Finally, a quiet moment. The girls are enthralled with Baby Einstein, and that gives me a chance to play with my camera. Quiet moments are diamonds in the rough in our home. It’s rare that the girls sit still and are together. Mission accomplished. Thanks Baby Einstein! If you haven’t discovered the Baby Einstein DVDs, … Continue reading
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Happy RSV!
“We’re baby-free!” I cried out as my hubby and I headed to the beach to celebrate our anniversary. It was our first child-less weekend. The second day into it, I get the dreaded call. Our 13 month old girls have RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Happy anniversary dear. Have you ever experienced 42 pounds of babies … Continue reading
Save a Shirt, Eat Naked
Our twin girls are such messy eaters that I recently considered training our dog Miles to lick their high chairs clean. Ava refuses to wear a bib. As soon as we secure one upon her neck, she rips it off like a first grader opening his Christmas presents. To top it off, she swipes at … Continue reading
Ava is Thirsty
Our girls love water as much as otters do. Here’s a clip of the girls watching their dad clean the windows. Ava decides she’d like to have a taste. Cheers.
Practice Makes Perfect
Kaitlyn and Ava have discovered that they can reach the piano keys. So whenever their daddy is writing his blog, they gravitate towards the room and eventually find their way to the piano. Kaitlyn is usually the first to make it the piano. Ava giggles as she hits the keys. Chris takes a break from … Continue reading
WubbaNubs, Must Have For Babies
WubbaNubs are little stuffed animals with a pacifier attached to it. Perfect for tiny fingers grasping in the middle of the night for her beloved pacie. Get one, get two. Our girls love their WubbaNubs. They come in all sorts of animals and colors – bears, tigers, monkeys, giraffes, kittens. Pros: Easy for baby to find … Continue reading
The Frugal Parent, No Cable = No Football
Conundrum: How do we watch football when we cut cable to save cash as new parents? Our Answer: We’ll just stick to the games on public TV. Our Reality: Saturday, Chris and I sat on the couch to watch the publicly broadcasted Kentucky-Florida game. I’d rather be watching Ole Miss, and Chris would rather be … Continue reading
Family Photos: The Schop Girls’ Favorite Spot
Kaitlyn and Ava’s new favorite spot in our house is the backyard window in our dining room. They have learned to use the ledge to pull themselves to a standing position. Here are candids from this weekend. Kaitlyn laughs with me as Ava looks out to the backyard. Ava watching flowers. Yesterday’s play time. Kaitlyn … Continue reading
Family Photo: Ava at Play
Here’s a sweet shot from today. Ava is dragging a bedtime story book with her to the living room. Miles is in the background supervising.
Friday Family Photos: Bon Voyage Uncle Jonathan!
The girls’ Uncle Jonathan is moving to Hawaii. He’ll be working on his PhD in sociology at the University of Hawaii. We’ll miss you! When can we visit? Ava and Jonathan. Kaitlyn, Jonathan, and Ava.
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