Stats....13 months....C!R!A!Z!Y!!!!!!!!!

Edie and Ella had their 1 year check up with Dr. B yesterday. Good times were had by.....well........NONE! They each got 3 shots.......and they were PISSED!!! They were both happy to show off all their skills......walking, mad crawling, pulling up, climbing, SCREAMING, etc...the doctor was pleased with everything that he saw. He didn't even scold me for still having them on formula and bottles at night.....during the night. They both seem to hate regular milk...personally I think that is a little weird......even though I hate milk. But if I had to choose milk over formula.......have you ever smelled that stuff???
Jon and I were so looking forward to the big switch from formula......it sets us back around 600 bucks a month.....but E Squared had other plans........PSYCH (do we still say that?)!!!
So on with the numbers........first off........remember these little eensy weensy babies???
Yeah well.......neither do I really......they are gigantic!!!
Ella Grace: 19 pounds 10 ounces and 27 3/4 inches long
Edie Claire: 22 pounds 9 ounces and 29 3/4 inches long

Here is what Ella likes to do these days.........on the couch, with the phone......watching Wonder Pets and The Backyardigans.......
Her hair is untameable.....it's frizz frizz frizzy......

Edie loves to model diaper hats.........

and give big cheesy grins.......

Happy Easter!!!

We hope you guys had a fabulous Easter......we did! It was a low key day...Jon and his (our) friend Ben watched the Masters (is that capitalized?). Edie napped......ALOT!!! Ella danced and hummed and screamed........and I cooked. I love to cook! We played outside. Took a wagon ride...I need pictures of this don't I. It's friggin adorable! We blew bubbles.....just plain fun!!!
Here is Edie.....with a cardigan. Baby cardigans. CUTE!!! Grown men cardigans. NOT CUTE!!!
I guess she was thirsty...(disclaimer...there was no dirty mop water in the bucket. It is not even a mop bucket. Do you actually think I mop?) (Just kidding...I swiffer) (Occasionally!)

Peas + Ravioli + Independant eaters = a B!I!G! fat mess.....

CAUTION.......the next picture is so damn adorable!!! Painted baby micro toenails......AWESOME!!!

My blogging buddy Sarah has been seeking advice on discipline for a tiny tot.......well I have it all figured out..........

See how cute her shirt is......she loves her mommy!!! Notice the keys in her left hand......places to go people!!! Also notice the pill bottle in her right hand........again......AWESOME!!! (another disclaimer...pill bottle had no pills only pennies) (makes a fabulous rattle!)

Edie has lost her noodle.........

Babydolls and nilla wafers......

Ella in the kennel.......I promise they get in there on their own........

Ella posing......

I am not sure if Edie is jealous of Ellas hair or what........but!!!!

Ella trying on daddy's shoes......

Ella........posing AGAIN!!!

Edie kicking back with her sippy cup.........and adorable watermelon dress!!!

Madeline Alice Spohr

Those of you that are not bloggers may have a difficult time understanding the connections that are formed between perfect strangers.....on the internet no less. I know personally I am drawn to blogs that have something in common with me.....ie... another MOM (mom of multiples), another infertile, etc... however some blogs are appealing for other reasons. Like Maddies blog. Her mommy Heather has done a fabulous job documenting her sweet little angels life. She is a fabulous writer and photographer........and for that I am sure she will be forever grateful. Sweet little Maddie passed away yesterday. Though I have never met the family and it's probably safe to say I never will, I have been sick to my stomach all day today and was not able to sleep at all last night. I cannot even begin to imagine how her parents are feeling. Maddie was born prematurely and has struggled with lung issues her entire 17 months...she seemed to be progressing nicely and so her death was unexpected. I am so sad for her, Heather and Mike and the entire family. I will miss all of the fabulous pictures and stories about Maddie. It's not fair.
Rest peacefully sweet Maddie...the world is a brighter place having had you in it!

Cake! Cake! Cake!

Finally montage 3 of 3 .......as you can see so far.....good times were had by all during their birthday week and a half!
These pictures are my favorites... most of them are of Ella because Edie was not that interested in getting caked up... Ella must have my sweet tooth!!

Enjoy my sweet babies!!!

It's Party Time.........!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Part 2 of 3.......the Alabama party.....loads of fun to be had by A!L!L!

See it here

next ....... Let them eat the delicious CAKE!!!!!!!!

I got a CD full to the brim with pictures of our Birthday festivities....so instead of uploading them all here........I set them up in a series of montages.........
Thank you to Marianne for the awesome pictures....and for also making me really really feel like I need a camera upgrade......Jon especially thanks you!!!

So for part 1 : Leading up to the party!!!

Sweet Emily

I started this blog last February and since I was at home on maternity leave and basically too gigantic to leave the house I became obsessed with blogging.... mostly with reading other blogs. I love the blogging world.....there is so much support and love from perfect strangers......who happen to be feeling the same things...often at the same time! A few blogs that I follow are stories that I have never experienced and hopefully never will.....but it's been nice keeping up with these stories and offering support and caring. One story that I have been following has been that of Emily (thank you Melanie for finally teaching me to link)! She is a sweet angel and her fight is coming to an end... possibly today. It makes me sick to my stomach and brings tears to my eyes each time that I think of her and how her parents must feel right now. Please think of her today and wish her well on her new journey.....it's not fair but she fought with all she had and is an inspiration for people around the world......