This is a little drum/music set the kids got for Christmas. We put the drum sticks away for a while due to the fact the kids can't really control them yet...after Timo smacked Cameron in the head. But here is a video of them trying to play the drum.

Play Date!

My best friends, Monique, and her kids babysat for us a few weeks ago so Young and I could have a date night. Her kids had so much fun playing with the twins, they have been begging to come back over. So they all had a play date this past week and the twins had a blast. Jake(7yr) and Sydney(5yr) kept the twins entertained for hours. As soon as the kids walk in the door, Sydney claims Cameron and Jake claims Timo. Monique and I got to sit back and visit and watch the show.
Jake building something really big with the mega blocks...just so the kids can knock it down!

Santa!

It was an unusual morning this Christmas...for some reason the kids didn't wake up at their usual 6:30am time. We typically hear them "talking" to each other for about 15 or 20mins before we go in to get them and feed them, around 7am. But Christmas morning we woke up and heard nothing. We waited until 7am and still nothing...and we couldn't wait any longer...we were so excited! So VERY untypical of us, we went in and woke the kids up!! (I don't recommend it...very cranky babies)

Anyway, after their morning bottle we headed to the Christmas tree to see what Santa had left. We put the kids down at the living room door way and they were off, headed straight for the new toys under the tree. Timothy went right to the play kitchen and Cameron crawled right to the shape sorter cookie jar. Soon they were both playing at the kitchen and couldn't tear themselves away.Timothy learning how to work the light and Cameron putting the shapes in and out.
The kids checking out their new drum toy and back to the kitchen to play.

They eventually made their way to all the goodies for them and had an overload of entertainment. While they were distracted with the kitchen, Young and I exchanged presents and enjoyed our morning together. The kids opened the rest of their gifts from Grandparents, Aunts and uncles and we got started on cooking our Christmas dinner.Timohty with his new book and overalls from Granny Cameron.
Cameron checking out the new Activity cube and Young with his new camera!
Daddy showing the kids how to get the most noise out of the drum and then back to the kitchen...

Christmas Eve 2008

Happy Holidays everyone! What a wonderful Christmas we had here at the Ko home. I hope you all had a special holiday as well. We missed being with our families this year, but enjoyed sharing and beginning our own family traditions with the twins. As most of you know, due to my insane work schedule in the past, I haven't been able to travel home for the holidays. Young and I have created our own traditions the past few years and couldn't wait to include the kids this year and celebrate in our home.
Young and I have always gone downtown on Christmas Eve to enjoy food, lights and a little last minute shopping...so we headed downtown this year with the kids in tow. The weather was a bit rainy but we made the most of it, walking around Union Square, seeing the giant tree all lit up and showing the kids the huge snow village in the Hilton Hotel lobby. We had a great lunch at Scala's and the staff was extremely accommodating to us and the twins. The kids were so good in the restaurant and we actually got to finish our food and have dessert! Then after driving around the city to look at all the lights it was time to head to church for our Christmas Eve service. It was nice to reflect on the birth of our Savior and what Christmas is really all about.


I was so excited to get the kids home and to bed!! Santa had to come and I wanted to be front and center for all the action. Afterward, Young and I relaxed by the fire, roasted some chestnuts and enjoyed a little peace and quiet....if just for a little while.

the kids all tucked in their beds..with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads...

Merry Christmas!

I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. We will try to get new photos and stories updated soon...

Freedom!

Timothy was in a crazy, goofy mood the other night, being a complete wild baby. I was undressing him for his bath and Cameron got "stuck" in a corner and started crying. I sat Timo down for a second to go rescue her....and off he took...naked as a jay bird! He went crawling all over the place. I tried to catch him but he was laughing and having the best time. So I decided to just undress Cameron, chase him down and get them in the tub. To my surprise, he headed straight for the bathroom (I think he was following the sounds of the water running) He climbed right up to the side of the tub!

New Sounds

Cameron has always been the first to make new sounds and if she's anything like her mommy, she'll be talking long before Timothy. She just stated making a new sound...an new type of baby talk that I thought was just so cute. It's a much faster talk than she has before.

Standing Little Man

Timothy is pulling himself up on anything and everything that will hold his weight. He has become very adverterous and daring...and has the bumps, bruises and scratches to prove it.

I had to push the walker up against something that won't move...he isn't quite ready to go cruising across the room yet...

Finger Foods

Feeding the kids has become a bit more challenging but a whole lot more fun! We are onto finger foods now b/c they (and by "they" I mean Cameron) are on a no puree food strike. She basically won't eat from a spoon right now, she has to feed herself. She still will eat her yogurt, applesauce and carrot puree but that's about all you can get her to eat from a spoon. So the challenge is finding enough healthy foods that a baby with no teeth can eat. Bananas bites top our list along with Cheerios, Kixs and Goldfish. Then the fun starts. I found a bunch of great items at Trader Joes for them. They have these "Smart Dogs" that are hot dogs made of soy, so they are super soft and taste just like hot dogs. They also have organic mac and cheese that the kids love and easy for them to pick up. String cheese is another favorite along with sweet potato bits. I'll cook spinach down, chop it and make little tiny balls for them to grab and maybe some cut grapes for dessert. I have kinda a running list of menus I cycle through but am always looking for new ideas if anyone has some...

Here are some pics of our dinner the other night..."hot dogs", mac n cheese and whole wheat toast, yummy! I just put the food down and them have at it. (let's not talk about how messy this all is...)

How to Keep the Kids Out of the Christmas Tree...

Exersaucers and snack! The kids don't show much interest in the Christmas tree except in the evening when we plug in the lights. So when that happens we have to get creative in keeping the them away from pulling on the light stands. I find that snacks always keep the kids occupied and the exersaucers keep them stationary...perfect combo. (It's also a good time to call Granny and Grandpa for a web cam chat!) They have sorta lost interest in their exersaucers since they became mobile. In fact, it's a daily battle to get Timothy in his car seat, stroller, a diaper change...anything that holds him down. Now days he would rather stand on the outside and play with it's gadgets. But they just can't pass up the delicious snack of teething biscuits or zwieback toast!

10 Months Old!

Woo Hoo! We've made it to 10 months and having a blast so far! Now the only thing in my mind is they will be 1yr old in two months!!!!! (Knowing what a planner I am, I'm already behind schedule!)

Here are the stats:
Timohty-20lbs
Cameron 19lb 5oz

Big accomplishments this past month seemed to happen all within last week. So much stuff I haven't had a chance to post yet but I'll go ahead and mention (stay tuned for pictures)

Timothy is pulling himself up to standing on anything that will hold his weight.
Cameron had slight movement forward yesterday.
Christmas tree shopping .
Seeing Santa!
Discovering new favorite foods...mac and cheese, hot dogs, spinach, avocados, apple juice.
Discovering new foods we don't like...tangerines (I think too sour).
Cameron has added a few new sounds to her vocabulary...doy, doy, doy...
Timothy learned to clap...Cameron already mastered this.
Cameron has started mimicing a few of our actions...pretend sneezing is my personal fav.
NEW CAR SEATS! (stay tuned for pictures)

a few outtakes...

Cameron in the Basket

I was doing laundry and put Cameron in the basket just for fun. She loved it. We had Christmas music playing in the background and she was dancing...she loves dancing.

Santa!

Our first outing to for the kids to meet Santa went pretty much like we expected. I haven't seen too many babies that take warmly to a very large strange man with a long white beard, dressed in red and wearing a funny hat!!

We had our Family Christmas party at church Saturday night and Santa was there. We were so excited to get the kid's picture taken and not have to brave the mall Santa. All in all I think things went pretty well and we got some really cute pictures of the kids with Santa. Surprisingly Timothy was the most scared. Cameron warmed up after a moment or two, distracted by her candy cane, but Timothy just couldn't muster up the courage.

The party was great fun...full of families, singing, the story of Christmas, edible Nativity scenes and a chili cook off...that I lost! The kids had fun playing with their friends and we had fun talking to the several "soon to be parents" from the church...trying to prepare them. Here are a few photos of the festive evening.




PS...someone was taking pictures of all the kids with Santa. I'll post them when they get emailed to me.

One More

I just had to post one more picture of Cameron being stuck...she is rolling over in her crib now and since she only moves backwards...she gets her legs stuck between the bars outside the crib. I came in and found her this way yesterday.

Mommy is Hands Free

Just another sign of our little babies growing up...they can hold their own bottles almost the whole feeding now.

Security Monkey

For some reason I'm obsessed with taking pictures of Timothy sleeping with his monkey. We put the kids down to sleep nap or night, he climbs all around the crib, I usually have to go back in at least one to retrieve his pacifier from the floor...all the while, monkey is sitting in the corner of the crib untouched. Then I go back in after the kids are sleeping to cover them up. Somehow Timo has found his monkey and can't go to sleep without it. I think it's so funny that he falls asleep on top of the monkey. I know I'm probably the only one that thinks this is cute, so bare with me.

"Help, I'm Stuck!"

Little Cameron just can't get the forward motion going. She is a master at moving backward and scooting on her bottom but often gets herself stuck in the strangest place...unknowingly backing up into them. She has this little whimper cry she does when she gets stuck and I grab the camera and run to her rescue. I've been collecting photos of her in the "help, I'm stuck" position.

she keeps knocking her head trying to get out from under the cribs...and I found her with a leg caught under the bookshelf...poor baby!