Our First Trip

This weekend we took the boys on their very first trip away from home.  We were headed to Toledo, OH for a wedding.  The trip was about 4 hours and the boys slept most of the time.  Our car looked like we were leaving for a week, we needed so much.  Basically, we had to pack the same things we would need for a week even though it would only be for the weekend.  This was the first time the boys slept in the pack and play for longer than a nap.  They did great though, and amazingly were able to sleep together without disturbing one another. 
The best part of the trip was introducing the boys to all of my sorority sisters who haven't met them yet but showered them with love before they were born!  The boys did a great job at the wedding, although we probably looked ridiculous pulling in with a double stroller to a wedding!

Meeting a new friend

Well the boys' met Bryce Spieler, their first friend, today!  Marty and Angela Spieler are Grant's godparents and our very good friends.  The boys' meeting is actually very bittersweet as Angela and Marty are leaving at the end of the week to move to Buffalo, NY where Marty will be coaching football for the University of Buffalo.  Peter and I are Bryce's godparents.  Angela and I met at work and became fast friends.  We will miss each other terribly however we will be keeping in touch frequently and planning visits as often as we can.  Our boys will always be friends :) 

4 Months Old

Well summer is officially here and we've become confident parents and have ventured out to a variety of places, including taking the boys to their very first Red's game.  It was pretty warm but they seemed to enjoy the sights and sounds of the game.  I also even went out on my own to our first playdate with some of the girls from the maternity swimming class at the gym!  It was quite a sight with all the car seat carriers!
We're also being completely spoiled by these boys and their sleeping habits.  They sleep from 11:00 p.m. until 9:45 a.m. regularly with three naps during the day!  Peter is definitely well rested but I'm still getting up once in the middle of the night to pump.  But, really I've kinda mastered the process so I can do it while zombie-like!
 Here are the updates for this month: Both boys are practicing lots of tummy time, much to Grant's displeasure.  JT rolled from his tummy to his back on 5/26.  He is much more chill with tummy time and his skills are slightly better.  He rolled from his back to his belly on 6/9.  Both boys love to make silly sounds and babble and love when we repeat these sounds back.  The first form of a "conversation."  Grant loves to scream with happiness and both boys smile a lot.  Grant also found his hands and realized that he can grasp things like a pacifier or bottle (bonus)!!!  Although he grasps toys, he moves them on accident because he doesn't have the complete control yet.  Both boys are lifting their heads and necks to check things out, usually people.

Here are some pictures of our fun from this month:

 Another trip to the zoo-and a beautiful peacock

 First time in the baby pool

 JT, Grant, Jackson, and Gabriella on our first playdate

 Happy Birthday, Mommy :) A perfect way to spend it, too!

 Watching world cup in the boppies

 This is seriously how JT falls asleep sometimes

 We're 4 months old today :)

 First Red's Game vs. Houston (5/28)