Playin' in the Driveway

The girls have gotten so big in the last few weeks. We have been amazed at how walking has changed their attitudes and personalities. They have become very independent and self-confident. Just 2 weeks ago when Julie took them outside, they stayed in the grass of our lawn and never moved more than about 5 feet from where you set them down. Now they have taken control of the lawn, the driveway, and are only days from driving away in our cars!! These are pictures from todays driveway adventures.

Sadie on the cellphone!!

Since our girls started walking, they have aged like 12 years or something. Now Sadie is walking around talking on the cell phone like she's had it for years. Wait til they start texting!! Maegan is in pink, and she has the best laugh! They are definitely girls to the core, they giggle all the time.

July 4th, 2009. Then and Now-What a Difference a Year Makes!!

LAST YEAR, JULY 4TH, 2008

JULY 4TH, 2009

Sadie Walks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sadie walked on Tuesday, but I didn't have time to post it til now. They are so cute toddling around the house together. WE HAVE 2 TODDLERS!!!!

MAEGAN WALKS!!

I think the title to the video says it all... WE HAVE A WALKER!!!!

Summertime in Full Swing

Julie and the girls went with some friends this week to Bluebell in Brenham. They got to eat ice cream, and went swimming for the first time (even though we didn't really get any pictures of it). They are getting so big, meeting me at the door when I come home!!

South Padre Trip

Julz and Maegan
Maegan left, Sadie right

Daddy and Maegan

Maegan

Sadie

Mommy and Sadie

We went to S. Padre in the middle of May, and you might think that we would have some cute beach pictures, bathing suit pix, ect to show you, but instead we have an extra cute video.

Easter Sunday 2009!

We had a wonderful day today... the girls woke up to find easter baskets with a monogrammed bunny (So there is no confusion later on with who is whos) and eggs with baby treats inside. So fun! They enjoyed it and cuddled on their bunny all morning. We went to church with Aaron's mema and papa and then to their house to celebrate this wonderful day with the Landin's. The girls first Easter was a hit! Here are some beautful pictures...

6 days!

Playing at the park on Good Friday

Maegan crawling in the grass

Maegan posing with mommy

Sadie playing with da da

Sadie getting a smooch from mommy

mmmm...Sadie licking soup off the lid

mmm....Maegan's turn

The girls will be one in 6 days... bitter sweet. They are all over the place these days!!! Crawling, cruising, scooting, whatever and however to get somewhere. I am just waiting the day until the first independent steps will be made. They have the balance, just not the confidence yet. I think Sadie will be first, but once Maegan sees her doing it then she'll be right along with her. I haven't put up gates yet, but I see that I'm going to soon.

It's crazy to say, but I am feeling more freedom these days...The freedom to leave the house more often and the freedom to leave them with family/friends during the day. They have always been great at their Granmommy's house but other times not so much without their mommy. The girls are growing more independent and I'm not as worried as I once was. They are pretty content most of the time and love being outside or inside. They explore anywhere and everywhere and that keeps them quite busy.

Easter is this week and then their birthday is next week, so we have a fun couple of weeks ahead. I am sad that my babies are growing up, but so blessed to have two beautiful, healthy growing girls... they have the sweetest smiles and their personalities are amazing.... very different and amazing. I know the days to come will be filled with even more excitement and adventure than the last year... Here are some recent pics...

10 months old!!

The fun begins....

Maegan found something interesting... she's already multitasking

Wow! I can make noise by banging them together - Sadie

Maegan jumping in their favorite jumper

Sadie cuddling with Mr. Gorilla

Stormie is right in the middle as usual. She can't get enough or I think it's the other way around.

Sadie standing at the girls play kitchen

Maegan standing at their play house

Maegan closeup

Sadie closeup

Girls playing