Baby's 1st snow storm

As many of you know the snow started on 12/19/09 around 11 pm and didnt stop until the end of the day on 12/20/09. According to the news we recieved approximately 18" of snow!!! Too bad the little ones cant go play in it. Enjoy the pictures...

Mikey smiles for the camera!!!!

On Decemeber 18th, 2009 Mikey smiled for the 1st time! Daddy and i were sitting on the couch after a feeding. I was holding Mikey man and daddy had Michaella girl. As usual after the 1 pm feeding the M&Ms tend to be awake for a bit. I sat smiling and talking to Mikey while he sat on my lap looking at Mike and I. For a while now he makes this funny "ooooo" face where he purses his lips and stares at you. Then he statrted mimicing you when you made that face. So i sat on the counch making the "oooo" face at him waiting for him to do the same and when he did i started laughing and thats when he did it... he cracked a grin!!! It was so awsome b/c dad was here to witness it.

Today at the 1 pm feeding Mikey was in a good mood so i thought we would try again for the camera... its fast and you can miss it but he is definately cracking a smile!!!! Take a look for yourself.

More pictures by the tree...

I could't resist the urge to try more pictures by the tree!! Having learned a bit from the last attempt I revamped my plan... I hope you liked them!

Christmas picture attempt... hahaha

So like every 1st time mom i was excited to take pictures of my little ones under the tree. I set up the blankets and pillows got the babies dressed in a Christmas outfit and that's where things began to unravel hahaha!

Michaella was great she slept the entire time... whew 1 kid cooperating. Mikey was great for about 2 minutes when he saw the lights on the tree but quickly unraveled. He was over tired and still a bit gassy from dinner. Dad consoled Mikey while mom took pictures of Michaella then it was Mikey's turn. It was now no longer a matter of getting the right shot but how fast can mom take pictures between screams and cries?? I think i faired pretty well all things considered!!! I think they look pretty darn cute!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

"Merry Christmas everyone"

Mikey looking cool for the camera

Mikey trying his best GQ look

Sleepy girl!

Michaella hamming it up for the camera

and it wouldn't be the holidays w/o a picture of the pups!!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!!

Love,

Mike, Sammi, Michaella & Mikey

More pics...

Took some resent pics and wanted to share the cuteness!!


the M&Ms bonding...


i love my sister... kisses!!


ummm.. mom where is lunch?


daddy mastering the tandem feeding while watching football

1 month old!

The M&M's were 1 month old on Nov 27, 2009... I can NOT believe how time flies!!!!

Grandma and Grandpa were in town for Turkey day so we decided to get the M&M's dressed up for some photos. We got them cleaned and dressed just for them to fall asleep while we were taking pics hahaha! None the less they are cute and getting big FAST! Daddy had to work but couldn't resist the urge to get a pic with his baby's.

Today the M&M's are 5 weeks old and doing great. They were taken off breast milk and milk based formula due to some gas and vomiting. The pediatrician explained that their digestive systems are still immature (from being preemies) and milk can be hard on their bellies. We have switched them to a soy based formula and in another 2 months or so when they are more mature we will reintroduce the breast milk i have stored in the freezer or a regular formula. Other than that little hiccup we are all doing great. They are growing fast and waking more often. Its fun to see the little milestones such as them focusing better and using their arms even if its just to swat at a toy on their bouncy seat.

Here are some pics of grandma and grandpa with the M&M's....