Getting Ready for Holidays

In the event that it eventually cools off here, we try on our coats to make sure they fit only to discover that it is so much fun getting to wear them and putting up our hoods!

Helen has found herself a diaper

Alex is very proud of his tower of diapers (and even pointed at the camera to get me to take a picture of it for him)

Last week we took them to get their 2 year old pictures taken. What a zoo. Before we left, I was determined to get a picture of them on the front steps for our Christmas card. Alex's face gives you an idea of how excited he was about the idea.

The girls were too distracted by the rocks and leaves to even think about sitting still

Helen hams it up for the camera

On Saturday morning mom lets us watch a little Mickey Mouse while we sit in our chairs

To prepare for our trip up north for Thanksgiving, mom got us new hats and we had to try them on to make sure they fit

An outing in our strollers (yes, it was 80 degrees out and the girls insisted on wearing their boots. It was actually Ella's idea and Helen was happy to follow. Who knew that two year olds had strong opinions about fashion?)

Last weekend we went to the zoo - and had lots of fun playing around on all the great exhibits

The highlight of the zoo for Alex was riding the train. He kept saying "Choo choo!!" the whole time. Here's Daddy and Ella on the train.

Mommy, Helen, and Alex. Helen was glued to my lap and was not all that thrilled about the train.

One Saturday we went out to lunch and the kids had their first smoothies. They loved them. Helen usually does not eat her fruit - but apparently if you puree it and make it cold that makes it OK.

Alex had no problem sitting still with food in front of him.

I was so proud of how well behaved the kids were and how nicely they sat in their chairs and ate their lunch. We can go out in public!

On Halloween, our multiples group had a playdate at the park. Here they are eating their snack.

Daddy helps Helen and Alex color while Ella walks up to check things out.

Helen finishes her snack and everyone elses

Go Gators!