Spring has sprung!

Finally, An Update!

Yay - we're one!

It's noon somewhere...

Peekaboo!

Austin is checking the nutritionals before daddy starts Saturday morning pancakes.

Ok, so I haven't posted for a while. I have one simple explanation - I was searching for a job and have subsequently gone back to work full time. And I thought I was busy before...

The boys are walking (started around Christmas) and trying really hard to talk. They have lots to say but it comes out in a language we don't quite understand yet. While Austin and Chase continue to differentiate themselves personality wise, they are still trending similar in size, 21 lbs. and 31" tall. They are average for their age and that alone is impressive.

We're still on two naps a day and eating everything in sight. We officially haven't found anything they won't eat, well, except birthday cake. They do not take after their mother with that trait as I've never met a baked good I didn't like :) Formula is a thing of the past and bottles are slowly being replaced by sippy cups at all meals.

We bought the boys a picnic table to do crafts on, eat snacks and play, but they've discovered it's far more fun to stand on the table. They are one step away from proclaiming "king of the mountain" and beating their chests when they reach their destination - unbelievable the instincts these kids come with.

Chase is still looking so much like his daddy. Brown eyes and we did have to get him a hair cut. His shag in the back was getting long so he is all cleaned up now. Austin, everyone says, looks like mommy. Blue eyes and dark hair. The boys are extremely happy and best of all, most amused with each other. They chase and taunt and seem to really love each other. Bath time is by far the most fun event in our house everyday. Austin dips his nose and mouth into the water and then erupts in the best belly laugh you've ever heard. And monkey see, monkey do, Chase tries to copy but with a little less finesse. He just dunks his whole head and we'll just say is getting his fair share of water intake everyday. Dehydration is not a concern with him.

The boys love music and dance whenever a tune is played. We do lots of singing, reading and chasing each other around. All in all, this is a pretty decent age and we couldn't be happier. Not to say they aren't a lot of work, but it comes with the territory, right?

Here is the "wee Rhi" as we call my sister's daughter (almost 8 months old). This is how Dan gets his "girl" fix. So cute!

Austin and Chase with their friend Hannah. She's a good sport for putting up with the two of them on play dates.

Halloween and so much more!

The boys didn't quite make it to "trick or treat" but we did manage a photo shoot in our front yard. Austin is dressed as Winnie the Pooh as a Bumblebee and Chase is a turtle. Chase was fascinated with Austin's antenae.
Chase wore his Turtle hat most of the day so when picture time came, he was ready to pose.

Austin tickling his friend Elmo and Chase still in his Turtle hat :)

Saying goodbye to Daddy in the morning...don't go!

Dressed as pumpkins, the boys got new "ride-on" toys from Grammy and Grandpa. Maybe they'll be mechanics or do demolition derbies when they're older?

Lunch with friend Drew included a side trip to the L.L. Bean outlet. Three little pumpkins!

Ok, so Chase has very little hair, and we like him to be used to hats...besides, it's a good cushion when he stumbles.

The car is made for one, but there's always room for brother.

The pink binkie incident...cousin Rhiannon wasn't paying attention and the boys stole her pink binkie. It wasn't even the type they use, but boy was it popular with them!

What this picture doesn't show is the yelp Rhiannon let out when she realized she was outnumbered...eventually she'll realize Austin and Chase are her protectors :)

Ahhhhh, the skunk fiasco. This is the friend we had living in our garage for a few days. Luckily, it never sprayed but instead seemed quite content. Baiting it out with garbage eventually did the trick. There is never a dull moment.

After a fun fun filled afternoon of play, Austin took a nap right on our friend's floor with their daughter Olivia. He was very tired!

Chase & Olivia.

A trip to the apple and pumpkin farm with our friends the Lang's from Buffalo. Pictured here is Susan, David and Lang (as he's affectionately known.)