Christmas came and Went!

This Christmas was an interesting one to say the least. Here we are brand new parents of twin 15 month olds!!! WOW!!! Need I say more! We tried the traditions that we have kept in years past and quickly needed to adapt them to be more age appropriate. We decided to host our annual Christmas day dinner, despite my panic about it the night before, and it was OK but perhaps a mistake to take that on too. Thankfully we have loving family members who are seasoned parents and have been there and done that. Wish this parenting thing came with a handbook. Live and learn. Luckily we have time off together until after the new year and we are just relaxing and enjoying our home and new love.

The love we have for our precious daughters is indescribable. They have brought us more joy in these past few months that we could have ever imagined. They are like little sponges, learning so many new things every day. Both Anna and Serra are walking and trying their best at talking. Cat seems to be their favorite word, much to our cats' dismay. They love their cousins Rowan and Charley Rose. Papa and Uncle George seem to be Anna's favorites. Serra loves her mama and is beginning to welcome the snuggles of others! We are teaching them sign language and their repertoire is growing daily. It is amazing how this has helped them communicate their needs to us with only a few signs!!! They had their 15 month checkup yesterday and all is well and on target developmentally. Hated the shots and fevers that followed but the girls are healthy and in great care with our doctor.

Much Love and Peace in the New Year! Karin

December is Here Already!?!?

Sorry I have not posted in a while... life has been busy to say the least. Serra Jie and Anna Mei are amazing. They are so smart and are hitting all their developmental milestones and then some. They are like little sponges and love to copy our actions and tones. They both say hi, dada, baba and papa. They also say mama but it is usually when they are crying, I don't mind. We are teaching them sign language and their signs are coming along. They can say more, eat, mama, dada, all done, thank you and hat. They are beginning to use the sign for more for not just food. I was playing with Anna the other day and she said more! Love it. They love to read books and play all day. They also love music, we often put the music channel on the TV and dance. It is so amazing how they can keep a beat, very musically inclined! Scott plays the guitar and sings with them every day and they sing along in such a soft sweet tone! Anna started taking steps while we were in China and now is walking around all the time. Serra is taking her time with it but tonight walked across the living room! Mommy and Daddy are better than ever! We are so in love with each other and our girls. I cannot express in words the new found love and happiness. Scott is an amazing Dad and the girls love him! I started back to work last Monday and was pretty sad. Having an amazing spouse that takes such loving care of everything has made this transition easier! The pictures are just a few of life since we have been home and the video is my favorite so far, hysterical! My goal is to get back on a regular monthly posting routine again!!!! We are so looking forward to Christmas next week and all the love of having family celebrate with us! Much Love!!!!