Play time means diiferent things to different kids??!!

After our morning bottle we have some play time before the morning nap. We started in our bumbo seats... Michaella decided that wasn't exciting enough for her. Where as Mikey found his seat just fine!!

Mikey fast asleep in his seat

Michaella and daddy playing tummy time

They see each other for the 1st time!!!!

The M&Ms were getting ready for bed when they turned toward each other and it was so cute to see them see each other for the 1st time. They just layed there and stared at each other for like 10 min!!! too cute!

Babies 1st x-mas!

The M&Ms celebrated thier 1st x-mas this year. It wouldn't be a traditional x-mas if mom didnt go to the mall and get an ornament. See below for thier 1st ornaments...

The new family ornament

Mikey's 1st ornament

Michaella's 1st ornament

The day after x-mas some of Mike's family came to town to see the M&M's for the 1st time. It was nice to share our babies with the family. Check out the pics...

Mike and his Dad w/ the babies

Grandpa, Grandma Denise & Uncle James

Mom, Dad, Uncle Phil, Aunt Bridget, Cousins Mark & Claire

The M&M's turn 2 months!!!

Mikey and Michaella in their Bumbo seats

Dec 27th 2009 Mikey and Michaella turned 2 months!!! Time flies when your having fun. They have grown and changed so much since they came home. They are holding their heads up great as you can see by the picture above, they are awake A LOT more now, they track objects really well, and can spot mom from a mile away!!! They are really enjoying their toys Santa brought them and will spend some time staring at their mobiles and soothers. They are getting so squirmy now i have to buckle them in their swings... and watch out when you are burping them b/c they will go flying out of your arms if your not careful.

They had their 2 month check up with Dr S on Dec 30th 2009. They came home from the hospital at roughly 5 pounds (Michaella) and 6 pounds (Mikey)... drum roll please... Michaella is 10.6 pounds and Mikey is 11.9 pounds holy chunky monkeys the practically doubled their birth weights!!!!!! Dr S was happy to see them growing so well and seeing that they are smiling and seem to be on track developmentally despite being 1 month early. They got their first set of shots... does it make me a bad mom that i laughed at how Michaella reacted?? She screamed for 3 seconds after each prick and then proceeded to pass out.. see the picture below. Mikey on the other hand acted very offended that the nurse would dare hurt him and cried for some time afterwards. My mom happen to be in town for the holidays and decided to stay that night while Mike worked in case they ran a fever. They were good for about 36 hours... when they spiked a low grade fever. For the most part they were good just a bit cranky and slept a bit more as long as they had some Tylenol in them.

Michaella at her 2 month check up asleep after her shots

Daddy making Mikey feel better

Michaella napping her fever off

Mike feeling better

Michaella feeling better

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....