Thankful

That I could open the trunk of Eric's Jeep and see this...

...And also that we traded in the Jeep for this shiny new BMW!

The eyes

...Are the windows to the soul, right? Whatever they are, I love my babies' big blue eyes. I think they can speak volumes with just a look.



Thoughtful




Worried




Surprised




Happy




Mommy, please put down the camera now.
Julia may like it, but I'm tired of having my picture taken.



New lens

My birthday present was a 100mm macro lens. I love it. Good thing I've got great subjects ;)

Swings

I love this photo because it just seems too strange. Why are a duck and a cow swinging? The fact that it is Halloween makes it seem more reasonable... But just on the face of it, it seems rather bizarre.

PJ morning

I love morning playtime, especially when it means staying in our pajamas!

Last ones from the boardwalk

I promise! Here are just a couple of random images that I liked.

Eric refused to try and win me one of these incredibly adorable dolphins. He said something about having too many stuffed animals in the house already... So I had to settle for a picture instead.

The Brows buy lemonade

Marin and Lauren in front of the Wildwood sign.

A very happy Eric eats a deep fried Oreo

Movement

A couple images where I tried to capture the movement of the rides. Although I found it was very challenging to take photos while a baby is strapped to your chest! Really limits your range of motion.

Matt & Matty on the teacups

Random boy in a bumper car

Bumper Cars

The Matts enjoy the ride.

Eric & Julia cheer them on

More From the Fair

A couple more images from the fair on the boardwalk.


Eric with his hands full



Stealing kisses

Ferris Wheel

The only ride at the boardwalk that I felt I could safely ride with a baby strapped to my chest was the Ferris Wheel. It was pretty fun, although I may have been the only one in the family who enjoyed it!

The Ferris Wheel

Nate sleeps through the whole ride.

Julia starts off asleep too...

But wakes up at the top...

And becomes quite concerned!

Sand

This Columbus weekend, we took a trip down to the Jersey Shore. It was an absolutely perfect weekend (minus a little traffic and a little screaming in the car). I'll try to get some of the better shots posted this week!

Here are Matty and Marin playing on the beach. Unfortunately, the twins are just a little too little for playing with sand ;)

Matty

Marin

Pajama Time

I love footy pajamas. I still laugh when I think of my sister who wore them through middle school (and would wear them still if she could find them.) Tonight when we put one these matching striped pjs for the first time (thanks Angie!) they just looked too cute that I couldn't help but take their picture.

Sunglasses

Need I say more?

Julia in Auntie Erica's sunglasses.

Sam in his mom's sunglasses.

Sun Hats

These hats might be my favorite clothing purchase for the twins. And unlike the tutu (yes, I promise it will be in photos soon) they are actually quite useful! The first image is of us (plus Auntie Erica) at Martha's Vineyard (where we enjoyed a very pleasant day visiting some friends), followed by some closeups so you can really appreciate the cuteness!

Feet

My First Jeans

Well, not mine exactly... But theirs! So impractical... So adorable!

Spray Park

We took a trip to the spray park at the end of our street with Fionn. I cannot wait for next summer when the twins are old enough to toddle around there!! I took way too many photos and couldn't figure out how to narrow it down any further than this...

Fionn riding on Kim as she runs through the park.

Kevin tries to balance the ball in the water.

Eric joins plays with the ball too.

And runs through the park!

I think Fionn enjoyed himself :)

Group Shot

This was the only photo that I demanded everyone show up for this past visit. I just have such great memories of visiting Fionn back when he was newborn and this photo on their front steps was my favorite. I actually like this so much, I wonder if I can convince everyone to do this everytime we gather together? Kim, Sally... What do you think?

Please note that again Nate is bored, Julia is focused on the camera, and this time Fionn takes up considerably more of Kevin's lap! (Also, he has a death grip on the house phone which he was oddly attached to... It even joined us at Friendly's for lunch!)

Cloth Diapers

I find that when I mention that we are using cloth diapers, I say it almost apologetically. I've been trying to figure out why that is. I think it is similar to being a vegetarian. I'm not political about it, I don't care what others do, but for me, it works. I just don't enjoy meat.

However, I do have to say that I love my diapers. I wasn't sure before I used them, but now I can honestly say that I LOVE these diapers. They feel so much nicer, look prettier, and most importantly seem to work better! I'm not out to change any one's mind, but rather this is the disclaimer to go with the very cute picture I took of their diapered butts ;)

Cute butts

(And the whole reason for this post)

Straight out of the laundry

Folded neatly and put away

(Which happens most of the time)

Random Shots from the Fourth

Last ones from the holiday, I promise!

Geese enjoying the holiday too.

Christina & Julia reflected in the window, waiting patiently for the fireworks to begin.