I am so behind. In everything. I should probably just change the name of my blog to: My life {in pictures} because that seems to be all I have time for lately! I am "hoping" that once I get this semester finished, I will have a little more free time? we will see. but for now, this will have to do.
Oscar and Lola on their first trick-or-treating experience...
Oscar was SO excited, he didn't care what he was wearing!
All the kids ready to go!
Lola knew there had to be something good behind that wrapper!
Milo as Micheal Jackson...
Crazy hair day at school.
The kids sporting their Argentine jerseys that Grandma brought back from her trip.
Oh how I miss eating outside! just sweep it of the deck for the birds. Now, all that is o my kitchen floor!
Milo and Cousin Zane at their last soccer game of the season.
Lola cheering for Milo at his early morning soccer game. Boots and Jammies!
GO MILO!!!
Oscar was REALLY into the game! he cant wait till he is old enough to play
Me and Babies...
Its kind of hard to see... but my sister dressed up as ME! for Halloween, she tied two babies to her legs...yep! sounds about right! Oscar and Lola dressed as Peter Pan and Tink, and I pulled out the good ol' Pocahontas costume for another year.
When all else fails, just put on a huge wig and call it good! ;)
Too cute!
Augie, as ASTRO BOY! I was surprised by how many people didn't know who Astro boy was? we homemade this nifty little costume... not to shabby?
LOVE.
Maybe next time I will actually post something worth reading... maybe.
We offically have WALKERS! both the babies have been doing little steps here and there for months now, but they would never just walk freely. Well, just this week, while we were playing with the kids outside, Lola started to stand up all on her own and start walking! it was crazy because she had never done anyhting like that before! and the best part was that we have it on video! it is so cute.
Exactly on day after Lola decided to start walking, Oscar started doing the same. I really feel like they are so much happier now that they can walk! I probably will be regretting it soon, but for now it is a welcomed change.
Augy started pre-school this week, and he absolutely loves it! It is so great for him to get out and be with kids his age, and have a little structure. Plus, I love the one-on-one time I have with the babies while he is gone. While he is not at school, he is constanly riding his power wheels, he is obsessed!
(this is a really poor picture) This is Milo and his map of Utah made with rice crispy treats. He was so excited about this.
Russ took the boys dove hunting, and "we" (meaning Russ and Milo) enjoyed some homemade dove nuggets. mmmm?
This is a creepy spider the boys found, we kept it for a day, then let it go...far away from our house.
Beautiful September sunset view from a park by our house...
Lola doing her baby Yoga :)
And last but not least... Russ and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary last Monday! (we look like babies in this picture... )
This has been a very busy week here! It started off with the Funeral of Russ' sweet Grandmother Betty Lola (Lola's namesake) It was a bittersweet occasion because Russ' Grandfather passed away exactly 4 weeks before his wife! It was sad to have them both pass, but it is comforting to know they are together, happy. I was able to do the casket pieces for the both of them, which is always enjoyable to me. it was a beautiful service. Milo was so emotional for Grandpas funeral, it was his first experience with losing a loved one and he is already a really emotional boy. He was a little better at Grandmas funeral, because he felt the peace and happiness in knowing that they were together. They will truly be missed.
Another big event this week... Milo Started School! 4th grade! Hallelujah! He was a little nervous the first few days, but he has been more excited lately. He is so hard on himself, it makes me so sad to see him struggle with his spelling and reading so much. I am anxious to talk to his teacher this year and see if she has any recommendations for ways that I can help him. there has got to be something! right?
Auggie will be starting Pre-school after Labor day, he is so excited and so ready to learn! it will be so Nice for me to only have 2 kids at home for 2 1/2 hours three days a week!
The Babies are just growing up, and I feel a little bad saying this, but I love it! I wish they were like 3 already. (three is the cutest age in my opinion) Oscar now has 6 teeth! and silly little Lola only has 2! they are developing such fun personalities. everyday is an adventure.
Milo eating his First Day of School, After School Snack... I may have had one too :)
Auggie and his cookie that i had to force him to eat, he thought it looked gross, until I literally had to force him to try a bite and he LOVED it! of course!
Mmmmmmmmmmm!
These were adorable little blankets and pillows that Nana gave to the Babies for their birthdays, They Love to snuggle them, and roll all over them!
"we climbed on the dishwasher, HIGH FIVE!"
Lola texting her Friends "my brother is so lame LOL"
Why do I feel this tremendous guilt when I don't update!? I think it is because I love looking back over the years and reminiscing, and so when I am not keeping this up to date, I know I will regret it later! Anywho... here we are. The summer is over, school for Milo starts on Tuesday (4th grade!), preschool for Auggie starts next month, and my school starts in a week and a half! I feel like the semester just ended, O-wait! that's because it did. I am happy to report that I got straight A's my first semester back since having the twins! whoo hoo! lets hope I can keep it up next semester.
Well, The babies officially turned one on July 3oth. I still cant wrap my head around the fact that they have been here for a full year! I feel like it has all been a haze, is that weird? I kind of feel like I wasn't here? I don't know, it has just flown by!
They are getting so big! here are a few fun facts about them:
Oscar
Can totally walk but chooses not to. he will walk on his knees everywhere!
makes the cutest kissy face.
loves to say "ahh choo"
is obsessed with pacifiers, especially Lola's pink ones!
Will eat just about everything, EVERYTHING! (even bird poop, yes, that's what I said.)
is a total mommas boy.
Loves to rough house with his 3 year old brother.
Loves to slap and scratch Lola. (naughty)
is an excellent napper!
Loves to dance by shaking his head (so adorable!)
has the cutest giggle I have ever heard in my life!
Lola
Wants to walk really bad! (but usually ends up falling flat on her face :()
Loves to sing (her fav: L-O-L-A Lola, L-O-L-A Lola.... You know.. right?)
scrunches her nose when shes happy
Picky Picky eater.
Loves to clap her hands
can make herself throw up if she wants! what? anyone else deal with this?
dances at the sound of any music
Loves to wear hats and things on her head
says uh-oh
climbs on everything! fearless!
Now get ready for a million pictures. OK, not a million, that would take to long to load, but here are some of our recent adventures.
Lola Loves to be thrown up on the air, I think we have a million pictures like this, but I thought this was cute, cause she was in her fairy costume...
weeee!
Lola clapping for joy as she eats her birthday treats.
So excited! that's how I am to when I eat chocolate...
and they're off!
Oscar showing his newest trick. If you ask him, "how old are you?" he will hold up his little finger.
mmmm, ice cream cone minus the ice cream.
chocolate.... 'nuff said.
Beautiful Blue Eyes!
She didn't want to take off this costume that she wore all day! such a girl.
Oscar decided Lola's looked better than his. He usually does this every time we eat.
Super cool big double swing!
Bear Lake, This is where we could find Milo most of the time!
Beach Baby!
Auggie and his best buddy Logan.. Par-tay!
This is one of my favorites! Look at the expression on the babies faces! hilarious. This was our "911" birthday party, Milo turned 9 and the babies both turned 1.. get it? ha. ha. ha.
