So we got 18 month pictures made today. Surprisingly we got some good shots. Their behavior was less than desirable. They want to do whatever they want and sitting and smiling was not it!!!

They also had their 18 month check up yesterday. They are both doing just great!!! Max weighs 25 lb and Calli just over 20 lb. The Dr. was very pleased with their development. We are working on getting down to just one nap, but they don't seem to understand sleeping for longer than one hour, which makes it harder later in the day when they are fussy before bedtime. Still sleeping very well 8pm-8am. They are eating everything under the sun. They love to eat "nack" (snacks). Calli's recent love is tomatos and pickles. Max loves pickles too. They sure must be my kids.

More later....

Outings

We recently took some trips to a Louisville Bats game and the KY State Fair.

Last Sunday we went to a Bats game and the babies loved playing on the playground! Max really got into cheering, even when no one else was:) He just started clapping and saying "yeah" as loud as he could. They got to meet Jake the Diamond Dog and they loved him!!! It was a good family day:) Plus, we won a free gas card, which is obviously very handy.

Our most recent trip was to the State Fair. We went with all the Hanke grandkids. It was a great trip with very few melt downs. The animals were as stinky as ever, but the kids really enjoyed them. Max and Calli's favorite was the duck and chickens because they made the most noise. Surprisingly, their favorite thing was a free cardboard bus that you folded to put together. They really didn't know what to think about the Characters walking around. Calli eventually warmed up and gave the fair bear a kiss, but Max would only give him a five. We enjoyed some good fair food and headed home for a good nap:)

Catching up

I really found enjoyment in writing on our website and posting pics. I have started this blog to allow people to stay in touch with us and to share in our lives.

Max and Calli are now 17 months old. They are running around like they own the world. They both are starting to be very independent which has it's goods and bads:) Things are going really well! Sleeping from 8pm to 8am consistently. Eating every thing in sight! Learning new things every day-it blows my mind the things they know.

We are trying to be adventurous and do things other than stay home all the time. We have been to Gymboree for an open gym. They loved climbing on everything-right up Calli's alley. We have also been to All About Kids for their open gym. It is a fun place, but our last encounter ended with Calli and our friend being scratched on the face by another boy:( We also like to go to the zoo when we can. Hopefully as the weather cools down a little we can go more. The park is always a good option, but the mulch becomes a major battle between mommy and Calli (wanting to wear it or eat it). Basically, they love to be busy. I hope we can maintain this type of entertainment when winter comes:/