Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
san jacinto
We spent Saturday soaking in a little Texas heritage. For those of you who didn't know Texas use to be its own country and the Battle of San Jacinto was the one that won this independence. The battle grounds are now a National Historic Landmark. After seeing the monument and the battleship Texas that is also nearby we went to lunch (at the recommendation of Emily, thanks!) at the Monument Inn. We tried fried alligator for the first time and enjoyed a nice view of the harbor.
Our fearless and handsome leader.
Our fearless and handsome leader.
max's other twin
Here is a photo of Max and Zane back in July.....
And here is a photo of the two of them now....
I think Max is starting to catch up.
Amber and I think that Max and Zane kind of look alike and we aren't the only ones. Once when we were out together someone asked me if they were all my kids. Considering Zane is only six months older than Max and Maya this would be pretty amazing, not to mention crazy. But they do look like the could be brothers.
And here is a photo of the two of them now....
I think Max is starting to catch up.
Amber and I think that Max and Zane kind of look alike and we aren't the only ones. Once when we were out together someone asked me if they were all my kids. Considering Zane is only six months older than Max and Maya this would be pretty amazing, not to mention crazy. But they do look like the could be brothers.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
a letter to our fans
Dear family and friends (specifically Nana and Papa, Aunt Lisa and Uncle Lee, Aunt Lisa K, Auntie Aimee, and anyone else who is considering a visit to Texas),
Just in case mom and dad haven't been able to convince you yet, we decided to put up a post on our blog and let you know that WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO COME VISIT!!! There are lots of reasons you should come spend some time with us here in Texas. Here is our top ten list.
1. We are REALLY cute kids, just ask our mom.
2. We really like to snuggle, and no matter how hard mom and dad try we can never get enough snuggle time.
3. It is really fun going places with us. Even going to the grocery store feels like you are in a parade when you are a red-head twin. Everyone wants to stop and talk to you.
4. We promise not to bite too hard when we nub on your cheeks and chin.
5. Texas is a great place to visit this time of year. It is nice and warm but not too hot. We can go to the park, visit the alligators, and eat BBQ.
6. We want to get to know you better because we live so far away.
7. We are twins so we are used to sharing our toys.
8. We are working on all sorts of new skills that we can show you - we are really good at jumping, we are learning how to crawl, and, most importantly, we are really good at putting things into our mouths.
9. We are sleeping through the night (at least most of the time) and that means we won't wake you up in the middle of the night.
10. If you don't come, we might just get upset and start whining...you wouldn't want that would you?
All our love,
Maya and Max
Just in case mom and dad haven't been able to convince you yet, we decided to put up a post on our blog and let you know that WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO COME VISIT!!! There are lots of reasons you should come spend some time with us here in Texas. Here is our top ten list.
1. We are REALLY cute kids, just ask our mom.
2. We really like to snuggle, and no matter how hard mom and dad try we can never get enough snuggle time.
3. It is really fun going places with us. Even going to the grocery store feels like you are in a parade when you are a red-head twin. Everyone wants to stop and talk to you.
4. We promise not to bite too hard when we nub on your cheeks and chin.
5. Texas is a great place to visit this time of year. It is nice and warm but not too hot. We can go to the park, visit the alligators, and eat BBQ.
6. We want to get to know you better because we live so far away.
7. We are twins so we are used to sharing our toys.
8. We are working on all sorts of new skills that we can show you - we are really good at jumping, we are learning how to crawl, and, most importantly, we are really good at putting things into our mouths.
9. We are sleeping through the night (at least most of the time) and that means we won't wake you up in the middle of the night.
10. If you don't come, we might just get upset and start whining...you wouldn't want that would you?
All our love,
Maya and Max
Friday, February 13, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ian came over to play....
I've been meaning to post these photos of Maya and Max playing with Ian. Ian one of the most smiley babies I have even met. We had a fun time playing together and snuggling on the hammock.
If you look closely in this photo you can see Max's top two teeth. He now has 8 teeth. It seemed like almost every day last week I would find yet another tooth. Maya is just starting to cut her top right tooth. She is also showing off her bottom two teeth in this photo.
If you look closely in this photo you can see Max's top two teeth. He now has 8 teeth. It seemed like almost every day last week I would find yet another tooth. Maya is just starting to cut her top right tooth. She is also showing off her bottom two teeth in this photo.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
baby food
The babies are now eating three meals a day. So far Max is the bigger eater. He opens his mouth wide and is pretty much willing to try anything that we give him. I am amazed at how much he can eat in one sitting. Maya on the other had is kind of hit or miss, one day she will love something then the next she will turn up her nose and refuse to eat.
They also REALLY love being able to feed themselves. They will sometimes refuse to eat unless they can put the food in their mouths themselves.
I have been making most of our baby food. I'm not a health food purist, as this would be pretty hypocritical considering that given the option I would eat ice cream all three meals of the day (although I have been able to convince myself that ice cream converts directly to breast milk). I do like the idea that I know what goes into what my kids are eating. I also like the babies to be exposed to a variety of foods, in hopes that they won't be picky eaters. I also like the convenience of being able to make my own baby food out of food that we would eat ourselves. And finally I am cheap and I just can't seem to justify spending money on something that I could make myself for a lot less money. I've used the website Wholesome Baby Food as a resource for knowing when to introduce different foods.
Here are some examples of what the babies have been eating these days....
Our basic food staples:
* Pumpkin- right out of the can. It is packed with vitamin A and fiber. It is also cheap and very easy because it is already purred.
* Prunes- this is our number one food, due to the fact that Maya tends to get constipated very easily. I bought a huge bag of prunes while I was pregnant and hardly ate any of them. In the last two and a half months we have almost gone through the whole bag. We blend them with water in the baby food grinder and mix the sticky paste with water until it is palatable. The kids LOVE prunes.
* Avocado-mashed up right in the peel or cut up and served as slippery finger food
* Sweet potatoes-These I throw in the oven (not wrapped in foil) and make for dinner for us all. There are usually enough left over for the babies to eat for a couple of days.
* Peas- I've used frozen peas, steamed in the microwave and mashed.
All of the above mixed with:
* Whole milk plain yogurt
* Baby oatmeal (we don't make our own because baby cereal is fortified)
Finger foods:
* Baby Mum mums -these are great, they are easy to pick up and don't make much mess. They are sold at HEB (here in Texas) but you can also buy them on Amazon.
* Seaweed (nori)- (the type used for wrapping sushi) I read about this on the internet and tried it out. The babies love it and its good for them! It is especially useful when at keeping them occupied while I am cooking dinner or Lonnie and I are trying to eat without having little ones grab our plates.
* String cheese
* Grilled boneless tilapia
* Shredded chicken
* Blueberries
* Puffs- I avoided buying these because I thought they were a waste of money....but the kids love them and the keep them happy-money well spent.
* Soft fruit covered in baby cereal to make it easier to pick up
The babies have also tired and enjoyed:
* Cantaloupe
* Guava
* Mango
* Papaya
* Banana
* Apple sauce- I buy just the regular adult kind, but with now sugars or additives
* Clementine- Some sources say to avoid any type of citrus until 1 year old. The pediatrician we saw in CA said oranges and oj with pulp were good for constipation.
* Apricot
* Peaches
* Pears
* Green beans
* Carrots
* White potatoes
* Butternut squash
* Cottage cheese
* Rice cereal
* Barley cereal
Our next foods on the list to try are:
* Lentils
* Bell peppers
* Spinach
What do/did you feed your babies? What are your baby feeding tips and "secret weapons"?
Photos of Maya and Max eating nori (seaweed).
They also REALLY love being able to feed themselves. They will sometimes refuse to eat unless they can put the food in their mouths themselves.
I have been making most of our baby food. I'm not a health food purist, as this would be pretty hypocritical considering that given the option I would eat ice cream all three meals of the day (although I have been able to convince myself that ice cream converts directly to breast milk). I do like the idea that I know what goes into what my kids are eating. I also like the babies to be exposed to a variety of foods, in hopes that they won't be picky eaters. I also like the convenience of being able to make my own baby food out of food that we would eat ourselves. And finally I am cheap and I just can't seem to justify spending money on something that I could make myself for a lot less money. I've used the website Wholesome Baby Food as a resource for knowing when to introduce different foods.
Here are some examples of what the babies have been eating these days....
Our basic food staples:
* Pumpkin- right out of the can. It is packed with vitamin A and fiber. It is also cheap and very easy because it is already purred.
* Prunes- this is our number one food, due to the fact that Maya tends to get constipated very easily. I bought a huge bag of prunes while I was pregnant and hardly ate any of them. In the last two and a half months we have almost gone through the whole bag. We blend them with water in the baby food grinder and mix the sticky paste with water until it is palatable. The kids LOVE prunes.
* Avocado-mashed up right in the peel or cut up and served as slippery finger food
* Sweet potatoes-These I throw in the oven (not wrapped in foil) and make for dinner for us all. There are usually enough left over for the babies to eat for a couple of days.
* Peas- I've used frozen peas, steamed in the microwave and mashed.
All of the above mixed with:
* Whole milk plain yogurt
* Baby oatmeal (we don't make our own because baby cereal is fortified)
Finger foods:
* Baby Mum mums -these are great, they are easy to pick up and don't make much mess. They are sold at HEB (here in Texas) but you can also buy them on Amazon.
* Seaweed (nori)- (the type used for wrapping sushi) I read about this on the internet and tried it out. The babies love it and its good for them! It is especially useful when at keeping them occupied while I am cooking dinner or Lonnie and I are trying to eat without having little ones grab our plates.
* String cheese
* Grilled boneless tilapia
* Shredded chicken
* Blueberries
* Puffs- I avoided buying these because I thought they were a waste of money....but the kids love them and the keep them happy-money well spent.
* Soft fruit covered in baby cereal to make it easier to pick up
The babies have also tired and enjoyed:
* Cantaloupe
* Guava
* Mango
* Papaya
* Banana
* Apple sauce- I buy just the regular adult kind, but with now sugars or additives
* Clementine- Some sources say to avoid any type of citrus until 1 year old. The pediatrician we saw in CA said oranges and oj with pulp were good for constipation.
* Apricot
* Peaches
* Pears
* Green beans
* Carrots
* White potatoes
* Butternut squash
* Cottage cheese
* Rice cereal
* Barley cereal
Our next foods on the list to try are:
* Lentils
* Bell peppers
* Spinach
What do/did you feed your babies? What are your baby feeding tips and "secret weapons"?
Photos of Maya and Max eating nori (seaweed).
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
playing with shadows
In the late afternoon the sun makes great shadows through the trees into the babies' room. When Max wakes up from his nap he likes to sit on the floor and play with the dancing shadows.
What color eyes do you think Max has? We can't quite figure them out. They can look green, brown and even sometimes blue.
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