Testing out the new playroom

Dadadadada

Well, I guess I always knew one of them would say Dada first...

Now I have to teach Avery Mama!!

DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT come over to the Ryan House...

Unless you want to get sick! So far we have one baby with an ear infection, another baby with a double ear infection, one mommy with 101.8 fever and one daddy with 101 fever. Thank goodness the in laws are in town and can help take care of the babies. Not sure how we would have gotten through the day - did I mention Dearie is sick too!

Lunch at Blue Dog with Nana and PopPop

Nana and PopPop finally made it after a few delays and rescheduling! Daddy went to pick them up while I got the kids situated at Blue Dog. We had a great lunch and the kids did really well. I know the babies are going to love spending some serious QT with their grandparents they barely get to see.

Thank goodness these babies still fit in the carriers. I am not sure how I am going to deal with getting them into places once they grow out of this stroller!

Would you like a puff?

Riggs loving on his Nana

Don't leave me alone for one second...

or this is what you will find:

Avery reached into the diaper changing basket in the living room, pulled out the diaper trash bags then scooted as far back as she could go! As you can imagine I am very much looking forward to having a permanent playroom that is completely kid friendly.

Helping Daddy Work

This morning Tim started his work day extra early and Avery thought he could use an extra set of hands to go through all that paperwork! ABR folk - don't worry this was way before "actual" working hours ;) This unfortunately didn't last long because the big screen in Daddy's office doesn't play Baby Monet.

NuNu Thief

Somehow Avery can find a nunu in every room. Who cares if it has been there for a while or if its not even hers! Maybe she is color blind like Daddy??

sweet moment...

The camera really can't capture how special of a bond our little babies have. It truly is the most beautiful thing I have ever witnessed. This is just a moment that I thought was too cute.

First Day of School

It's a fact...our babies are growing up way too fast. They are a little over 8 months old and they started Mothers Day Out (MDO) today!! I really can't believe it. Avery absolutely loved school...I think she loves the fact that everyone is there to play with her! She barely napped because she didn't want to miss a single thing. Riggs on the other hand was not quite as excited about this "school" thing. He started to fuss as soon as I walked away. I had to come back and try to get him down for a nap. Unfortunately he wasn't interested. His first day was a little rough but I know in time he will grow to love it. Who knew he was attached to his mommy?!? I guess this has something to do with the fact that they have been with me since day one. I didn't have hired help until they were 3 months old and even that was only one day a week.

Sweet Avery ready for her first day of school!

My little man talking away...thinking he is ready for school.

Hey, is that my name?

School Time

(Their expressions truly describe how the first day went)

It was so sweet, when I got them both sitting on the floor Riggs looked at Avery to see what he should be doing. I have a feeling I will be separating them when it comes time for real school just so they can each develop their own personalities.

Playing with Friends

I think Avery likes hanging with the big girls!

I think he might have a crick in his neck...

Daddy has taken to long evening strolls with the babies. They really work out great for the whole family. Daddy gets exercise, Mommy gets to clean and straighten, and the babies get to enjoy the nice warm humid weather! Most nights the babies are awake the whole time, but this evening Riggs fell asleep. How he could be comfortable is beyond me!!!