They do run, run, run...

Lately the boys have decided that it is really fun to get places fast. Why walk when you can run in different directions away from Mommy and Daddy? Although they enjoy running around the house, they love running around the neighborhood. Aiden and Gavin like to explore every sidewalk and driveway. I'm sure our neighbors think nothing of two little boys wandering up their front steps.

While their number of tumbles is decreasing, their utter defiance is on the rise. A command to stay out of the street is greeted with a coy smile and then a quick dart towards the curb. I really think that "stay out of the street" must sound like "blah, blah, blah, blah, street" to them. In other words, they hear street and think, "Great idea Mommy!" Thankfully we live on a quiet street.

On you mark, get set, go Gavin!


The fact that the boys are very easily distracted makes them quite easy to catch. The water cover reeled them in again. Thanks water cover!


Current Statistics:
Aiden - 22 lbs, 14 oz
Gavin - 23 lbs, 15 oz

Yoda and Chewbacca They Were

This year for Halloween the boys decided to go with a Stars War theme (and when I say the boys I mean Ian and I). While Aiden was none too pleased with his costume when it first arrived, Gavin loved being Chewbacca. Gavin was perfectly content to run around the house and play like a good little wookie. Aiden would get his cloak on and just cry and cry. It was quite sad. Thankfully the night of Halloween Aiden was very tolerant and ended up not minding his costume one bit.

Blueberries, friend or foe?

Ian and I got some great blueberries at the local farmers market last weekend. Both Aiden and Gavin are big fans of blueberry yogurt so we thought they might enjoy trying some actual blueberries.

*Note how determined Aiden was to eat the blueberries even though they were clearly sour. Such determination is usually reserved for Gavin who will eat just about anything.

Moving to the Country

...gonna eat a lot of peaches.* These photos are proof positive why diced canned peaches are not a good finger food. The boys had a great time trying to get the peaches in their mouths, but as you can see they were not too successful.



A more informative post coming soon...I promise!!

*Taken from a song by Presidents of the United States of America.

Easter Egg Hunt

Gavin and Aiden attended their first Easter egg hunt last Saturday. Although they are still a bit too young to grasp the concept of looking for eggs, they seemed to enjoy crawling in the grass and picking up the eggs Ian and I conveniently placed within their reach.


The eggs were near, but the boys were too engrossed in the grass. Gavin liked the feel of the grass from the beginning while Aiden was a bit leery at first.


Will Gavin go for the hot pink egg or the equally interesting dead leaf? Hint: We pulled countless leaves out of his hands that afternoon right before they were going to enter his mouth.


Aiden reaches for the pink egg passed over by Gavin. He will next try to eat the egg, but realize two things: 1) Plastic is not too tasty, and 2) The egg is much too large to fit into his mouth. Darn.

Gavin and Aiden pose with their bounty, which would have included two more eggs except some pirate six year olds took them. The boys had been playing with two of the eggs in the grass when we decided to take a family picture a few feet away. When we returned to the basket we found 3 six to seven year olds debating whether or not the eggs in the grass were up for grabs. Ultimately they decided that they were. When the basket came up for debate we decided we better step in.

Water Babies

While we were in Duluth for Spring Break a week ago, Gavin and Aiden got their first chance to go "swimming." Both boys have always enjoyed bath time so we thought they would enjoy a dip in the pool. There was a baby pool that was the perfect size. Gavin and Aiden could stand up, supported of course, and the water only came up to their chests. They also enjoyed going for rides around the pool on their backs and stomachs courtesy of Mommy and Daddy.

Just like big boys, Gavin and Aiden enjoyed hanging out on the side of the pool.

Aiden chilled on the step looking unusually robust.

Gavin loved splashing in the pool and didn't even care when he splashed himself in the face. Aiden, on the other hand, did mind when Gavin splashed him in the face.

The Baby Colosseum...

...and yes, it was built in a day...or ten minutes. Gavin and Aiden have really been enjoying the plastic blocks that Ian played with when he was a child. The blocks are great for building all kinds of structures. The boys are particularly fond of what we have dubbed "The Baby Colosseum."

An aerial view of Aiden in the Colosseum with Gavin testing its structural integrity.

Aiden thinks that the Colosseum tastes quite yummy for being so strong.


Gavin enjoys the view as he lounges in his new favorite place.

Aside from playing with blocks, the boys are doing all kinds of big boy things like crawling and pulling themselves up in precarious places.

Current Statistics:
Aiden - 18 lbs, 13 oz
Gavin - 20 lbs, 11 oz

Eating, Sitting, and Teeth...Oh My!

Gavin and Aiden have been quite busy since I last posted...six weeks ago...sorry. Their first new adventure was eating solids. They started with the ever popular, always disgusting rice cereal. They were troopers about the new experience, and Aiden figured out the whole spoon thing the first night. Don't let his size fool you, Aiden has always been the better eater. After exploring a number of vegetables: squash, carrots, peas (their least favorite so far), sweet potatoes, and green beans, we could put off fruits no longer. The boys started to eat peaches two nights ago, and Gavin literally started crying when they were all gone.

Aside from both being crazy rollers now, the boys are venturing into the land of sitting. Gavin can now sit for many minutes without any support (we credit his wide base). He will still tip over if he reaches for a toy too vigorously, but for the most part he is a "sitter." Aiden also enjoys sitting, but he is still very dependent on some type of support.

Not to be outdone by his brother's sitting ability, Aiden decided that he would be the first to cut some teeth. Although they are barely visible, Aiden's two front bottom teeth have arrived. It really came as quite a surprise to us. I only discovered he had teeth when he decided to chew on my finger instead of teething ring. Had I not felt them myself I would have not believed it. Aiden has shown no sign of discomfort and has been his usual happy self. You cannot see the teeth in the photo, but they are there.

Gavin and Aiden thoroughly enjoyed their first Christmas. They got to see all of their grandparents as well as two aunts, two uncles, and three cousins - meeting some family members for the first time. It was a wonderful holiday season.

Current Statistics:
Aiden - 16 lbs, 13.5 oz
Gavin - 18 lbs, 15.5 oz