Yesterday I needed to run downstairs to throw in a load of laundry and the boys were busy playing with toys so I thought it would be a good time to sneak away. All of a sudden I hear the sound of bags and rustling noises on the baby monitor. I raced up stairs thinking that they must have gotten into the pull out drawers that have the pastic zip lock bags in them... But when I got upstairs, Tyler was sitting around a pile of candy and he has a whole chocolate Heresy’s kiss in his mouth, Trevor is holding the empty bag and Bagels is tearing the rappers off of the candy. When I went to get the Heresy’s kiss out of Tyler’s mouth, he gave me the biggest gopher cheek smile. I guess when you have a chocolate craving; two heads work better than one to find it. ( ha ha)

Here is a funny story… The other day when I was sitting in my rocking chair pumping, I had Trevor trying to grab at my tubing and was being very fussy. Then all of a sudden he lost interest in what I was doing and decided that he would try reaching for the TV remote. The remote was way back on the arm of the couch, so I wasn’t worried about him getting a hold of it… Then all of a sudden Trevor gave out a loud squeal and was lying on his tummy half way on the couch with his arms waving out to the sides. I look down and see that the clever little guy had used Tyler’s head as a step stool to get up on the couch. I was like oh my god, I was worried that Tyler may be getting hurt from Trevor standing on him. But when I looked down at Tyler, he just gave me one of his adorable giggles. I started to laugh so hard and wish that I had the video camera handy because that was a perfect picture moment!!!!!!

Here is our precious little Trevor. Trevor is starting to get his first 2 teeth. About a week after Tyler first tooth started to push through, Trevor’s first tooth started to show… Know both boys have their 2 bottom teeth showing. It is SO adorable. It is so adorable to see their huge smiles, as if they are showing off their new teeth. The kids are also starting to wake just once during the night.. Yippee.. Mommy finally gets some more sleep... That makes a good day for all of us ( ha ha).....

Tyler and Trevor received their very first package in the mail today from the Easter Bunny (grandma Nancy). When I brought the package into the house, both boys crawled over to it and started to push the box all over the living room. They were so excited to have received a fun new box to play with.... When daddy got home, he helped them cut open the top and they soon realized that there was more inside the box. You should have seen their precious expressions when they reached into the box and felt something soft... Trevor became so excited that he sort of laid his body onto the box and fell part ways in... It was hilarious and adorable... But Trevor didn't find the humor in it.... The boys each received an adorable stuffed rabbit and also cute shorts and tee shirts/one was cookie monster and the other was Elmo. These are going to be perfect for them to wear at the b-day party, since we are going with the cookie monster and Elmo theme...

10 MONTHS OLD

My precious boys, Tyler and Trevor… You guys are growing so fast. Mommy can’t believe that you are already 10 months old today. It seems like just yesterday that I was carrying you both in my belly. It was such a wonderful feeling carrying you both for almost 9 months. I knew that you were safe and I always had you right near me. I will never forget the wonderful feeling I had every time you both would make soft movements in my tummy as if to remind me that you were in there. It is amazing watching you both grow and change so fast. You both have learned so many things over these past 10 months and I have been blessed to experience these new discoveries with you. It is all these simple steps that make life so precious. You both make my heart melt every day with your soft smiles and just being around you both makes me so proud. It was adorable at breakfast thing morning when you both kept looking at each other and making noises back and forth. That was so adorable, but then Tyler you stuck your hand out to Trevor and he reached for you. That was a moment that was beyond adorable. My heart melted seeing that connection you both have for each other. Your brother connection is so strong and I hope that lasts forever. You both have a way of melting your daddy’s heart also. It is priceless seeing your expression when you become excited. Just last night when Daddy came home from work, you both started waving at him and squealed. It was so adorable and it sure made your Daddy’s heart melt.

Over these past 10 months I have been blessed to be at home with you both. I have been able to watch and experience every step in our journey together. Some days when Daddy works overtime the evenings get rough for me, especially when you are both going through these horrible teething times. On those rough evenings, we all sit on the floor with our blankets and I cuddle you both. Tyler, you always do this adorable thing when you get tired. You rub your little eyes and make these cute little coo noises trying to tell me that you just needed cuddles and your blanket. When I hand you your blanket (and you always knew which blanket was yours) you wave your arms and giggle. Trevor, you always begin story telling when you got tired. You lie in my arms looking up at me, and just start chattering away. Your little expressions and soft noises are priceless. No matter how rough or long our evenings are some nights; I wouldn’t change even a second of the time that we were able to spend together. You both are my world and I love you both more than you will ever know.

Until you have children, you truly have no idea what that kind of love feels like. I knew that I would love my children… but I never imagined that it could feel like this. You boys have changed our lives forever and I can’t even imagine how life was before you were born. You are the best little boys that a mommy and daddy could ever hope for… And I never want you to forget that!!! You boys have filled a place in our heart that we never knew was empty. I love you my precious boys

Love, Mommy

The boys had a fun play day yesterday with their friend Samantha. Tyler wouldn't lay down for a nap all morning, so I was worried that he would be very fussy when they got to our house, but luckily he was in a very good mood. Tyler was so excited to see Tina and gave her many wet drooly kisses. It was adorable... Trevor woke up from his nap soon after they got to our house and was all smiles when I brought him out to the living room.

Paul and I went to a fun ECFE garage sale this past weekend and found some new toys for the kids. They love this adorable plastic Zoo that we found. It has many fun zoo animals that you can make move and also a fun box inside for putting shapes into. The kids just love crawling through it!!! We also found two fun tables that have many activities on them such as shapes, making things spin, and singing. And one of the toys I found is already getting annoying. I found a neat play telephone and though of Tyler because he loves playing with the telephone at school... So I picked up this phone for $1.00 and on the car ride home the thing wouldn't stop making sounds.... The whole telephone moves and vibrates when it rings and of course this is a toy that doesn't have an on off switch.. ( ha ha)...

Well, the kids and I have been counting down the days to be able to play out on the deck... and of course we had to get MORE snow!!!!! YUK.... I was so excited that we were finally able to see some grass.. and know today we have enough snow that we need to shovel...

BOYS FIRST TEETH

Trevor is starting to get his first tooth!!! His is coming in on his bottom right side and Tyler's first tooth is on his bottom left side.. I think that is so neat!!! The kids have been somewhat cranky with their teething, so those teething tablets have sure come in handy and have been working like magic.

We have been trying new finger foods with the kids and they are loving it. They love eating pieces of banana’s, strawberries, pears, and cheddar fish crackers. It is so fun watching their expressions and reactions as they taste news foods. Meal time has sure become more messy know that the kids want to hold the spoon...I think they need to start selling bibs that cover kids heads to help keep food out of their hair!!!!