Just another Thursday afternoon

It was just about dinner time! Both Avery and Riggs were sitting in their high chairs enjoying the little puffs (which seem to be daily appetizers!) and making sweet little sounds. When I walked in and called for my Darlings, Riggs squealed and did his new little laugh followed by a string of dah, dah, dahs and Avery gave me a screach of enthusiasm punctuated with smiling squeals! Both began slapping the high chair tray!! Cute! Abigail came running to greet me . . . almost as though she feels the need to compete! Mommie was busy preparing dinner for the Darlings (busy 'cause Avery was getting a little anxious about having to wait!).

While Avery and Riggs were at MDO earlier in the day, Mommie took Abi for her annual well-dog check-up! And, although she had to have her first "geriatric" physical, Mommie was pleased to announce that everyone (the babies and the dog) weighed about the same . . . 20 lbs! Hard to imagine that nine months ago, Avery and Riggs were less tha 5 lbs each!!

Once dinner was finished, it was time for the playroom! While I played with the darlings, Mommie showed off her purchases from Gymboree! With the holidays just around the corner AND the nearly two weeks the Ryan clan will spend in Louisville, having the right outfit is definitely an important element. I can't begin to describe everything but, suffice to say that each of babies have at least five coordinating outfits complete with sweaters, sweater vests and quilted sleeveless vest. The pants (jeans and cords) for Riggs will need to be hemmed and Mommie will have to get the size 3 in their shoes (Mary Jane's for Avery and penny loafers for Riggs) because the size 2 are tight on Avery and Riggs can't get his foot in 'em!!

Daddy came in to scoop up the twins for their evening stroll so Mommie could get dinner going. Dearie had so much more to do in preparation for the red beans and rice lunch at UL. Kisses and hugs then I was off. Just another Thursday afternoon with my Darlings!!

From last Friday at Aunt B's house

Darling Riggs was tickled to play hide and seek with Frannie. Though lacking video, his laughter and squeals are enough to brighten anyone's day! Thanks Aunt B!

Visiting at home

Yesterday Mommie heard from Ms. Lauren (a college chum) who lives in Houston and was tickled to learn that the deposition she'd been in Lafayette for was cancelled so she could come by to visit. Word travels fast and not long after Ms. Lauren arrived, Aunt B came by with Charlotte and Frannie! Aunt B documents e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g and so, everyone piled into a chair for a digisnap moment!





Riggs decided that he didn't want to be with all these girls . . . once his crying started, Avery decided it wasn't fair that Riggs didn't have to remain in the group!! Oh yea, it is getting ready to be fun with the twins as they develop those little personalities!!

Swiped from Aunt B's blog

I knew, all along, that Aunt Blair had a few more digisnaps of Avery Kathryn from week before last when Mommie was helping her get ready for Frannie's big birthday party!



Avery has her pose perfected, please note that the body faces one way so that she's able to look over her shoulder. Guess Mommie's told her this was her pose?



This is the sweetest little picture . . . Charlotte kissing my darling Avery!

Getting ready for the garage sale

Aunt B came by this morning with Frannie to drop off a thank you note to Mommie, Avery and Riggs. While they were talking and catching up on the best method for cleaning up Aunt B's le Cruset pot (she did a fine burn job on it on Thursday afternoon!!) of enchilada soup--with a deep, crispy layer--well, what was supposed to be enchilada soup!!




Mommie was telling her about what still needed to be done for Dearie's garage sale, Avery having a doctor's appt. later in the afternoon and Aunt B decided she would just take Riggs for the day so Mommie could f-o-c-u-s!

As soon as the Mays left the driveway, Aunt B posted this image of Riggs taken as they were backing out of the driveway!!



Mommie sent it out to everyone and Uncle Zach sent a note back that said, "A confused little man, but sure is cute." Well, it was UK weekend (last weekend was Tiger weekend!) What folks may not be aware of is that Riggs is, in fact, a diplomat-in-training!!

Mommie and Avery helped Dearie out from time-to-time during the day until it was time to pick Riggs up before taking Avery to the doctor. Aunt B photo-journaled Riggs' visit with them:


Oh yea, I'm a happy boy! New toys, life is good!


I've learned, when Aunt B says "look at the camera," you look at the camera so she can get her shot OR she will stay in front of you, telling you to look at the camera and that can become troublesome if you really wanna play! Keep Aunt B happy and just look at the camera!


I can gnaw on anything that I can get to my mouth!


Oh yea, I will stay very still when pretty little girls wanna kiss me. You know the game, "kiss me, I'm Irish!" Me and kisses are tied up in rich tradition!! And, Frannie is such a sweet little lass!!

Mommie took off with Avery a little after lunch . . . they picked Riggs up, went to see Dr. Bailey and then came home. Both Darlings were thrilled to be back home so they could enjoy their new playroom. Mommie's got the right idea giving the darlings their own space . . . they love it!!