle & roll!

mmmmm yummy

Dinnertime?

I can't reach!

My first cereal!

My first cereal!

"Well, Moms, what did you THINK was going to happen with my first meal!?"

Monday, January 30, 2012

4 Months old..

Seems we are growing up quickly...
The kids 4 month appointment was yesterday. Josephine weighed in at 13lb 10oz and 24.5 inches in length! Dylan was a mere 13lb 9oz and also 24.5 inches!

I (Sarah) compiled this quick, super short video of the kids playing this afternoon in their activity gym.




Also, some photos of recent times..
Josephine, laughing at something Mommy said
Michele & Josephine hangin' out

Momma & Dylan, right after lunch

New toy shelving, full of toys and books!!


Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Photos and Luggage!

Imagine our surprise when the other day 2 boxes from POTTERY BARN KIDS appeared at the door. We didn't order anything and noone told us that something would be sent.. We opened it and discovered these inside:

Our kids now have their OWN rolling luggage!!! Nifty, eh?  (It's hard to see in the photo, but Josephine's name IS on hers)

Below, some random photos:

Josephine, who lovesssss to nap

Dylan, who lovessssss to eat

Relaxin', watchin TV

Josephine: hehe funnnnny
Dylan: Who are you!?

Dylan!

We've been unable to figure out where Dylan got his blond hair, figuring it must be something in the donors DNA. Then we created this side by side photo of Sarah's brother Matt as a young child and Dylan. We've changed our thinking!

Also, the four of us will be doing a Pancreatic Cancer walk in April. We are asking for donations, every penny helps! We are walking in Westchester (Rye) with the Lustgarten Foundation. Since Cablevision is somehow involved, every single portion of whatever you donate (be it $0.01 or $100.00) goes directly to research. Not a single bit goes to administrative or other fees. If you can donate anything, we would greatly appreciate it. If you cannot, but know someone who can, we would greatly appreciate your passing this on to them! Click here for our team page


That all said, we have about 2 weeks until our next measuring and weigh-ins (their 4 month appointments). Josephine has gotten a lot longer, and is very light. Dylan is a bit chubbier (see earlier photo!) and not nearly as long - though the other night his legs sprouted! Will update you all as soon as the numbers are in!
Also, we are working on getting more and more photos up..

Monday, January 2, 2012

Happy New Year!!!

The past few weeks of holidays and the coming of the new year brought the kids many, many new (and adorable) pictures with family!

Josephine, "Aunt Ree Ree", Dylan
Their first meeting

Dylan, wearing his new outfit from Grandma and Dale

Josephine wearing her brothers new Florida Gators outfit
 from Great Aunt Marcia and Great Uncle Bob

Josephine watching as Zayde tries to use his Blackberry.
She seems to be saying, "Thats wrong! Thats not how its done!"

Josephine & Great Aunt Millie

Dylan & Great Aunt Millie

Dylan & Lindsay (2nd Cousins)

Josephine & Meryl (1st Cousin once removed)

Dylan, Meryl, Josephine

Josephine, Lindsay, Dylan

Josephine, wearing her brothers other new Gator outfit

"TOYS!!!!! I MUST HAVE ALL THE TOYS!!!"