Valerie's Turn to Show Off!

What an exciting week it has been! Miss Vanessa got her first tooth last Saturday the 13th and the following Thursday (18th), Miss Valerie stood up on her own! She has been pulling up and sitting on her knees for quite some time now. However, this was the first time she got on her legs! Ryan was able to witness this milestone while I was at work- He leaves me a written note recapping the night's events. He was changing Vanessa's diaper and he looked over at Val (already in her crib) and she had pulled herself up! Ryan said she started fussing because she didn't know how to sit back down. He sat her down and she pulled herself up again! It's hard not to compare the girls' development with where Zac was at their age. I have to keep reminding myself that they were preemies, born at 33 weeks. So instead of being on the verge of walking, I am excited that they are finally putting weight on their legs! We'll see how long it takes Vanessa to do the same. Saturday I woke up to my son screaming "MOMMYYYY! MOMMYYYYY!" Ryan had gotten up early and went to the grocery store. Supposedly Zac was sleeping when he left, otherwise Ryan would have taken him. This was not the wake up call I wanted after only 6 hours of sleep! Needless to say, I was up for the day. Later that afternoon, my Mom and I went Easter dress shopping for the girls. Shopping for twin girls is always a fun task: there is always a huge selection, but then finding TWO outfits in the same size can be a challenge. We found 2 coordinating dresses and can't wait for Easter! Ryan and I took advantage of the $10 pizzas Papa John's is offering and called it a night. The weather, lack of sleep, and shopping had taken its toll on me. Sunday I took the girls to get their 1st birthday pictures taken. My friend Melissa was nice enough and offered to help me. We did a birthday and Easter background. The girls did pretty well, considering. At first, they both had their fingers in their mouths- due to teething. Then Val was all smiles sitting in a rocking chair. We got 2 decent poses, which I am happy about. I was aiming for one! It's impossible at this age to get these girls to cooperate! The girls took a good nap on the way home.

Valerie pulled herself for me the following morning! Splits!

Practice makes perfect.

Zac crawled in the dog tent with Freddie!

Zac's peg leg, the shape-sorter container!

Zac climbed into Nessie's highchair!

He saw the bowl of Cheerios on the tray and pulled up my chair to climb in!

Welcome Spring!

Seriously?!

This can't be comfortable!

Putting his sisters' bows into a pile...

Now he put them around each of his legs!

The one decent birthday pose- no fingers in their mouths! Val- Left

Nessie

Valerie Happy Easter! (these are the dresses Granny B bought for them) I had brought pink shoes for their bday dresses, but didn't think about shoes for these outfits, oh well! Nessie- Left