tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64726402026-07-24T02:02:03.107-04:00The blog has pretty much been taken over by our twins. I've got lots of pictures and video clips - updates are kind of irregular, but I do my best.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger520125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-76161469480826104752009-07-16T21:10:00.000-04:002009-07-16T21:14:06.103-04:00

The kids got to have a bit of fun in the sun today, thanks to the fact that Mommy's home from work! You'll see that Alex especially enjoys the water...Alex at the water table, Mara in the pool.Alex spent quite some time transfering water from the table to the pool with that cup.He's filling the cup for another trip.Lucas is checking out what's going on.And about a half-second after this, he

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-53671683235535379812009-05-19T18:30:00.002-04:002009-05-19T18:35:54.529-04:00

Grandma and Grandpa D got the twins a big swingset for their birthday, and came up this past Sunday to help us build it, along with help from Jen and Beau - and Connor and Andrew, of course!And here are the pictures Sara took, so you can all share in the fun - Under constructionJen built a slide! (Sure, she had some help...)I think there's kids in thereYep, there's Connor and Mara!Say 'Cheese!!'

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-22973192913529515312009-04-21T18:45:00.000-04:002009-04-21T18:45:32.536-04:00

Yeah, I know - twice in less than a week! Anyway... On to the videos!Mara tries to get Alex to dance with herMara likes to dance along to Dancing With The Stars - but she wants Alex to dance with her.Mara tries to get Alex to dance with her Part 2Mara dancingMara showing us some movesAlex spins and takes a tumbleAlex likes to spin around in a circle - he leads with his head, so I call it his '

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-13937650610706140392009-04-15T19:48:00.003-04:002009-04-15T19:52:13.057-04:00

It has been QUITE a while, hasn't it?Anywho, here are some cute videos of the twins - most of them starring Mara at her cutest. Alex is along assist ably, of course :)Mara singing along with American IdolTwins fight over the pianoJump Up! (Mara greatly enjoys Imagination Movers on Playhouse Disney)Sara and Mara (Mara tries to encourage Sara to sing too)

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-76429172172330787032008-11-22T19:01:00.002-05:002008-11-22T19:04:22.489-05:00

Sorry it's been so long since the last post, I've had a lot going on around here. I had to get a part-time job, and I'm training for that currently. One week down, only five more to go! So, yeah, it sucks. Anyway, we caught a great video of Alex tonight (ably assisted by his sister, of course) and I just had to share it. So, here it is -

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-30170849935978013132008-09-17T11:30:00.001-04:002008-09-17T11:53:01.646-04:00

You want more vacation pics? You got 'em!SundownJen and Sara loungingMara wants some of what Daddy hasMaraMara chasing after GrandmaNow both of them want what Daddy hasMaraAlex, Connor, and MaraAlexAlex and MaraAlex wants some waterGot it!This pacifier is very manly, right?Oooh, Diet Coke - bet that's good...The kids playing with GrandmaThe kids playing with GrandmaTime for Alex's closeupMara

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-4194228736918409262008-09-14T10:12:00.002-04:002008-09-14T10:19:22.637-04:00

As promised, here are a few pictures of the twins at the beach -Mara and MommyAlexAlex playing in the sandMaraAlex crawling awayMara, running to the ocean

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-52303353330353291532008-09-13T21:27:00.007-04:002008-09-13T22:07:33.027-04:00

Yes, I know - it HAS been a very, very, VERY long time since the last update. Hey, cut me some slack - having twins is really tough!! We are all currently in Kiawah Island, South Carolina on vacation. And, let me tell you this... driving that far? With 15 month old twins? Really SUCKS - with a big ol' capital S. They didn't enjoy the long drive at all. And we even split it up into two days to try

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-35276297575600824652008-07-06T19:33:00.004-04:002008-07-06T20:05:17.894-04:00

A little something different today - the twins have been taking swimming lessons, and so we decided to take them to the pool today. My Mom and step-dad came along, and were kind enough to take a few pictures for us (Thanks!!!) So, without further ado -Alex likes the waterHe likes to try to catch itHe'll try like this forever, if you let himThe whole familyAnd againAgainYep, you guessed it -

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-73023340096269561052008-06-19T20:15:00.000-04:002008-06-19T20:22:40.184-04:00

As promised, here are some more pictures from the twins' first birthday party. Today's guest photographer is Mike (Sara works with his wife, Jamie).Enjoy!!Mara hanging out with our friend LauraMara and MommyMy Dad, sister, brother, and meLooks really yummy!Another shot of the cornhole playersAlex and MommyCousin Connor wanted some cupcake too, darn it!MaraAlexMara and AlexHere's a picture of

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-71040054165887231672008-06-18T12:15:00.000-04:002008-06-18T12:21:02.096-04:00

Well, Blogger has been giving me lots of problems, but I was finally able to upload some more pictures from the birthday party. I've loaded up as many as I could for today, and I'm hopeful that tomorrow I'll be able to put up some more.Sara's cousin Amanda and brother-in-law Beau play cornholeMy sister Megan with VictoriaAnd with KaylaLooks yummy!Mara and KaylaConnor really wants to help the

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-77947618729700137962008-06-13T11:46:00.005-04:002008-06-13T13:47:23.941-04:00

I know it's taken awhile, but I have procured pictures of the big 1st b-day shindig from three different sources - my brother, my mother and step-father, and Jamie, a co-worker of Sara's (although it was her husband Mike who took the pictures). I've got a LOT of pictures, so I'll be posting some as often as I can over the next several days. Today's guest photographer is my brother, Josh. Hope you

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-74593653284612253162008-06-03T21:30:00.000-04:002008-06-03T21:38:12.621-04:00

Well, technically they turned one on Sunday... But, hey, Here are some new pictures of them! I don't have any pictures of the birthday party (yet), but I do have some video. As soon as I can get it edited and posted to YouTube, you'll be able to watch it right here. Here are some pictures we've taken over the last few days - Alex is wondering what George is looking at...Mara is standing -

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-67841162880964637852008-05-01T13:00:00.000-04:002008-05-01T13:00:14.552-04:00

I've got some more new pictures, including some we took yesterday, with special guest star cousin Connor -The twins are wearing their Reds gearAlexMaraThe twins are ready for their walkAlexMaraMara is trying to climb up MommyMommy and the twinsMommy loves AlexThe twins are swinging at the parkThe twins and cousin ConnorThe twins and cousin ConnorThe twins and cousin ConnorThe twins and cousin

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-38767706848736821172008-04-23T13:00:00.000-04:002008-04-23T13:14:02.849-04:00

It's been awhile (too long), but here are some new pictures and a couple of short video clips for you all to enjoy -Alex playing with a cupMara is in the activity tableAlex has a sun hatAnd so does MaraThe twins in their hatsThe twins seem OK with the hatsAlex and MaraAlex and MaraC'mon - look at the camera!Alex in the activity tableAlexAlex with a stuffed dog from Grandma and Grandpa DMara is

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-38096832461877556872008-03-14T12:00:00.000-04:002008-03-14T12:22:33.081-04:00

Just a quick post, enjoy the new pictures - and the new video! You'll notice it ends kinda abruptly. It's because I had to stop Mara from crawling underneath the Jumperoo! That would have been bad...Alex, contemplating lifeMara, looking goofyAlex and LucasMara, don't tease the dog...No, I said DON'T tease the dog!The twins (these pics go with the video)

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-9826561393199227582008-02-28T22:00:00.000-05:002008-02-28T21:58:54.470-05:00

Sorry it's been so long since the last post, but we have had lots going on around here! Mara has one tooth coming in... And Alex has TWO! Mara has a new trick - you'll see it in the videos I'm posting here. Yup, videos - 5 of 'em! Enjoy!Alex and MaraAlex and MaraAlex and LucasMara likes the Sing Along StageSee? Told you she likes itAlex looks happyAlex likes pacifiersMara likes pacifiers tooAnd

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-36684017877103436302008-01-28T21:45:00.001-05:002008-01-28T21:56:56.975-05:00

I'm back with more pictures of the twins, as promised - including a few we just took last night. Here you go...Alex in da hood(ie)Mara and Grandma DAlex loves that activity tableMara rides her cousin Connor's rocker bugAnd really seems to like it!Alex enjoys a good jumperoo sessionAnd then - he's back at the table again - he can't get enough!Cousin Connor is a Guitar HeroMara hanging out in her

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-37400429918219385392008-01-27T13:00:00.000-05:002008-01-27T14:03:56.273-05:00

I know, it's been a long time. I've been taking pictures, just haven't had time to post them. Here are some new pictures, and I'll post some more soon - promise!Mara - feeding herself!She's getting good at itThat's my girl!Alex with MommyAlex at the activity tableAlex likes the tableEspecially that boat there...Mommy and the twinsAren't they all cute?Adorable!Alex is drivingJust not getting

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-20436269165883449112007-12-13T18:59:00.000-05:002007-12-13T19:05:12.293-05:00

We took the twins to the Worthington Mall today to meet Santa, and here's the proof -Aren't they adorable? And they didn't cry at all! It's a Christmas miracle...

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-69548303260868691342007-12-12T14:58:00.001-05:002007-12-12T15:28:18.947-05:00

Here are some pictures we took around Thanksgiving, part of which we spent in Chicago with my Dad and stepmother. Enjoy!Mara with Grandma PeggyMara with Grandma PeggyNo Dad... She's a baby, not a hamster!Well, OK - If it works...Great Grandma got to feed AlexOn a couple of nightsI think she enjoyed itAnd I know that Alex did!Mara hanging out with Great GrandmaMara hanging out with Great GrandmaNo

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-3685294169028889692007-11-29T10:30:00.000-05:002007-11-29T10:33:23.685-05:00

That's right - this is my 500th post to the blog. I'd like to thank my children for making it all possible :) Anyway, here are the pictures I was trying to post last week, but since Blogger was acting goofy, I could get them to upload. Enjoy!Look Mom - the dog likes me!Uh... Mom? He's a little too close for comfort...Tummy Time!And now, the Amazing...Rolling...Mara!!Alex seems impressed, dosen't

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-41331152809184270702007-11-21T10:00:00.000-05:002007-11-21T10:38:04.122-05:00

Well, Blogger is acting weird, and giving me error codes whenever I try to access the link to load pictures from, so I don't have as many pictures this time as I could have. Sorry - I know it's been awhile, and I do have a lot of pictures (I promise), so I'll get them put up as soon as Blogger gets the problem fixed. Anyway, here is what I could get uploaded OK -AlexAlex and MommyMaraMara and

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-48642285436786396732007-10-31T21:00:00.000-04:002007-10-31T21:21:03.094-04:00

Happy Halloween to one and all! And to celebrate, here are pictures of the twins in their costumes (Which we had to take over the span of a couple of days, since they didn't last for more than 20 minutes in them...)!Alex the chicken duck!Check out the feet :)What a great smile!Mara the butterflyMmmmm... Sleeve...Halloween TwinsMara is getting fussy...And now it's Alex's turnThe twins and Mommy

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-76648731275577144372007-10-23T17:35:00.000-04:002007-10-24T11:03:26.214-04:00

A special treat today - I have new twin pictures (of course), but I also have a few videos today. They were taken with my cell phone, so the quality is only so-so, but hey - if you're gonna complain, then go buy me a real video camera!NOTE: The videos were not working initially, but seem to be working as of now (11am Oct. 24th). AlexAlex and MommyAlex and MommyMara and MommyMara and MommyAlex

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