6 months stats

Presley: weight 17 lbs 11 oz (85%), height 26.25 inches (75%)

Marshall: weight 18 lbs 1 oz (55%), height 27 inches (75%)

We are chunky monkeys!!! :)

Horse Show

My step-daughter, Carter, rides equestrian and had a horse show this weekend in Las Colinas. Kyle and I love watching her ride. but since she lives in Midland, we don't get to go to many of her shows. We were excited that she had one not only semi-close to home, but we could bring the babies to as well. Carter is an extremely talented rider, and is also very passionate about it. Her goal is to ride in the Olympics, and with her skill and determination it wouldn't surprise me if she made it some day! This weekend she placed in each of her events and she was competing against 25 other girls. We are so proud of her! :)

It was a gorgeous day, but a tad cold with some wind. Which was okay because the twins got to wear their new hats and they look super cute in them! We got there at 11 and stayed till about 3:30 which is the longest the babies have been A.) outdoors and B.) away from an environment where they can nap in a crib/pack n play. Let's just say that my arms are already sore from holding sleeping babies! All in all though, they did great and it was a fun day!

Family Photo



Marshall loved her hat



One word...adorable!



Sleepy boy



Action shot



Carter and her horse, Oliver

Katy Trip

As I said in my previous post, the twins and I went to Katy to visit my parents for a week. Normally it's a 4 hour drive from Fort Worth, but with twins...let's just say the trip is longer. The original reason for us to go to Houston was to attend my friend Elizabeth's wedding. I decided just to stay in Houston for several days after the wedding and have an extended visit with my parents, and so some of my friends could see M and P. Kyle needed to work a full day Friday, so I was going to leave Thursday, since we would take separate cars anyway. Then I started thinking...how am I going to manage the twins by myself? There would be no one to climb back and keep them entertained when they get bored (so they don't cry), and how in the heck would I go to the bathroom? I'd have to put the babies in their stroller, first removing all the crap on top of it, and pull over into a place that had good restrooms, and pray to God they had a handicap stall big enough for our double stroller...daunting to say the least! I decided that I would put on my big girl panties and just do it. So what if it took us 8 hours to get there? I had nothing else to do. My dad called me on Tuesday and asked if it would help me if he drove Thursday morning and met me in Waco, then followed me so that when I needed to stop I had a helping hand...um yes!!! It was SO helpful to have him even if it was just for something as simple as staying in the car with the babies while I run in to the restroom.

Friday my mom and I took the twins to their first visit to the park! There is a park right by their house so we strolled the babies over. It was pretty windy and they aren't used to that. Mom put Presley in the baby swing, and she seemed to like that for a little bit. Marshall wanted nothing to do with it! So I went over and got on the adult swing and put him in my lap, which he loved! They we headed over to the slide. I took both of them down individually and I think they were pretty indifferent about it, again I think the wind was distracting them.

Saturday Kyle drove in from Fort Worth, and my friend Ryan from high school came over with his girlfriend, Amber, to meet the babies. My parents baby sat the twins while Kyle and I went to Elizabeth's wedding. We had a great time and it was so fun to see all my girlfriends!

Sunday Kyle drove back, it was sad to see him go. That evening my friend Melissa from high school came over to see M and P.

Monday I went over to my friend Nicole's house for a play date with her son Tyler, who is a month older than the twins. It was cute to see them all interact, and even though Tyler had never been around babies before, they were all so cute together!

Tuesday my other friend Melissa from high school came over, and I took the babies on 2 separate walks, they were a tad fussy and they love to be outside.

Wednesday my best friend Amanda came over in the early evening to play with the twins, and then after we put them to bed, she and I went to dinner and had some much needed one on one time. I wish she lived closer!

Thursday we packed up and headed home, this time my mom following me to help. She ended up following me to Hillsboro and then turned around and went home. Again...such a life saver!

So as you can see we were very busy! I feel like from the time we got there, to the time we left, the babies grew up a little. They were sitting up so well by the time we left, and I swear they gained a pound in one week! It was a wonderful visit and I am very happy that I got to see so many friends and just relax with my parents. :)

Some of "the girls" at Elizabeth's wedding



Going down the slide



I'm not so sure about this...



Marshall needs some shades



Weeeee!



Such a happy girl!



Hanging with Papi



We love Aunt Amanda (so does Cha Cha)



Helping Nana with emails



Play date with Tyler and Nicole

Half birthday

I seriously can not believe that half a year has come and gone! Marshall and Presley are the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I thank Sarah (and Kyle!) for giving them to me. The twins are such happy babies! They have yet to meet a stranger, and smile at everything and every body. They are both sitting up really well, and that is so fun to watch! I know it's only a matter of time before they are crawling. We have started baby food, and so far they have had pears, sweet potatoes, and peas. I don't introduce something new every 3 days, I usually give them one thing for about a week. No reason, really, but I guess with 2 I want to make sure that I know if each one likes it or not. Next up will be bananas! For those of you who are wondering, yes I feed them at the same time. One bite here, the other bite there. We don't go for our 6 month check up till Monday, so I don't have their stats yet, but I can tell you I think they are around BIG. Both of their hair has really started growing too. Of course it's probably not noticable to other people, but Kyle and I can definitely see a difference. They are still sleeping 7-7, although most mornings Marshall gets up around 6 and then goes in and out of sleep till I go get them at 7. They are also discovering each other. Presley loves to grab Marshall's hand. Sometimes they will be on their quilt and they will just stare at each other and crack up. They both are also in to faces. They love grabbing other people's and even each others sometimes!

Marshall-he loves all the food we have given them. Sometimes he puts his hands in his mouth after bites, so it is a bit challenging when he does that! Usually it's when I am fixing to give Presley her bite, and holding his hands with one of my hands is difficult! I have a feeling Marshall is going to be a good eater like his Daddy. Marshall went through a two week period where he wasn't talking much, but now he is back in full force! He babbles all day long. He has finally discovered that his feet are two built in toys. He knew they were there, he just didn't know how cool they were until this past Monday. Now it's non-stop playing and talking to them! His face lights up whenever you bring him a toy, it is precious! He still does his belly laugh, and it is the best sound in the world! I will post a video soon of that again because it is just too cute not to share! He also is a drooling machine and has started sucking on his fingers. I think teeth are in our future for both of them.

Presley-she likes all the food, except peas, she can take 'em or leave 'em. She is sitting up so well! She can reach over and pick things up and still keep her balance sitting. She smiles at everything...no joke! It really started about 3-4 weeks ago, and when she smiles you can't help but smile back! Presley also talks a lot, and still does her squawking. Presley, more than Marshall, has started to show jealousy. If Marshall has a toy that she wants, she will get this look on her face like "that's mine!" and grab it away from him. We don't have two of everything for a reason...they have to learn to share. We do have two of some toys, just not everything. She puts everything in her mouth, whether it be a toy or your finger.

The twins are so much fun right now! It's so nice that they can sit up by themselves, but I don't think I am ready for them to crawl just yet. I love you very, very much M and P!

M.I.A.

No I haven't checked myself into a mental hospital, the babies and I have been in Houston for the past week visiting my parents! We left last Thursday and came back yesterday. We had such a good time, but we are glad to be home! Lots of things happened while we were there, for one thing the babies turned 6 months old, and I've got several posts to put up. I am taking their 6 months pics today so that will go up later. Here is a HILARIOUS video of Presley that my best friend Amanda took. I guess I never paid much attention before, but when she is sitting Presley rolls her feet around in circles. She does it in her bumbo, the car seat, anywhere. So here she is, my super-talented daughter!

Happy Anniversary!

Kyle and I got married three years ago today. I love hearing how people met their spouses, so here is our story in a nutshell. In January 2006, I went to visit my friend, Stori, in Midland. I had no idea she had already set up a blind date for me with Kyle. Stori's boyfriend (now husband) Devin, and Kyle grew up together and had been best friends since second grade. I had no idea that would be my first and last blind date! I thought he was cute, but I didn't think he was interested in me. Well, he was! We were engaged 11 months later in December 2006, and married November 3, 2007. We have been through more in our (almost) 5 years together than some people go through in a lifetime. He has never left my side through all of the craziness, and I know it sounds cliche, but I really do love him more than words can say. Happy Anniversary honey, I love you!!!


Mr. and Mrs. Nix!


New Year's Eve, 2006


Honeymoon in Greece, June 2008


TCU vs UT, September 2007


Head shaving party, June 2007


We're engaged! December 21, 2006


Santorini, July 2009


TCU game, Fall 2006


Trip to D.C., March 2010

Fun Weekend with Family

This past weekend we went to Lubbock to celebrate Kyle's grandfather's 85th birthday. It was the first time that whole side of the family (spouses, grandchildren and great grand children too) had been together. When we got into town on Friday, Kyle and I went to eat at Spanky's, where the babies sat in "real" highchairs for the first time! And yes, I wiped and sanitized them before like crazy. They did SO good! The rest of the weekend was spent hanging out with family at his grandparent's house. Saturday night we went to eat at the country club, but the reservations were at 6:30, which is right around the twins' bedtime...so we got a sitter. Yes, I left them with a sitter for the first time! My sister-in-law, Allison was in the same boat as us with her son, Grayson. So it was momentous for both of us. :) We put all the babies to bed first, before we left and met up with everyone at dinner. We had such a wonderful weekend getting to visit with family. Thank you Gramper for having a birthday!

Oh yeah, since we were driving home from Lubbock on Halloween the babies didn't have "costumes". I bought them these pajamas from Old Navy that glow in the dark. They wore them Saturday night to bed and we took these pictures Sunday morning.


Popsie and Presley



Your hand is yummy, Marshall



This is our scary Halloween face!



Presley, Grayson, Marshall



Kyle's cousins, Campbell and Brooklyn with Presley



First time in high chairs!