Out about town. We sat them up for the photo, but they couldn't keep themselves upright just yet. And they would not look at the camera! Actually, this is the only photo without at least one of them crying. Matching "It's A Small World" Disney outfits from Debbie, Trumpette socks from Cheryl (on Nico) and Joyce (on Izzy).

9.10.11

She didn't like the bath

Entirely our fault for not bathing her more frequently, I'm sure.

9.18.11

Flying with twins

This recent trip across the country was a good trial run for future travel. I read this blog avidly and repeatedly in anticipatory preparation, and found it to be VERY helpful (and funny). We also lucked out in that we had one empty seat next to us on the way there (next to me, T. and I were separated by the aisle) and on the way back (we were kindly placed in the same row with an empty seat in the middle). Unfortunately, my kids are not easy-sleepy-happy-baby-travelers, and alas, there's absolutely no way that I can manage the trip by myself!

Winter is coming (and Finland is amazing)

So with the crisp fall air, I'm getting nervous about the upcoming winter. Now in Ohio with two little babies, I wonder, how cold DOES it really get? I mean, I'm cold already, in September! I need  baby snowsuits, right? How thick? What if they don't come with booties? Does one (can one) buy booties and mittens separately? Will I be able to find two used suits at some garage sale in time? I saw this post on Ohdeedoh about the care package that expectant moms receive in Finland. How awesome is that?? Everything is so cute! And look at the cute snowsuit! I wouldn't be worrying like I am now!

Missoni for Target Craze

How are people finding out about these designer Target exclusives? Apparently the world went mad yesterday when Target released its Missoni for Target collection (think Pamplona, bulls, you get the picture). Well, in spite of being a clueless mom, here's the score for my little girl. But only thanks to her namesake auntie. And the picture is from her too!

Vintage swim cap

This is the cutest idea ever. 
Would love to make this for Izzy. 

Maybe for next summer?

Instructions and original post here.

My honeybees

7/31/2011. I bought these sheets a year or two ago and was recently lying in bed staring at them when I realized that it was the honeycomb pattern that I love so much. I didn't even realize that when I bought them! The kids had yellow onesies already, a little left over black felt, a bit of recycled tissue paper, and my honeybees appeared!

Los Gemelitos

8/13/2011. As a lone photographer with no assistant, it's awfully hard to get the kids to look at the camera! Last week, I was sorting their clothes and found two onesies of different brands, from different people that were very similar and in just the right sizes (0-3M for Izzy, 3-6M for Nico). I couldn't wait to put them on the kids. I'll admit it. I never thought I'd dress them in matching clothes, but I'm actually really into it.

Nico & Sophie

17 weeks old. Nico likes to hold Sophie and tries to chew the giraffe. But he's working on his hand grasp and finding his mouth!
Aperture mode f/2, ISO 800, auto 1/50. Spot meter.

Isabelita has grey eyes

8/8/2011. 16 weeks old. I thought they might have turned brown by now, but they are still like her father's eyes. Our doctor tells me the color is not set till after 6 months, even up to a year!

Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens

Aperture mode f/2.2, ISO800, auto 1/1000s
Aperture mode f/1.8, ISO800, auto 1/80s