walkin and talkin

this past week has been relatively uneventful...in a good way.  we spent a lot of time just hanging out, going to the park and lounging around the house.  

jackson is officially walking crawling - he's slow going as he puts one hand out and then follows with the leg but he's definitely covering ground.  he's also been moving himself from his tummy to a partial sitting position (he still puts weight on one arm as he pushes himself up).  he literally never sits still when on the ground...watching him figure out all the new positions has been fascinating.  

livi is happy as a clam just laying on her tummy and spinning around to reach what she's looking for - who needs crawling?!?   she's been quite chatty lately - instead of just making some random sounds, it now actually seems like she's "talking"...granted it sounds like "dadadadadada" but it's still pretty impressive.  

the constant change we're seeing in this first year has been nothing short of amazing.  as their personalities are becoming more apparent, we're really appreciating them as individuals.  after dinner tonight, john and i were sharing a romantic dessert of oreos and talking about how much fun it's going to be when we get to teach them how to eat their first oreo - dunk in milk or twist apart to eat the filling?!?  we proceeded to get some laughs thinking about how if left alone, jacks will likely have a pile of 10 chocolate wafers and the vanilla filling smeared all across his face. on the other hand, we envision livi with a brown cookie mustache telling us she had cereal for breakfast. =)

what now, mom?

nice enthusiasm, liv

off to the park

sharing...so far, so good

experts at their straw cups...when they're not banging it on
the counter making music

clown day at music class...leanne said they
weren't fazed at all

trip to the library

getting ready to see how the book tastes

trip to africa with leanne

ice cream and the real housewives of OC reunion -
pretty wild in our house when the babies go to bed

new toy at the park is PERFECT for sitting babies!

intense focus...lighten up, babies

twins...and more twins!

we had a wonderful family vacation to seattle!  one of the best parts was meeting the other pellegrini twins...melba and pancho.  while they lag the babies by a month in age, some would say they are just as cute. =)  the grandparents were unbelievable hosts and auntie keet always lent a helping hand (especially on the airplane!).  besides shopping, strolling, and eating lots of home cooked meals, we spent lots of time just hanging out and enjoying each other's company.  we even got to visit grandpa at work!

jacks is looking much happier after
his projectile vomit episode in security

the other pellegrini twins

say "bully stick"

livi's bff - auntie keet!

he's a grandma's boy

jackson - you're next!

really mom, nordstrom again?

take your grandbabies to work day

nice screen saver, grandpa!

the next pellegrini surgeon -
well, maybe... 

introducing livi to caelan...
a potential suitor

don't worry C...she is quite large but
she won't steal your snack

you can thank kinsey for john and i getting together...
we are forever grateful for kinstock 2000!

jacks took his first true crawling steps while
livi was content just watching

ride 'em cowboy!

first real bathtub experience

jacks was a little nervous

i love you too

kelly had laid out some amazing fruit...
the babies ate well!

he can fly!

please don't try this at home -
these are trained professionals

jackson LOVES the puppies

loving me some auntie keet

a peaceful brunch

livi woke up once my pancakes arrived

these pancakes could use some more butter

can't wait to come back soon!

lounging while we wait to board -
bye-bye seattle!

naptime 

we were so exhausted sunday evening...
nothing that a beer and a glass of wine can't fix!

shop till we all drop!

i really "needed" some new jeans.  i figured i hadn't treated myself to a new pair post-babies so this past weekend it was time.  it also happened to be a big pre-sale at nordstrom so john, my mom, jacks, livi and i headed off to union square on saturday morning.  it was nice because at 10am it was empty so we had time, and more importantly, space to browse around the store.  after trying on more pairs than you can imagine, i found a great pair that will go perfectly with my new boots...yep, treated myself to those too! =)

livi checking out my selection...
yes, we let them roll around on the dirty floor

mom modeling for everyone

the perfect pair =)

hooray for the big dressing room
that fits 5 of us and a double stroller

future shopping partners

front row seats for the fashion show

the rest of the weekend was spent hanging out at home and also going to watch our first gaelic football game.  leanne's husband gregory had a game out on treasure island so we headed there on sunday afternoon.  despite livi feeling lousy, we all had a great time!  it was so fun to watch a new sport, learn the rules, and cheer on gregory.  unfortunately, livi came down with fever for a few days but is feeling much better...of course, now it's poor jackson's turn.

their first fort

that was fun!  again, dad!!

trying to hitch a ride to santa barbara

cuddling with leanne at the game

poor baby...
wouldn't crack a smile for anyone

trip to urgent care...turned out to be just a virus

treating his sister like royalty...
john - jacks could teach you some things!

back to playing this morning - phew!