Family portrait!

~A group shot~ There are more to come...

An update!

We apologize for the untimely update. It just seems that Mom & Dad have been so busy lately. Where bedtime used to be a family affair, now it seems as though Mom or Dad are doing it alone. Since our bedtime is usually around 6:00pm, Dad is not off work yet to help Mom and Mom has been working a lot at the hospital on Dad's days off so she doesn't get home til 7:30-8pm. Nonetheless, we are GREAT sleepers! There have been some consecutive nights where both of us have slept through the night. A FULL 12 HOURS!! YAYYYY! Mom thought that night would never come. Of course, we've had some minor set backs (like bad colds & leaky diapers) but all in all- we're sleeping well!

Kian's crawl is progressing, very slowly, but surely. When he gets tired of being up on all fours, he'll sit on his hip, braced up by his hand, and rest. Here's an action shot of what this looks like in mid-rest before his hip hits the ground.

Otherwise, it's happy Kian exploring the new world and his favorite thing to do is play the drums on the wood floor. He loves the noise it makes!

Ethan is slow to move, but is now rolling. He's been scooting back lately while on his tummy, mainly just so he can get away from Kian. He HATES his brother touching him or being anywhere near him. So funny!

If Mom has ever wondered what was under her couch, wonder no more. Ethan LOVES to stick his arm under the couch and pull out all those dust bunnies mom's broom didn't catch. He thinks he's doing his part to help clean???

Just Ethan, hanging out and playing with toys.

8 Months old!!

We're 8 months old!

It's crazy, we've come so far, yet have so much life left!! Let's see...our accomplishments this month....

Sleeping-
Ethan is consistently sleeping through the night from 6-7pm to 6-7am. It's wonderful! Kian is still getting up once sometime in the middle of the night. It's never a consistent time. He eats and goes right back to bed. Still sleeping on the same schedule as brother 6-6am. Our naps are horrendous. We try 2x's per day around 9am & 1pm. We cry the entire nap time!

Eating-
We're both eating baby food 2x's per day oatmeal with our fruits and vegetables. We've introduced the baby food meats and Kian will eat them, Ethan will absolutely NOT! We're on preemie formula- no more breast milk. (Mom is very thankful!)

Development-
No teeth for either one. We're not sitting up yet, although that's coming. Ethan is just starting to roll back to tummy. Mom & Dad haven't seen him, but have found him on his tummy. Kian is rolling to get places and starting to rock & creep on all fours. Crawling in no time!! Kian is constantly moving, jumping, rolling.

We're enjoying life. We recognize Mom & Dad and don't have stranger danger yet! We are starting to notice the silly puppy (Zio) and love watching him chase his tail. Mom & Dad are doing well too. Loving their boys more and more everyday. They are very busy and miss sleeping in past 6AM but wouldn't trade it for the world. We're each thankful for our jobs but miss spending quality time together. Miss u all! Minnesota people...We'll see u in 3 weeks!

Twins fans?

Grandma came to town again to give Mom and Dad a break. She was there for a short week, but a much needed break! Mom was able to get some things done on her days off without toting us around and disturbing our nap time and it taking forever. Mom has not been too gutsy...she doesn't like to take us places. We've been to the grocery store one time and Target once. Otherwise, we stay at home, go to the babysitters, or doctors appointments.

Grandma is trying to convert us to MN Twins fans! Dad didn't have good things to say about that!! However, the outfits are cute, don't you think??

Ethan snuggling with Grandma

Kian in mid "jump" with Grandma
Ethan just hanging out on the couch!

Kian's progress

We're looking more and more grown up every day. We are looking less alike, at least that's what Mom & Dad say. We definitely have our own personalities. We are as opposite as night and day...just wait til you meet us!!

Ethan is working on rolling over. Mom & Dad have found him tummy side down in the mornings but he has stage fright and won't do it with an audience. You just have to catch him in the act and that hasn't happened yet!!

We have a video of Kian's progress towards crawling. We're not there yet, but we're closer!!

BOYS!

Pool party at the Madjid's!

A perfect Sunday afternoon gave us a chance to hang out with Mom & Dad in the backyard in the pool. This was our first experience in the pool and it took a little time getting used to sitting in water. Ethan sat and played with his rubber ducky while Kian splish-splashed everybody including his brother!

A typical day hanging out at home...somewhat mischievous?

This tongue is for you, Grandma! I know how much you like it sticking out!