Happy Halloween!!!

Even a scary monster with orange toes gotta eat!

Just Sittin' In My Big Boy Carseat, How About You?

The guys have nearly outgrown their infant carseats. Milo is thisclose to the weight limit, 22 lbs, and they both just look a little mushed in there. So the guys graduated to their big boy carseats!

Just for reference here is a photo of the boys in their carseats at one month old.

Ever Had Your Hair Done By A Moo-Cow?

Dahling, if you have the means, you really must have your hair done by a little moo-cow. It is an experience not to be missed.

Levi, our moo-cow, had another first yesterday. He rode in the shopping cart at Trader Joe's like a BIG boy! No babies here who need their portable car seats... nope. Nobody here but us grown up moo-cows.

PS - Thanks for the cute cow outfit (a "cowtfit") Gramma Carol.

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboy (Boots)

The guys have been doing a little sh*t kicking in their new cowboy boots from Kay and Gary Feldmar. TheFeldmars are old friends of the family and are getting the guys off to the right start - footwise.

Apparently, Dave used to wear his cowboy boots and his fireman's hat all the time when he was a little boy. All we need are the fireman's hat now!

Game Four Of The World Series

Did you know that game four of the World Series will take place between the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees?

Countdown To Crawling... 1

Milo can get nearly anywhere he wants. It just takes him a little while longer than it takes you and me.

You All Should Hang Out At Our House More Often

Dave might give you a ride on his shoulders.

Mishy Says "Hi"

Gramma And Grampa Lake Visit!

Gramma Ellin and Grampa Michael have been visiting us for the past few days. We've had such fun. We've gone to Swanson's Fall Festival, had a few twin playdates, played games (toys hide and go seek is a big hit!), and had loads of kisses.

Gramma Ellin and Milo do lunch
Gramma Ellin and Milo at Playmatters
Grampa Michael and Levi playing Airplane
Still playing airplane

Ten Twins Waiting For The Great Pumpkin

We had a little twins meet up at Swanson's for their Fall Festival today. There was a hay maze and giant pumpkins to look at. But mostly there were 10 sweet little ones to play with! Milo had his special occasion fall outfit on today from Gramma Carol. It is so cute I kind of want to throw up.
If we had a third little boy we'd want him to be just like Ben. Don't you think he fits in really well? I mean... other than the fact that under that adorable hat is an adorable head full of strawberry blond hair... other than that he fits in with our guys. And you can tell how much Levi loves him - with his hand resting on his knee.

Milo was born ready for his close-up.

Don't be sad! The Great Pumpkin will come and visit all the good little boys in Seattle!

Until The Boeing Strike Is Over

Milo and BFF Ben are training to build airplanes.

Super Swinging Siblings!

Sunday was a beautiful day here in Seattle. So we met some friends at the swing set at Ravenna Park and we swung the afternoon away. The guys are still small enough that they share one bucket swing - fitting in back to back. They really seem to enjoy swinging - even though Milo does not quite know what to make of it. Anyhow, them sharing a swing is quite a sight to see!

Milo smiling for the camera

Levi is contemplative even on the swingset!

Levi rocking the new hoodie that Gramma Carol sent him

Red Overalls: A Photoganza

Levi wearing the red fuzzy overalls. Did you know that Levi was a top pick and available for $229.99? What a bargain!

Milo, with his birdie pals, rocking the same pair of fuzzy red overalls. This time at a coffee shop. How sophisticated!

Oh, I Get By With A Little Help From My Drum

Milo is irritated that we interrupted his one-baby drum circle

Look who else can sit up (nearly) all by himself!

The Tale Of Milo And The Mysterious, Perfect, Euro Pacifier!

Once upon a time there were twin boys born in Seattle. Their friends from all over the land came and showered gifts upon the boys as a welcome to the world. There were many wonderful and fantastic gifts ... swings, books, handmade wooden cradles, monkey lovies, lullaby music, and more! After a few months the Mommy noticed a seemingly unassuming pacifier sitting in a pile of hand-me-down toys and clothing. The Mommy washed it and offered it to her firstborn, Milo, since he had not yet come to love any particular pacifier. It was kismet. Karma. The Missing Piece. Milo's life, at such an early age, had become completely complete. The mystery pacifier was his constant companion. It helped him sleep through his first nights. It accompanied him on car-rides. It comforted him when Mommy had to go to work. He loved it.

Mommy decided to try to find another one of these mysterious perfect pacifiers. None of the generous friends could claim having gifted this magical gift. She looked all over online, ordering some which looked similar. But when they arrived it was apparent to both the boys that these were different. And not as good. They went unused. The Mommy called the Chicco, the Manufacturer, and was told that this pacifier was not available in the United States. Only in Italy! The Mommy tried to call Italy but didn't reach anyone. Dead end.

The Mommy became ever stronger in her commitment to buy more of these pacifiers for her eldest (by one minute) son. Buying dozens of different pacifiers for him to sample - but none would do. She looked online: Ebay Italy, Ebay UK, Ebay Australia, Amazon UK and more! But the Mommy was stymied. Instead of finding more pacifiers she dedicated herself to NOT LOSING THIS PACIFIER. She tethered the perfect mysterious pacifier to Milo's clothing. the Mommy was ever-vigilant. It was exhausting for everyone involved, including her friends!

Then one day Grampa Lenny came to visit and said "Let me try". More magical words were never spoken. He collected information from the perfect mysterious pacifier and *poof* the next thing we knew, well, after Italy's month long August vacation was over, we were delivered a box so special it glowed gold on our doorstop.

Behold! Milo is wanting no more! A happier baby is not to be seen! Hooray Len, Dragonslayer!

Levi's Got His Head In The Clouds

Levi has always been fascinated by the hot-air balloon mobile over their changing table. That is the its whole reason for living, I guess. And now that he can stand anywhere he likes, with only a little help, he gets to grab for the balloons! It is so cute...

We Are 8 Months Old Today!

And here is a photo of Levi demonstrating one of the 8-month milestones... sitting without support!

We can't believe it has been 8 months already! The time is zooming by so fast Dave and I can hardly keep up.

Finally! A Chill In The Air!

And that means that it is chilly enough to wear the sweaters that the Grandmothers made! First up... Milo in this yellow and green piece by Gramma Carol!

Levi "Says" His First "Word"

We've been taking baby ASL classes for a few weeks now. We have an in-home instructor who teaches the class at a friend's house. We've been concentrating on a few key posts: milk, more, food, change, bed, home, and a few others.

This morning, for the first time, Levi finished his bottle and made eye contact with me and very clearly asked for milk. I went and got the video camera and the milk. I made this little video and then he got his milk! Which he was hungry for. It is amazing that he has communicated with me what he wants using ASL!

Levi says 'milk' by opening and closing his right hand.

Product Lust: Cheekeyes Dino Set

Oh my shizballs. Look at these amazing wooden Dino toys!



Don't you just want to stack them up and have them battle the African set for keepsies?

You can get these, as well as a farm set (who would not stand a chance against either the Dinos or the African set), Desert, and more here.

Palm Springs: A Photoganza!

There are so many photos I want to share from our Palm Springs trip celebrating the Benny-Anne wedding of amazingness.

Levi looking Palm Springs dapper

The guys swimming! OK, "Swimming" might be a little generous.

Little boys in Frank Sinatra's BIG BEDROOM.

Silly Mommy and Daddy on the plane home