Easter Fun

Grandma and Grandpa Fox came for a visit last weekend, and although I was really bad at remembering to take pictures, I did happen to snap a few photos of Grandma and Gage decorating Easter Eggs. Gage had a really fun time, and I think this was the first year he seemed to last longer than 1 egg's worth of dye-time!

At daycare yesterday when encouraged to decorate an egg, Gage replied, "No, I already decorated eggs with my Grandma Fox!" and he wouldn't decorate anymore! Grandma got a kick out of this story.



On Saturday, our local healthclub, "The Centre" held it's annual Easter EGGstravaganza party. As the party has always been held indoors in the gym, we were not aware that they changed that this year and we did not dress the babies appropriately. Fortunately, I had my winter jacket in the car, otherwise I had short sleeves on...
We didn't stay too long, but we did get a picture with the Easter Bunny (a.k.a. Erin, one of the swimming instructors) who really likes my kids!

Happy Easter everyone!

Homemade Meatball Subs

In case you are interested, I made a good meal tonight and wanted to share. Just as an FYI, I "cook" approximately 2 times per week. The other days we just make do with what we have...
but for some reason, making a meal for Tim and I makes me feel productive.

1 lb. ground turkey
1/2 onion, diced
1 egg
3/4 Cup bread crumbs (I used Italian bread crumbs-you can buy in a can)
dash of milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning

Mix all together, and roll into balls. I placed them on a pan and cooked for about 30 minutes (or until done) at 375.

Place meatballs on open bun on a pan. Spoon desired amount of sauce on top of them. (I used Classico Sweet Tomato Basil) and then placed a slice of provolone cheese on top. I placed in the oven still heated to 375 until the cheese was melted and it was heated through.

It took me less than 15 minutes to make the meatballs, and the rest took less than 15 minutes. Gage loved the meatballs, minus the marinara sauce, which he does not like at all.

Enjoy!

A Sick, Sick, Season

I haven't been able to post much lately due to the fact that we are still struggling with illnesses here at the Fox household. Therefore, I haven't even taken hardly any pictures!

Last weekend I was struck down with the flu for the first time in about 10 years. I honestly cannot remember the last time I was that ill and it was not pregnancy related. From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning I fought a fever, the shakes, chills, aches and diarrhea. It was awful. Gage had a touch of something on Tuesday morning as he threw up twice, and then Bronson started to act like he was getting sick by Wednesday. On Saturday, Bronson was diagnosed with another double ear infection, and as it hasn't even been one week since he was on antibiotics for an ear infection, we were told it was time to see an ENT. I will be taking him within the next week to see whether or not they will want to put tubes in.

Yikes.

I have nothing new to say other than this trip with my twins in itself has been an exhausting one, but when you throw the illnesses in on top of it, I'm cashed out. Pooped. Tired. Both physically and mentally.

That is all I have. My life has become anything BUT boring, but when it comes to this blog, it sure seems so!

Twin Photo Shoot

I made a trip to Hopkins today for a photoshoot with a friend who has recently started her own business. They babies, AND the photographer, did AMAZING!

Here is the link to her blog, and I'll be getting more photos soon!

Enjoy!!

http://www.mollyshieldsphotography.com/blog/

Early Spring Fun

The weather has been beautiful!! Just knowing that days like these were around the corner helped me to get through this long winter. And don't get me wrong, I know we are not done with the snow and cold. I've predicted at least two more snowstorms before it's over for good this season. Of course it never lasts, but it puts a damper on the mood, that is for sure!

I decided to get the babies outdoors as soon as we could, as this is their first real "outdoor" experience. When we were outdoors last summer and early fall, they were so tiny and barely awake for any of it. But now that they are awake ALL the time (yes, I am still struggling with regular naptimes) I figured we may as well be breathing fresh air...

They really seemed to like it!

Gage, happy to be a monkey again
(and not get yelled at for climbing on the back of the couch!)

Bronson

Landon

Bronson, Landon

My Silly Boys

Bronson

Gage and Bronson

Gage and Landon

Landon, Gage, and Bronson

So it begins...

As my days of double bottle-feeding are slowly leaving, so begins the NEW challenges I will face!

MOVEMENT!

Landon has started to roll....everywhere! I put the gate up at the top of the stairs today, so that I can actually walk out of the room for a short period without worrying about a tumble down the stairs! I am also freaking out about small toys and other small items left on the floor now, too.
Changing his diaper has become challenging as well, as I found myself putting both of my feet on his shoulders today just to keep him from rolling onto his stomach while I changed his diaper. AHHH!

Thankfully, Bronson isn't moving yet, so I can at least get used to just one before trying to figure out how I'll manage the both of them moving. Bronson's milestone these past weeks are holding his own bottle, and picking up foods with his fingers. Two things that Landon hasn't mastered yet!

Oh...and I had to clean my glasses off TWO TIMES today during lunch. Seems that Landon likes the look of the food spraying off his lips when he "Bwwwwwpp's" them.

Oh, the joys. They will be keeping me on my toes!