Random Pics!

Ava can't figure out why every one wants hug and kiss her.  It's gotta be the hat!

 Grayson displaying his best dance move for the ladies!  Imagine these moves to your favorite Marvin Gay tune.

Ava, not to be out done, likes to hang out a listen to a little Snoop Dog in the morning.

Testing out our new double Bob. They were not fans of it on this windy day, but I think they will grow into it.

They love, their swaddle.  Well, for a minute at least.  Grayson is probably smiling because he knows that it is only a matter of minutes until he has the swaddle cracked and his arms free. 

 

Here, Ava is putting in her tummy time.  She's not a fan, but will tolerate it and at least work at it.  Grayson on the other hand, well, see below for what Grayson thinks of tummy time...

This kid can sleep anywhere, he's just like his daddy!

Grayson prefers to be a little more spontaneous with his tummy time.  I swear, he loves being on his stomach at all times, except when we put him on the tummy time mat!

Here, Ava and Grayson were practicing the wave during a Rockies spring training game, but they fell asleep!  We'll have to work on the execution a little bit more for mommy! (Mommy hates the wave!)



Klein Family Visit

So it has been a little while since I have blogged and no, to answer some of your questions, the blog hasn't fallen to the way side.  Turns out working and raising twin newborns is pretty difficult and time consuming!  So without further ado, lets catch you up on the Grayson and Ava gossip!

After Aunt Stephie went home our dear friend Sheila flew in from Austin.  We were very excited to see Sheila and really looking forward to our five day visit.  On Sheila's second night, we learned how to skype and we "skyped" with the rest of Klein family (sans Collin, whose in college).  On the third night, we got a BIG SURPRISE!

3/5's of the Klein family showed up on our doorstep just before dinner time!  They had driven up from Austin to meet the twins and catch a little skiing on one of Colorado's awesome mountain resorts  What a surprise!

Here is Connor and Sami with Grayson and Ava.  Sami took right to them, Conner needed some convincing, but once he held them he was a natural!  Speaking of naturals, Dave Klein shows us that feeding a baby is just like riding a bike - you might be a little rusty, but you never forget how.

I think Ava was taking it easy on him!

We loved our surprise and were so thankful for all the help Sheila, Dave, Sami and Connor provided.  We can't wait to see the Klein's again and hopefully introduce Collin to Grayson and Ava!

We Are 4 Weeks Old Today!

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Thank you to our new friend Kelly B. for taking our pictures!

One Month Check-Up

Today we went for our one month weight check at the pediatrician.  Daddy went back to work last week, so Aunt Stephie went with mommy and us today.  We got good news, Grayson weighs 9 lbs 1 oz and Ava weighs 7 lbs 1 oz.  Dr. Mary was very pleased with our growth and development!

Here we are bonding on aunt Steph's lap.

Ava's close up.  Just before tummy time!

Grayson, definitely suspect of tummy time!

Here we are post tummy time!  Who came up with this concept anyway?

Ava getting ready to go to see Dr. Mary.

Grayson, his usual excited self could care less where we are going!

Well, we have to go sleep and grow some more.  Check back soon!

WEEK TWO!!!!

Hi there!  Here is a quick recap of our second week here.  We have been very busy practicing eating, pooping and sleeping.  Some things we are better at than others, just ask mommy and daddy.  You know what they say, practice makes perfect and we are continuing to practice (about 8 times a day!).

In addition to our practicing, we have also caught up on our current events and received a number of guests.  We keep meeting family and making new friends and word in the nursery is that they all think we are adorable!

First, Grandpa Ken and Grandma Sandy came to visit from Nebraska.  Here we are with them now.

They were sure to load us up on all the Husker gear one could want.  Daddy is busy trying to figure out what else can be spelled by the "GO HUSKERS" building blocks they got us.

Then Grandma Goddard came to stay with us.  We are her first grandchildren and she spoiled us rotten with affection!  Here is the proud grandma with us.

We also met some great new friends.  First, our surrogate grandparents Jim and Pam M. paid us a visit.  We were very excited to learn they are going to be regular visitors once mommy and daddy go back to work.

Jim was overheard commenting that they have to re-learn how to look after babies because now they go out for beers with their kids.  (Before you call Child Protective Services, you should know their kids are adults now!)  Speaking of beer, a quick look into our refridgerator tells you a little about how we have changed mommy and daddy's life!

CHEERS!!!!!!!

Then we were very excited to meet our new friend Rye.  She is just about two months older than we are and her mommy Rhoda is awesome!  We hear great things about her daddy too!  We look forward to growing up together.  Here are the three of us.

Here is a big shout out to our new friends Jennifer, Denise, Jill, Corin and Diana who all paid us a visit this week!  We can't wait to see you all again!

Daddy makes sure we stay up on current events by turning on the news.  We heard a lot about a big party in a place called Egypt and daddy told a story about King Tutankhamun.  He has now nick named us Prince and Princess "toot-in-common"!

Finally, we have been getting some exercise...well...sort of.  Here we are on our first walk.

Mommy, Daddy and Grandma Goddard showed us around the neighborhood.

Aunt Stephie comes to town today to stay with us a for a while and we are very excited to see her again and we will update you soon on our new adventures!

IT'S BEEN A BUSY WEEK!

Well, we have been home a week now and it has been very busy and incredibly rewarding.  Lots of "firsts" as you can imagine.  We are still sneaking in sleep whenever we can which leaves less time for blogging.  For now, here are some new photos.  Enjoy!

Ava and Grayson's first baths!  Verdict is in, they are not fans of the sponge bath!

Ava, doing her best pirate imitation.

EXPOSED!

No photos please!

Grayson, focused on the right, look out for the left!

Grayson trying to avoid the bath by playing possum!

Grayson, has no idea what is about to happen!

GOING HOME!!!!!

TUESDAY WAS A GREAT DAY!  Tuesday, we took our little bundles of joy home and showed them their room and started to discover all the things we didn't think we needed but that we need right NOW!  I'm happy to report, all worked out well and we all survived our first night home together!

Here are some photos of the big day.

Here is Grayson and Ava in their "going home outfits" picked out by mommy.  She has great taste!  Grayson's out fit is a little baggy, while Ava is swimming in hers.

Here's the new and improved Goddard family!  Mommy and daddy are just a little proud!  We need to send a big shout out to the Doctors and Nurses at Midtown and Rose Medical Center.  They took great care of us and fawned over Grayson and Ava every chance they had.  I think they were as excited as we were when we took the twins down to the nursery to get a little shut eye.

So we are ready to go home and someone says "stay warm and drive carefully!"  Huh?  What are you talking about, yesterday's high was in the mid 40's and sunny?  Then when we went to load the car, this is what we found...Mother Nature laughing just a little!

Not to worry, come rain, sleet or even 6-8 inches of snow, nothing was stopping us from bringing Ava and Grayson home!  On our drive we noticed that the City and County of Denver snow plows had taken the day off in honor of Grayson and Ava's homecoming.  Thank goodness for all-wheel drive!

When we finally made it home, there was a proud Grandpa waiting!

 This is Sarah's dad Ken, in town from Nebraska, holding his two newest grandchildren.

That's all for now.  Time for a nap before the next feeding.  Stay tuned for more...