Happy New Year!

As I am sending our weekly update George is sitting on my lap. He has become such a busy boy wanting to see the world...who needs to nap during the day anyway right? Some great things happened this week. They are eight weeks old today and growing growing growing. George is over 9 pounds and Clara is just under 9 pounds. George and Clara moved into their own room at night and I must say it's nice to have our bedroom back! They are both smiling which is possibly the best thing I've ever seen in my life. They both also recognize my voice which amazes me. If someone else is holding them and I say something they will turn and look. We are pretty sure Clara recognized my mom too. When my mom came to the house she said hi to Clara and walked away and Clara started pouting and didn't stop until my mom came back. It was adorable! Clara also found her hand which went directly into her mouth. She is learning to soothe herself by sucking on her fingers which is a great thing when that pacifier falls out of her mouth! George is more vocal this week making all kinds of noises during play time. He is so strong! John and I say that George wants to be done with this baby stuff and is ready to get up and walk. It's hilarious.

John and I slept through New Years Eve this year. Quite a change of pace from years past! We celebrated the twins first New Years with Grammy and Grandpa Quinn. They came over on New Years day and Grammy Quinn cooked tons of appetizers for us to munch on while we watched football. It was a great day! Clara was able to sleep on her favorite shoulder too! Clara is still having tummy problems so her formula was switched to lactose free this week. We hope this will do the trick and make the poor girl feel better. Also, I have mastered the art of feeding both babies at the same time. So now we will work on a daily schedule and routine for these little guys. We have our two month doctor's appointment next week and I am not looking forward to the shots. Thank God John took the day off to help with the appointment and any resulting fussiness.

Clara sleeping on Grandpa Quinn

George holding his head up for Daddy

Bundled up ready to go on a walk after eating

Clara bundled up ready to go on a walk

Feeding both babies