Christmas 2011

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. Not only was it Jackson's and Addison's first Christmas, but my parents flew out to spend it with us. I loved having them here for the week. They unfortunately had to fly home New Years Eve. While they were here we spent time with the babies at home, went to a cabin for a day and half (big sissy went fishing), and just enjoyed each others company.

Jackson and Addison were both very interested in opening presents already (9 months actual 6 months adjusted!). it is so cute!!!

Jackson started trying to get up on his hands and knees on December 30th! Addison tries but doesn't quite get them under her yet!

They both continually try to say new letter sounds. They are sitting up so well (even though they can't get to the sitting position by themselves yet). Addison will pull herself to a standing position if you hold your arms steady and hold her hands. Jackson loves to stand! You can let go for a second or two and he will stand there.

December 22nd 2011

Jackson's second bottom tooth broke through tonight!!

Jackson's first tooth!

Jackson's first tooth broke through today (12/18/11). Mommy was so excited!

9 Months Old (6 months Adjusted)

9 Months already? Where did the time go? It is definitely flying by.

Last week Jackson & Addison had their first Synagis shot to help combat RSV.

This week was the 9 month well baby visit. Only the Hep B shot! Jackson weighed 18 pounds 2 oz and was 27 inches long! Addison is now 17 pounds 4 oz and was 27 1/4 inches long!

Both are sitting for longer periods of time. They are even trying to sit up straighter each time. They are still getting used to solids. We have increased the amount they get and are working up to three times a day. They are still drinking 4-5 6oz bottles a day of Formula. I stopped pumping about 2 weeks ago. It was a very hard decision and I felt really guilty. They are thriving though so everyone says they will be fine on just formula. They were only getting about an ounce a day of BM the last month anyways.

Jackson is "talking" up a storm these days! Addison just started saying ba ba ba on Tuesday this week.  I love listening to them talk. They love to play on the floor, long gone are the days where they wanted to be in their swings a lot. Some days, Jackson will cry if Addison touches him. Other days he is totally ok with it. She loves to reach out for him, it's adorable. While they are playing on the floor, they both scoot around their play mat. They get better going backwards every day.

I'm going to try and take some pictures this weekend.

november 12 2011 - 8 months old today (5 months adjusted)

Happy 8 month birthday Jackson and Addison! Hard to believe only 4 more months till you all are a year old! Believe it or not both decided today would be the day they sat up for the first time. I'm talking longer than just a few secondary too! I was so excited. We were leaving a video message for Nana at exactly the same time too! I am so proud!

November 10, 2011

My poor little Jackson is so stuffy again. He kept waking up every hour or two last night until we finally just put him in his swing. He slept much better sitting up!! I'm trying to keep him as suctioned as much as possible because I do not want him to get Bronchiolitis again.  Unfortunately, I think I'm the one that gave it to him again. My sinus' started draining over the weekend, went to the Dr yesterday because I felt like crud and she said I have Bronchitis. I'm constantly washing my hands and using sanitizer so I don't know how he is catching it from me.

Addison is doing good. Her nose runs occasionally but I don't know if she is catching the cold too, or if it's from teething.

We weighed them yesterday (unofficially of course). Jackson was 17 pounds 1 oz and Addison was 16 pounds 3 oz.  They are definitely growing!!

Brianna has joined the basketball team at her Jr High. Her first game is the 21st. I'm excited, I can't wait to see her play.

That is really about it right now. Still feeling like crud so I'm having a very hard time trying to think about what to write. :)

November 4 2011

Addison rolled over from back to tummy today for the first time! She did it at least a half dozen times too!