Pulling Up!

Clara figured out how to pull up all by herself and tries to do it constantly.  It is amazing that it seems she does something new every day.  Nine months is such a fun age!

She Waves!

They Run!

First Haircut!!!

George and Clara had their first haircuts this weekend.  We tried to wait until they were a year old but George's hair was out of control and needed to be cut.  They were both SO good.  Neither of them made a peep and she even used clippers on George.  I couldn't believe the difference when she was finished with George's hair.  He looks like a little boy now!  She didn't take off much of Clara's hair so you can't really tell a difference. She did put her hair in a cute pony with an adorable little bow.  I was so proud of them!  I can't believe how quickly they are growing up!

George Before

Clara Before

Here we go

And there it goes!

Big girl!!

All done!

Pancakes!

We started giving Clara pancakes for breakfast and that little girl loves it!  She eats one and a half pancakes all by herself and just shovels it in.  Most of the time she is saying mmmmmm or nuuuuuum while she eats.  It cracks me up!  George has a sensitive gag reflex so the fingers foods aren't going so well...except for pancakes!  He loves them too and eats it all up.  It makes me think he is a big faker when it comes to the other foods.  He must be avoiding vegetables...just like his Dad.

I LOVE PANCAKES!

Yum Yum Yum

Good Morning Mom...

You want some pancakes?

Clara Crawling!

She just started crawling yesterday so the mechanics are a little shakey, but nonetheless we have a mover!!

Mr. Babbles

First Finger Foods

Clara had her first finger food dinner.  She had veggie pasta, chicken pieces, and banana.  She seemed to enjoy feeding herself and ate it all up.  Such a big girl!  I was one proud Momma last night!

Looks delicious...I know.

Yum Yum

Stuff it in there girl!

Little Man

We just love this little man!

Clara Kisses

Tonight Clara was giving Daddy lots of kisses

And as you can see her version of a kiss is actually a lick

Maybe she is watching Bailey too much

George says, "Mom what is she doing!?!"

Nine Months!

Sweet Clara

Talking George

We can stand up now without Mommy's help!

Mommy's Nine Month Old Munchkins!

George vs Bailey

George thinks it is hilarious when we try to make him ride on Bailey's back.  She doesn't cooperate so the video is a little crazy but you still have to love that laugh!!

First Art Project

Could they be the next Picasso or Jackson Pollock?  Probably not but it was FUN!

Before

What do prunes and carrots make...

A mess!

This is fun!!!

Our art project ended with a dip in the pool.

Swim Playdate

My cousin Tarala and her daughter Sydney and my good friend Sarah and her daughter Addison met us at my parent's house for a swim playdate.  It was so fun to have all the babies together and they all really enjoyed the pool.  A big thanks to Mom and Dad who let us take over their house and provided a yummy lunch.

 Sydney and Clara - Cousins!

 Mom I am way outnumbered here.

Ready for the Pool

George, Clara, Addison, and Smiley Sydney

Sarah and Addison

Tarala and Sydney

Thank you so much for coming Tarala, Sydney, Sarah, and Addison.  We had so much fun and hope to get together again soon!

Swings!

Georgie - Big laughs!

Clara Bear - Yes those little giggles are about as good as we get

First Family Vacay

John and I ventured to Dallas with the twins this past weekend to visit friends.  The weekend started off rough.  When we arrived at our good friends Josh and Amanda's house after a three hour drive, resulting in a three hour nap, the babies were ready to party when Mom and Dad were ready to sleep.  George went to sleep after an hour of playing but Clara did not sleep almost all night long.  John and I had two hours of sleep on Friday night which was pretty rough.  We woke up to spend time with Josh and Amanda and their adorable little 16 month old son Brady.  It was a treat to spend so much time with him and his parents.  Brady called the twins "my babies" all weekend long.  He frequently got Josh and John mixed up calling John Daddy on numerous occasions...so cute!

Josh and Brady

We were also able to spend time with my good friend Lea and her daughter Stella.  I loved being called "Auntie Megs" by little Miss Stella.  We enjoyed some time playing with the kids and shopping together.

Stella and Lea helping feed Georgie

Stella wearing John's SMU hat

George and Clara also had their first experience with an outside swing and LOVED it!  I wish we had old trees in our yard so we could have one of these swings.  It was so fun to hear them giggle while swinging.

Happy Georgie

Sweet Clara says Weeee!

It was so funny to see John and Josh in the role of Dad.  We had a lot of fun together in college and I sat there and said, "Who would have thought I would ever see this!?!"

Daddies feeding babies

We were able to meet the newest addition to our group of friends, Kellis.  Our good friends Scott and Amanda welcomed this little, or should I say big, guy at the end of June.  He is so cute and it was wonderful to see the Harkness family!

 Kellis!

Clara, Amanda and Kellis, Georgie

On Saturday night Josh's mom babysat Brady and the twins so we could go out to a nice dinner.  We went to this yummy restuarant called Eddie V's with Josh, Amanda, and Lea.  We really enjoyed our night out!

Josh and Amanda

 

My handsome husband and I

Me and one of my BFs Lea

On Sunday morning we took the twins to our alma mater SMU.  It was great to walk the campus, go on the football field, and relive some very good times.  George and Clara will have to be much much older before they hear those stories.  :)

The Family at SMU

 

Clara and George in front of "The Fountain"

Future Mustangs Brady George and Clara

The Family on the Field at Gerald J. Ford Stadium

That afternoon I had a play date with some of my Delta Gamma Sorority sisters and their kiddos.  It was so fun to see everyone and meet the babies.  Thanks to Rachael, who is also a mother of twins (Carter and Nolan below) for hosting!

Alice, Carter, and George

Lindsay and Clara

Mannari, Clara, and Nolan

Rachael and Georgie with Alice and Carter

On the way home we had to stop to feed and change the twins.  We decided to let George drive us the rest of the way home.  :)

I got it Dad!

Yum Yum!

We had such a great weekend with all of our friends!  Thanks to Josh, Amanda, and Brady for allowing us to invade your house.  Thanks to Lea for helping me with the twins.  Thanks to Rachael for the fun play date.  Hope to do it again soon!  Love you Dallas friends!