On the Move!

Oh boy, we are on the move!  I never would have guessed it, but Silas beat Avery in the forward crawling! He army commando crawls anywhere he wants to go. I think Avery sees him and gets mad that she can only go backwards...I'm sure she'll be traveling forward soon! Here's a peek into our day:


Silas and Avery have just started a new phase called Let's Cry When Mom (or Dad) Leaves the Room.... uh oh. (and  I secretly love it - oh, to be loved:-) And they are very cautious with new friends now... it takes a few minutes for them to size the new friend up, but they'll warm up, smile and play.

Last Thursday, we traveled up to Grenada to be with Mom as she was honored as the Junior Auxilliary Woman of Distinction for this year. What an honor!  Of course, we can think of no one more deserving... she's truly an amazing person.  Pop, Mop, and Gay Gay came to visit!!

She's quite the poser! 

Silas loves his Aunt GayGay!

Two of a kind. Avery tilts her head for a picture now. It's hilarious.

Ok, Ok... Here they are! Pictures from Easter!  We've been so busy, I'm just now getting a chance to share them. We were smart and laid out clothes, bow, shoes, everything we needed Sunday morning so we wouldn't be rushed (like we usually are)... got up a little earlier, you know the drill.  I get dressed after babies have breakfast (lesson learned the hard way), and we get their adorable outfits on them. And of course, on cue, about 10 minutes before we walk out the door... we have a meltdown. Simultaneously. HA. I just had to laugh. So... there went our picture before church!  They finally piped down about halfway there. But must I say, they looked adorable!! Tears or not.

After a great worship service, we went straight to Grenada to see Mimi and Papaw!  What a beautiful day. Finally... we had a chance for our photo shoot!  And - by the way - I think we were a shoo-in for the annual, all prestigious, coveted, secret award judged by moms on Easter Sunday "my kid is cuter than yours".  HA!  Really... just kidding. 

Avery is a little confused with Mimi's dancing moves.  Silas thinks she's hilarious.

The family. First Easter!

Avery is again distracted by Mimi. If snapshots only had sound.

Just a swingin'
with their the best Mimi in the whole wide world!!!

As we remember and celebrate this Easter ALL that Jesus has done for us.... I was reading last night in Genesis 20-21 about Abraham, Sarah and the birth of Isaac. Sarah was married to a patriarch, a princess, described as absolutely beautiful... but was barren until she was in her 90s, and Isaac was born. All children are such gifts...but how much more did Sarah understand this! When she held her son Isaac, I imagine she closed her eyes in overwhelming joy and thankfulness at the miracle of birth...God's grace poured out on their family... and fulfillment of God's promises to make Abraham the father of a great nation.  Reminders that even when we are faith-less, He is faithful.

How true are the words of the 2nd verse of Because He Lives (written by the Gaithers):

How sweet to hold a newborn baby

And feel the pride and joy he gives

But greater still the calm assurance

This child can face uncertain days

Because He Lives!!

Thank you, Jesus... for your undeserved blessings.  Hope really does change everything.

Vacation and Kings

When I asked someone with 17 year-old twins for "advice" last August... he said, "plan a vacation when they're 8 months old"...  he was right. Oh, how hard it was to leave them for 5 nights... but Bruce and I had an absolutely wonderful vacation to Park City, Utah!  My sweet Mom, Mop, and GayGay kept them for a few days, then Mom had them until we got back last Tuesday. Silas and Avery had the biggest time!  

Thank you Moppy and GayGay:-)  and Mimi!!

What a fun crew!  13 wonderful friends!  

Silas and Avery have quickly outgrown the "infant" bathtub... I found Ducky at Wal-Mart and they LOVE baths sitting up!  They are hilarious.

We started sippy cups last week... they loved the new "toy"... still trying to figure out how to drink the juice though. hmmmm.... will they both be lefties?  

                             

 

Every night, they eat supper about 6. And oh, how they love to eat. I've figured out it is easier to feed them first... then they are content in the high chairs while I finish our dinner. Bruce and I can eat right there at the counter while they keep themselves company. They don't quite talk like the YouTube twins on Good Morning America yet... but I bet those days will be here sooner rather than later!!!

We MUST begin baby-proofing the house soon. Silas and Avery both are in a race to see who'll start crawling first. Avery sees something she wants, tries so hard to get there... scoots backwards... gets mad and frustrated that she's moving away from her "target"! ha. Keep trying girl. Silas spins around on his tummy like a merry-go-round... and just grabs whatever he can to drag himself a few inches.  I wonder how much longer we'll be able to snap both of them in one candid shot?!

What do you get when you leave these cutie pies with Mimi, Moppy, and GayGay???  Blues Brothers.

7 months!!!

I mustn't leave out the big event in Grenada March 26. Each year, the Junior Auxillary crowns a King and Queen of their Charity Ball to honor a young woman and successful man's life of service in his career and to the community.  This year, my Dad was crowned King. We all had a great time and danced to the fun band at the party... and of course, curtsied to the king.  There is no one more deserving in my book. Christ Follower, Leader, Teacher, Motivator, Thing Fixer, Supporter, Thinker, Cook, Problem-solver, Writer, Rock, Humble Servant... Daddy.  Dad, you remind me often why you're still my hero. And best buddy.