Meatatarian? I think not.

Owen & Carter will be 8 months old this Sunday. Where does the time go? Last night Josh and I decided it was time to try giving the boys meat. I had honestly thought about doing it a few months ago, but I just couldn't. Not because I thought they were too young, because the look of pureed meat was enough to deter me. It was time for me to get over my fear and anxiety of meat in a jar. Is it just me, or is something about that just terribly wrong?

I had heard many babies have odd reactions to meat for the first time, so I came prepared for the occasion with my camera in tow. Let me tell you, I was not in the least disappointed. As I popped open the jar of chicken and chicken broth I was immediately overcome with horror. Those of you who have cats will understand what I'm talking about. The disgusting gelatinous mush in the jar not only looked like cat food, but smelled and probably tasted like it too! Now being the good Mom that I am, I usually taste all of the food before I give it to Owen & Carter, but last night was Daddy's turn to be the good parent! Judging by the look on Josh's face I think it was fair to assume it tasted as horrible as it looked.

Here is Owen's reaction to his first taste of cat food. I mean meat. Is it wrong that Josh and I laughed the entire time he was eating? Does it make us bad parents? Call us what you like....it was funny! You be the judge.



Meatatarian? I think not!

Giggly Guys

No one can make Owen & Carter laugh quite like their silly Daddy. They were in exceptionally giddy moods last night and I was able to capture some of their simultaneous giggles on video. What is making them laugh you may ask? For some reason Owen & Carter find it hilarious when you spit their soothers at them. Who knew something so simple could be so funny?



Giggly Guys

Hoppy Easter

Owen and Carter were subjected to yet another holiday photo shoot. This time it was in celebration of the upcoming Easter long weekend. They sat so innocently and smiled at the camera while mommy took shot after shot of her adorable little bunny rabbits. I'm sure they will thank me for these photos when they are older....NOT! However, their future girlfriends will certainly get a kick out of these. Either way I think they look adorable....rabbit ears and all. We hope you all have a wonderful Easter filled with delicious food, family and friends.

Carter Cotton Tail

Baby Bunny Owen

Attack of the killer bunny

Busy Boys

It has been another busy week around the house. We've had lots of friends over to visit and the boys have been on their best behaviour. It seems that the boys are finally getting back to their old sleeping habits. Carter has slept through the night for the past 3 nights (knock on wood I didn't just jinx it!), and Owen the past 2 out of 3. I have started using the crib wedges again in an effort to keep them from rolling on to their bellies and waking themselves up. Not sure if this is the right thing to do.....but for now it seems to work.

They are starting to enjoy tummy time, and by enjoy I mean they don't immediately scream and cry when they roll over. I am letting them fuss longer and longer in hopes of them finally figuring out how to roll back the other way. No luck so far, but I know they will do it soon.


Owen and Carter love to sit up like big boys. They are so excited when they are able to sit on their own and look around. Their big smiles demonstrate how proud they are of themselves at this new found independence. That is until they topple over to the side or unfortunately sometimes flat on their face. Ouch!


We are looking forward to the Easter long weekend as (great)Gran is coming to join us for dinner. It's been a few months since she has seen them so I know that she will notice a big difference. I wonder if she'll be able to tell them apart.

Caught on tape

I am happy to report that after several failed attempts, Owen has finally been caught red handed! Poor Josh spent the better part of a half hour on the floor of Owen's room trying to catch the little monkey in action. Unfortunately we can't figure (and by we I mean me) out how to rotate the video so I apologize for your sore neck in advance. Enjoy!



Monkey business

Happy St.Patrick's Day

It was a very busy weekend but we did manage to squeeze in a photo shoot just in time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Thanks to Nona & Poppi for the headbands and bibs. We hope the luck of the Irish finds you all today.


Now stop reading the blog and get out there and drink some green beer!

6 month stats

So we just returned home from Owen and Carter's six month check-up and I am happy to report that all is well. Their doctor couldn't believe how much they have grown in the last 2 months. They did extremely well with their vaccinations and only cried for a minute or two. I am starting to think the needles are harder on us than they are on them! They are proving to be identical twins in every way, shape and form. Owen weighs 19lb 1oz and is 27.8" long. Carter weighs 19lb 2oz and is 27.6" long. Can't get much more identical then that!

Owen & Carter's doctor has only seen them 4 times since they were born and she has never mixed them up. I have always been very impressed that she is able to tell them apart considering she only sees them every couple of months. Well there is a first time for everything and today was the first time she got them wrong. Maybe it was due to the fact that Grampa Ian was trying to sabotage her record by making them wear identical hats! Here is a photo of the boys on the way to their appointment. Can you tell them apart?