Halloween and 14 months old!

We have been busy packing or trying to pack the house, our two little helpers aren't making it easy!  Both girls are very curious and don't like to leave boxes alone.  My last day of work was October 24, so I have been a stay at home mom for a week now.  John started his job last Monday and has been continuing to look for houses for us in the evenings.  Claire and Caroline were so happy to see Dad on Friday night when he came back.  He made it home in time to go trick or treating with us for a little bit.  The girls dressed up as owls for Halloween, yes, store bought owl costumes.  Maybe next year I'll be more creative!

Caroline and Claire on Halloween 

Claire and Caroline a few days before Halloween

Ready to Trick or Treat with Elsa and Anna

2 little owls

Bags are ready to go!

Claire has really been getting around the furniture well and climbing up on everything that she can, including the baby gate!  She still needs to work on her balance to stand on her own.  She loves to wave and has been eating really well lately.  She is producing more sounds and she loves laughing at her silly sister.  She doesn't nap as long as Caroline each day, but Claire entertains herself so well when she is awake.

Caroline has been taking more steps on her own, but hasn't taken off quite yet. She has been pointing and making more sounds. She loves to throw anything she can get her hands on.  She has been putting anything and everything in her mouth lately. She will happily shake her head no when you tell her no!

Changes for our family

I wrote this in early October and never posted, things have been a bit busy around here!

Wow, what a busy and fast September! We don't have any onesie stickers after 12 months, so the girls will be in generic outfits from now on.

Our little Buckeyes!

The girls went to the doctor this week for their one year check up.  Caroline is now 19 lbs 9 ozs, and 29 inches long.  Claire is 16 lbs 7 ozs and 28 3/4 inches long.  Claire is eating well overall, but she just isn't gaining weight, so the pediatrician recommended that we visit a gastroenterologist. Caroline is standing on her own and has taken a few steps before falling.  Her favorite word is "DADADADA" Both girls have discovered the stairs and LOVE to try to sneak up them. They are fast!  Both girls are climbers, they want to be as high up as they can.  Claire loves cruising around the furniture and hanging upside down.  There might be gymnastics in her future!
   We have some changes coming soon.  John has accepted a job in Spartanburg, SC working as an engineer for DISH, which means we will be moving in early November.  I resigned from my teaching position effective October 24.We are very excited to move closer to family, and I am so happy to be able to stay at home with the girls.  Needless to say we have a lot to do, including finding a place to live!