Saturday, February 26, 2011

Musikgarten

Musikgarten is for children newborn to age 7.  It is a fun musical class that consists of play, songs and dance.  I thought it would be good to start getting L&C involved in a class type atmosphere to help them transition to a pre-school.   I stay and participate in the class with them.  I thought that would be a nice way to show them at mommy has to obey the rules as well as Luke and Carter do.  The first few classes didn't go very well.  Carter cried a lot and Luke ran around the room like a wild indian.  I was so embarrassed and almost threw the towel in.  This last we I talked to them everyday about music class and how we are all going to sit like big people and do what the teacher tells us.  We practiced singing the songs and playing the little games.  I couldn't believe the difference in them this week.  Carter walked in and sat all by himself and Luke sat in my lap the whole time.  We sang, played, danced and had fun.  It really felt like a bright moment for me.  To see the progress in them and also to see that consistency does work and they are capable of learning things, it just takes a few tries (*note to mommy :)) 




Friday, February 25, 2011

Mommy & Daddy's Vacay

 Well, we finally did it!!!!  We took a vacation without our duo in tow.  After months of planning and months of emotional preparation we were off to Key West, Fl.  We flew on the largest plane I've ever seen to Miami then on the smallest plane I've ever seen over to Key West.  Key West was a great place to visit with plenty to do and see.  Jeff went deep sea fishing one day (I think that was the highlight of his trip) and caught several shark.  Another night we went on a sunset cruise, which was very beautiful and reminded me of the sunset cruise we went on in Costa Rica for our honeymoon.  I really wanted to rent moped's, but I got out voted, so we settled on a cart to cruise the entire island  to get a glimpse of what it would be like to live there (I'm very thankful we don't!!).  All our other free time was spend drinking daiquiris from Fat Tuesdays (I think I tried just about every combination possible, whee the calories:)), relaxing (which includes a nap everyday), and lots of walking and shopping.  We really enjoyed our time away, but we really missed our babies. 


Luke hoping to come along



Our happy crew
This is what Key West is most know for.

One of Jeff's sharks

While we were gone, Luke and Carter had fun with their Oma.  My mom came to stay with them and she really got a taste of what my life is like (taking care of two is no easy task, not that caring any child is easy).  Mason and Gavin came to stay with them one night and they all went to Peter Piper Pizza one night for Mason's 10th Birthday.  By the time we returned she was definitely tired and ready for a break.  She told me when she left that she wouldn't be back for a very long time.   I guess she has had enough of L&C for a while ;) (really she just doesn't have any more time off for a while). We have plans on going to visit her this summer, so she better rest while she can summer will be here before we know it.   We are so thankful to have such wonderful family that is willing to help with our babies so we can take a break from our busy lives.    Thanks to my mom and everyone who helped while we were gone.
Luke and his special Valentine's breakfast

Their new favorite thing to do.  I guess we will be buying more sand soon.

Painting with a Twist


I haven't ever painted a thing before in my life. 
Not to shabby:)

A few weeks ago I was finally able to join in on one of the Stroller Strides MNO.  The event was at Painting with a Twist in South Arlington.  What a great idea they have here.  Groups (or individuals) are allowed to bring in snacks and drinks (including beer and winel) and all paint the same picture as a group.  There is an instructor demonstrating the steps as we follow along on our own canvas (or at least attempt to).  It is so neat how different each painting is when given the exact same instructions.  It just shows how different each person is and we all see things differently (like I didn't already know that by having twins).  I really enjoyed having a fun night with the girls and look forward to painting again soon.


Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Only in Texas

This morning we woke up to our annual Texas freeze.  If you remember my last post we were outside enjoying the sun in our t-shirts.  Not today, we didn't even go out to play in the snow.  It was so cold and windy and since we don't get a ton of winter weather, we do not have the proper gear for them to be out in 20 degree weather.  We did enjoy it from our windows and talked a lot about ice and snow.   Bummer that my little angels didn't get to make their first snow angels this year.  Maybe next year there will be more snow and less ice.   



Picnic Lunch

Hug/tackle
Silly little boys!!!
They like to play horse with their dad and now they have started giving each other rides.  Sooo cute!!