Drew & Dandy

Kangaroo Climber

Another Christmas gift that has been a big hit is the Kangaroo Climber that Noni & Dandy got Ava & Drew. They had lots of fun with it on Christmas day, but we had to leave it behind when we came home because there just wasn't room in the car. Fortunately, Noni & Dandy came to visit this weekend & brought it with them.

Both Ava & Drew have learned to climp UP the slide, so unfortunately we have had to take that away...as we don't want them falling off the other side. Hopefully, it won't be long before we can put it all back together. They still seem to have fun with it even without the slide!

Raffi the Rocking Giraffe

Jeremy & I got Ava & Drew a plush rocking giraffe for Christmas. Even though it says it's for ages 9 mos+, it's still a little big for them. But, they seem to love it when we put them on it. Ava has spent a lot of time petting it(and trying to eat it!) & Drew will lay on it's back every once in a while.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We spent the week at my parent's house & had a blast! Drew enjoyed the 'truck'(a Chuckwagon--you'll see in the slideshow) & spent a lot of time riding around the property. Ava, though sick, still seemed to enjoy all the attention & gifts.

On Christmas Eve, Menaw joined us for dinner & opening of a couple of gifts:

12 month stats

Ava & Drew had their 12 month doctor's appointment today, so we were able to get their height & weight checked. It looks like we have some tall, skinny babies. :)
Drew 22#1oz (45%), 31in (80%)
Ava 21#7oz (65%), 30 7/8in (90%)

The doctor said that Ava is right on track developmentally for a 1 year old, while Drew is a little ahead of the curve(b/c he's walking). It was a very good visit--except for the shots, but the video in the car seemed to make it all better! :)

Winter ONEderland

We had Ava & Drew's birthday party Saturday evening at our house. They seemed to have lots of fun. They didn't really seem to know what to do w/ the gifts...but, they sure have loved playing with them since! And they did enjoy the cakes! :) Here are a few pics from the party: