Family moments

They say these are the moments you remember when you get older. I took this photo about a month ago, and i didn't remember taking it until i was perusing my photo gallery.

We did some shopping at the Atlantic City Outlet Mall, and it was fun to walk around with the kids, my sister and brother-in-law, and my parents.

Oddly enough Aidan seemed to gravitate towards my mother. That does not bode well for me in the future.

Here are a couple of my favorite pics.

It's an apple.

This is a video test.
Kira playing with her chalk.  I like to guess what she draws and to be honest I'm never right.
If you can't hear, I ask her what she drew, and she says "apple".


Edit:
Ok, i don't like the quality of the blogger video upload.

Here is the youtube version:

I said "smile"

So I wanted to thank my cousin Pam and Tommy for giving the kids foldable chairs for their birthday.  they absolutely love sitting in them and are constantly there.

Here i said smile, and Kira hears me but Aidan\watched her do it first...:

So I tell Aidan to look at the camera and smile which he does, but then Kira doesn't bother...

At which point I said forget it, getting them both to sit still and smile would take a minor miracle, so this is the best your going to get.

YAY!

Television and the Dentist

Previously the kids only watched this show called Classical Baby of which there were only 2 episodes. Its "classical" music played over these animations, which they loved. However we have started to broaden their horizons, and have started letting them watch children's TV. So now I'm watching alot of kids TV to preview them.

Of course, Sesame Street was first on the list, and it hasn't changed much over the years. Although Elmo seems to be very prominent nowadays.

Sponge Bob is too old for them. So is Dora The Explorer. Same for Wow Wow Wubbzy.

I do like Yo Gabba Gabba alot and have shown them a couple episodes.
For now, thats more than enough.

They went to the dentist recently as well. I did take bunch of video, but after watching it, its rather boring. Nothing really happened. They didn't fuss, or complain or cry. They sat there while their teeth were cleaned. Not surprising really, since they love to have their teeth brushed at home.

Here they are reading a magazine in the waiting room...

And both of them getting a cleaning...

communication blackout...still better than AT&T

Sorry about the lack of posts for the past couple of weeks. Been rather crazy busy here. Recently got them some new sneakers. Aidan is now a size 7.5 and Kira is a size 7. Amazing how fast their feet grow. They basically get new shoes every 3 months.

Either way, this is to say thanks to my mom and dad for the very nice presents they sent.

I was debating as to whether or not to post all 4 parts, but each of them has some very interesting moments.

So here are they are getting their presents from grandma and grandpa on their birthday, while they were sick!









I'll be posting some more stuff in a couple days.

Snowbaaaaall

So here is the last of the playing in the snow videos.

I was supposed to post this last weekend...but i completely forgot.

This is a short one of aidan making a "snowball" and you can see how proud and excited he is about it.

And go get yourself some cheap sunglasses...

ZZ Top they ain't, but they cool nonetheless.

Obligatory ABBA reference here

Kira dancing a couple weeks ago.  She's learned to spin, dance, and hop.  Next is Jazz, Tap, and Ballet, I'm sure.  Aidan is more interested in the camera than dancing, as you'll see.  Apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Beware the sleeping dragon. For when she wakes, the Earth will shake.

I'm amazed at the amount of photos i get of them when they are still. And then i realize that its the only time i can use the camera. I think that these moments are what will define my memories in the future, but they certainly aren't indicative of their normal activity level.

Here they are just before bed, sleeping on Mr. Rabbit.

Rare Moment

Sorry about the absence.  Here's something quick for now.  I'll be posting another video in a day or 2.

Every once and a while, Aidan and Kira slow down and will sit for a photo.  Here i had to bribe them with a cookie first and their blankets.

When I see this photo, they look so grown up to me.  It does shock me a little to think that they will almost be 2.

One more milestone finished

So, last week , Kira was climbing out of her crib and she fell from the top rail (about 3 feet up) and landed on her head.  Amazingly she cried for less than a minute and was again climbing into and out of her crib.
It took us a lot longer to recover.

We decided that maybe it was time to convert to toddler beds.  Heres a quick video of them first climbing into the new beds.

Happy new year to all

Just wanted to post a happy new year message.

To everyone in our lives, thank you for your love and support.

Here's a couple pics of the kids:

Aidan did NOT like the snow at first...

My mother always said, start em young!

Milo used to get some sleep...

Here they playing with a new "toy".  Water jars...

2010 will be an interesting year.

presents schmesents part2

Ok, here's part 2.

Kira can't say "Open", she says something like "opie".

looks like such a fun cabinet.

Little MD christmas present

Kira using her Little MD christmas present sent from GodFather Adam and GodMother Andrea. Its amazing how quickly they take to learn how to play with new toys.  She's using the light scope to look into the ear.  Absolutely amazing.  Even more amazing is that Aidan stayed still for 2 minutes while Kira performed the procedure!

What a charmer...

Kira is a bit of a ham.  She has a rather dramatic look where she will look at you from the corner of her eye.  Here’s the best example from a picture my mom took.