Sunday afternoon we had some neighbors & friends over for some swimming & bbq! It was a gorgeous 95 degree day, and Mia had an absolute blast playing with all the boys... Here she is doing her best Cleopatra impersonation! Actually, the boy right behind her in this picture is Wolfie, Kurt & Sue's son. He is Mia's first crush! It's so cute to watch her follow him around all starry eyed. It's also good because he knows Daddy, and thus he fears Daddy!! We've got our eyes on him... Heeee heeeee
Brandon & Aubrey really enjoyed their first BBQ! Momma brought their high chairs out into the back yard and they relaxed in the shade, eating their peas & chicken... Neither of them cared much for the swimming, as evidenced by their screaming as Daddy tried to take them in the water! So, back to the food... Something they do well!
I'm pleased to announce there ain't nothing wrong with this kid!! Aubrey has absolutely blossomed in the past few weeks... She went from barely rolling over to crawling around the house so fast we can hardly keep up with her! She's spinning and crawling and dancing and smiling. She has such a sweet little smile and a wonderfully gentle nature. She's already beginning to pull herself up and providing much needed reassurance to her Mommy & Daddy... Brandon actually took his first few steps tonight! He took three steps and then realized nobody was supporting him, so he sat down. He's clearly ready to walk, but lacks the confidence. Another week or two and he should be walking. At least until Mia knocks him down... 
The twins are fast becoming toddlers! Last week we got a new water table in the back yard and they are obsessed... Its' great because it forces them to stand up and strengthen their core muscles. They continue to thrive and are an absolute blast to have around! That being said, we're pretty sure 3 is plenty. Not sure how people do 5, 6, 7 kids?!?!
The twins have grown to be inconsistent nappers. Some days they'll sleep for hours, and other days a 30 minute power nap suffices! The best part is the resulting exhaustion on the short nap days... Here is Brandon sleeping through dinner! This has become a once or twice a week routine for him. He loves food so much that he'll literally reach for bites and stuff them in his mouth as he's snoring! It's quite comical. The kid sure is a clown.
The twins sure are continuing to develop at a rapid pace now! Aubrey has gone from barely moving to army crawling all over the house. She's so focused on movement that if she is confined in her forward progress, she'll simply spin in circles... She vocalizes (ie-screams!) constantly, and is really making us proud! Brandon continues to eat everything he sees, and throws full on tantrums if you try and feed him any less than an entire cow! He stands on his own for about 30 seconds at a time, and should be walking any day. They are totally playing and interacting with Mia now, and the house has become a complete zoo. We love every minute of it!
This past weekend we attended the annual NICU Easter Egg Hunt. It's a great opportunity to see all of the nurses who took such wonderful care of the twins, and a chance for them to be amazed at how chubby our kids are! As you can see above, the twins were not at all amused by the Easter Bunny. Mia wouldn't even get within about 20 feet... So much for bunny love!
Mia was so incredibly sweet on Daddy's birthday! For days she has been asking, "Is today Daddy's birthday?". Then, on the morning of, she woke Daddy up with her rendition of 'Happy Birthday', and then worked hard with Mommy on a special cake. She actually did most of the mixing & preparation... Having the whole family together made it Daddy's best birthday ever!
Mia's Godfather, Steve, came for a visit. He & the boy really bonded, as you can tell in this picture... It was great having him around to spend time with the midgets! After he flew out on Sunday night, Mia told Mommy that she missed Uncle Steve, and wished he would stay for a year. So sweet...
