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! :)

New Things (FINALLY!!!)

THE NEW CRIBS HAVE ARRIVED!!!! Praise baby Jesus in Heaven (or whomever you raise a glass to) . . . and BONUS -- Tim & his dad were able to put them together this afternoon. I told my boss yesterday if the cribs came while Tim was traveling I was tempted to go pick them up (even if I had to make multiple trips with my car) and then carry them up piece by piece and build them myself. And I know I could have done it, too. But alas, the men put them together. And I hear that they were MUCH MUCH easier to put together than the old cribs, MUCH MUCH easier to adjust the mattress height than the other cribs and MUCH MUCH nicer than the other cribs (a sentiment shared by everyone). Bennett especially seemed to be psyched to be able to stretch out . . . poor long tall dude was having to scrunch up in the PNP or have to lay diagonally to stretch out. Kendyll is excited too (she looks pissed in these photos because it is bedtime and she hates being confined. I promise she settled down as soon as the lights were out).

In other news, we sold our fugly, yucky, 2nd hand high chairs this past weekend in our garage sale. And we purchased new ones (thanks for the recommendation of fellow blogger and twin mommy Jenni). So far we really like these -- B&K can grow with them (they turn into 2 different types of boosters) and the HUGE bonus is that they sort of go with our decor (okay, yes they are still plastic monsters, but they look a bit classier in our nice dining room chairs that we never use).

B&K in one of their last meals in the old chairs:

And tonight in their new chairs:

16 Months Old!!!!

[two days late . . .]

Sorry for the delay on this one! It was another super busy weekend. I had MoMs night out Friday night, we had our garage sale on Saturday, went out with some friends and Sunday did a little bit of shopping. Whew! Nana & Papa W. came down to stay for the weekend (and work B&K patrol . . .along with supervising a mini-play date with Will & Sam, too during our sale). Papa Sam is going to stay with us a few more days to help with a few projects around our house. Project #1 is already complete . . . he hung a new ceiling fan in our play room in record time (we like to keep our windows open when the weather is nice and with the way we have this room closed off it was like a sauna . . . the fan is a much needed addition!!

Here are a few other updates:

- STILL NO NEW CRIBS!!!!!!!! I called BRU on Thursday. They are scheduled to arrive in the shipment this TUESDAY (frick!) and at that they still have to be tagged, blah, blah, blah which means they may not be ready to pick up until later this week. One of the major projects we were hoping Papa could help with was putting together the new cribs. He is planning to return on Tuesday and then Tim flies out to Chicago on Wednesday and won't be back until Sunday afternoon. So yeah, that means it will be at least another week in the PNPs for B&K. :(

- Kendyll used Tabasco to climb onto the couch the other day. He was laying next to it (as he often does). She innocently crawled up to him and started to pet him. Then she used him to stand up, followed by one knee up on his back and then the other. Repeat up onto the couch. Little stinker!

- Bennett is working on three (yes, 3!!!) more teeth. He currently has 10 . . .four on the bottom and 6 on the top, which includes his molars. He is now getting his 2 pointy teeth on the bottom as well as the molar next to that. Poor little dude!!

Here are a few pics (actually snapped the day after their 16 month b-day).