Walking With Our New Nanny

Ruby is trying out her new duck feeties! They keep her warm on this cold day -- but not too cold for a walk with our new nanny, Rachael. We love taking a walk with her.

Meet the Nanny!

Rachael started yesterday as the nanny (AKA, Guardian Angel) of the twins. I'm here to help get her acclimated to the babies and their routines. I'm already impressed and told Kristin and Casey they can feel confident as they leave their precious Little Ones in Rachael's care. She comes with lots of experience, lots of love for children and Rachael loves the Lord. We are pleased!

Who Knew?

Who knew being grandparents could be such fun and a HUGE blessing????

Retro Gator

Here is Carson sporting the little "retro Izod" outfit that his Mommy wore. I saved it all these years and now Kristin's babies can be in style, just like she was. Who knew the little alligator would make a come-back!

Five Months Old

Good Morning my Grandchildren.

Happy five months. You are so big!

BFF's

They are really holding hands, and I didn't do it for them. Carson reached out and took Ruby's hand. She had been fussing, and when he took her hand, she stopped. Really...........

Play Pals

Being a twin provides a built-in play date!

Double My Fun

Carson and Ru love looking at each other in the crib, on the floor or in this sitting chair. They both seem to love watching the other one play, and especially Ru watching Carson because he is so busy.

Who Let The Dogs In????

WHO IS REALLY WATCHING THE TWINS?????

Nov. 3, 2008 -- Kristin's First Day Back to Work

Today is Kristin's first day back to work in 6 months. And today is my first time being with the twins all day long -- alone! Here she is telling the babes good bye!

I will be here this entire week. Next week Grandma Carrie will be here. Then the new nanny, Rachel, will start working Mon-Wed. each week, and the grandma's will switch off every other Thur. and Fri.

First Halloween!

Happy Halloween from Cheer Bear and Pea Pod.

See How They Have Grown!

Six days compared to 4 1/2 months!

This photo was taken the day they came home from the hospital. They were so tiny -- only 5 lbs. 10 oz when they came home. Now they are pushing 15 lbs each.

Ruby "Pea Pod"

A pea pod with eyes!

Blessed, Blessed Sleep!

Bellevue Christian School Friends Forever!

Three of Kristin's friends from high school came to visit today on Bainbridge. Jessica came first during the day and spent some quality time catching up with Kristin and meeting the twins. Kelly and Annie came after work and shared dinner with us. In this first photo Annie's baby girl, Georgia Grace, was still sleeping in the car seat. Georgia is 3 weeks younger than the twins, but just about the same size. It was fun for Kelly and Annie to meet the twins, and for us to get acquainted with sweet Georgia. Kelly has a great touch with babies. She can quiet them right down. Here she is showing her auntie skills with Ruby, who moments before this photo was very much out-of-sorts!

My Original Two Blessings!

It was such a joy to have both of my first two blessings at our home over the weekend. They took a sister's walk on the beach and had some fun time being silly girls again.

Enjoying Our Babies

Here is a leaning row of second cousins. Kind of hard to get them to sit upright. I don't think Emma even knew her big cousin, Ruby, had her head on her shoulder. This is the first of many group photos that will come in the future for these precious babies. Hopefully they will learn to sit up straight! (or as Aunt Stephanie said "At least no one was pulling someone's hair in this picture!")

Great Aunt Stephanie giving Carson a love!

Megan getting a turn with Ruby. I bet 4 1/2 months feels a lot heavier than 5 weeks.

We think Ruby's new hair that is coming in has a strawberry blonde touch to it, just like her Auntie Kat's.

Bill Turns 57 Surrounded by Family

Bill celebrated his 57th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 19th, surrounded by family. Here is Bill with brother Jimmy, who is holding his 5 week old granddaughter, Emma Christine. Bill's arms are filled up with 4 1/2 month old Ruby and Carson. Emma was sound asleep and wasn't much into posing for the many cameras that were clicking away.

Great Uncle Billy is holding Emma for the first time. She is a beautiful combination of both her mommy and daddy and seems so tiny compared to R&C.

Here is Kristin meeting little Emma for the very first time. Kat got her hands on Emma as well.

We played "pass-the-baby".

Sweet Ruby Holding Her Head High

Ruby was holding her head up so high, we thought she might roll over. Not yet! Carson has her beat on that trick.