Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Twinisms-PG

I really do love having twins. When people look at us and say "I always wanted to have twins" I give them a look, but that stems from the fact that I went through a difficult pregnancy the first time around. I would not choose to have twins because you can dress them in cute matching outfits or because they are each others' best friend. It is just too risky of a pregnancy and too big of a chance for the babies to be born prematurely.
However being on this side of the fence and having two sets of twins does lend itself to some fun twin moments. I'm not sure that it is really different from regular sibling situations but we are enjoying it!

Matt was the first to notice that Eloise had creeped down into Claudia's bed (she sleeps above her on the top bunk) and was snuggled up beside her reading out loud. I had to capture the moment!

Of course, having two sets of twins does not come without some laughs!! We have been hitting the potty training pretty hard this week. Vincent has come to understand peeing in the potty, which I attribute to the fact that it is fun to have a penis and spray from a distance into the potty. Clearly it is fun (or appears that way) because Julianne has been getting herself as close as possible to the potty and peeing while standing!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Week Two

Planks, Sit-ups, Sit to Stands, Biking, Walking and Jumping by one big girl who works extremely hard! She is even grateful for this therapy in her prayers.

How did we get so lucky to be your parents? Love you Claudia!

Monday, June 20, 2011

EuroTeam

With a look of determination Claudia has begun a two-week course of intense therapy in Iowa. Go, girl go!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Daddy's Day

Loved beyond measure.. but if you were measuring it would involve lots of lollies!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Whitewater

We ventured over to Whitewater State Park for some camping this weekend!! Little did we know all the adventures we would have.

We handled a fox snake, caught tadpoles, discovered dragonflies, observed brook trout, held inch worms, spotted turtles and wild birds.

A naturalist at the state park helped us to make walking sticks.

Julianne insisted on being the "leader" for our hikes in the woods.

We relished the natural beauty of these wetlands.

We got lucky with our campsite being high up to see the birds but close to the river to hear the rush of the water all night long. Of course, we had to eat a few smores!

Vincent learning to roast his own!

More beauty..

The park was decently accessible but we did carry Claudia up and down a couple sets of stairs, across some rather bumpy roads, and through some water to get where we were headed.


After a little over a mile of uphill hiking we came upon this treasure of a home built in the 1850's by a family from Luxembourg. It is mind-boggling to think of these pioneers living out there in the middle of our Minnesota winters.

We opted for the wagon ride back!

Someone was up too late having deep conversations with her daddy!

Friday, June 10, 2011

Last Day of School

(June 2011---last day of school)

Different gaps in their mouths, glasses upon the noses, and so much wiser!! On their way to 2nd grade.

(September 2010--first day of school)

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Layover

Look who we found in MPLS!! On their way to Thailand, we surprised these two brave travelers at the airport!

Sweet snuggles!!

Giving Aunt Beth the "pout"

But guess who rocked me to sleep?? Have very safe travels, miss you already!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Monday, June 6, 2011

Summer

Two sure signs that Spring is over and Summer is here. Blooming Clematis Flowers and our little Chickadee learning to fly!

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