tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13437692696014573422023-11-16T09:48:20.195-05:00The Colburn GirlsJennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-87482642023432598882013-08-19T17:11:00.002-04:002013-08-19T17:11:15.446-04:00Long Time No Blog...I first want to apologize to my friends and family for not keeping up with this blog. Life has caught me at midstream and I did not realize how many people love to receive these little blogs about how the girls are doing. I find that we always have a busy life, always had one, and I need to make time for the things that will be remembered and enjoyed later in life by my girls and others.<br />
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Through these past months the girls have grown into amazing little girls. Life in our house is so different than when they were babies. We actually have conversations with these little beings. I am very happy to say that we have made it through the tantrum stage. It really only lasted about a month. Discipline was mainly time out, but there was an occasional spanking that came along. Amazingly Olivia does not respond to spankings. She just rubs her leg and then looks at you. I am not a fan of spanking as it is so I resorted to timeout and taking an item away or privilege away, which this works for Juliana too. After the learning curve for all of us, the girls settled down and for the most part, listen to us. The challenge now is to get them to listen the first time. I found that if I turn it into the game of who can line up the fastest or sit down the fastest wins, they move really quick. Pulling out the teacher ideas now.<br />
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Along the lines of teaching, Mike and I have decided that we will be homeschooling our girls. With both of us teachers and experience with little ones, we feel that we can give them the best education currently. We will evaluate this every year making sure it is the best route for our girls. This past Wednesday was our first day of preschool. Yes, they are only 3 1/2 years old, but they have shown an amazing interest in school and wanting to learn. Another indicator was when I put a book on CD in the player, the girls sat and colored for 2 hours while listening to the book. After each book was read, I asked them what it was about and they both told me the main idea. Not bad. If they could keep their attention span on an item for 2 hours I thought that I could try them out in school this year. Fortunately we do not have to sign up under an umbrella school until they are in Kindergarten.<br />
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School right now for the girls consists of waking up at 7AM and having breakfast and getting dressed. Yes, I do dress them. I have found in the past that getting dressed for the day makes me and my children more productive and awake. After breakfast we go upstairs to the girls' classroom. We start our day off with quiet time. This allows me to gather myself if I don't have a chance to before the girls wake up. During this time the girls have an activity book and a coloring page. Once they complete these, they move to our circle time corner for their Bible lesson and activity. After Bible we go through our circle time which includes: counting, ABCs, Number of the Week, Word of the Day, Sign of the Day, Letter of the Week, Months of the Year and Days of the week. After Circle time we move to their desks where I instruct them on writing the letter of the week. We first write it in the air and then on their dry erase board. Once finished with handwriting we move to Phonics. This is usually a couple work pages. Then its time to play. I let the girls play for a half an hour to relax their brains. When we get back into our day we work on the number of the week by singing some songs and doing some work pages. Usually art or music will follow and then its time for lunch. That would be a less detailed description of our day. We finish school at noon. The rest of the day is for nap and play or running errands with Mama.<br />
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Our trips into town have become a lot easier. They can climb into and out of their seats with no problem and even unbuckle the top portion of their car seats. We are recently potty trained during the day. For the most part the girls remain dry. We have a few accidents maybe once or twice a week. They do exceptionally well when we go into town and tell me they have to use the potty. Finally the purchase of diapers is getting less and less. Unfortunately we need to wait a little longer to get the night training down. I believe that will come with their development. Some of our trips into town involve a stop at the track to run. Tuesday and Thursday we join a friend for a short run. Afterwards, the girls have a chance to run. This can range from 1/2 a mile to a full mile. This depends on how much energy they have in the morning. The girls joined me for a local race. Even though they could not run the 5K, they had a mock kids triathlon. Juliana did it 4 times. LOL She got a medal for each time she completed it. I too won a medal for first place in my age division. Such a great moment to share it with my family.<br />
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Along the lines of development, the girls have really developed in the area of music. This has been amazing to watch as I have never seen the girls excel so quickly in any area. Mike and I decided that when Juli and Livi turned 3 we would put them in some kind of activity. They were already in Kindermusik and loved that so much. We decided to continue them in that this fall, but we needed something through the summer. We decided that we would try the girls in violin. Mainly because a friend of the family invited us to a toddler intro class and thought the girls would like it. It turned out that they LOVED it. We chose to continue violin lessons which the girls are in now. Their teacher is Mr. Daniel. He is amazing with little kids and does really well with keeping them engaged in music. They are in a class of their own. Mostly because they are breezing through the material that Mr. Daniel gives them. At home, we practice 10-15 minutes a day or every other day. Depending on how the girls are. If they are tired, I don't push it. I want this to be enjoyable and fun. We are hoping they will get their actual violins soon. They are currently learning different rhythms. They have most of the rhythms but we will learn on memorization of them.<br />
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Girls with Mr. Daniel</div>
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As you can see we have been running around a lot and growing a lot. I will do my very best to keep you all updated. I hope this helps with what is going on in our lives. Have a blessed week.<br />
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Picking green beans from our garden.</div>
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Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-72434757613509598122013-03-06T10:51:00.001-05:002013-03-06T10:51:36.412-05:00Quick UpdateI don't want to give too much away as I will be blogging in a month for the girls' 3rd birthday. But I do want everyone to know that we have been having a blessed and exciting year. The girls have grown so much and are currently going through a growth spurt. We were in size 24 mos-2T for quite a few months and all of a sudden, nothing fits and they are always hungry! They could have a full meal and an hour later, "Mama, I'm hungry". We have finally bought some 3T clothes and a lot more groceries.<br />
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The girls personalities are just blooming now. They are adding facial expressions and talking like any other kid I know. Juliana is still a little more reserved than Olivia and Olivia still tends to be more dominant. The one interesting this is that Olivia has come to be more affectionate than Juliana. She likes to curl my hair around her fingers when she is going to sleep or she rubs her face against ours when she wants love. I did not expect that as she is the most spicy of the two.<br />
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Another great observation we found within our girls is their sense of rhythm. We have been taking our girls to Kindermusik for music instruction and movement. So far they have learned about fast and slow music and how to tap to the beat. The girls are usually on the beat and moving their instruments (bells or sticks) to the music. They also carry a good tune for the music. We sat after class one evening with a teacher and she asked their age. We told her they were almost 3. She told us that they were advanced for their age. The way they were moving their instruments was usually not developed until 3 1/2 years. Of course, this made us proud parents. It is always nice to hear that your child is doing really well.<br />
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Last month we had the opportunity to drive to Kissimmee, FL for Daddy's work conference. It was such a blast. Even though daddy had to work most of the time the girls and I had a chance to chill out at our villa, go to Universal Studios. We did take a day with daddy and took the girls to Disney World. It was so amazing and so crowded. Our goal there was to see the characters. We spent most of the day in lines and taking pictures. A great experience for them and such a great moment to see their faces light up when they saw Minnie and Daisy. Over the weekend we were able to visit Aunt Cindy and her family. What a great time we had. The girls loved their cousins and talked about them all the way home. We can't wait to be able to see them again.<br />
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As I bring this short blog to an end, I hope you will enjoy the pictures and look forward to reading about the girls' third birthday. Love from our family to yours. Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-91511817127159721852013-01-07T08:03:00.001-05:002013-01-07T08:03:25.833-05:00Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!It has been a crazy last couple months and we hope that your holidays were as crazy and fun as ours was. In this blog, I am putting our family newsletter for those that would like to read it. I will follow the blog a little later with our adventure to Michigan to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Hope you enjoy it:<br />
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Merry Chirstmas!</h1>
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What is Christmas to you? Is it the tree, lights, maybe
the Christmas music in the stores or in your home? What does this mean for you?
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For our family, Christmas means a time of giving and
sharing and celebrating the birth of Jesus. It's not the gifts or Santa that
brings cheer, its knowing that you can give a little more and spend more time
doing the things that bring you together as a family. Sure! This should be done
all year round, but in reality, our lives are too busy, our schedules too full,
and our days too short we tend to miss out on the things that matter. So why
not take this Christmas and the Christmas' to come to share it with the people
you love and care about? Make the holidays shine with the joy that God gave
each one of us. Have a Merry Christmas from our little family to yours. </div>
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New Home! <o:p></o:p></h1>
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As many of you know our little home on Sweetgrass was just
that, little. With two growing girls and not a lot of storage space, we needed
a bigger place to live. In May of this year we moved into our new home on AA
Deakins. We have been so blessed to be able to move into a bigger space with
additional room to grow. We plan on finishing the basement sometime next year,
which will add an additional family room, full bath, and bedroom. Plenty of
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Our family has been blessed with so many things, nothing
can compare to the blessings we have with friends. Throughout our trials and
celebrations there has always been a friend by our side encouraging us,
strengthening us, or laughing with us.
Without these people, our lives would be incomplete. These people are
special blessings given to us as a gift from God to make this world a little
better. Thank you to all of our friends. You mean the world to us and we wish
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Do you remember when you were a kid? What was Christmas
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1) A train around the tree. </div>
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Adventures with J&O</h1>
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It has been another amazing year with our identical twin
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turned 32 months (2 1/2 years + 2 months.) As everyday passes they are talking
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While Daddy is at work, Mama and the girls spend lots of
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Our world would not be this fulfilled without our angels.
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We tell our girls how much we love them several times out
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While Jenn enjoys staying home with the girls, she has
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Juliana and Olivia. The family just did their first 5K race together this
December. In May/June of 2013, Jenn will begin to train for her first classic
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Mike is doing well as a Financial Representative for
Northwestern Mutual. His business has kept him active in the community. He just
recently hired on staff to help him continue to be productive and was also featured
in the Columns business magazine for his success with Northwestern. He enjoys
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This is the time of year that brings great happiness, but
a sadness too as we miss those that are no longer here with us. Jenn's mom was
a special part of our lives and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
As every Christmas, our tree is decorated in angels in memory of her. Please
take time in your busy lives to think about those that have passed away, but
remain in our hearts. Remember how they made a difference and hold on to those
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Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-37451125864554526392012-11-05T18:32:00.000-05:002012-11-11T13:28:39.972-05:00Dynamic DuoIt just occurred to me that I missed lasts months post about the girls. Life has really gotten away from us and we are trying desperately to chase it down. With the holidays quickly approaching we have had little time to relax. Well, I suppose you would love to hear what the girls have been up to these last couple months. Here is a timeline of our past events. Hope you enjoy it.<br />
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</div>October 4- Daddy's Birthday. On that weekend we had a group of our friends come over and spend the time celebrating Daddy's 31st birthday. The girls had a blast kicking balloons around, eating chili, and showing off for our friends. Not to forget they helped daddy blow out his candles. This was also the day after the girls turned 2 1/2 years old. Daddy's birthday is Juliana and Olivia's half birthday. Oh how fun to be able to share something special with daddy.<br />
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October 8-19- There is no specific event that happened through this time but I wanted to share with you what the girls and I have been doing during our normal week. Mondays usually are recoup days from the weekend and we take the time relaxing at home or making errands to ready us for the week. One fun adventure the girls get to experience is grocery shopping. Sometimes this is hard to do with two little girls that are growing everyday. I run out of space in my shopping cart and they are squished and so is anything soft under their feet. Tuesdays and Thursdays the girls and I have been running with a friend of mine, Shea, who also has twins. We push our girls in running strollers in a somewhat hilly subdivision. This gives both Mamas and babies time to get some fresh air and restore the sanity to our crazy but enjoyable lives. Fridays are clean up days and baking days. We take the time to do our baking or cooking together. This is a much loved time for both Mama and girls.<br />
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October 20- The girls had their first cookout. They roasted their own hot dogs and made and ate their first s'mores. It was one of our best family times together. Nice cool air sitting around the fire with our girls. Such a great feeling.<br />
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October 21- Juliana and Olivia had the opportunity to see Mama and Miss Shea race in the Susan G. Komen 5k race. There were around 5000 people there and lots of hype to support those with breast cancer and honor those that lost the fight. I ran this race to support my friend Kay Gonel. She is winning her battle and I was so honored to run on her behalf. The girls had a great time and needless to say were exhausted when it was all over.<br />
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</div>October 28- We decided as a family we were going to take the time and go apple picking. We drove to Sky Top Orchard. This was our first time visiting this place. Juliana and Olivia loved it. We walked down with our wagon and picked a bunch of Granny Smith apples. They had fun filling up the baskets. Once we got back to the main building, we got hot apple cider and fresh hot donuts. That was worth the trip right there. After spending some time on the orchard's playground we decided that it was time to go. The weather was turning cold and sprinkles were coming down. Once we got into our car it began to rain. Perfect timing. We didn't get to go on a hayride, but we will save that for next year. What a great time we had.<br />
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October 31- Our family doesn't really believe in the whole Halloween concept but we have a lot of churches in our area that host trunk or treat and walkthroughs with a festival at the end. We decided that we would dress the girls as sock monkeys and visit these few places. What a fun time we had. We saw some friends but the main event of it all was the donkey and cows they had at the trunk or treat. We were there for about 10 minutes. The girls loved petting them. They tried to get close to a calf, but it was too scared to come see the girls. Really neat and a great experience.<br />
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It is now November and we are already scheduling our calendar. This coming weekend the girls and Daddy will be joining Mama in their first 5k. Although the girls won't be running, I will be pushing them with Mike running along side. We would like to make this an annual event as this is the Speedway in Lights 5k. The Bristol Motor Speedway decorates the race track and surrounding area with Christmas lights. This is one of the most fun runs I have done. Nothing like Christmas lights to get you in the mood for the holidays.<br />
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The week after the girls will be in the Kingsport Christmas Parade. Our twins club we are apart of will be walking in it to pass out flyers for our club and just show off our amazing kids. Right after the parade we have a couple days and then we will be headed to see Daddy's family in Georgia for Thanksgiving. This will be a great time to catch up and make more memories with family.<br />
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As this Thanksgiving approaches, our little Colburn family wants to wish you all the best and most thankful Thanksgiving yet. Many blessings from our little home to yours.<br />
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Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-40576163790776192282012-09-04T16:12:00.000-04:002012-09-04T16:12:59.948-04:00The New Colburn GirlsThe girls have reached their 29th month. I never knew that I could have so much fun with my children. So far this has been the best stage of life. Don't get me wrong, it is often a challenge to stay on top of discipline, manners, and daily activities, but I have never enjoyed life with this much "real joy:" I decided since the girls were taking interest in some things, it was time to make some changes in our daily routine. This past month we have accomplished so much, traveling, joined a music class, learning, and of course our new look. Let us take a moment and share our experiences with you.<br />
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Our first adventure was truly an adventure. Daddy was going out of town for a week and the girls and I didn't want to stay home alone. Although there would be tons of things to do, Mama needed a break from cooking and cleaning, especially when Daddy was gone. Us girls chose to take our first road trip to Oma and Opa's without Daddy. This trip was about 3 hours long. I was a little nervous but I was brave. I packed the car: 1 pack-n-play, 2 bumbo seats, 3 suitcases, a stroller, 3 pillows, a basket of toys and books for inside the car, a small cooler for snacks, and odds and ends. Then we were off! To my surprise the girls did excellent. No, they did not sleep the whole way. They sang, ate their snacks, sang some more, and played with their box of toys. We arrived at Oma and Opa's in 2:45 minutes. Not bad for us girls. <br />
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It was a fun filled week for the girls. They had a chance to play in the kiddie pool, walk out to Oma and Opa's garden, visit the fair, take a picnic, a day of shopping, and storytime in the evenings. The day to the fair was marked as a favorite day for the girls. They enjoyed petting the animals and especially loved the chicken house. It was a wooden house with prize winning chickens, rabbits, roosters, turkeys, hens, and chicks. Juliana and Olivia LOVED the chicks. When we returned home at the end of the week, that is all they were talking about. "We go see the chicks tomorrow", "We go, not today, but tomorrow." We did have a little trouble getting Olivia to nap she wanted to stay with Mama so she ended up sleeping with me for naps and one evening that we were there. The same evening she had rolled off the bed and barely woke from her sleep. Lets be sure to tell you that this child does not stay still. By the time morning came, she had kicked off the covers and had her feet on my stomach. When I opened my eyes she was staring at me looking so sweet.<br />
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Playing with Oma</div>
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Juliana on our shopping trip.</div>
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Olivia on our shopping trip.</div>
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After our trip to Clarkrange, we had joined a Kindermusik class. Oh what fun we are having. Since the girls absolutely love music, Daddy and I decided it was time to get them involved in a music program for their age level. In this class, Milk and Cookies, they sing songs and allow the kids to play instruments and move their bodies to the music. Each child sits on their parents lap so it allows the parents to develop this relationship with their child. Daddy was not able to attend one lesson and I went with the girls alone. When it was time to sit down, the instructor took Olivia and put her on her lap. Olivia LOVED this and ever since, she wants to sit next to her, answer her questions, and sit in her lap when its time. We have decided we have a very studious Olivia. Juliana prefers to stay with Mama or Daddy. She is more comfortable with who she knows.<br />
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Along with learning music, the girls have been showing interest in their numbers. So, being a teacher, I decided to jump on this opportunity to do a little "teaching" with them. We have concentrated for the past three weeks on the numbers 1-3. This week is number 4. They color the numbers as we talk about what they look like. We also have art on Fridays and Bible story every morning. I love that they want to learn. I hope this interest continues to grow. They still love to cook with me, especially Olivia. The other day I was canning tomatoes and Olivia sat on the counter peeling the skin off of them. She really enjoyed getting her hands dirty. Juliana helped me with a vegan cheesecake that turned out to be amazing. To see them cook with me and to get vegetarian recipes check out <a href="http://www.cookingwithsugarandspice.blogspot.com/">www.cookingwithsugarandspice.blogspot.com</a>.<br />
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Juliana making her apple.</div>
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Olivia making her apple.</div>
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Olivia peeling the skin off the tomatoes.</div>
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Knowing their interests have changed it was time to give them a new look. This week, I had a friend cut their hair. Yes, it is sad to see the only curls gone, and No, I did not cry. I do have attachment to my girls, but hair is hair to me. I am sure I will get my share of crying done, but in the meantime, hair is not one of them. Juliana was the first to go. She sat in the chair like a big girl and as still as can be. She did a super job. Olivia, on the other hand did not want to get it cut. After the first two cuts, she was done. She promptly stood up and didn't like the sound of the scissors near her head. She cried. I didn't get as many pictures of her as I was trying to help hold her so my friend could finish the cut. I was so impressed with how well the cut turned out. They both look so cute and so grown up. I don't want them to grow up too quickly.<br />
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This current month has already proven to be a busy one. I can't wait to share with you all the fun moments to come.Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-22269313008856040992012-08-05T22:36:00.002-04:002012-08-05T22:36:35.499-04:0028 Months and GrowingI know it has been awhile since I have blogged about the girls, so I am sorry to those that like to keep up with this blog. It has been a crazy couple of months and the girls are growing so fast. Hmmm, where do I start?<br />
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I guess I can begin with a health update. Juliana and Olivia continue to grow. Even though we have not taken them in to the doctors anytime recently, we can see that they can reach the railing on the stairs now and things on the counter. There was a time that I had left my phone on the counter, to where I thought the girls could not reach it and walked into the living room. As it got quiet, I asked the girls what they were doing and the response I got was, "Uh oh!" So I rush to see what they were doing and there sitting on the bottom of the dog's water bowl was my phone. "Oh girls!" Olivia preceded to pull it out and then drop it on the tile floor. Ugh. Needless to say, it never worked properly again and I had to get a new phone. That was the day that I found out they grabbed their little stool and stepped up on it to reach what they couldn't on the counter.<br />
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Moving on with their health update, Juli and Livi love to eat. As southern little girls, they love their grits. Other things they love are oatmeal, bananas, grapes, green beans, corn, and strawberries. They aren't exposed to a lot of processed sweets. Once in awhile they will be allowed a half a cookie. When I make banana bread or zucchini bread, the girls call it "cookie bread." They seem to think its a cookie, so I let them think it since its a much healthier choice and they can have it more often. Since they are eating so well, it has pushed us to visit the grocery store more often. We have two favorite stores, Ingles and the Natural Food Market.<br />
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Ingles, for those that aren't aware, is equivalent to a Kroger. Mama likes it for its clean atmosphere and the food is always in the same location as before. Olivia and Juliana love the store for the bagger and cashier. The bagger, Mr. Fred, is an older gentleman who greets us every time with a smile and a clean basket for the girls to sit in. He loves talking to the girls and talking about his grandchildren. The cashier Judy, loves to carry a conversation with the girls and lets them know every time that they are her favorite twins that come through the store. We love the experience we get from shopping there. The Natural Food Market, is another neat little store. This is a little health food store in Johnson City. This is where we go to pick up our non-dairy items. The girls love this store because of Elvis the bear. In the back corner, there is a section for children to play. They have all kinds of toys and one HUGE teddy bear that sits on a kids bench. The girls LOVE this bear. Every time we visit they run to the back and give the bear a hug and kiss. This makes it really nice for Mama to get all of her shopping done when a black bear is babysitting (in a very small store.)<br />
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Speaking of babysitters, the girls have a new friend. Her name is Jillian. She is the girls' babysitter. She is our neighbor and a very responsible 17 year old girl. She has experience with children and is even CPR certified. We just love her. There are days that she will come over just to visit with Juliana and Olivia. The girls get the pleasure of spending time with her at least once a week whether its due to Mama needing to run an errand, or just some play time with Jillian. What a blessing to have this girl in our lives. She has been a great big help and has been there for us when we were in a crunch.<br />
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For the past couple months, the girls have learned their complete ABCs and numbers 1-10. We have not mastered the potty, in fact, they don't really want to go on it very much anymore. So occasionally, I will put them on the seat and see if they will go. I figure we have some time and I won't push them right now.<br />
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Juliana and Olivia have taken to cooking. They love to spend time with me in the kitchen making all kinds of goodies. This most recent adventure, we made gnocchi. It was so much fun and the girls made it completely on their own. (Recipe coming to <a href="http://www.cookingwithsugarandspice.blogspot.com/">www.cookingwithsugarandspice.blogspot.com</a>). I love that they are learning all kinds of new things and that I am able to share those moments with them. I look forward to sharing many more. Hopefully they will be able to cook better then their Mama someday.<br />
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There have been so many other things the girls have been doing. We are about to sign them up for Kindermusik. This is a program for babies and children to learn all about music. Our girls have shown a lot of interest in music so we want to foster that as parents and help them grow in that area. We will be going to the open house August 17. We can't wait! We hope this to be a great experience for them. Right now we need something to help them channel their energy. We have not really experience to the terrible twos and they are called, but there are some challenging days, for sure.<br />
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Olivia and Juliana trying to ride a bike at Oma and Opa's home.
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Recently, Juliana has decided that she wants to be much more independent. She is trying to push the boundaries with us and it usually ends with her crying. This is so painful to see as her Mama. I know that Daddy and I often look like the bad guys, but limits are limits and they need to be set. I have been praying continuously that God would strengthen us as parents and let Juliana and Olivia learn their boundaries quickly. It really hurts my heart when I am rejected that I love you Mama and kiss at night, but I know it is just a phase and that it is one small hill I will be able to step over. I never understood what it meant to love a child until I had my girls. They are such a precious gift and I will continue to call them my sweet angels. Life is beginning to change for them and I pray that God will give us the guidance to lead them in the right direction.<br />
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Juliana with her bunny from Uncle Greg.</div>
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Olivia (left) under her thunder blanket.
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<br /></div>Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-28040779204508721882012-06-27T13:57:00.000-04:002012-06-27T13:57:58.921-04:00A Wedding to RememberThis past weekend the girls were in the wedding of Heather and Kaleb Leeper. This was a true honor as Heather and her family have been long time friends that feel like family. Juliana and Olivia were flower girls that walked down right before Heather, holding signs that say "Here Comes" "The Bride". Very cute.<br />
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Let me start with the beginning of our day that Sunday. We woke around 9AM, which was really nice, and went down to the lobby of our hotel to eat breakfast. Great. We had no problems and it was really nice to have some family time with the people sitting next to us....wait. That is right. The people sitting next to us decided to have conversations with our girls, because they thought they were so cute. It was fine. We are used to it by now.<br />
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After breakfast, we decided that we were going to visit a friend, Julie, at the gym I worked at when living in Georgia. It was great to see her again and the girls loved running around in the lobby and meeting the Gold's Gym frog that sat in the foyer. There were several attempts to jump on the treadmill, but Mama and Daddy discouraged that greatly.<br />
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What a great time it was to see friends but Mama had to get some shoes that didn't have heels. (Somehow I knew I needed them). So we made a trip to Kohl's and did a little shopping. Boy, that wore us all out. We left there and stopped in Johnny's New York Pizza place to eat lunch. Everyone ate subs and fries. At this time, it is now 12:45. We rushed back to the hotel and put the girls down for a nap. When they fell asleep it was 1:15. We had to be at the wedding destination at 2:30. Thankfully we were not far away. When Daddy woke all of us up, it was 2:10! Talk about a rush. We had to pack the rest of our stuff up, get dressed, and check out of the hotel. WOW! We moved very fast.<br />
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When arriving at the location, I took the girls up to the Bridal room to get their dresses on. Daddy was down setting up the piano, as he was the pianist for the wedding. That is right! I had to wrangle these little ones on my own. After getting them dressed it was time to take pictures with the Bride. Nope. They were too scared with all the people around and they decided to play with the rocks on the ground instead.<br />
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Olivia visiting Daddy during the wedding.</div>
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By this time the girls are getting really warm as it is in the 90's and the wedding is outside. We rush back into the building to get some water and cool down. This is when the meltdown began. Tears and tears and more tears. They wanted me to hold them and they wanted ice. What a mess. The wedding coordinator then calls for everyone to line up. We do.<br />
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Olivia wanted to walk down the isle right away but I told her we had to wait and when I told her that, she went into a meltdown again. Now I am holding two 25.2 pound toddlers in my arms, standing in line to walk down the isle. The wedding coordinator asked if she could hold one and Olivia responded NO!!! That was that. Mama was going to have to walk with them.<br />
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We walked all the way to the back of the main isle and I put Olivia down thinking that she would walk with the sign. She picked it up, looked down the isle and started walking the opposite direction. When I told her to walk down the isle she said, NO!! and threw the sign down. OK. I picked her up while holding Juliana and grabbed the signs and walked down with one girl on each hip. Needless to say, we exited the same way we came in. So Heather, thank you for letting our WHOLE family be IN your wedding.<br />
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After the wedding and reception, we headed home on our 5 hour trip. We got in about 12AM and the girls were wiped out. What a long day, but we made it through.<br />
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Right around when the girls turned 25 months we were in the process of moving into our home on the other side of Jonesborough, TN. Not a huge move, but a much needed one. After outgrowing our space we decided that it was time to move into something bigger with a backyard for the girls to run, play and grow. What a blessing this move was. With their own spacious room and an acre fenced backyard, they are able to run and explore new things like ticks. Oh wait! That was not intentional.<br />
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We found that living in the country brings a little bit more challenges than in a subdivision. Our first challenge was the tick infestation due to the woods behind us. We were out playing in the yard and one crawled up on Juliana and then a couple days later one fell out of the tree and bit her behind the ear. After that we heavily treated the lawn and sprayed the trees and wooded areas around the house. So far we have been in the clear.<br />
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Juliana playing with our neighbor's kitten.</div>
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Just as we were ready to sit back and enjoy the country, we found out that we have a rat snake who has made its home in our tree. Even though they are not harmful, it is right at the girls head level and with their curiosity it may bite them. Our neighbor has graciously volunteered to remove it and put it in the woods across the street. At least it will be better there then in our yard. But despite our little pest problems, we have been enjoying the relaxing atmosphere.<br />
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Right after our move to country life, our family decided to go on a vacation to Destin, Florida. This was our very first vacation with the girls and their very first beach experience. We went along with the girls' Godparents Greg and Dawn Schrader, and their family. Among their family was Kaylie. She is Greg and Dawn's granddaughter that was about to turn one. This was a great play buddy for Juliana and Olivia. Even though she was small, she made a perfect part of the trio.<br />
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"Uncle" Greg and "Auntie" Dawn</div>
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While in Destin, there were daily opportunities to visit the beach. This was quite the experience for all of our family. The view was beautiful and the water was so clear. As we approached the sand, the girls were hesitant to walk in it. After some coaching, Juliana walked daintily to the water. Once we approached the water, the roar of the waves was a little much for Olivia. She would cover her ears and say "back", "back to towel". I do have to admit, I thought it would go a little smoother than it did, but I guess that is parenthood. You don't always get what you expect.<br />
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After the first day at the beach, I decided the next morning to wake up at 6:30 and take Olivia down for some Mama, daughter time at the beach. What a beautiful morning to do that. It will always be one of those very special moments I have stored in my memory bank. As the sun came up over the horizon, I sat on a towel in the sand with my precious little girl. After, asking God to bless her and guide her in her walk with Him, we watched the waves come up onto the shore and rush over our feet. After about 30 minutes she decided that she would touch the sand. We got to the point where we could make faces in the sand, but couldn't quite get her to walk in it. Hey, we made progress. Our overall stay in Destin was wonderful and we look forward to taking another beach vacation.<br />
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Now that the girls are 26 months, we have started today the wonderful task of potty training. Both Juliana and Olivia have expressed their interest in the potty and telling me when they are dirty. They have also been sitting on their potties. Today, was an education day and a reality check for Mama. They sat almost every hour on the potty while I talked about what we do on it and how it works and how to tell when we have to go potty. The reality for me is that I have two. Two pull ups, two little booties to wipe, and two little girls with their own personalities. I am praying for patience. And at the end of today, my Olivia asked to go potty and she actually went. So patience has paid off. I know that it will happen and I just know it will take true dedication on my part and lots of pull ups.<br />
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Besides our potty adventures Juliana and Olivia still continue to climb. We had them on our bed one evening and they scaled our bed frame with no problem. We are thinking of putting them into something like gymnastics that will help them exert some energy in a positive way. We hope to start that in July along with putting them in Kindermusik in the fall to encourage their love for music and movement. Oh God has blessed our little family so much and all we can do is thank Him for opening opportunities for our little ones to grow. God is so good.<br />
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Climbing on Mama and Daddy's bed.</div>
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I wish I had more time to write about all the other adventures that have happened, but life continues to fly. We pray your summer is filled with fun in the sun and we will be back in July to tell you about the fun we are having. (Sneek peek: The girls are in their first wedding June 24).<br />
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So we just passed the girls' 2nd birthday. What a great day it was. We decided that we would give them a party over the weekend so all of our little friends could join us. So instead of the party on April 3rd we did it on the 1st. What a fun filled day it was.<br />
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The theme of the party was "Where's the Cat?" It is a favorite book the girls love to read. They are even memorizing it. So, to go with our theme we had "Meow mix", Kit Kat bars, (Veggie) Chicken salad sandwiches and peanut butter sandwiches. Fruits and veggies and Strawberry Mice.<br />
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The decorations were balloons the colors in the book, black and pink streamers, a big cat balloon, a decoupage cat (Mama made), handmade scarves especially to match the book, and an easel with a special message to grab some ears and put on some whiskers.<br />
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The party started at 11:00AM to allow our little friends to enjoy a party before a cat nap. The girls welcomed guest as they arrived and shortly after everyone enjoyed the tasty food.<br />
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After we ate, it was time for games. The first game was "mouse hunt". The girls and their guest went out to the front yard and searched for colorful material mice. After collecting all 36 of them, we went inside for pin the tail on the cat. The game was drawn by Mama, inspired by the book. The kids took turns putting the tail on.<br />
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When we were done with the games we had birthday cake! Well, Mama made two cat cakes and then had cupcakes from a local cupcake shop "Cakes in a Cup" for everyone else.<br />
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Once we finished indulging in our sweet treats, we saw around the living room and listened to Mama read "Where's the Cat?" which lead into opening of presents.<br />
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Oh what fun we had on this special day. The girls are growing so fast and are talking more and more. We are so happy that we were able to spend the time with friends and family.<br />
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Now for the example of defiance, Mama- "girls please put your books away, it is time for supper." Girls- "No" Mama- "girls, we are going to eat your favorite burgers, put your books away, now please." Girls- "No" Mama walks over puts timeout seat on the floor and tells the girls to make a choice. Time out or seats. Girl one puts books away and climbs into seat. Girl two drops books, runs around house screaming and then sits herself in timeout. There is something wrong with this picture.<br />
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We have one month until our girls turn 2 and I am frantically trying to put their party together. We are focusing on cats as this is the girls favorite object right now. Juliana and Olivia both have really taken to certain things. 1) Cats. 2) Books 3) Music. I really love how they bounce to music or sing to Veggie tales. My favorite is when Daddy is home playing the piano and the girls sit in his lap, play the piano too and sing at the top of their lungs. Such sweet sounds. 4) Strange fascination with their new cow girl boots. It still amazes me that the girls will put on their boots and where them from sun up to sun down. They are real cow girl boots that we bought them from Nashville. I think they like the sound they make when walking on the hard wood floors. There is a downfall with those boots. They really hurt if you get kicked or stepped on. So when we go to Bible study the girls can't wear them, as I am afraid they will hurt some little kid unintentionally.<br />
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Just when I thought that we were getting back on routine and loving our little lives, Juliana and Olivia are yet growing again. They are wanting to be adventurous, and independent. My job now is to keep them safe. I really believe that it does get easier with twins, but our job description changes constantly as with any mom's.<br />
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Life is not always hard either. For the people who tell me at Walmart and Kohls, I must have my hands full. I would like to say to them, life really isn't that bad. Everyone has their days. I love what I do. I love my girls. I do what I have to do to make things work. I ALWAYS put my children before myself but I have never regretted it one bit. Sure, I'm tired and need a break from time to time, but because of God leading in my life, I can lay my head on my pillow knowing that I have done my very best to raise my children. I won't ever be perfect parent, but I am blessed to have an opportunity to raise these amazing little girls.<br />
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I am looking forward to their birthday to wish my Juliana and my Olivia a happy 2 years. Oh what fun we are going to have. Daddy and I pray that our girls continue to grow and see that no matter how defiant and independent they want to become, we will always love them, we just hope it passes quickly.Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-35699790577453732732012-02-14T14:24:00.000-05:002012-02-14T14:24:31.624-05:00Toddling to Two!This month has flown as all the others have this past year. My girls are 22 months old. I can't believe another chapter is about to close and a new one begin. Juliana and Olivia are amazing little girls that continue to grow tremendously on my heart.<br />
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The beginning of February our family had been traveling due to Daddy's work. Since he would be in meetings all day, we decided that the girls would have a better time with their Oma and Opa Colburn. What a great time they had. Even though this was my first time away from them for this long of a time, we all managed and were very excited to see each other again.<br />
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We are getting very excited that the girls will be turning two. Since they love cats. We will have a kitty cat theme birthday this year. I have been busy planning trying to put everything together. Both Olivia and Juliana love to chase our cats around the house meowing after them. We have been surprised on how tolerant the cats are with the girls. I guess it is the lack of attention they get from Mike and myself.<br />
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The girls are still climbing all over the place and running everywhere. They still love music and dance at every genre they are exposed to. Most likely we will be putting them into Kindermusik next semester. I am sure they will have a blast. We want them to be able to grow musically and appreciate what it takes to be a musician.<br />
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Our new achievement is the toddler beds. We have officially converted the cribs into toddler beds to make sure our little climbers don't hurt themselves. When I felt like I was going to pull my hair out and give up, they are now successfully sleeping together in the same room with out getting up and waking the other sister. I am so proud of our girls. Our next task will be potty training. Not sure when we are going to start that one. Not really in a rush either.<br />
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Well, as I finish this post, I must start a load of laundry, bake some bread, and pick up some toys before the girls wake from their nap. I will say, I am very blessed to have such an amazing little family and that I get to see their little faces everyday. God is so good.<br />
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Ready for church.</div>Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-74765594375844835532012-01-04T18:59:00.001-05:002012-01-04T21:17:32.895-05:00Climbing at Christmas!We have reached the big 21 months! My girls are going to be 2 years old soon. I can't believe how the time has flown. It feels as if they were just 8 weeks old. As much as I want my girls to stay little, I am so happy to have them at this age. They are really starting to show their colors and talents. Olivia is talking in sentences saying things like, "I want up," and "Where did sissy go?" Juliana loves to sing and has started trying to sing our good night song. What amazing little girls.<br />
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In the past few weeks we have covered a vast array of Christmas celebrations. We started our celebrations off with a cookie exchange at our home. We had near 25 people attend. It was so much fun and the girls especially loved the cookies. Their favorite word of the night was "tootie" for cookie. The girls were playing all around the house with other children when Olivia decided it was time to quit playing. She stepped out of a play stroller and lost her balance hitting her forehead on the rod iron leg of our coffee table. What a huge knot it made. Within 5 minutes of the accident, she was back playing with all the children, with her boo bunny in her hand.<br />
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The next week after the cookie exchange the girls caught the croup. This is the first time that they have ever had a cough. Being that us parents have never seen this in our girls, we took them in to the doctor. They were put on a steroid. Poor babies. We all had a pretty rough week. Olivia was on the last part of her medicine, when she had a bad reaction to it. That day she had thrown up twice. We felt bad for our sweet angel, but soon after that she was back to her spunky self. Juliana fared alright. She never had the tummy issues. She recovered much more quickly than Olivia.<br />
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The third weekend in December was our next celebration. We went to the extended Colburn Christmas in Cookeville Tennessee. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon to enjoy a nice lunch with family. This was an interesting meal with two toddlers that chose not to nap in the car during our 3 hour trip. They were really tired. After our meal, we socialized with family and Juliana took a nap with Aunt Carolyn. So sweet. Mama took a nap around this time too and Olivia stayed up with Daddy. In the evening we had our traditional extended Colburn Christmas. This lasted until 10PM. Our girls were so tired, but with all the lights and noise they kept their little feet moving. Once we loaded in the car, Olivia fell fast asleep. Juliana chose once again to stay awake. It wasn't until we arrived at the girls' Oma and Opa's house that they fell asleep for the rest of the night. In the morning, Mama went for a run with Uncle Doug and then we all packed in the car and went back to Cookeville for brunch. After the tasty meal and a family picture, we were on the road again heading back home.<br />
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With just a couple days at home we had enough time to do the laundry, dishes, get back on routine, and then it was back in the car for 3 hours to Opa and Oma's house. Here we were having our Colburn Christmas celebration. We arrived on a Wednesday evening and stayed until Friday morning. During that time the girls played with their cousins, McMillen, McKinnon, Elliott, and Enoch. What fun we all had. It was great seeing everyone. On Thursday we had "Christmas", starting in the morning and with lots of breaks me managed to make it though ending around supper time. What a great time. Our family was blessed.<br />
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We arrived home from Opa and Oma's on Friday afternoon. Saturday morning we all got dressed and headed to church. Mike had to teach Sabbath School that day and we performed a musical number for church service. Saturday evening after the girls went to bed, we spent the time cleaning and pulling out presents for Christmas morning for the girls. Our main focus is not on Santa this year, but family. We want them to know that gifts are something we appreciate not expect.<br />
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Christmas day was here!!! What an amazing time we had. The girls woke up and we had breakfast as a family. After we opened the girls gifts from Mama and Daddy. Oh what fun we had. So amazing to see true happiness come from their faces. What a precious memory. Anytime that Olivia opened something, even if it was a t-shirt, she would gasp in surprise and say "wow". So sweet. They loved ripping the paper and playing with their new toys.<br />
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Olivia plays with her set of pots and pans just like Mama's pans.</div>
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In the afternoon we had the girls godparents, Greg and Dawn Schrader come over and spend Christmas with us. The girls had a blast with the new tent Uncle Greg and Auntie Dawn got them. They played so much they were worn out by evening. Christmas evening the girls spent some of it over Uncle Greg's and Auntie Dawn's home while Mama and Daddy went into town. The girls had so much fun playing and soon fell fast asleep. Mama and Daddy picked them up and soon after were all home nestled all snug in their beds.<br />
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The very next day we had more company come. Mama's family from Michigan drove in to see them. They stayed for a week. What fun they had spending time with their Aunt Amanda and Auntie Nicole and Grandma and Grandpa. Many days and nights were spent sitting on Grandma's lap reading books and Aunties hugging, bouncing, and holding the girls.<br />
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One of the days my family was here we took them to Biltmore. This was the first time for all of us. We packed the girls in their backpacks and walked around the Biltmore house. Olivia would shout out...."Ohhhhhh, Look at that!!!!" "What's that?" I would tell her that it was a moose head and she responded by saying..." moooo" Oh, what fun we had. The girls did not sleep the whole entire time we were there. There was too much for them to see and too many people there to be able to sleep. What a wonderful time we had and a beautiful place to see.<br />
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New years eve was a lot of fun as well. We joined up with the Schrader family and had a blast with baby Kaylie, Matt, and Rachel. The girls just love seeing them. It won't be long before the girls and Kaylie will be playing together.<br />
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Now that our holiday festivities have ended and everyone has gone home. We have embarked on another adventure. Toddler beds. We knew it was near time as Juliana climbed into Olivia's bed one morning during the week Mama's family was here. We weren't going to encourage anything, but had a feeling that we were going to need to make some changes. Sure enough. Yesterday, January 3, I laid Olivia down for a nap. I was cleaning my bedroom and could her her chit chatting to herself. Next thing I know I hear a thud and a cry. I rush to her room and find her standing there in the middle of her room. She was fine, nothing hurt, but she just climbed out of her crib!</div>
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Today, I took the front part off the their cribs. They are learning about the big girl beds and that we can't jump in them and they are only for sleeping not playing. So everything was taken out of their rooms that they could play with and when they are awake, they are not allowed in there. We have a child safety lock on the door handle so they can't get out of their room, but it lets me know that they are awake and I need to put them back to bed. Olivia was the first to try this out. During her first nap, I had to put her back three times. On the third time, I got stern with her and told her she was to stay in bed and could not get out. After about 15 minutes I peek in and she is laying in there sucking on her lovie just looking around. Good. She understood the concept I was trying to teach her. During the second nap, she got it down. She got up once because she was dirty, but after I changed her she stayed in bed and slept for 2 hours. Success. Now we have Bed time to go. That will be a challenge. This is where we will introduce it to Juliana. I don't think I am going to get much sleep tonight, but we will see.<br />
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God has blessed us so much. I hope that our girls will see this one day. I want them to know that they are amazing little girls that mean so much to their Mama and Daddy. We hope that you all had a blessed Christmas and New Year as well and we look forward to reporting back to you about Juliana and Olivia's 22nd month.<br />
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<br /></div>Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-31904003312850272042011-12-02T16:23:00.001-05:002011-12-02T16:23:48.242-05:00Celebrating the Holidays at 20 Months<br />
So far this past month has been absolutely fun and stressful experience with the girls. They are really starting to comprehend what we say, apply it and then practice it. Just today I was in the kitchen and I watched the girls pick up the broom, one swept the floor as the other picked up the crumbs with the dustpan. The one that had the dustpan (which was Olivia) walked over to the trash can and dumped it into the trash. I was completely amazed by this action. They are only 20 months and they are already grasping the concept of cleaning. They are also talking A LOT more. Olivia is even talking in sentences. So great to see their mental development grow.<br />
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Other than child labor, they are in the process of learning how to count and abc's. I made them a Christmas countdown chart and every day we count through the numbered bulbs. They get up to four and can't count anymore, so I help them finish. We try to get in a lesson of phonics in between all the playtime, but it doesn't always pan out that way.<br />
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With the holidays I have been in the kitchen cooking and baking. It has been loads of fun having the girls there trying to cook also. I give them pots and pans to stir on the floor as I am working on the counters. They seem to enjoy the motions and making noise. This is not always enjoyable for me, but hearing them laugh, quickly dissolves any tension I may be experiencing at the moment. What joy my girls bring.<br />
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This year is the first year that the girls are able to experience the Christmas tree. Mike and I put it up in the evening when the girls were in bed and then in the morning, it took them all of 2 minutes to realize that there was something different in the living room. Olivia slowly approached the tree. I showed them both that it was a tree and that we treat it and the ornaments "gently". So far it has been up all week and they have only pulled off one ornament each. I walk them back over to the tree and tell them, we can't pull the snowflakes off and that we need to be "gentle." I think they are getting it.<br />
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Over this past month, we have had our family pictures taken and a Thanksgiving adventure. We decided that we would get our fall and Christmas pictures taken all at the same time. Wow, this was quite the task. It took about two hours and a table full of mega blocks. The pictures turned out great however Juliana and Olivia got a cold. Right before Thanksgiving their noses started running and then the stuffiness came. This lead to sleepless nights and a worn out Mama and Daddy. After many prayers by friends and family the girls were able to get over the cold rather quickly. They had just a little bit over Thanksgiving.<br />
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The day before Thanksgiving we had Opa and Oma come. What a great time we had with them. The girls got to play with Opa, while Oma helped Mama in the kitchen prepare the meal. Thanksgiving day was wonderful. We spent the time as a family and had a pleasant meal followed by a game of Phase 10 when the girls went to bed. Then it was preparation time to go shopping! Luckily, we did not have to take the girls out. Daddy decided to go in the middle of the night and didn't get home until 3AM with NOTHING bought. Needless to say, he was not a happy daddy. Mama and Oma woke at 4:45/5AM to go shopping. The girls stayed home with their Daddy and Opa. Overall, we had a Thanksgiving to remember.<br />
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We can't wait to have our little Christmas at home this year. The day after Christmas, Mama's family from Michigan will be coming for the week. Oh, we can't wait to spend time with them and for the girls to see their Grandma and Grandpa. What a great Christmas this is going to be.<br />
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We want to wish you the very best Christmas and a Happy New Year.<br />
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God Bless.<br />Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-49186358809248721562011-11-09T15:54:00.001-05:002011-11-10T11:40:59.351-05:0019 months and 1 week!So I failed to get this blog out by the girls' 19 month mark. So, as of now, the girls are 19 months and 1 week. There have been so many amazing things that have happened in the past month I hope to remember them in this blog. <br />
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Of course, as always the girls have grown yet again. There is a toy that Aunt Nik bought for the girls on their year birthday that they could sit on, but at the time they could not touch the ground. Now! Wow, they almost have their feet flat on the ground. Pretty amazing. We have moved to size 12-18 months in clothes, never again to see 12 months. As I packed their 12 month clothes away, I thought of how they will never wear these clothes again. Shame. I never understood why baby clothes were so expensive especially when they grow out of them in a month or two. Not to mention their jeans cost the same as mine. Logical concept...more material, higher the price. So obviously, logic (in the sense of size and price) does not have a part in pricing for toddler clothing. Before getting worked up about inflation lets get back to the girls.<br />
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Juliana has developed her very own taste buds. I say this because she will quickly tell you if she doesn't like something. I fed the girls corn casserole and soy mac-n-cheese last night. As Olivia shoves it in, Juliana carefully picks up the macaroni off of her plate and saw that it stuck to her fingers, red flag number 1. Next, she put it up to her nose and made a face, red flag number 2. Last indication that this was not the meal for her was when the tongue pushed the food out of her mouth back on to the plate, then a big NO, red flag number 3. Olivia on the other hand will eat almost anything you put in front of her. I wonder if that is why she is a pound heavier than her sister. Even so, it is interesting how they have managed to stay so close in weight and height, but that isn't the case for their personalities.<br />
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Olivia and Juliana are quite the pair. You can catch them playing together, kissing each other and sharing with one another, but the one thing you won't see the same is their attitudes. There is a whole new meaning to Sugar and Spice when it comes to my girls. "Sugar" being Juliana, will usually do what you ask and pick up after her sister. "Spice" being Olivia, will give you attitude if you ask her to do something, be quick to socialize with strangers, and throws toys over her head. Amazing little girls. I love it. I love that they are their own person and I hope to let them grow that way. The only thing I long for is that our family has a God fearing center and that our girls will take that, get their OWN relationship with God and share it with others.<br />
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Now that we got growth and food out of the way, lets tell you about our last big adventure to Washington D.C/Olney MD. October 28-30 was a very important weekend for me (their mama.) This was the weekend that I was running my first marathon. I was also excited to bring the girls, as this was another place I could put a sticker on the girls' map. Our family (Mike, the girls, and the girls' godparents) got in the car on Friday and took off for the 7 hour trip to Washington D.C.<br />
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The first night we were able to stay with my cousin, Tina, at her beautiful home in Olney. Oh, how great it was to see Tina, John, Aunt Ruth and Cindy. It was like a mini vacation. The second day we knew it was going to be nasty weather so we asked if the girls could say at my cousins' home for the day. They were very willing to watch the girls and had also made arrangements with us for the girls to spend another night there. Mama didn't have to worry about them in the morning and they would not have to be out in 36 degree weather. This was so generous and very much appreciated. On Sunday, I ran the Marine Corps marathon in 4:48 minutes. It was a great run, but in the end I was missing my babies. Upon returning to Olney, I walked in to my precious little girls holding a sign that said: "Yeah Mama! You're the Best, and Yippee Mama! You did it" What a great feeling. Nothing in the whole world could be better than my girls being there.<br />
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My family took very good care of the girls and told me about all the fun adventures they had. They even got to play in a tent with balloons in a nice warm home! Not to forget, it was one with really great food. It meant so much to me to have my cousin Tina, Aunt Ruthie, Cindy take care of my precious packages, my Aunt Cindy fly down to support me, Greg and Dawn (godparents) drive all that way to support me, and my most awesome husband, Mike, taking time off of work to support me. What an amazing family I have and what is even better is that my girls will have the opportunity to grow up in this family. They are blessed.<br />
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So after our long 7 hour ride home, it took the girls about a week to get back on schedule. Which, has changed some. As of now this is how it works: 7:30AM Rise and Shine, 9:00AM Quiet time (Girls can read books in bed), 10:00AM Play Time, 11:30 Lunch, 12:00/1:00PM Nap, 3:00 Play time, 4:00PM Supper, 6:00/7:00 Bed. We stick to this pretty well. Sometime if we need to go into town we skip the quiet time. This is just a designated time for the girls to rest if they want and Mama to get some things done. Most of the time the girls do not sleep. They talk and read books instead.<br />
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I have also started a new cooking blog with the girls; <a href="http://www.cookingwithsugarandspice.blogspot.com/">www.cookingwithsugarandspice.blogspot.com</a><br />
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- a.k.a. MamaJennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-75397772720348697272011-10-05T17:29:00.003-04:002011-10-05T17:47:18.478-04:00Daddy's Turns 30On October 4, Daddy (Mike) turned 30 years old. The girls and I thought of what we should do for daddy. So while daddy did some work and then went to go play golf, the girls and I started on our adventure to get Daddy a nice birthday present.<br />
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The first stop we arrived at was a clothing store. I thought, ok, Its 2:00PM I have 3 hours, I had to go to 3 places, so this means we could do it in plenty of time. The question was...could we do it without any tantrums? So we are at the first store. I carry the girls in under each arm and put them in the basket. Phew! Workout one, achieved. We strolled through and found a nice shirt and tie for daddy to wear to work. When we were about to check out. A lady and her daughter stopped us and started talking with the girls. They were laughing and enjoyed the conversation. A checkout, carry out, and buckle down the time was 3:00PM. Not bad, I have 2 more places to go.<br />
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Next stop, Party City! Now I was unsure if they had any baskets or not, but they did. So again, with a child under each arm, put them into a basket. Phew! Workout two, complete. We went inside went to the back and purchased some balloons for Daddy's birthday. Ok, now I have two children AND balloons to get out to the car. First I put the balloons in and then belted the girls in their seats. Time. 3:45PM. Great! This would leave plenty of time to make our last destination. WALMART.<br />
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Arriving at Wally World I grabbed a basket, loaded up two toddlers and embarked on a grocery shopping adventure. We enter the store and I have a list. This is a must when shopping with twins, and for some reason I still end up with more items than on my list. This trip thankfully was somewhat uneventful. With the exception of the muffins in the bakery. The girls know that every time we visit Walmart, they get the mini muffins. So as we pass the area, they get really excited and say "this! this!" What do I do? Pick up the package and give my children a muffin. This is the least I can do for good behavior in the store. So third store, complete. We are now at 4:45PM. This gave us enough time to get home, put the groceries away and go meet Daddy, and friends, Joy and Jan for supper at a restaurant. On the way home. Juliana kept on screaming "Tay! Tay! Tay!" She had started to cry. I figured out that "Tay" is her word for balloons and that apparently she is afraid of them. Poor girl, they were swarming her head in the car and she hated it. Nothing like pushing a child to face her fears.<br />
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We ended the evening with dinner at Salsas and put the girls to bed at 8PM. While the girls were sleeping, Mike opened his presents from us and ate the cake the girls and I made for him. What a fun and exhausting day. Happy Birthday Daddy. We love you.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-49989145100551166142011-10-05T14:06:00.001-04:002011-10-05T17:48:00.552-04:00Juliana and Olivia turn 1 1/2 years!Watching our girls grow like little flowers has been quite the adventure. They are starting to communicate more with using their words, reaching, and climbing for things. Olivia likes to climb. She has figured out how to climb up on the glider, couch, high chair, and kids rocker...oh not to forget the diaper changing table. Juliana has not ventured to this new found wonder yet, but I know she is not far behind. They have picked up more jibbering and added words to their own language. Olivia will say "NeNoy?" Juliana will respond....no. We still have no clue what that means.<br />
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We have had such an amazing month. A few events that have happened were: Mama's half marathon, Twins and More club picnic, and apple picking. On the weekend of Mama's half marathon, Oma and Opa came to visit. They were able to help daddy watch the girls while mama ran. Juliana and Olivia decided they wanted to run too. So they ran around and danced to the bluegrass music that was playing in the field. Mama finished her first half marathon in 2:24min. When she crossed over the finish line, Juliana was reaching with both arms to be held by her mama. What a great feeling.<br />
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The Twins and More club had a picnic and this was the first time that the girls were able to play on a playground for their age group. Oh what fun they had. This was also the first time that they got to slide. The expressions on their faces were priceless. On that day it was very cold. I believe it was 48 degrees. This was a little much and the girls wanted to get warm, but they didn't want to leave the playground. In fact, when it was time to go eat, they cried. Once during the week, Mama tries to take the girls to the park to get some fresh air, playtime and run time. This usually results in Mama chasing the girls all over and then really good naps in the afternoon.<br />
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Our favorite activity of the month is apple picking! This was the first time Juliana and Olivia had a chance to pick apples and pick pumpkins. It was perfect weather, a little breeze, cool crisp air and sunny. Perfect fall day.<br />
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Olivia and Juliana eating their apples.</div>
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As far as development, the girls are running now, eating anything (except dairy) and learning how to sing their songs. We are really proud of our little ones and can't wait to see their new developments next month.<br />
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At the end of October, the girls will be traveling with Mama and Daddy to Washington DC. They will be spending some time with family and Mama will be running in her first marathon. This will be close to the girls' 19 month mark, so they should be really grown by then. These next few months will be really exciting as we have Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up. These were always special times for their Mama and now she can't wait to share them with her little angels and Daddy. What great happy memories.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-59743804824493891202011-09-07T14:37:00.001-04:002011-09-08T15:34:51.498-04:0017 Months Old and Growing StrongBefore my girls get any bigger, I better jump on and update this blog. This month has flown by so fast. The girls are growing and really becoming little girls. I just recently went to Old Navy since we needed some PJs that fit the girls. I was looking at their 12-18 month clothes and told Mike, "They can't be this big. Look how long these pajamas are." When we got home I put them on the girls and sure enough, they fit perfectly. I can't believe they are so big. We ordered their new car seats that should arrive this coming Monday. They are reaching the weight limit on their carriers now and their little legs are bent against the seat. Oh my babies aren't babies anymore. They are cute little toddlers that keep their mama really busy.<br />
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Juliana and Olivia on Mama's childhood rocking horse.</div>
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Mike and I pulled out the old coffee table. I say old, because it has been stored since the girls were born. We didn't have the space for it, but now that the girls are getting bigger they are able to use the table to eat their snacks and read a book, unbelievable! We are really excited for them.<br />
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Juliana at the table.</div>
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Olivia at the table.</div>
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The girls are talking a lot more. Juliana can say her own name and Olivia will get it one of these times. Juliana has also said her first sentence. "Why did you do that?" She says this in response when something is dropped or a video is turned off. I am trying to teach them the word "belly button" but so far I only get "bla bla". The girls have developed their own language. They talk to each other when they play and get very excited when get to wake each other up from a nap, "sissy! sissy!", and then they start screaming.<br />
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It is great to see my girls play so well together. They do have their moments when they are sassy and frustrated and arms start flailing and babies start crying. This is when I have to explain to them that it is not ok to hit and that it hurts. We still don't have that concept down.<br />
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Sweet Olivia.</div>
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Sweet Juliana.</div>
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Sassy Olivia.</div>
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Both girls are eating well now. They are able to eat soy foods and all fruit. This is such a relief as I am able to prepare normal meals for all of us to eat. I don't have to mash their food as much as they are able to grind really well. We have not gotten any new teeth yet, but I am sure they will come in due time.<br />
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Besides eating the girls are picking up a new sport, besides running of course, its golf. Daddy has been taking time on the weekends to teach the girls how to swing with a club. So cute to watch and they love it. I can't wait until we all can go to the golf range and teach them with real clubs.<br />
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Olivia Swinging at the ball.</div>
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Olivia still swinging at the ball.</div>
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This past Friday, we decided to add art to our lives once a month. This month the girls learned to paint on canvas. It wasn't hard, and what beautiful masterpieces they made. I thought that this was going to be one of those fling the paint experiences, but it wasn't. My little angels sat in their highchairs and focused on the task at hand. They loved the feel of the paint on their fingers and didn't even try to eat it. What a great experience.<br />
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Our family has started something new. We posted a map in the girls room and have marked with stickers the places we visit as a family. We have not gone to many yet, but we plan to have the map filled with stickers one day. This fall we will be able to mark Washington D.C. with a sticker. October 30 their mama will be running in the Marine Corps Marathon. This will be the girls' first experience in a hotel room and mama's first marathon. We are all very excited. While we are there we will be able to stay one night with cousins Tina and John. We are excited for the girls to finally meet them.<br />
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Well, besides growing, talking, and playing we have been real busy being a little family. Sharing lots of love with each other and those around us. Can't wait for whats in store for next month.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-37672618965741911662011-08-05T22:01:00.000-04:002011-08-05T22:01:44.824-04:0016 Month Old Girls with Proud Parents!Over the past month the girls have been really growing. As from the post earlier, you all know that Olivia started walking. As of right now, she is attempting to walk really fast. Almost running. Oh boy, she will be a hard one to catch I'm sure. But the new news is about Juliana! She started walking a few days ago. Her sister was the first to see as they were playing in the kitchen and I heard them giggling so I went to check it out. There Juliana was on her feet taking a few steps! She would fall and then pick herself back up and try again. For the days following she has been practicing every moment she gets. However, if she is wanting to get somewhere really fast she resorts to old habits and crawls. Olivia on the other hand does not crawl very much anymore. She rather use her feet.<br />
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I love seeing my little ones achieve a new stage in life. They actually play more when they are both on their feet. Almost like they need to share in the fun of walking. Besides walking we are talking and making more messes. Now that we are mobile the bookshelves are bare on occasion. One interest that the girls have acquired is Precious, our toy rat terrier. Olivia will go around the house holding a tennis ball saying "Pre Pre" and Juliana has learned that she can pet Precious. To our surprise, Precious will lay there and let Juliana pet her back and head. They will even give each other kisses, which is quite humorous. I would definitely call these "Precious moments."<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Since Daddy is working long hours that means that the girls go with Mama on her errands around town. Usually we need to keep them limited to one store. Walmart would be one of those stores. It is the most fun to shop in (sarcastically said) because I can't get in and out due to the twin factor. I put Juliana in the seat in front of me and Olivia in the back with some toys. The moment I enter the store, I get people looking at me saying "oh! look how cute, she has two!" The other comment I get is "are they twins?" (Note they are dressed alike and they are the same size and look exactly alike). I find this one humorous as well. Now that we are in the store and attempting to go down the cosmetic aisle Olivia has made six friends. My child is so social she has asked every stranger to pick her up and carry her around. Most people don't and just settle for a hug, but yesterday there was a lady that asked me if she could. Erring on the side of caution, I let her. I don't know what it was, but after she put her back into the basket, she looked at me with tears in her eyes and said it made her day. I guess my children have that kind heart that can touch a soul. I only hope they continue to hold that kind of attitude throughout their life. After our cosmetic adventure we travel on to the baby section to get some food and diapers. This is where the fun begins. My children start screaming because they want food, which by the way, I just fed them. To distract them, I hand Olivia a red ball. She sat on it! You know those exercise balls that are made for adults? I just found one for my child...ah ha ha ha. She sat holding on to the side of the basket and bounced on it. This has been the new thing in our home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Olivia has an attachment to this red ball. She picks it up and walks around the house with it. Juliana will attempt to play with her and Olivia starts screaming at her. Oh boy, maybe I should have bought two. Even "Pre Pre" is not allowed to play with it. So Juliana and Precious started playing together and left Olivia out. One day they will learn to share.<br />
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Some of you would probably like an update on how the girls are doing with their eating. This has been a challange as most of you know, but recently we have been trying new things. So far waffles are alright even if they have milk in them, they have also had graham crackers and seem to do fine. Fruit seems to be a better issue as well. I did not want to try strawberries yet, but blueberries are at the top of the girls list!<br />
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Today we went blueberry picking. This was the girls' first time out in the heat with Mama picking blueberries and eating them too. Every time I would pick one, Juliana would take it out of my hand and eat it. Really funny fact....when I went to change her diaper, it had a slight smell of blueberries. I know, sick, but true. The girls loved them. They started out with blackberries and the juice would run down their mouth. So cute. They really seemed to enjoy it. I love these memories and look forward to making more as the girls grow. We are really entering into the fun stage.<br />
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</div>Juliana and Olivia are into expressing themselves. They will point to things they want and say "tat" or "tat pees". We say our prayers and they fold their hands and say "Ah um" at the end. They are singing the letter part of Old McDonald and also making the sounds of animals in the song. They are showing frustration and empathy through their moods. One instance was when I had both girls in the tub and Juliana decided to stand. I told her to sit down, but instead of listening, she tried to get away from me. She slipped and caught herself, but did hit her chin on the side of the tub. This resulted in wailing. I immediately took her out of the tub to see if she was alright (which she was) and held her while she wailed. Olivia didn't like her sister crying like that and took it upon herself to quit playing in the tub and climb out onto my lap. So here I sit, one towel, two sopping wet toddlers and one is screaming. I tried to put Olivia down and she started to cry. Knowing that Olivia can walk now, I left her naked in the bathroom and took Juliana in her bedroom and here comes Olivia toddling in, watching me dress her sister. After Juliana was finished I promptly put a diaper on Olivia and finished our normal night routine with the girls.<br />
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So many adventures in this house there is no room for dull moments. Really, I think I would miss it all if I was away from them. As much as we all need our peace, we find so much joy through our girls. Life would not be the same without them. They are precious little angels (most of the time). These 16 months have been a blessing. I look forward to another one.Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-44420561547128481712011-07-20T18:37:00.001-04:002011-07-20T18:59:45.575-04:00Never Been More ProudToday the girls decided that they were going to practice their standing and walking. Olivia would walk out to the middle of the floor and then fall, crawl back to the chair and pull up and try again, she did this for 15 minutes straight. I think I am going to have my hands more full then they have ever been.<br />
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I am so proud of my Juliana today. She started walking yesterday but I could never catch it on camera. She decided to try something new today. To stand independently and even take a few steps. She is one amazing little girl.<br />
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Juliana, Mama and Daddy are so proud of you. Both you and your sister are the most awesome children we could ever have. Keep practicing my baby. You will be running in no time.<br />
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Mama and Daddy are so proud of you Olivia! You are going to be running around this place before we know it. Love you baby.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz90prarfBEsXbAceRW_78Mi_oc139riB1bc8-4pRHbiO6n_mmQ_FjORm7otuqNp2QMpeWzLaWXiAJhzkKqHw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-44127333797964582932011-07-04T22:08:00.001-04:002011-07-04T22:22:51.575-04:0015 Months Old<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">It has been another fantastic month with our girls. I am reporting to those who are interested, the girls are still crawling. No worries. Juliana can walk holding onto one hand, but still a little unstable. Olivia really prefers not to try. They are using more words to ask for things or reject them in some cases. One case is when Olivia is done drinking water she will push the cup away and say "no". If she is done with something she will say "all duh". Both girls can say " A, B, C" and of course other words like thank you and ok. It is so amazing to see them develop so fast and use their words already.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODjtMzci7SfhxtroL2WcHs5hVFUj3OAdcQJZqJ751v1On_pdKaQGuKpHeat7PaVT8Z3CpQSaXOH2_QUpTvSp6-jlpTVltgohRPHjd_bjItvMkiIOv7MTSBAPmgXM_HYsfvIYzNf4X-rs/s1600/Mike_Colburn_Photo_110702_DSC03141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODjtMzci7SfhxtroL2WcHs5hVFUj3OAdcQJZqJ751v1On_pdKaQGuKpHeat7PaVT8Z3CpQSaXOH2_QUpTvSp6-jlpTVltgohRPHjd_bjItvMkiIOv7MTSBAPmgXM_HYsfvIYzNf4X-rs/s320/Mike_Colburn_Photo_110702_DSC03141.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Olivia Judith</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>With their everyday expanding vocabulary, they are expanding in size as well. 12 month clothes are getting a little tight and 18 month clothes are too big. We have a few clothes that are 12-18 months and that seems to be the size that fits them the best. When I have to tug a little to get a shirt over their head, I think it is time to move on to a bigger shirt. Olivia doesn't like that so much when Mama tries to fit her head in clothes that are not her size. I just can't believe that they are so big! Juliana weighs in at 19.5 pounds and Olivia weighs in at 20 pounds. We are very close to being able to switch their seats to be facing forward. Once Juliana hits 20 pounds we are safe. That will be nice to be able to see their faces.<br />
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The girls look forward to their weekends, since this is the time that they are able to spend with their daddy. Mike has started his new job about 2 weeks ago and is working really hard. The girls miss him terribly, but sometimes they will have a special morning where they will wake up early and get to eat breakfast with their daddy. These are rare, but cherished moments. This makes for a good day for everyone. We love him so much and are very proud of what he does for us.<br />
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This month we took a short family vacation to go see Opa and Oma Colburn. The girls had a great time playing with the toys and spending time with Oma and Opa. They even got to ride on Opa's tractor for the first time ever! How exciting it was.<br />
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On another note, life here has been really busy with daddy at work, and keeping up with two little ones. We have been so blessed to have friends that help us with babysitting and just calling us to come to the pool. The girls received their first floating devices from Auntie Dawn and Uncle Greg. A bee and a ladybug. (Pictures to come). It was a blast having them float around the pool. Olivia is still a little withdrawn when it comes to water, but we are hoping that by the end of the summer, she will love it.<br />
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All in all, 14 months are now over and 15 month twin girls are making their debut. Can't wait to see what this month will bring.<br />
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I am writing you this letter to express how much you mean to me. I have never in my wildest dreams thought I would ever have two of you at once. At first, I was scared to have you. I was afraid I would not be a good enough Mama to keep your booties wiped, your mouths fed, and little hands out of trouble, but the one thing I knew from the very beginning was how much I was going to love you.<br />
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</div>I love you when you scream and I can't hear my own voice, I love you when you throw blocks on the floor, spit water after drinking, or when you feed the dog Cheerios. I love you when you pitch a fit, throw your lovie, or take off your pants. I even love you when you crawl away when I try to change your diaper. I love you when you pull your hair bow out after I have it perfectly in place.<br />
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I love you when you say Mama, and Dada, I love you when you wake up from your nap and want to cuddle, I love you when you say Amen "Ah-um", and when you throw something on the floor and say "uh-oh". I love you when you touch my nose. I love you when you reach for me with your whole body, I love you when you play together and laugh so loud. I love you when you play with my puffy paints, and when you play with the dog. I love you when you try to blow bubbles in the water and cry when you enter the pool. I love you when you rest your head on my shoulder when I rock you and sing in the car to your Zoo CD.<br />
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There are so many other things I love about you Juliana and Olivia. I am so proud to be your Mama and will love you with all my heart for the rest of my life. God has blessed me with two beautiful girls and it is my prayer that you will love Him as I love you.<br />
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Sleep tight my little ones. Tomorrow is another day full of love.<br />
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With all my heart and soul-<br />
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Your Mama (xoxo)Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-85492614979857367572011-06-12T12:45:00.000-04:002011-06-12T12:45:43.996-04:00Feel Better Soon Aunt Ruthie!This week my Aunt Ruthie is recovering from being in the hospital and we wanted to cheer her up as she likes to read blogs about the girls. So Aunt Ruthie this is for you:<br />
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Dear Aunt Ruthie-<br />
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We are sorry you were not feeling well and hope that you get better real soon. We wish we could be there to give you lots of hugs and kisses, (especially Juliana's love bites). We are sending lots of warm hugs and kisses your way as you recover and want you to know that we love you very much.<br />
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Take care and get better soon.<br />
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Hugs and Kisses-<br />
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Juliana and Olivia (Jenn and Mike too)<br />
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As much as I would love to say that everything is perfect and life is great, we are still struggling with the food issues. We found that ANY fruit will give them a rash. So we are thinking that it their digestive systems are not completely developed. The doctor did say this would happen since they were preemie. So far they like lettuce, noodles, and lots and lots of bread. I never knew a child that got excited about bread the way my girls do.<br />
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This week we decided to join our friends in a yard sale. On the two days that we had it it was extremely hot. The first day it got to 97 degrees and the other 94. Mike and I took turns with the girls at home and then we brought them out in the afternoon. The last day we asked a friend to take care of them in the morning since Mike had a meeting and it was too much for the girls to be out and miss their naps. For the time they were out there, they did very good. We kept them cool with ice water and filled their bellies with bread (and baby food). Overall it was a successful two days.<br />
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For the rest of the week we decided to relax at our friend's pool. We can definitely tell who out of the two girls loves and hates the water. When we arrived at the pool, I changed the girls into their swimsuits. I took Olivia's feet and dipped them into the pool. She didn't like that at all. She in fact clung to whomever she could get to hold her. Juliana on the other hand, loved the water. She splashed in it and kicked her feet and wanted to put her face down in the water. I do believe she is going to be our little fish. Eventually Olivia will get used to the pool and she will love it I'm sure. We just started our summer so, she will have plenty of pool time to come.<br />
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Just another quick update: the girls are not walking yet, but they will stand independently. Once in awhile, we will see Olivia lunge forward hoping someone will catch her...and of course we always do. Juliana has attempted to take a step but as soon as she lifts her foot, she falls on her knees. I am sure in due time they will be running around here and I will be trying to keep up with them once again.<br />
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</div>As for words: Juli and Livi are in a habit of repeating certain words. Juliana learned the word hot from our friend Bob. She was saying it the whole time she was in the pool. She also has learned the word "mor" when she wants more of something. Olivia still says "Was tat?" but she has added more jibber words as if she is telling me a story. It is so sweet to hear my little ones try to talk. It will be nice when they start communicating their needs. That will be very helpful.<br />
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Now it is time for lunch again and I must go prepare for the girls.<br />
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On another side note: for those that read these blogs. I have cut back due to time, but rest assured that I will have a new post every month. If something amazing happens within that time frame I will be sure to blog to keep you updated. Thank you for sharing in our girls lives. We love you all.<br />
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</div>Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343769269601457342.post-41040628836636788022011-05-28T21:50:00.000-04:002011-05-28T21:50:04.289-04:00Surprises in the Tub!After church today our family spent some wonderful time with Aunt Joy and Uncle Jan. The girls ate really well and even fell asleep for a short time. Upon waking up, and playing with the dog, Sally, we decided that is was time to head home to get ready for bed. <br />
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When we got in, we undressed the girls and fed them their last meal of the night and decided to give them a bath. So, like we do every other night, we prepared the bath and put both girls in the tub. They were having a great time playing with their toys and Olivia was crawling all over the tub. Juliana was sitting in one spot and we thought she was being a good girl. I took Olivia out first and got her dressed and teeth brushed and Daddy took Juliana and did the same. Once I put Olivia down for bed, I passed the bathroom and smelled something terrible! I looked and could't believe my eyes. There in the tub were to separate bowel movements! Not only did one of the girls choose to relieve herself, but the other one did also. <br />
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Mike and I cleaned out the tub and soaked their toys in bleach. I would say this was one of the worst things I had to clean yet. Oh the joys of motherhood. I am beginning to understand the lengths we go to to bring our children happiness and health.Jennifer Colburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404905785013150745noreply@blogger.com0