Evelyn & KJ, Months 7-8

I realized I was overdue for a KJ & Evelyn post.  Last month (at the 7-month mark), the big accomplishment was getting on all fours. . .

They played together so nicely through much of our playdate.

Then KJ got very interested in Evelyn's headband. . .

 . . . and it began to go downhill from there.

 Let's play a game of "What is different in the next 2 pictures?"

 Yes, I can't believe I'm admitting this, but KJ looks 'prettier' in Evelyn's headband than she does!  I'm not sure how thrilled KJ's daddy was to see these pictures, though. . . (Isn't he just gorgeous, though?!?)

Then this week we had our "8 Month" Playdate.  The big accomplishment this month?  Standing!  Look at our big kids!

 And they are now MUCH too busy to sit still for a picture. . .

I'm really hoping it will be a couple more months before I'm posting pictures of them walking, but the way KJ moves, I don't think he is very far off!

More Spring Break Fun

We continued our fun Spring Break week by going to visit KJ on Wednesday morning while Violet was in school.  The boys talk non-stop about KJ around this house, so they were SO EXCITED to go see him!  Are these babies cute or what?!?

Poor Evie looks uncomfortably fat in this one. . . But look at how beautiful KJ's hair is!

The boys wanted to get in on the pictures.

A couple more "on-the-tummy" shots. . .

BIG EYES!

I just love some of their expressions, "Not so fast, KJ!"

Holding hands, awwww. . .

First time actually playing at our playdate. . .

"Evelyn, your fluffy arms are pretty tasty!"

What a fun morning spent with the KJ-Man!

We picked up Violet from school and headed to the bowling alley where we met up with several friends.  It was great as we had the last 4 lanes just to us!

Violet found a perfect spot to hang out in 'Aunt' Donna's arms. . . 

Evelyn was a perfect little angel in her carseat. . .

And Calvin was a bowling machine!  He bowled a 99 in one game!

There aren't pictures of Oliver because he unfortunately wasn't feeling all that great at the bowling alley.  Here are just some of the Wellsville crew -- poor Violet is the only "big" girl there.

KJ and bowling adds up to a near-perfect spring break day for my kiddos!

Evelyn and KJ, 4 Months Old!

I haven't done an "Evelyn and KJ" post for 3 months (!), so here are plenty of updated pictures to show how much our September 20 and September 21 babies have grown!  Here they are at the beginning of November, chunking up nicely. . .

Evelyn looks a little bored initially, then isn't sure about having KJ's arm around her. . .

Then decides to whisper sweet nothings in his ear. . .

. . . and finally decides she may need to be a little louder to get her point across.  I love KJ's look in this one, "What? Were you talking to me??"

We met up with him again at Thanksgiving time.  I loved seeing Kyla and Violet's reaction to 2 BABIES in the room!

Then we saw them at Christmas (which was already on the blog).

Then this week, we got together for another playdate.  I think Evelyn and KJ are starting to be a little more aware of each other; I can't wait until they can actually play!

We stripped them down to their diapers and put them back on the rug they laid on when they were less than a week old.  What do you think they are thinking in this one??

 Here are a few more of my favorites. . .

   

Evelyn is definitely winning in the "rolls" competition.  KJ is long and lean.

 

They were both more interested in eating the rug than laying on it.

 This is a comparison shot from less than a week old on the left to almost 4 months old on the right.  It seems that KJ is maintaining his tan a little better than Miss Evelyn. . . But there is no denying how big they are getting!

Evelyn & KJ. . . and Circe!!

Last week, Miss Evelyn decided it had been too long since she'd seen her favorite 1-day-younger-than-her cousin, KJ.  So we made a visit on Wednesday.  These two have really chunked it up in the past 3 weeks!  We actually weighed each of them while visiting, and they both tipped the scales at 10 lbs 12 oz -- I'd say they are on the same growth curve!

 Then yesterday, we got to play with KJ some more at his shower.  Look how handsome he is in his little-man suit!

 The shower was extra-exciting as Evelyn got to meet her littlest girl cousin, Circe, for the first time.  You may recall that Miss Circe came into the world with her twin brother, Van, at only 24 weeks.  They each weighed less than 2 pounds and were 11 inches long. Here are pictures of Baby Circe when she was a week old:

And here is Circe today, with Miss Evelyn!  Circe is 6 months old, but weighs a full pound LESS than my chunky 1 month old.  Although I think she gives Evelyn a run for her money in the chins department!

And here are the 3 babies together.  They were so funny!  First, Evelyn felt a little hungry and was hopeful that Circe could help out. . .

 Then she felt a bit sleepy, and decided KJ made a pretty nice pillow. . .

 Then she and Circe compared their muscles, and KJ was clearly impressed. . .

 Finally, Evelyn and KJ both decide it's nap time, while Circe is obviously thinking, "Newbies. . ."

 Circe's beautiful mommy, Robin, showed everyone how natural holding two babies is for her, as she does this all the time with her miracle twins.

 Speaking of her twins, Circe's twin brother Van could still use your prayers as he hasn't made it home from the hospital yet.  I honestly can't imagine having a baby in the NICU for 6 months, and having a newborn at home, and working full time, etc etc etc. . .but Robin and Todd have handled the situation with such grace.  They are hopeful that he may be coming home around Thanksgiving, so please pray with us that this indeed happens!  Look at what a handsome little guy he is!

It was a great day for a baby shower, and so wonderful to celebrate with Sheri.

 Babies are such a gift, and I'm so thankful for my Baby Blessings!