2 Months Til 2!

Here are a few random pictures of the boys. Some of which shows you what we do with our free time. It was pretty cold today so we made a trip to the library. I have to say they did much better than the last trip; Branson likes to run off and try to use the computers! When we first got there they dive-bombed a pile of stuffed animals which was fun and then we did puzzles and read books.

Looking spiffy for a party
No eating the crayons!!

My Little Artists
They want to have their "own" apple now, very demanding
Holden LOVES books

We Love Our Swings!!

Baby Boy Holden

Holden, or "O" as Branson calls him, is my quiet boy. He is such a good boy and listens so well you may think he isn't paying attention to you; he is what you would call a covert listener. Not really looking at you half the time as you are talking to him, but then minding almost always or smiling once you've told him something. Wish I could say that for Branson, who pretty much does the opposite of what you tell him. I think Holden got the guilty-conscience for both of them. He is extremely coordinated and very athletic. It is impressive to watch Holden playing outside and running; he will definitely excel at sports I feel sure. He has been an expert slider on the swingset from his very first slide - fast and always lands on his feet! He plays well by himself and sometimes prefers it. The boy can make some wild silly faces at you too. Sometimes he is shy around strangers and won't look at them (closing his eyes). Holden is usually too busy playing with little matchbox cars or loading up the back of dump trucks with his toys to really cuddle. He may let you hug on him for a minute then tries to escape. He only likes to cuddle before bedtime; and then he turns into a Mama's Boy big time. When he talks you have to listen closely, remember he is my quiet boy. I think he may let Branson do some of the talking for him ~ either that or he can't get a word in because his brother is so busy being a chatter box? He has no interest in sitting on the potty for more than 3 seconds. Holden is a dog lover. He especially loves our dog Gracie but really gets excited with seeing any dogs! He cares more for food than for milk (a most noticeable difference with him and his brother). I love that Holden is such a book lover... he never met a book he didn't like and I think he is a very smart little boy.

Finally.... a new post!

Okay, okay - sorry for the delay. I was getting so good there for a while keeping up with my "blogging" of the boys and then I hit a pothole. I went out of town for a weekend, then the boys got sick and my computer crashed and was "in the shop" getting repaired to be stronger, faster, and better than ever! I haven't taken any new pictures lately, so I'll try to get on that this weekend for sure. But I've been wanting to spotlight each boy individually anyway so here goes.

BRANSON
My first born. My big boy (he is heavier and taller than his brother) when you see him you just think - that is a big boy. My high-maintenance boy; you know he is in the room - he will make you pay attention to him. He is happy and sweet a real hugger bear and a kisser too! He likes to turn on the radio by himself and wiggle his body to dance; kind of like a snake standing up if you can picture that. More head movement than hands. He is talking a lot now and will point to objects so he knows what to call them. He can say his own name and calls his brother Holden "O". Ashley and I may start calling his brother "O" too, it is kind of catchy. "O Man" whatup?! He is definitely a Papa's boy, always asking where his Papa is throughout the day. Branson is an expert swinger on the swingset; he is also an excellent ladder-climber too. Not too shabby on the slide, but definitely room for improvement with his landings. He likes to relax sometimes and lay on his back and look up at the sky in the backyard. He really likes it when he sees an airplane. He loves his brother and also likes to steal his brother's milk and run around double-fisted with two sippy cups. Smiling his little mischievous smile as he escapes - he does eventually return it to the rightful owner! He just likes to push our buttons sometimes. I like to call him my little milkaholic because he loves his milk! Branson falls down a lot or runs into things. He just goes wide-open and only knows one speed...fast! Branson is lacking in the good-sleeper department. When he sleeps he is fine, it's just that his naps are shorter than his brother's and in general does not require as much sleep. I guess it's hard being a twin because you will always be compared. I try not to, but when Holden sleeps for 3 hours during naptime I notice when Branson wants up after only 1 hour. We haven't potty trained yet, but anytime I put him on the potty he pees. He really is a smart little boy.