Pics from last weekend

Good news -- B&K are almost back to 100%. Not sure what was up this week, but glad to see them getting back to normal. In other news we they are almost down to one nap a day . . . big time news!!

These pics were from last weekend. We had gorgeous weather and we did a "mock" run of our meal for this Saturday's festivities (and thanks to Nick & Jodi for being our guinea pigs). B & K had a fun time playing out on our deck while Tim worked on the meat.


Playtime


K in her "sexy pose" as we call it


My attempts at trying to snap a good pic of B's new haircut.

Pooped out

I took Kendyll to the pedi yesterday. When I met up with Lauren and B&K for B's PT appointment miss K just wasn't herself. She wasn't eating, she looked pale and she was SUPER lethargic. She didn't get much better during the afternoon (she even took a 3 hour nap -- unheard of for miss on-the-go-diva!) so I called our awesome pedi's office at 3:15 and they had an appointment for her at 4:30. We have a million family & friends coming to town this weekend and we didn't want to take any chances (plus more importantly miss thang just wasn't herself).

Even after taking a LOOOONG nap, she was still super tired and was quiet on the drive to the dr's office. Once we were back in the room waiting on the dr she actually fell asleep in my arms for the first time ever in her life. You read that right -- miss I never sit still and even when I was in the NICU I was wide awake actually not only sat in my lap for longer than 5 minutes, she FELL ASLEEP IN MY ARMS! When Dr. Reis came in I looked up at him and said "this is how I know my daughter is really sick". :( I even took the pic below to send to Tim for proof. He ruled out bad stuff like ear infection, red throat and bladder infection. Seems to just be a weird bug. She had a fever yesterday but it seems to have passed. Both she & Bennett have been blow-out city over the past 2 days. Super fun. She's back to her peppy self (and B has continued to be happy, except for the blowouts). Fun times around here. I can't imagine this is a side effect of teeth for either of them -- Bennett is up to 16 (yes, SIXTEEN!!!!!) teeth and Kendyll is working on at least two more (which brings her up to 10 or 12 I think). Who knows . .. Tim & I are just hoping it doesn't hit us on the 4th!

K asleep at the dr's office



And knocked out on the floor when we got home. She NEVER EVER lays down like this in the play room.





for those coming to the party this weekend . . . I'll keep you posted if anyone takes a turn for the worst. Trust me when I say I have douched EVERYTHING in the play room and will continue to do so up until the party. We've had our house douched today, too! :)

In other totally unrelated news, would you please keep my friend Jenn in your thoughts and/or prayers? Her step-father Ron, who was very much a father to her, passed away yesterday. We are hoping to see her & her family this weekend, but I just wanted to send out our sympathies to her tonight.

Chop - Chop!

We took Bennett to get his first ever haircut this weekend. While the chicks (and some dudes) were digging the flowing curly locks, it was actually starting to get a bit out of control. And while Kendyll is starting to sport her own sexy baby mullet, we saved her trim for another day (I may even attempt to cut the back a bit . . . we'll see how brave I am).

Anyhoo, we decided to go to one of those kid hair places instead of a "real" barber shop for this first go 'round. We had no idea how B would react and we figured we'd rather go somewhere where they are experienced with dealing with freaking out kids (and fast). So let me tell you, DO NOT go to one of these places if you are not a "kids person". The ladies who work in this joint are angels if you ask me!! They have the process down to a science -- in & out in less than 20 min -- and they are expensive to boot!! But it was totally worth it -- Bennett has a new summer 'do and the lady who chopped his curls was super nice. There was an adorable little girl named Reagan (love that name!!) in the fire engine truck next to B-dude and he was putting his smooth moves on her . . . that is until the lady cutting her hair broke out the dryer and B thought she was getting shot. That was really the only time he got a little cranky.

Here are a few pics:

I tried to snap an "after" shot at Costco, but B wasn't into it (and PSA about Costco . . . as if there aren't already a MILLION reasons why I love that store, they are also the only place in town that has "real" double seats in their carts!!):

And one last attempt at home:

I was able to manage a few other shots (although not right on) . . . but they are on our other camera. I'll try to do another post later today or tomorrow about our fun and busy weekend preparing for our HUGE weekend coming up this week! Stay tuned . . .

Sew Cute!!

Go check out the contest over at The Foster Family!! Jennifer is doing a giveaway for the most adorable little dolls!! :)

Thanks Uncle Mark!!

I know, I know . . . no weekend update. We had a really nice weekend and B&K were able to hang with Grandma Angie & Grandpa Mike all weekend. Thanks so much for coming to stay with B&K (and Tabasco) -- they had a super fun time!!

A while back my brother Mark gave B&K a few gifts -- two were toys and two were outfits to wear once the weather got a little warmer. It was pushing 90 here in Ohio today so we broke out these outfits. Thanks Uncle Mark!! [what might be catching B&K's attention you may be asking yourself . . . um yeah, I propped them in front of the TV to watch Baby Crack so I could get them to sit still long enough to snap a picture or two].



I'll try to write a proper update soon. Bennett is on the move these days (in his own special way) and Kendyll's hair has become a bit flippy in the heat (everyone is always commenting on B's curls).

Happy Father's Day!!

Happy Father's Day to Tim and our fathers, Sam & Mike. I hope they (and all of the other daddy's out there) had a fabulous day today!!

Bennett Tarantino

This was actually from a week or two ago. B&K often get bored in their wicked awesome playroom we created for them. So every so often I'll let them "out" to play in the kitchen while we wait for Tim to get home from work. Bennett had just bonked his head on the hardwood floor (he is still getting the hang of catching himself when he goes forward) so to get his mind of the thumping pain I started to tape Kendyll getting into our towel drawer. The camera has a flip out screen, so he was getting a kick watching K on the screen (and in "real life") and then we turned the camera on us (but flipped the screen so he could still see it). Oh the things that occupy toddlers. So this is actually Bennett's first "work" as a director. Enjoy. (and for the record, Belly Laughs is still my all time favorite video of them).

[ please excuse my stupid voice and K's diaper "plumber's butt". We're klassy like that]

Tim & I have a busy fun weekend ahead. Grandma & Grandpa Z are coming down to hang out with B&K. They are all looking forward to the visit! :)