Twin Type

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:33:00 +0000

Finally a few more pictures... These are from Christmas and their birthday party in Maryvile. They are growing so fast! They are both talking so much now and doing really well putting sentences together. Maleah especially pronounces words very well.
They are really funny, too. Both of them are so goofy and fun to be with. Even when they are getting in trouble, we have to keep from laughing at them a big part of the time. They are already too smart for their own good!

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:39:00 +0000

We have a few more pictures to share, and now many many stories to tell about the girls. They are so funny and fun to be with! They bring us daily joy and ...well, frustration. However after the frustrating times, we usually sit back and laugh at that too.
Maleah's favorite thing to say now is "No Way!" - which is actually more of a "N'Waaey". It was very cute and funny at first, but now - not so much! EVERYTHING is "No Way!"
Yesterday I took the railing off their cribs to make them into toddler beds. That was interesting. It took over 45 minutes before they fell asleep for nap time, but then at bed time they went right to sleep - which was a miracle. They each fell out of the beds a time or two, but thankfully they are less than 2 feet off the ground!
They are both very musical. Madelyn LOVES to sing. We can sing "lalalalala" in different pitches, and Maddie follows it very well. They both enjoy dancing, which is really cute!!
I'll stop with the stories for now. I know most people just want to see pictures anyway.
I'm currently having issues with the right pictures being selected, so I'm posting this in hopes that pictures will be soon to follow!

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:42:00 +0000

I am terrible about posting blogs, I'm so sorry! Here are some of the latest pictures.

Walking and Talking

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:19:00 +0000

So it's been a while since we've updated the blog... so sorry... These pictures are from the past couple of months, including some from today, Easter Sunday, (3/23/08).
Just to update you on the girls' accomplishments... They are both walking, Maleah is a little better and braver than Madelyn so far. They say the words: tickle, uh-oh, thank you, Momma and Dada (sometimes Daddy), ball, and their favorite - dog. (I think there are a few others, I just can't think right now.) --They love saying dog and patting their legs to call Sam over to them. They LOVE animals!

They also love the park. They have done the slides and swings and giggle the whole time on both.

They have been so much fun lately as they are growing and learning new things. I hope you enjoy the pictures!

...more pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:58:00 +0000

Girls' 1st Birthday Party

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:49:00 +0000

For the girls' first birthday, we had a small party with family (which was not very small after all). Everyone seemed to enjoy the festivities, especially the girls. It took them a few minutes to get the hang of ripping open the presents, but they had a lot of fun exploring all their new and wonderful toys. ...now we just have to figure out where to put everything!
I hope you enjoy the pictures.

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:24:00 +0000

These pictures are from our recent visit to Grove Park Inn for the National Gingerbread Competition. Megan was a competitor this year, so she, Mom, the girls, and I were able to take a short trip to Asheville, NC for the event. We had a great time, though it was a quick trip. As soon as the girls are old enough, they'll make a gingerbread house and win first prize! I just know it! -Enjoy the pictures!

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:37:00 +0000

Finally...

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:49:00 +0000

Once again it has taken me a while to post new stuff. The girls have been quite a handful lately. Maleah is now crawling, and of course goes everywhere she shouldn't. Madelyn has almost crawled, but every time she is about to, she opts for rolling instead. She gets around quite well by rolling.

They will be 11 months old on November 15! That can't be! In a way the year has flown by, but when recounting the nights of sleep in two hour increments, well... it hasn't gone THAT fast. After a few months of perfect sleeping through the nights, now they have learned the art of resisting sleep until they are so exhausted that they pass out, (and is also the point to which they push me).

Both girls are such a joy, though. Their personalities are coming out stronger all the time. Madelyn is my sweet baby who loves being held, however, she still has a feisty side. Maleah is full energy and into everything! She can be rather demanding, but that's ok. They are both so funny and make us laugh all the time. Maleah is always looking guilty, (even as she plays with her toys), or stealing Madelyn's pacifier, and then Madelyn is getting back at Maleah by stealing her pacifier and dangling it in her face just out of reach, (yes, she really does that).

The pictures on this post and the next (so I can add more pictures), are of the girls at Harvest Festival at the church, and the others are just from around the house. -You'll see one of Madelyn underneath the Jumperoo. She loves closed in spaces. Hope you enjoy the pictures, and I'll try to update more frequently!

(I'm having a great deal of trouble uploading photos, so those will come as fast as I can get them posted! -Thanks!)

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:49:00 +0000

Here is another update of the girls... They are almost 9 months old!! That can't be! I don't even remember what pictures I chose to show you, I just started choosing, as my time is limited on the computer.

The girls now (obviously) sit up on their own very well, Maleah has one tooth, Madelyn has two as of yesterday... hhmmm... what else would you like to know?... They are both getting close to crawling (which I hate to encourage too much), but Maleah is just about to take off especially. Madelyn is doing excellent eating her stage 3 foods and other little snacks, however Maleah... well, when stuff hits the back of her tongue she gags. She's getting better about that, but it's still a lovely issue!

I guess that's about all that's new with the girls lately. Oh, and Maleah now finds joy in stealing her sister's toys! --Already! On that note, please pray for us as I'm sure that is just the beginning. :)

can't get enough...

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:22:00 +0000

Blogger only allows so many pictures per posting, so here's a few more...

Pictures and more pictures!

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:10:00 +0000

We all know that Alan is the reader between the two of us. He likes words -- I like pictures! So I've added a few more to show off my beautiful girls. They are now 7 1/2 months old. That sounds crazy to me. They are growing every day and they are so much fun! They are both FINALLY getting a tooth and Maleah sounds like she's about ready to say something... sometimes sounds sort of like "Dada", but I'm still pulling for "Mama" (we practice that daily). --Enjoy the pics! (Also featured are Aunt Megan and Uncle Matt, a.k.a. Uncle Bubba)

Hello, Kansas!

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:40:00 +0000

Since Maranda and I have begun blogging the girls' development (even from the womb!), it's been so much fun to see visitors from all over. There's a feature we have that allows us to see where the 'hits' come from via Google analytics. And the results have been quite surprising.

We figured mostly family members would visit, but we have been noticing friends from as far as Sweden (Thanks, Jennifer!) visit the blog. We've been able to identify most repeat visitors, but some still remain a mystery. Perhaps these are from families where twins are prevalent (or expecting to arrive). We may never know.

One such hit comes from a faithful following from Olathe, Kansas. We don't think we know who you are, but we are certainly glad you visit. We also want you to feel welcome to leave comments, ask questions, whatever it is that drew you to the blog in the first place. We're always glad to help.

The rest of you can leave comments, too, you know. :-) It's just as much fun for us to hear what's going on in your lives and your thoughts on these little angels we call daughters. Thanks for visiting, and keep coming back! ~A

Update....

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:47:00 +0000

The girls are 7 months old today! That doesn't seem possible. They are growing so fast and their personalities are developing so much lately. Both of my girls are such a joy to be with. I have so much fun with them - most days anyway. We do have some rough days here and there with two different sets of teeth working their ways in.

They are also looking more alike every day! I had to paint Madelyn's toenails this week because the distinguishing birthmark that Maleah had on the back of her neck has now faded. ...not good for Momma!

Happy Feet

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:44:00 +0000

How beautiful upon the mountains
Are the feet of him who brings good news,
Who proclaims peace,
Who brings glad tidings of good things,
Who proclaims salvation,
Who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
--- Isaiah 52:7 (NKJV)

...and more pictures...

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:41:00 +0000

Pictures!

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:28:00 +0000

I wanted to share more pictures of the girls. Included are professional pictures made of them wearing their dedication dresses (made by their Yaya out of their Great-Nana's wedding dress), a few pictures of them playing together and just hanging out, Madelyn falling asleep while in her high chair and a few others. There are so many that are too cute, I just have to share!

5 Generations

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:23:00 +0000

This picture was made when the girls were only a couple of months old, but it includes the girls' great great grandmother, great grandmother ("Great-Nana"), grandmother ("Yaya"), and me. I was able to know my great great grandmother when I was little, and I think it is such a blessing that my girls have also met their great great g-mom.

Hard Work

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Wed, 16 May 2007 16:57:00 +0000

Jumping is hard work for the girls! That's Maleah in the picture sleeping, (Madelyn is in the other picture). Both girls love jumping in their "Jumperoo". Maleah usually jumps - well, sort of sways back and forth and jumps at the same time, and will fall asleep, wake back up and repeat. She can entertain herself for hours in that thing.

Madelyn enjoys it too, but she jumps straight up and down, and after about 30 minutes of it, she's done.

Learning to like veggies!

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:42:00 +0000

The girls started eating rice cereal a couple of weeks ago, and now they've moved on to green beans! Today was the first day of vegetables, and green beans was the first to try. Maleah loved the beans at first bite. Normally with the cereal the girls don't react so well with the first couple of bites until they get used to it, but the green beans were a wonderful new experience for Maleah. Madelyn however... it still took her a few bites to acquire the taste, but once she got going with it, she loved them as well. (Madelyn is in the first and third pictures down, and Maleah in the others.)

Also for another update... They went to the doctor for their four month checkup last week, and Madelyn weighs 13 lbs. 3.5 oz., and Maleah weighs 13 lbs. 7.5 oz! They are right on average for where full term babies would be at this point. I have prayed all along that there would be no evidence that they were premature, and they have been an answer to that prayer! They are not only on track for their weight, but also developmentally. I'm very proud of my girls!

Just a reminder...

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:56:00 +0000

Don't feel forced or anything, but Maranda and I love getting feedback and stories of your own left on our blog as well. So please feel free to leave comments!

Easter Morning

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:09:00 +0000

One of our first mornings back to church and it took about 2 hours to get us all ready! In the pictures, Madelyn is on the left in the sleeveless dress and Maleah is on the right.

We attempted to get pictures before church, and you can see our success... One would smile while the other pitched a fit, and by the time the camera would take the picture, they were both mad.

It was really cold here on Easter morning. Below is a picture of Maleah where we had to bundle them up.
We all had a great Easter day, and hopefully next year it will be much warmer so they can try their hands at hunting some eggs.

Anything You Can Do

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Not to be outdone, Maleah rolled over today right after I posted the last picture. So I snapped a couple more and updated again. She's still not so sure what to do with that arm, but she's determined to get the hang of it. ~A

Grin and 'Bare' It

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 23:32:00 +0000

This picture was right after the girls' dedication ceremony, and they just shed those dresses. As cute as they were in them, they were much happier cuddling with Mommy and Daddy in the big chair.

We have been noticing lately that the girls have been looking for each other when they are not turned toward one another. They continue to wiggle closer together at night so that their heads touch. Not being a twin myself, it's hard to imagine such a strong bond at such a young age. It excites me to think how close they will be in months and years to come. ~A

The Nursery's Next Top Models

noreply@blogger.com (Alan and/or Maranda) — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:01:00 +0000

Today was 84+ degrees in Tennessee, and it was time to take the girls out for their first springtime stroll. Finally the girls get to sport some of the clothes that have been waiting for warmer weather in their closet.

I just needed another excuse to show you how cute they were yet again. Again, it is getting more and more difficult to tell them apart. We may have to invest in the online DNA test that has been recommended to us by other parents of multiples.

I actually hear one of them trying to get my attention now. So I should go... ~A