Daytons Do the Beach

Yesterday was a beeeeeautiful day here so we decided we would take Mom to a local beach and let her stick her feet in the East China Sea.  We decided on the beach at Torii Station because a) It would be open since it's on an Army post and it's spring break for our schools (lots of beaches here are closed until later in the spring) b) There is a little playground and c) It would be stroller-friendly.  It was a good choice.  There is a huge coral reef here and the water doesn't get really deep until about 200m out so you can walk out quite a ways.  Here are some pictures of Adam, Daddy and me playing in the water:

Adam had just fallen and gotten all wet - suddenly not so fun :)

Some people walking in the water were lucky enough to spot a baby octopus (or squid of some sort - I'm pretty sure they weren't experts).  By the time we got there, it had taken off.  We did see this, which isn't that cool, but (thank God) was cool enough for Adam:

I'm pretty sure the babies enjoyed it (at least their view) and Adam had some fun - and Grandma enjoyed some time with them:

We found beautiful shells, tons of sea glass (even some blue - my favorite!), got a little color and had a nice picnic.  We did attempt a family picture, but that's for another time.  Since Adam was the highlight, maybe tomorrow, on Adamonday.  We were a little worried when we left the house, not knowing what the babies were going to have in store, but all-in-all, it was a successful day at the beach.  You gotta love a good day at the beach. 

Happy Spring!

Really, Day-to-Day

That's how we live around here.  It's the only way we can ensure everyone's survival.  That's why you can't judge me or blame me for this (notice the tag):

This, however, I will take credit for:

Makes the sleepless nights worthwhile.

Better Than Naked Ones

The best ones always seem to come at the dinner table.  Tonight I had a salad with baby carrots and Adam sporadically tries carrots.

Adam:  "Mommy, can I have one of your carrots?"

Me:  "Sure.  But it has dressing on it."

Adam:  "Well, are dressed carrots good?"

Me:  "Yes.  Dressed is always better than naked."

It's a Process

Anaya and Audie are two months old!  We all survived another month!  Without a doubt, this month was crazier than the last.  I'm not sure what's in store...

The babies are growing and changing so much right now.  We haven't had their two month appointment yet, but I would venture to guess that Audie weighs over 10 lbs and Anaya is maybe pushing 8.  She's petite and he's a linebacker.  They really are totally different babies than the ones we brought home two months ago.  Their little personalities are starting to come alive, too.  Anaya is really a little princess.  She's a pretty easy baby most of the time, but when we don't read her mind while she's asleep so that she may get whatever she wants immediately upon waking, we had better have the earplugs ready.  The girl can break some glass.  Grandma Sissy says she's going to be an opera singer.  But she smiles too - especially for patty-cake, and sometimes the hokey pokey.  Today she smiled while I was blowing her hair dry after bath.  She's right, the blow dryer does feel nice.  Audie is a little more challenging.  He seems to have a hard time with anything so he's a bit more of a struggle.  He has happy eyes and we've seen a few little grins, but we're working hard to make him a happier baby.  One thing you can count on Audie for, though, is a good nap.  He's a little teddy bear and loves to snuggle.

Adam is doing an awesome job as a big brother.  He is my constant helper and loves to do everything for the babies.  And they love to watch and listen to him.  The other day he got them both to stop crying by playing the harmonica :)  He kisses and hugs them every morning and night and when he leaves and gets home from preschool.  What a little sweetie.

This weekend is Easter and we had our squadron Easter picnic.  Adam found two of the super-special eggs that won huge, filled Easter baskets, but being the sweetheart he is, he gave one of the eggs to his friend, Ollie, so they could each win one.  The kiddos were dressed up so we attempted a photo of them.  Anaya showcased her temper.  Apparently the light wasn't flattering her and we weren't photographing her good side.  Here's the process:

      

Overall, we got some keepers.  Kids and photos. ;-)

Happy Easter!