Happy Halloween!

No trick or treating for the girls this year, since it hit right at their bedtime.  Plus, Matt and I didn't want to end up with a ton of candy!

Pumpkin Patch Pics

I had wanted to get pictures of the girls with pumpkins this year, but since October is the start of flu/RSV season, I definitely didn't want to do anything that could put the girls' health at risk.  That, of course, meant a toddler-infested pumpkin patch was not a good idea.

Pumpkin Carving Party 2012

We had our annual pumpkin carving party yesterday (Sunday).  The past few years it has been on a Friday night, but given the addition of the Pair of Scates and assorted baby friends, we decided to have it on Sunday afternoon which would allow more people to attend.  As an added bonus, daytime = warmer, plus it gave us more time to get ready instead of frantically scurrying around to finalize things.

Picnicking in the Park

This afternoon we took the girls to Zilker Park to the annual Junction Point picnic.  It was the first time Matt's coworkers were going to see the twins, and so we bundled them up, loaded the car, and headed over.  Even the Merry dog joined us!

Picture Posing

The girls were wearing coordinating outfits, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get some group shots!  (Not that I really need an excuse to take pictures....)  Hazel is wearing the leopard print and Abby is wearing pink with brown polka-dots.

Flashdance!

Oh, what a feeling!

Milestone Leveling Up: Sitting!

I think Hazel and Abby were inspired by their friend Darcy Jane this past weekend...both girls can sit up now!  Hazel was able to sit unassisted yesterday, and Abby was today!  Now, there is still toppling and some faceplants (which are admittedly hilarious), but both girls can sit up on their own!

OU/Texas 2012

Today was Hazel and Abigail's first ever OU/Texas game.  Well, I suppose, technically they were at the Cotton Bowl last year, but I don't think you are supposed to count "in utero" visits.  At least we didn't have to buy them tickets. :)

Seven Months Old!

The girls are SEVEN months old today.  As cute as ever, of course!

A High of One Hundred, or Daddy Went to Disneyland and All I Got Was This Lousy Hat

Pretty eventful week.

Last weekend I came down with a cold (Saturday night was miserable), and, in the spirit of sharing, I think I gave it to Hazel and Abby (who, in turn, gave it to Karen.  Or maybe I gave it to Karen).  Both girls were sniffling, coughing, and sneezing on Sunday and Monday.  On Monday night, I woke up around 2:30-3:00 am due to Hazel's congestion.  I gave her more saline spray, and then checked her temp about 15 times.  Never got a really good read, but it was definitely higher than it was before I put her to bed.  So we stripped off the sleepsack and her pants and after crying for a bit she went back to sleep. 

Let's Go To The Mall!, Footmuffs, and Other Weekend Pics

No major plans this past weekend, which was a nice change.  October looks to be busy, though!

Medela, So Long And Thanks For All the Fish

After 205 days of pumping, my final "strap in" was Tuesday evening, October 2nd.  But who's counting?  Here is the letter to my departing friend:

Dermatology 101

Who knew skin looking like tenderized meat was a good thing?  Well, now I do...and knowing is half the battle (couldn't help it - GO JOE!).

Abby has a hemangioma, or birthmark, on her back.  Birthmarks are most common with girls, with multiples, and with preemies, so Abby covered all the bases! :) Anyway, back in late August, a spot in the middle of the hemangioma ulcerated and bled a bit.  We took her to our pediatrician, who gave us an antibiotic ointment, and after following up with him at our six month appointment, we were given the name of a specialist - a pediatric dermatologist - over near Dell Children's.