So Much To Share...

So Much to share...

The babies had their six month check up. Both look fabulous! Rex weighed in at 17 lbs 14 oz and Myla at 13 lbs 10 oz! Amazing to me considering that they both have more than tripled their birth weight! Rex is 50% for weight for a 6 month old and 90% for height and Myla is 20% for weight and 50% for height. We are so happy with that report!
We have enjoyed the nicer weather (although it snowed last night again) but this week it was in the 50s and even 60s one day. Beautiful! Quinn asks from the moment he wakes up until he goes to bed, to go outside. He will bring us his shoes or try to put on his jacket, letting us know that he is ready to go! The babies love the outdoors too. There is just something about the fresh air that is calming and so enjoyable.

All three of them got a little taste of summer with some cantaloupe. The babies had happy tongues and were covered in drool. They get frustrated when it slips out of their hands but they sure do enjoy it. Rex enjoying some melon!

The babies take turns sitting in Quinton's seat while we are playing outside so that they can watch all the action. I think that Rex was enjoying himself!

Myla enjoying some melon!

Looking so sweet in the front seat!

Myla is still lacking in the hair department, my boys seem to be taking it all. Rex is sporting a bald spot on the back of his head (a good thing though, for a while he didn't enjoying being on the back of his head so this is a sign that he is on the back of his head more!).

Quinton's hair still is curly and beautiful. We are hoping that he keeps his curly hair as he grows up! Quinn continues to be a big helper. He is quick to help wipe up a spill or to wipe off his hands, grab a toy for the babies, or shove a pacifier in their mouths if they are crying. He also good about telling us when his diaper is dirty or when he has a booger. Usually he says, "Big booger Quinn." In the middle of the night he woke me up over the monitor to let me know that he had a "big booger Quinn."

Quinn is also getting very good at pretending. He feeds his little toy animals, he pretends that he has gum in his pocket and he puts it in his mouth to chew it (not sure where he learned that...), the other morning we were eating cupcakes off of Myla's pajamas and dinosaurs off of Rex, a delicious and nutritious breakfast!

Dan and I are also learning that you don't have to teach kids to lie. When we can't find one of Quinn's toys and we ask him where it is he usually says, "Rex/Myla took it." Although right now it is not a very realistic answer, someday soon it will probably be true.

Quinn has no problem getting dirty very quickly while being outside. He is trying out his birthday present from Aunt Kelly, a new big box of chalk!

We had just come back from music class so Rex and Myla were still in their seats but enjoyed the outdoors from their seats.

What a precious little boy!

Quinn enjoys when Dan takes him to church for a little drum practice! Actually he just enjoys anything with Daddy! The moment that Dan comes home he is put to "work" playing and running around. Quinn sure does love his dad!

Quinn also likes to tell us that practically everyone has "stinky feet." Anytime anyone comes over and takes off their shoes he comments that they have stinky feet. Funny little boy!

Dan enjoying all his babies!

Quinton and Leighton are great friends. They play so well together. Leighton came over to play last Saturday so that Christy could go listen to Luke speak at church. We had a wonderful time. It makes my life easier having him over because they entertain each other.

Both boys love to climb and jump on things so we made a little fun game with our couch cushions. The funniest part was when they would erupt in giggles, but especially when one of them would fall or bump into the other one. Fun little boys! I'm glad they are such good friends.

Quinn enjoying a little baking!

I went to check on the babies and came back to find our cookie dough covered with sprinkles and being invaded by animals...

We had some fun visitors last weekend. My Aunt Sue and cousin Beth stopped in to meet the twins and do a little playing. Quinn put them to "work" playing in his room!

Quinn is getting quite good at making the letter Q. Here is an example of his penmanship

Quinn was dancing with a little toy frog while I was singing!

Clean brothers bonding in Daddy's Chair!

The Rude family had an exciting week last week. Dan's parents, Tim and Nancy, have been foster parents to two little brothers, Connor (2.5 yrs) and James (1.5 yrs), but last week they officially became Connor and James Rude. So technically they are Dan's brothers and Quinn, Rex and Myla's uncles, but just to make things easier we just call them cousins. They are sweet little boys. Quinn loves playing with them and we are so blessed to have them in our family. What an exciting time!

I was not very faithful in taking pictures at the event but this is Connor at lunch afterward. A handsome little boy!

We are thankful for the growing Rude family, the healthy babies, the warmer weather and the incredible God that we serve!