Sleepyheads

9.23.11. Running about a month behind in photos. The babies sleep in separate cribs (and rooms), but they look so cute rolling together. Izzy woke up first, and I set her down next to Nico while trying to tidy up their room and get food ready. Cute sleeping gowns from my MIL.

Ok, fine. A rare picture of both laughing. It's just hard to photograph both babies well. I need to learn how to use photoshop or something... 9.16.11

My boy is growing up

He is actually a very smiley and happy boy, but he often gets super serious when the camera is out in front of him.

9.25.11

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!