Ah, February in NC

Snow babies! 

Written by Catherine and Samantha:

Well, there were a lot of firsts these last two weeks.  First, we had snow!  It lasted long enough for us to get all dressed up and go out and take these pictures.  I, Samantha, didn't really like this outfit.  It was very difficult to move around in.  I fell over, fortunately it didn't hurt my head because it is so padded, and I couldn't get up.  I couldn't even roll over!  I did try to touch the snow, it was weird.  Mommy said it was mostly ice.

Then, it was warm, and Chelsea took us outside.  We got to play and laugh and clap, I love to clap.  Then Mommy and Daddy took us to the park and there were swings just our size.  Well, mostly our size.  Samantha had so much fun, but I was scared.  I mostly had fun, but I was holding on for dear life.

 


This is our nanny, Chelsea.  She's so nice!

Catherine's Godfather, Dan, and cousin Kris came to visit.  We went out to dinner with them and cousin Paige and had a lot of fun. 

We are trying to do so many new things, too.  Samantha is getting really good at drinking from her sippy cup, though a lot of times she holds it by the top and gets water all over the floor.  I am working on climbing everything.  Our name benches, our chairs onto the sofa, and up the stairs.  I have to thank Grandpa for showing me how to do it.  Mommy says that the most exciting thing is Samantha taking steps.  She stands for so long and then gets excited, yells ooooooo, takes a step or two, then falls down.  Mommy says she is so proud of both of us.  I'm waving bye-bye, and clapping with both hands just like Sam.

Standing on my own!

 

Mommy had us try these dresses from Great Grandma on.  We may wear them for our birthday, which is in less than 2 weeks, can you believe it!?  We think we look so pretty.  Catherine's new favorite game, by the way, is peek a boo.

Catherine is getting so good at waving!

This is what happens when Daddy comes home.  Heidi gets so excited that she has to go see Daddy first or she gets too loud.  Then we crawl to him as fast as we can to be picked up.  Then Heidi gets jealous again and we all have to get down on the floor for hugs and kisses.  Daddy loves it!  Mommy has to just sit there and wait her turn.  She's not as insistent as Heidi and not as cute as us, so she's at the bottom of the kiss list.  So, now it is time for bed.  The next time you see us on here, we'll be ONE YEAR OLD!