A big week!

Reid's top two teeth came through (Louisa's won't be too far behind) and Louisa started crawling! We were in the kitchen tonight and looked toward the den to see this tiny little princess peeking around the corner of the couch at us. She is so proud of herself! For the most part, Reid is still moving backwards and can get where he wants to go this way, but every once in a while, he'll go a step or two forward. He has figured out how to go from his tummy to sitting up (he kinda backs into a sitting position). This afternoon Reid was going towards Louisa and when she realized, she started squealing and trying to get away from him. It is soooooo precious to see them playing together and get so excited about being with each other. Both babies are trying to pull up on anything they can reach. I think we're getting ready to have to do some serious baby proofing in our house!

Here are a couple of silly pictures...

Reid thinks it's funny when his shirt is on his head

A girl and her puppy dog...I made two spots on the floor for the babies while I was getting their bottles ready. Reid decided he would rather play, so I moved him. When I came back Maggie had taken his spot beside Louisa!

Our House...Divided

For now Craig and I have agreed that Reid will help Daddy pull for the Gamecocks and Louisa will help Mommy pull for the Tigers. Who knows what will happen when they can choose on their own!

Louisa so proud of herself standing up!


Catch a tiger by it's tail...
Reid on the move. He figured out this week how to go from tummy to sitting up!


I took these on Jan 3rd...compare the next 2 pics and look how much smaller the bears look now!!

Happy 10 Month Birthday, Babies!!

I know, I know...I say it every month. But seriously, can you believe the babies are 10 months old today?? I can't believe in 2 short months they will turn a year old! Whoever pushed the fast forward button on the last 10 months...STEP AWAY FROM THE BUTTON!! Each new stage is so much fun and we are trying to document as much as we can with video and still pictures because I don't want to forget ANY of it! Reid and Louisa continue to bless our lives each and every day...whether it's through Reid's soft "pat-pat" on your leg or Louisa's sweet little smile and "purr"...I can't imagine life without my two angels!! You two bring Mommy and Daddy so much joy!

Okay, Mommy is once again turning to mush and it's late, so here are a few pictures for tonight and I'll try to get some more up in the next few days.

Some fun pics...

Wearing our overalls with our puppy dogs in our pockets...so cute!

Don't let the word "Precious" on Louisa's paci fool you...notice the blue paci in her hand and also notice the smile behind her paci!! Stealing Reid's paci is one of Louisa's favorite games!
Look at that pretty baby in the mirror!

Enjoying our peas!!

Growing, Growing, Growing!!

Reid and Louisa went for their 9 month check up today. Reid weighed 16 lbs 10 oz and was 25 3/8." Louisa weighed 12 lbs 2 oz and was 23 5/8" long...4 1/2 lbs difference between them!! The doctor thought that both were doing great and we don't have to go back until their 1 year check up! The longest we've been without going to the doctor is 6 weeks...we won't know what to do waiting until their birthday to go back! What a blessing and what a miracle that both Reid and Louisa are doing so remarkably well.

Happy 9 Month Birthday, Babies!!

What's New with Reid & Louisa...

Lots of new things going on!! Reid and Louisa are both becoming much more vocal. Reid makes a lot of sounds that sound like babababababa and my favorite...mamamamama!! Louisa wanted to make Daddy happy so she started out with more of a dadadadada sound. Both are absolutely adorable! Louisa is doing a crazy crawling/scooting type of motion...I don't really think it qualifies for crawling yet...she kind of scoots on her face/shoulder while on her toes and twisting her body sideways. So, it's not a traditional form of crawling, but it gets her where she wants to go. We definitely have to be careful where we leave her now because she will NOT be in the same spot when we come back. I think Reid knows his sister will roll/scoot and bring him toys so he's not very motivated yet!

Last weekend we went to Fort Mill for Alex's 6th Birthday party. Here are a few pictures from the weekend...

This is one of Reid's favorite silly faces...we call it the "old man"
So Happy!!!

Louisa loves her cousin Emma Catherine!
Louisa's funny face is because this is right before she started "talking." She was practicing the talking motion with her mouth, but no sound was coming out. She kept doing it over and over until she was out of breath...she finally got the sound to come out with the motion :)

Reid Louisa and Ava...everybody doing their own favorite motion
Future musician???
"Oh My!"

The Birthday Boy enjoying pizza with friends at his Pirate Pool Party.Reid enjoying floating in the pool
Aunt Malissa, Ava, Reid, Mommy and Louisa
Louisa enjoying her first pizza crust!

Happpy 8 Month Birthday, Babies!!