Thursday, May 22, 2008

New Friends!

This weekend Nathaniel and I made a quick trip to visit my good friend from high school, Jamie and her little girl Jaidyn. Jaidyn is about 2 1/2 months older than the twins so they make for perfect playmates. They met once before, but the twins were very tiny and not able to play yet! It was also fun for Jamie and I during our pregnancies b/c we could compare stories and complain to a sympathetic ear. :) I have just attached some fun pictures that show how big the twins are getting. They are both sitting in big kid high chairs in Popi and Nana's restaurant! They really enjoy the high chairs and being able to watch everything going on. They also like to play a fun game called "I drop it and you pick it up." Jack and Popi played that game a lot! Ha! This weekend the twins are off to spend some quality time in Iowa with Grandma and Grandpa Norgren.




Saturday, May 17, 2008

Jack and Bella in LIVE 2D!

Yesterday we were able to catch one of the funniest/funnest moments with Jack and Bella on video. You know how it goes when you want a picture or video of something. By the time you get the equipment to do the job the subject (in this case two babies) is busy doing something else or no longer there.

A little commentary on the video:
1. This is an age when laughing in someone's face is completely acceptable.
2. Around '1:12' or so, Jack starts to have, what we call in the industry, a "false alarm". Listen for the grunts and you'll know what I'm saying.
3. Be sure to notice the "sword fight" with the plastic rings at the end. They are just learning that striking something with an object makes a noise and is fun to watch/listen to, they've just never done this.

Enjoy! Stephanie thinks we should submit it to America's Funniest Home Videos. You can't help but laugh!



I finally sat down and figured out the camera!
Nathaniel

Monday, May 12, 2008

Happy Mother's Day

What a special day! This was, obviously, my very first mother's day and it was fabulous. From the moment I was wakened by Bella crying and Nathaniel saying "I'll handle it. You sleep" to my wonderful family who called or sent me a text to share in my first special day to the wonderful dinner and my beautiful presents..... It all made me feel so special as a first time mom. We had a wonderful day! Here are a few pictures of the day. You might notice in one that Bella has decided that she can stand on her own, while holding on to something. She thinks it is very fun to stand on the outside of the exersaucer while big brother Jack is on the inside. Time to childproof! Enjoy the pictures. Before ending this exciting post I would just like to say that I hope that I can be half the mom to my children that my mom has been to me. She's beautiful, amazing,accepting and everything I strive to be. I love you mom! Thanks for being just who you are and supporting and loving me unconditionally!


Happy Mother's day to all the fabulous moms out there!




Friday, May 9, 2008

Rubber Duckie You're The One

It's bath time! Jack and Bella love bath time. They are sitting up and playing in the tub now, which they love. As soon as we get something to put on the bottom of the big tub to keep them from slipping, we will move them out of their baby tub. We don't want them sliding all over though so we have to be careful! Here are some pictures that Nathaniel and I took Sunday night during bath time. Bath time with this duo is definitely a two man job! Bella likes to roll all over while you are dressing her. She's also pushing herself up on all fours and rocking. Day care and Nathaniel and I are certain she will be crawling within a week! Oh my gosh! Jack pushes himself up but doesn't get up on his knees yet. He's got a lot more weight to lift. :) Enjoy the pictures. More soon!
Love~
The Norgrens