Never Been More Proud

Today 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.

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.

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.

We're Walking!

Today Olivia decided she would try walking. I got in the play pen with her and asked her to walk to me. At first she didn't know if she could lift that foot, but she began to teeter from one foot to the other. After a couple of teeters, she picked up her foot and took a step, balanced and then took another step. I was so excited for her, I grabbed the video camera, for sure that she would not walk again. To my amazement, once I started the camera, she walked again to me. It is really amazing to me that she has been the first to do everything. First to roll over, first to crawl, and now first to walk. I think she is trying to make up for the fact that she was the second born. Juliana will be there right behind her grabbing at those heels. Once that happens, we will be sure to video her as well.

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.

15 Months Old

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.

Olivia Judith

Juliana Grace

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.

Olivia

Juliana

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.

 Watching the sunrise with Daddy.

Olivia playing with Daddy

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.

 Opa pulling us in the trailer.

 Opa and Olivia

Opa and Juliana

Opa and Oma with the girls.

 Our little family.

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.

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.

 Olivia 

Juliana and Olivia