Update

The boys had a doctor's appointment today and I am happy to say that they received a GLOWING report! No more diuretics!! Wohoo!! They are both doing extremely well, chunking up nicely, and are happy healthy baby boys. They had their second Synagis shot today. Ouch!! Evan went first this time and when he cried Ryan broke out into an all out boo-hoo as well. It's like they had it synchronized! Twin connection?? hmmmm....

I absolutely love Christmas time and I love decorating for the holidays! This year brought on a whole new meaning since we are now the proud parents of the Peas. We spent the weekend putting up the Christmas tree. I also ordered the boys a 1st Christmas ornament and it came just in time. It doesn't match the decor, but that's okay. I like that its different from our color scheme because I can just glance at the tree and see it immediately. We plan on making this ornament a part of our tree trimming every year.

The Peas are getting more and more active. So much so that I think we are going to be in trouble in the next few months. I can just see it now....one boy goes in one direction the other heads in the opposite direction. Good thing it's two on two :) I posted earlier that Ryan started rolling over and hasn't stopped yet. He rolls from front to back and back to front. He can push up on his forearms and lift his chest. He never stays in the place we put him. Sounds great, right? It is, except for when we're trying to change his diaper! Let's just say there was "situation" that I was trying to take care of when Ryan did a quick flip on me! I had to grab his legs like he was a wheel barrow so this "situation" could get taken care of. I managed to do what needed to be done, but there was a pair of socks and a onesie that had to be sacrificed in the process. Plus, there was an impromptu bath in the Ry-guy's immediate future! The Baby One slept through it all...

Speaking of the Baby One, he has decided that he is going to take a hiatus on rolling over since he scared the ants out of his pants by rolling over in his sleep! He still hates tummy time and will put up the biggest fuss if we put him on his stomach. He can lift his head and he is a maniac when it comes to moving his arms and kicking his legs. He gives me this little sly smile when it's tummy time. I can imagine him saying, "You want me to do it, don't you? Well, I'm not." That's my Baby One! Cereal eating is getting better for him too. He likes it if it's not too soupy. Thanks to everyone who gave us some pointers.

So Proud

of these boys. We are blessed, happy, honored, and humbled to be their parents. The pleasure is truly all ours. First, on Wednesday night both boys slept through the night! They went to sleep at about 10pm and Evan woke up at 5am (well, 4:53, but we'll give him 5!) and Ryan woke up at 6:15am. This is huge for Ry since he always wakes up at least once to eat. Evan has slept the entire night before, but this was the first time both boys did it together. State of the parents? Well rested and happy! Next, the boys are changing, learning, and developing right before our eyes. They are very expressive and chatty, they pay attention and follow us with their eyes, and they track objects amazingly well. They love for us to talk, read, and sing to them. The last big thing for the week...we are rolling, rolling, rolling! Evan managed to scare himself and us by rolling over in his sleep! The Baby One was so shocked and scared that he let out a blood-curdling scream! Ryan started rolling and has yet to stop! He is all over the place, even on top of his brother! And on top of all this they are so stinkin' cute that I can hardly stand it! Happy Friday :)

The Peas Eat Cereal!

Here goes...Ryan gets his first taste!


He likes it!

Evan knows something special is coming....

He wasn't too sure what to think about it!

Ryan take two! He's patiently waiting for another bite.

Evan take two...he's not too impressed. He looks like he wants someone to save him from me!


Cereal eating is getting better for both boys. The doctor told me to follow the directions on the box, but it was making the cereal too soupy, so I add less liquid. The catch is to not make it too thick but not too watery. We use pear juice and Ryan has also had it with breast milk. I don't think the boys really associate the cereal with hunger yet. I try to give it to them when I know they are hungry, but midway through the feeding they both get fussy and want the bottle. Any pointers out there on how to incorporate cereal eating?

Last Week in Pictures

Ryan looks terrified of the giraffe on his playmat.


This is a meltdown. Meltdowns happen quickly and with very little warning. The picture below was taken 1o seconds prior to the meltdown.


Two little peas happily reporting to "school"...or so I thought.



"I always feel like somebody's watching meeeee."

Their bibs say "Heaven Sent" and that they definitely are.

Coincidence? On more than one occasion I have caught the boys doing the exact same thing at the same time. Coincidence or a twin connection?

Evan says, " Thanks for the jeans, Cousin Betty!"

"Give me the camera, Mommy!"

We are Thankful for...

this boy and his sweet wet smile, and his curious brown eyes, and his soft baby skin, and his new little laugh, and his cover kicking, face scratching, rolling all around, looking like his daddy little self.


and this boy with his big dreamy eyes, and his nut brown skin, and his big morning stretches, and his graceful little hands, and his one-sock wearing, smiling in his sleep, sleeping on his momma little self.

The Parkers had a fabulous Thanksgiving! It was a quiet day with just the four of us. Wow. The four of us. That is such a surreal thing to be able to say. Just last year the Parkers were two and now our family has doubled. The boys had a treat on Thanksgiving...oatmeal cereal! It was actually their second day having it, and let's just say we had an interesting time! Pics of their first time eating solids are coming soon. I've gotta hungry baby boy calling my name so I'll post more tommorow! :)

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! This year Thanksgiving has taken on a whole new meaning for me. I look at my husband, Ryan and Evan and to say that I am thankful is a complete understatement. Check back for more Ryan & Evan updates. Those Parker brothers have been up to BIG things and we have the pictures to prove it:)

Random Pictures

Here are a few of the latest pictures of the boys. Enjoy:)

I think Evan has learned how to give fake smiles.


We were about to start "school." I think Ryan likes it!

Off to get Mommy & Daddy's H1N1 vaccine. Evan looks happy that it's our turn this time and not theirs!

This picture was taken tonight right before the boys drifted off to sleep---finally.

Ryan is cute and he knows it!

Evan looks worried everytime I pull the camera out. He was all smiles as soon as I put the camera away!

We went for the sporty look today. Our babies are turning into big boys!