Bath Time

Taylor
Helping Mommy Wash Sissy's Hair

Taylor being independent

Business has been so busy that I haven't had a chance to take any good photos of my babies lately but I hope to find time soon......wishful thinking. I shouldn't complain because I am blessed to have the business and I know that. I worked all weekend so I didn't get much time with my girls. We did manage to have a dance party though before my wedding Saturday. The girls love to dance with mommy and mommy loves it too! They get jealous if one is holding my hands and not the other so we have started dancing where I hold one of each of their hands and they hold each other's other hand. Taylor is very independent. She wanted to eat with her own spoon and didn't want me to help. It took her about 45 minutes to eat the yogurt but she was content the whole time. Kaylie gave up and asked for help. Her way of asking is making a noise is loud and sounds like "UHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The girls went to the doctor this week for Taylor's mosquito bite and pinkeye and got weighed. Kaylie weighs 23.8 lbs and Taylor weighs 24.8 lbs. They are still one pound apart. On the way home from photographing Couture For the Cure (a breast cancer fundraiser) today I stopped by the store to finally get halloween outfits for the girls and they are out of everything!! Oops! Not sure what we are going to do now.

Taylor's Mosquito Bite

Kaylie's Angel Face
I swear she is the happiest baby

And of course...so is T

This is Taylor yesterday (and this is it looking MUCH better than it did)

My Fashion Diva

Kaylie came up with this hairdo on her own

Taylor totally posed for this photo...training in progress

So tonight the girls smiled for photos (a couple times) when I asked them to and even said "Cheese". And they definitely didn't learn "Cheese" from me because I do not say that...ever. It is so funny to me the things they say sometimes which I know did not come from me. Taylor the other day pointed to a hairbow and said "Bow". The girls are still fashion divas and I don't know where they get it because I don't have time to do anything like shop, do hair, etc. Half of my wardrobe is still from college and high school. I shouldn't admit that but it is true. The girls are perfectly content trying on shoes, brushing hair, put on momma's shoes, and putting on clothes. They put on my high heels and walk around the house. And Kaylie is still VERY opinionated about what she wears. She will pitch a fit if she doesn't like it. She likes Minnie Mouse, Ariel, and Dora. Yesterday she had Minnie Mouse on her shirt. We were walking down the hall to daycare and we passed a backpack in the hall that had Minnie Mouse on it. Kaylie pointed to the backpack and then pointed to her shirt. Smart chick.

Taylor got bit by a mosquito several days ago and her face blew up! Her nose was so swollen that her face looked completely different. People thought she had fallen or that something bad happened but it was all from a mosquito bite on her nose. I didn't get a photo when it was at its worst. Several people told me her face looked so bad that she may have an infection and then daycare called and said they thought Kaylie had pinkeye so I took both of them to the doctor. I don't think Kaylie actually had pinkeye and they are both doing much better now.

I have a mole on my chest and when Taylor was a baby she always tried to eat it. Yesterday she tole me it was my "boo boo".

The girls are into eskimo kisses now. I give them to Taylor and then she says and signs "More".

I love my super sweet girls!

Poor little Taylor got bit by something when we went on a walk last night and what started out as a tiny bite on her nose has turned into a VERY swollen face. I gave her some allergy medicine tonight and we will see what she looks like tomorrow but now it looks pretty bad. We may be making a trip to the doctor. She looks pitiful.

I still haven't gotten Halloween outfits. We went looking and Kaylie pointed to Ariel and acted like she really liked that so that might be what she dresses up as. She has Ariel pajamas so she likes Ariel. Not sure about what Taylor will be yet. I am sure she wants to be Dora but that is just about the most boring costume I have ever seen so we will try to find something else.

Tonight we went to a Fall Dinner at the girls' daycare. George and Cissy came along. I really like the new daycare. I am one of the Room Moms so although I have zero free time - I am volunteering and helping out where I can. I am making treats for the class for Halloween. Haha...it is a good thing they are toddler's because I am no cook! I really like bring more involved. My mom was very involved in my school when I was little and I want to do the same.

Neale is doing good. He is substitute teaching until he can find something else. Hopefully something will come along. We are keeping our fingers crossed.

Taylor is very independent. She insists on feeding herself (which is quite messy), putting on her shoes by herself, brushing her teeth by herslef, etc. Kaylie likes to say No. I used to say "Are you ready to go to bed?" and the girls would run to the stairs. Now I get a big headshake and a "No." Kaylie says "NO" very short and quickly. Taylor drags it out and puts some drama in it. Hers come out "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

I love my sweet babies....I mean toddlers......they are growing too fast!

Costume Shopping

Rocking in the chair on the front porch
Who is Mama's Baby?

Kaylie and Daddy

Kaylie and Mama

Roxy

Kaylie and her pumpkin

Taylor brushing her hair

Taylor LOVES to try on shoes and brush her hair. And she doesn't want your help. She wants to do it. And when you brush Taylor's hair ...this is what happens. Every morning she brushes it and it turns into a big bush and I have to wet it to get her pretty curls back. The girls are both in mama phases. They want mama to get them out of the car, mama to dress them, etc. Taylor gives me big hugs and doesn't want to let go of my neck. Kaylie gives me lots of kisses. I am shocked at what a happy baby Kaylie has turned out to be. She always has a smile on her face and giggles all the time. She is so excited about everything.

Tonight we went to the store to look for Halloween costumes. The girls each got pumpkins to go trick or treating and they loved them. While we were looking for costumes Daddy decided to put on a mask and roar at the girls. That didn't go over so well. Poor Taylor was terrified and balling her eyes out. I don't think Daddy will be doing that again any time soon.

This morning Kaylie came up to me and gave me a hug and Taylor ran after her shaking her finger at her telling her "NO!" They can get a little bit jealous. If you tell one they are good or beautiful then the other one will look at you like "What about me?" And if you tell one of them they are doing something good then the other one will copy her sister so you can tell her she is doing good too. When you tell Taylor she is good or pretty she gets this little smile on he face that I can't describe but it is precious. She gets a little shy smile and looks away but you can see how happy it makes her.

Tonight we went to Applebees and there was a woman in the booth next to us that had the same haircut as my mom from behind. Taylor kept saying "NANA!" and trying to peek around the table to see her face. We kept telling her that it wasn't Nana and she almost started crying when the woman finally did turn around.

Hopefully more photos to come this weekend.

Twin Talk

Kaylie riding her car
Taylor

Taylor

Kaylie

Trying on Daddy's hats

The girls are so talkative. They "twin talk" to each other. I have no idea what they are saying when they do. They are able to put two and three words together at times too. Taylor is hilarious. She has a very dramatic "Noooooooooooooo." Kaylie is very interactive and answers all my questions. Taylor acts like she didn't hear me and shows me a little grin and looks away. They are in the Mama stage where they want mama all the time. They have finally learned to give kisses with their mouths closed. They love to give hugs and kisses almost as much a I love receiving them. They have learned how to get their way. They will ask for more snack and I will tell them no that they have had enough and then they will look at me with their pretty little faces and say "Please" and sign please in sign language. Then of course I have to give in. My dad said I used to know how to get my way when I was little too so he knows where they get it.