Park Fun!!!

I took the twins to the park twice over Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to find a park with two baby swings next to each other, that aren't being used this time of year. But, we found some. The girls thought it was the coolest thing ever! The first time we went, (green dresses), all they would do was look down and giggle. We couldn't stay long at either park, b/c the sun was so bright, and Kamryn was really starting to get some red cheeks (even after putting sunscreen on). Anyway, here are a few cute pics.

Oh, and if you're wondering why Kamryn doesn't have a bow... Well, she screams bloody murder every time I come near her with a hairbrush and rubberband. Taking Christmas pictures are going to be fun this year!!! LOL

I had to throw this one in there. This is Brooke and her Flock of Seagulls hairdo!

That's about it for updates. I'm getting back into scrapbooking (finally), so I will be taking a lot more pictures, and will have more frequent updates!

Take care everyone!

Stephanie

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1st Day of 3rd Grade

Today, Hollie started 3rd grade. I cannot believe I have a 3rd grader. She was nervous this morning and hardly touched her breakfast, but she was soooo excited to walk out the door. When she woke up this morning, I had put signs up all over the house telling her that she was going to rock in the 3rd grade. I put one in the refridgerator and in the pantry even. The note on the door in the picture below says "You are going to SHINE this year! Love, Mom, Dad, Brooke and Kamryn". She loved them, and it eased the nerves quite a bit.

Below are pictures of the twins. These next two are Kamryn. I brushed her hair right after her bath, and the curls are OUT OF CONTROL!!! Look at the second one!!!

Hollie and Kamo

Brookie

The twins still aren't walking yet. They turned 14 months on the 17th, and the can walk while holding onto things, but can't walk on their own yet. Brooke doesn't even like to try, unless she's holding onto your fingers. Kamryn can take about 2 steps, and then just falls face first. Hollie didn't walk until she was 14 1/2 months old, so I give it another week. I'm not worried about it.

Kamryn's favorite word for everything is "Dada". She calls everyone and everything "dada". She loves to point and try to say words. If you say a word, she really tries to copy you. When I ask her to say Brooke, she says "Ka". Brooke has her own language. She still babbles and says, "digga digga" a lot! They say Mama sometimes, but not a lot. When I ask Kamryn to say the word "dog", she says, "dogah". It's cute. They love to watch Baby Einstein movies (especially Brooke). Brooke is still very independent and Kamryn is quite the opposite. Their favorite game to play with each other is "peek a boo" with the farm that my mom got them for Christmas. They get on either side of it, look at each other over the top and through the little door. They laugh so hard, it's hysterical.

As soon as they start walking, we will be sure to post videos of it.

That's about it.

Love,

Stephanie

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The girls are pulling up!!!!

Here they are!!! Brooke woke up from her nap one day and I walked in, and she was standing. 2 days later, Kamryn was pulling up as well. Now they can talk to each other in their cribs. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. They could either look at each other and agree to yell for "help", or they can just laugh and talk to each other. This morning, it was both!

Oh my gosh, look at those legs. I wish it were cool to be 38 years old and have legs that looked like that! LOL! This picture gives you a good idea of their height difference. Brooke is on the left and Kamryn is on the right.


Brooke is so much taller than Kamryn. Kamryn can barely see over the gate.

Whenever Brooke sees a camera, she does this silly grin. It's the cutest thing!!! Poor Kamryn can barely see! LOL

See what I mean about the silly grin?

So, Kamryn is turning into quite the little agressive one. You can't tell by this picture, with her innocent smile and all. But, she hits her sister and her mommy when she doesn't get her way. People have said that at least she's not biting, but I think that's just because she doesn't know she can yet. This is a tough one, b/c Hollie and Brooke have the same personalities. Very easy going and relaxed. Kamryn is quite the opposite!!! But, then she looks at me with this sweet grin, and my heart melts all over again!

That's really all. Shawn and I enjoyed a mini vacation last week, while his mom and aunt stayed with the girls. Ann and Judy, thank you so much for staying with them. We really needed that getaway!!!

Okay, that's about it for this update. Better go feed the hungry girls!!!

Love,

Stephanie

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More pics of the girls!

Okay, I've been camera happy lately! Can you tell??? Nothing new to update. Just some cute pictures that I took.

Kamryn's first pony tail!

Brooke's hair is up, but it's on the side and close to the back, so you can't see it. See her 3rd tooth on the bottom?

Holliebear and Kamo

The twins!

After bathtime, I wrapped Kamryn in this towel, and she just looked so pretty. Had to take her picture!!!

That's really all! The only news to update really is that Brooke has a 3rd tooth on the bottom, and they still aren't pulling up.

More soon!

Stephanie

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Hollie Pics

Hollie has been so busy this Summer. She's already been to two camps. Currently, she's in Houston visiting Shawn's aunt and uncle. They have done arts and crafts, been down to the beach and collected seashells. Thankfully, there was no oil to report on the beach. Whew!!!

Her friend Rylee happens to be visiting her aunt in Houston as well, so they are supposed to meet up at the zoo on Wednesday. She sounds like she's having so much fun, but I miss her terribly. What am I going to do when she goes off to college???

These three pictures are of her and her friend Rylee. Every day after camp, Rylee came over to play. By Wednesday, they were so bored, so I helped them with a lemonade stand. They made the poster together, and even offered Oreos for 10 cents extra. They made $12+ between the two of them. So cute!

Notice the tip jar!

Hollie and Rylee before Twilight Camp. Twilight Camp is through Brownies. They went from 6:00 to 11:00 in the evening. She was tired every night, and especially in the mornings, but had a blast!!!

Rose, Rylee and Hollie at Twilight Camp. The theme was "Clownin' Around", hence the red nose!

Will post more pictures soon. I'm trying to do better with my blog posts. Hollie will love it that this one was all about HER!

We plan on getting the twin's new pool and swimsuits out this weekend, so I'll be sure to post those pictures asap.

Much love,

Stephanie

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Brooke and Kamryn’s 1st Birthday Party Pics

A year ago, this is where it all started!!! Oh my! I knew my belly was big, but oh myyyy! My mom showed me this picture from her camera the other day, and it brought back so many memories!


And now look! We are celebrating their first birthday! What a year this has been for us. We have been given so many blessings from God, and we are so incredibly thankful for them all. We celebrated their birthday this past Saturday and had a blast. We surrounded the girls with family and friends and had so much fun! The girls both really got into their cake! Once they tasted that icing, it was alllll over!

This year has gone by so fast. The girls are getting so many teeth in, I hurt for them! They are trying to pull up, but haven't gotten the hang of it yet. But, they are always in such happy spirits. Every where I take them, people always tell me what good happy babies they are. I just smile and say to myself, "Yeah, I know"! They bring me happiness and joy each and every day. Below are pics from the party...

Papa and the girls!

Papa and Brooke




My friend Naomi and Cinnamon who have been there by my side this whole year! True friends they are!

Meems!

Mommy and Kamryn

Auntie J and "Aunt" Jackie

Aunt Jackie and Brooke

Auntie J and Kamryn

Aunt Judy and Uncle Bob

Daddy and Brooke about to sing Happy Birthday

Daddy singing Happy Birthday to Brooke

Mommy and Kamryn

Mommy singing Happy Birthday (I didn't think I'd get emotional during this moment, but I did)

Family Pic

Let the fun begin!

Uncle Terry and Kamryn

Party Girl Brooke after cake!

One of my closest friends, Jackie, came in from Houston. She helped me out so much, with the babies, party, everything. I honestly couldn't have pulled this weekend off without her. Jackie, you mean the absolute world to me, and I'm so thankful that God put you in my life 10 years ago. I know we will be lifetime friends! What a blessing you are!

I know I'm awful at posting updates. I'm so busy with them all day long, that by the time I put them to bed, I'm exhausted. I will try to do better!

My heart goes out to all of the current CDH families who are going through what we went through a year ago. I pray for God's will for all of you! CDH will always be a part of our lives!

There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about the other CDH families that we got to know so well this time last year. We still pray for your angels and survivors!

With love,

Shawn and Stephanie

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