They minimize crying
They keep busy little hands occupied
Now only if the can could magically refill itself!
The past few weeks we've been blessed for the twins to see all their cousins. First up, we went to NC and played with the little red-headed sweetie, Gwennie B -
- who's toes are equally as sweet!
Then we drove to Paris (Texas) because Jonathan had a work conference in Dallas. We got to see the newest cousin - baby Jude and the I-man.
We had so much fun! We love all you guys!!!!!!!The countdown is on. The boys will be one-year-old in exactly one month! I'm typing as fast as I can right now to get this posted before the little boogers wake up. They are still doing great - sleeping through the night, taking two 2-hour naps a day, taking four bottles of formula, and three meals.
Their new favorite past times include puffs - these little Gerber snacks for babies that dissolve in their mouths. They go bonkers when they see the puffs container. And well, if you shake the cans so that they hear the puffs knocking around inside, well, then they turn into little rockets ready to shoot out of their high chairs. It is too funny. Sometimes I shake the can just to hear them squeal a few more times. Is that mean?
They also love to crawl and stand up. Zach has been mobile for a while and Jonah just started crawling and pulling himself up this week. Zach mastered the stairs and both of them can get down off the couch by sliding on their bellies. We have been amazed at how little you have to teach them - they just figured out on their own how to crawl and stand and slide around. They didn't see us doing any of those things. They just did them.
The boys are babbling like crazy - saying mama and dada. Sometimes we hear Zachy whispering to himself like he's telling himself a secret. Both are clapping and when they return your smile it melts the heart. Yesterday, I went into their room to get them up from their naps, and both boys were standing up in their cribs facing each other, just talking away to each other. I guess it is a sign of more things to come...
My friend Britt is pretty special. We met each other when I first started on my masters and she was working on her undergrad. There are many things that I admire about Britt. She is a superb cook - I've tried to replicate her Cowboy cookies and cheesecakes on numerous occasions, but to no avail! She is a loyal family member - she put her school work on hold to move in with her grandparents a few years ago when they needed help. And she is beautiful inside and out - I've never met anyone with a bigger servant's heart (she and her husband helped my parents with my graduation party, my wedding, my sister's wedding, her sister's wedding, and everyone else's wedding...you get the picture).
She and her husband, Bradley, are expecting their first baby girl soon. So, when I went to NC recently, we had a little girls lunch at my favorite restaurant, Zest, to celebrate her new arrival. My mom, sister, and good friend, Alicia Wong, and I had so much fun. Thanks girls! Here are some pics!
This is Jon posting some photos from Melissa's graduation. She just graduated from Southeastern achieving a Master's of Divinity with Biblical Languages! It's been quite an amazing journey for her to finish up the 90+ hours of classes spread over many years of hard work. We were lucky enough to travel to Wake Forest, NC to watch her walk across the stage and celebrate her tremendous accomplishment. We are so proud of her, all three of us boys!!!
Here are some pictures of the ceremony and party that her parents hosted afterward. The graduation ceremony was unbelievable, as was the graduation party(the Kings really made it special, and a great mix of people came including friends, other students, and some of Melissa's professors). More pictures to come of the trip especially ones of the boys playing with their cousin Gwen, who came up from Florida with her parents. Make sure to give Melissa a huge pat on the back (or hug) for what she has just completed. We love you, Melissa! Outstanding job well done - we could not be more proud of you!
The boys turned 10 months two days ago!
Zachy is a bundle of fun. In the span of one week, we went from rocking on all fours - to crawling - to sitting up - to standing in his crib - to sitting up on his knees. This weekend we raced out to buy all sorts of 'baby-proof' items like gates, cabinent locks, outlet plugs, etc. It all happened so fast! The standing up in the crib thing was cute for about 2 days (see previous post) until he discovered that if he peered over the left side of his crib, he could see his brother. Now he tries to 'chat' with bro and makes nap time pretty much impossible for either of them. Great Zachy. Real nice. Just in time for finals.
Zachy is our mover-and-groover. He is so much fun. In this pic Jonathan is tickling his feet. I never knew he was ticklish until Dad bathed him one time. Isn't that funny - I'm with them all day and then 'the Dad' can figure something else out! They love their Daddy. If Dad picks one up, the other one will usually protest. Dad is just so much fun!
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