How is it possible that these young ladies are almost one?!?! It seems like just yesterday we were watching them on the ultrasounds and anxiously awaiting their arrival. I'm not sure if I should be excited or depressed about planning their first birthday celebration!
What a fun month it has been! We celebrated my birthday by taking the girls swimming for the first time. It took Kinley a few minutes to adjust, but soon she was absolutely LOVING it! She was splashing herself (and everyone around her) and didn't even care! Devyn took a bit longer to warm up to the water. The water itself was a little chilly so after a short swim she started trying to escape.
"This is awesome!" -Kinley
"Let me out of here!" -Devyn
"Well, maybe this isn't so bad." -Devyn
After our swimming adventure, we tried to get some photos of the bathing beauties. Apparently modeling isn't in their future. They were NOT interested in having their pictures taken. I guess most females don't appreciate being photographed in a swimsuit. But I couldn't help it! They have all these adorable swimsuits to wear and they've already outgrown some before they even had a chance to wear them!
Devyn (left) and Kinley (right)
One week after my birthday, it was time to be spoiled again on my first Mother's Day! Dad and the girls took me out to brunch and that evening we took a ride on the High Roller, the new observation wheel on the strip.
Ready to hop on the wheel. It doesn't even stop!
Here we go!
Heights don't bother Devyn.
Kinley loves it too!
500+ feet
Devyn continues to be our busy girl! She is constantly moving and investigating. She is very curious and prefers to play with everything in the house that is NOT a toy. She is pretty good at holding her own bottle now...a nice break for Mom and Dad.
Devyn's favorite project...turning off the TV during the best part of the show! Then she watches the screen as it turns blue, and then turns to look at you with an evil grin!
Dad trapped her in the exersaucer. If you can get her to sit still for a moment...this is what happens.
More proof that sitting still makes Devyn fall asleep. She face-planted on her high chair!
The only thing slowing Devyn down these days are her new sleeping braces. We picked them up last week and haven't been getting much sleep since. Poor baby screamed nonstop the first two nights, was a bit better the third night, and then somehow managed to kick them off completely last night. I'm told she will eventually get used to them, but I feel awful knowing how uncomfortable she is.
Our tough little girl!
Kinley continues to make great progress in physical therapy! She is now moving her left arm more and is starting to gain some balance and the strength she needs to sit up on her own. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she can do so by her birthday). She has been qualified for early intervention services, which means that soon therapists from the state will start coming to the house to work with her.
Kinley Grace, 11 months old
She must be thirsty!
Practicing eating with her left hand.
And just a few more....
Devyn eating her first baby cookie, pinky up and all!
Devyn and Mommy in the pool
Devyn is always stealing the show!
Our big girls!
Devyn thinks she can handle Daddy's cup!
