Baby Baby Baby

Kaia and Zoe got their first baby dolls today.

They are soft little dolls dressed in little baby buntings. One baby wears a little pink and white fleece outfit with an embroidered butterfly on the front. One baby wears a purple fleece outfit with a purple and white floral calico print top. Both have precious baby faces with big blue eyes and rosebud lips curled into a tiny smile.

The look in their eyes when I handed them to them was priceless.
Our big girls knew just what to do. Who knew they had been watching so closely all this time.

So excited to see their babies, they hugged and kissed them and gave them lots of love. Kaia was eager to share her baby with Mommy for a big cuddle. Zoe cradled her baby in her arms, rocked her side to side and kissed her forehead. What good mommies they may be some day!

Am I Blue?

This Week I Learned . . .

All the sippy cups are mine.



I can take off my diaper.




Folding sister up in the couch is fun.

The First Year in Pictures - Zoe and Kai's Greatest Hits

In honor of Kaia and Zoe's first birthday on the 9th, here is a photo montage of their best looks, accomplishments and discoveries. This is the first online appearance for many of the photos included.

Kaia and Zoe with Mommy and Daddy before being born -- 21 weeks 

Mommy and Zoe just after delivery 

Zoe's First Sponge Bath -- with Mommy in NICU -- 2 or 3 weeks old 

Kaia's first sponge bath -- in NICU with Daddy -- 2 or 3 weeks old 

Kaia talking to Mommy -- 10 Weeks 

Mommy and Zoe -- 10 Weeks 

Baby Kaia -- 10 Weeks 

Baby Zoe -- 10 Weeks 

An early preview of Kaia's dancing skills -- 3 months 

Zoe Loves Her Bath -- 4 months 

Kaia Smiling and Laughing -- 4 months 

Kaia Sweet Pacification -- 5 months 

Zoe Christmas 2005 -- 5 1/2 months 

Zoe Christmas 2005 -- 5 1/2 months 

Kaia Christmas 2005 -- 5 1/2 months 

Kaia Christmas 2005 -- 5 1/2 months