The girls are 15 months old!

I can't believe that my babies are not really babies anymore. 

I can't believe that Hunter was this old when the girls were born... well close to.

I can't believe that I haven't done an actual growth post since they were 8 months old.

I can't believe it has been a year since Riley was in the hospital.

I can't believe I am a mommy to toddler/twin/girls. {smile}

I can't believe I have to reference their growth chart for accuracy on this post.

(Wow, I'm usually more gullible than that.) 

My sweet Emma, 

You are still my tiny, peanut weighing in at 22lbs 15oz (54%)

(this is new for me, I've never had a child under the 70th percentile in weight)

That head of yours is definitely your daddy's at 47cm (80%)

And somehow you seem to be taller than your sister 31 3/4in (81%)

You have the quietest, little voice when you get excited or cry.

And you are still my koala bear latched on to my hip. 

{thank you for still needing mommy}

You can't go anywhere or sleep without your lamb.

{this makes my heart smile}

And you love the rub its ears and tail.

So far we just call it "baby".

You clap when we say "yeah" or if you see other people clapping.

You can say "Na-na" and shake your head for "no".

You are also babbling "buh-buh", "da-da", "ma-ma", "sssssuh".

You are a master climber...

which makes for a master faller.

And you escaped a major accident on Halloween night with only a scratched nose when the gate at the top of the stairs gave way and you tumbled half way down. {sigh} 

You are also pretty good at jumping up and down on the couch.

You are extremely picky with food and with people, at first.

You love strawberries, mandarin oranges, oatmeal and yogurt.

(that's about it for the most part)

This is probably why you are staying so tiny, Emmy.

I love your single dimple, your straight hair, those gaped teeth and your pretty blonde hair.

I respect your strong will, one track mind.

Thank you for being our very own Emma.

My beautiful Riley,

The baby sister but weighing the most at 24lbs 1 oz. (70%)

(that's a healthy weight, baby girl)

You've always looked taller than E, but you are 31 1/2 in (79%)

And there is an equal match on the Johnson head at 47cm (80%)

Ry Ry, you are our most vocal child.

Besides babbling none stop you love to say "ticka-ticka".

(it's pretty adorable)

You are also saying "Da-da", Ma-ma", "buh-buh", and "nuh nuh nuh" while shaking your head.

You are an excellent dancer, I might add. {grin}

Your infatuation with stuffed animals is OUT OF CONTROL.

The way you bring them in the room one by one or even 4 at a time always makes for a good laugh.

And your constant need to rub them on your face is adorable.

You too have a giraffe that you sleep with at night, but you also need several others in bed too.

(daddy jokes about how hard it is to find you to cover you up after you fall asleep)

You have always been a good eater, but you are also getting kind of picky on me too.

You love to smile, scream, and yell at "da-da"... especially when he is gone.

Your NEED to put anything and everything in to your mouth is getting a little old though.

Dirt, Riley?!? Really... still... can we out grow this already?

You are my almost always happy child.

You tend to get busted lips A LOT... it must be those precious, pouty lips you have.

You love for daddy to chase you and to wrestle on the bed.

And a pile of sand/dirt can entertain you for an hour.

You love almost every fruit, but you individually throw every other food you don't like off of your tray.

Spaghetti is probably your favorite meal right now.

And you are starting to sign "more" when you want food... Emma is too.

Riley I can not wait for you to start talking... which will probably lead to signing and yelling.

You have the brightest eyes and lovable cheeks. 

You will always be my last baby, so you might as well get used to it now.
We love you more and more every day.

Preppy Pink Crab Party

Little Miss

Every time I hear "Little Miss", by Sugarland I think of my "little miss" Emma.

She's little, but fast.
She's emotional, but tough.
And... she's 8 months old!

Emma is the oldest of the girls, but the smallest. She has a sweet little face, and sweet chubby checks. If a pink outfit is an option, she's wearing it! She insists on being awake, as if she's going to miss out on something and she is quite possibly the shortest nap taker in the world. She's fairly quiet, but in to EVERYTHING. She is crawling and pulling up to anything... even the stairs, ugh! If she sees a toy, consider it hers. If Riley is close by, Emma is using her to stand up. Whether its carpet, wood, slate, or tile she's on the go. But, with being SO little we have many "boo boo's" and tears throughout the day from falling. She is my picky eater when it comes to veggie's and seems to have the most food allergies. She gives the best kisses and tightest hugs, but then she's ready to go again. She has a soft cry and a sweet laugh. Little eyes when she smiles (like mommy) and a big grin! She loves her brother, and no offense to Riley, but Hunter seem's to favor Emma as well. Our little Emma is growing so fast!

Mommy trying to take pictures on St. Patty's Day

 Swing

We've made it six months...

...now it's going to get crazy!

The girls turned 6 months old on the 30th of January and now we're just waiting for the "twins get easier after 6 months" to kick in.  Every twin parent we run into tells us this, but I don't see how it could be possible. Mobility is not easier and we are rapidly approaching it.

Waiting for the doctor in our bumbleride indie twin... best stroller, ever!

Where are we on the charts?

Emma: 17.6lbs/75th percentile
           25 in/25th percentile (I think she may be a little longer, the nurse had her head crooked on the uncomfortably hard wooden table/ridiculous measuring system they use).
     
Riley: 17.7lbs/75th percentile
         25 1/4in/50th percentile

I honestly can't even remember what their heads were measuring... let's say big though. They have their daddy's head.

What are we doing around the house?

Due to limited mobility and lack of mommy arms we are constantly rotating babies from activity center to walker, bumbo, highchair, floor, bouncer, and to swing.

On rare occasions we wander to the back yard and enjoy some fresh air on a blanket while Big brother slides and digs in the dirt.


Any teeth?

Still none, but they are there... hurting my babies and driving me crazy.
Thanks to Sophie the Giraffe, cold teethers, and the occasional dose of Tylenol and Orajel we are surviving.

Speaking of teeth, who forgot to mention to me that there are 2 year molars??? This is a mean joke someone is playing on us... 3 teething children!


Any new foods to spit on mommy and daddy?

We're going GREEN!!! Well, we're eating green! This week starts green beans, avocados, and peas! Not all at once of course, but one per week to watch for any more food allergies. Dang, bananas!

I guess our "first foods" were Oklahoma State inspired.... Orange Power... Mango's, carrots, sweet potatoes... yummmy!


Any new milestones?

Even though my girls are expert "rollers" they are perfecting the infamous backward scoot right now.  Combine that with a few rolls and we have Emma wedged under her crib last night during bath time.  Bath/bedtime is complete chaos right now, babies are everywhere and never where you lay them.

Riley is our top sitter right now, but Emma is close behind. We cant wander far though, they tumble quickly.

 Riley is proud of herself!

Both girls are pulling their knees under them and getting in the crawling position. The day they both take off will be a very scary/exciting day for us.

Go Emma!


Sippy cups are being used and are loved by everyone... yes, even Hunter loves drinking water from his sisters tiny, pink Tommee Tippee cups.


That pretty much sums up where we are as of today...still busy.. still laughing... sometimes crying... occasionally sleeping... and always changing.

Sisterly love

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