More firsts!

~ Daddy was determined to get Celia to chew. He figured out that if you put the cheerio in the back of her mouth, her tongue doesn't work it out, and she will chew it. They were both pretty proud of that one!

~Sofia doesn't want to walk. She is happy to sit on me, sit next to me, be held by me, oh... and lay next to me. See a re-occurring theme?
 Today we made her walk to get to me. Seems small, but yesterday she would just freeze in place and cry pitifully.

And, drum roll please.... My twins have PIGGIES!!!! I love  piggies, so I was thrilled we had enough hair(well, sortof!) to make them piggy girls :):)

Oh, and Daddy has won Sofia over. It took him a little longer than the others, but we knew he was too wonderful for her to resist for long!!
Did I mention Celia likes to smile? Aren't they just irresistibly cute????

Comments

  1. MélissaNovember 10, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    The twins was very pretty!!

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  2. maggieNovember 10, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    I'm so happy for you! I miss you guys!

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  3. MaryNovember 10, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Yay for piggies! And yes, they are irresistibly cute!

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  4. NavhelowifeNovember 10, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Clever idea about the tongue. I think improved nutrition and increased attention will do wonders for her and her sister :)
    Sounds like things are going so well, and I'm so happy for you.

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  5. TeresaNovember 10, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    The piggies are the best!!! They are extremely cute and Daddy looks like one blessed and happy camper!
    Love to all

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  6. DonnaNovember 10, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Yes they are!!! I have to ask what size clothes are they wearing? They look so tiny?! Adorable, and cute, but and oh so little. Back to the baby stage for you my friend :)

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  7. Grandma and GrandpaNovember 10, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Yep, that's our Grand-twins, alright. Aren't they just wonderful, World? Oh, yeah, that's our son, too, World; the guy with the big smile! We are indeed blessed (and,we might add, proud!) parents and grandparents.
    We love you, guys, and are keeping you in our prayers!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 10, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    I love seeing them smile! Ang

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  9. AnonymousNovember 10, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Wow! What a difference a day makes! Sofia looks so much more at ease---she's lost some of that "deer in the headlights" look! I think she may have passed it to you, Cristy! ha ha Seriously, you all look marvelous! Tell Gianna and Aria that they are gorgeous big sisters. Love you guys bunches! Sue

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  10. The CampbellsNovember 10, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    LOVE IT!!!!!

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  11. Mike and BarbNovember 11, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Yeah for piggies!!!!!
    Barb

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