Collin's first haircut!

Collin was growing quite a mullet in the back, so we decided it was time for his first haircut! When his uncle Justin came to visit and said first thing, "he needs a haircut", that also sealed the deal. Sean took him to Toys R Us. I was very fearful that he would have a complete meltdown and there would be restraining involved! Children always surprise you! He did fantastic! Sat there (maybe totally in shock) and let them put the smock on, and cut away! He looks like such a big boy now!

Jack has several years to go before his first haircut! He's doing his part to save us money in these economic times....

4 months old!

Our sweet little Caroline is 4 months old and is changing everyday! I'm excited that the newborn phase is over and she's got lots more personality! I love this next phase of babydom that includes exercausers, sitting and playing and so many smiles and laughs! As a second time parent, I like the phase BEFORE all the moving begins!

She is still such a sweet girl and has a great disposition. I think we have almost retired her swing and she has moved on to her exercauser. She loves to stand in it and watch the boys. Watching her brothers is definitely her favorite pastime. She also loves to be tickled and has a very sweet laugh! She made her debut at the church nursery yesterday while mom went to some much needed bible study. She did really well and will go every Tuesday morning. I'm really enjoying watching her grow!

* one funny story.. Jack was eating pumpkin bread near her the other day and sneezed mid-mouthful, which ended up with half-eaten pumpkin all over Caroline's face! She cried and cried! I told her I'm sure there will be much worse to come in the future!

A little more Christmas

A few more pictures, including one of the kids' cousin Emma, who you might have mistaken for Suri Cruise!

And Jack sound asleep on the way home from OKC...

Christmas Scanlan style

Christmas was as equally fun as it was exhausting! I think today (Jan. 1st) is when we are just starting to wind down finally! We feel so lucky, though, to have been able to spend it with family and friends and for so many people to remember our kids and give them such sweet gifts. I feel like we may have to move just to accomodate all the wonderful presents! I have learned the mommy trick, though, to hide some of the presents to be pulled out on a rainy day..

We started out Christmas with aunt Christie (Sean's sister) visiting. We all loved getting to spend time with her and the boys and Caroline loved all her attention. We did our small family christmas Christmas eve morning and the boys quickly learned that under the wrapping paper were fun toys! And mom and dad learned to make sure to have all the toys put together first before they open them... there were a few tears, but we quickly moved on to the next present.

After all the gifts, we headed to Oklahoma city to stay with Sean's grandma and see everyone. The boys and Caroline did great traveling again. Great in the car, great at all the festivities, etc.

They loved playing with their cousin Emma and meeting lots of new people. They also loved Sean's grandma's house because there was so much room to run!

I pray that her house is still the same after the Scanlan boys have come through!

We are very blessed to have so many people who care about our kids and such great families!

Christmas festivities!

We had a fun weekend and got into the Christmas spirit. Friday night we went to Frisco Square and saw the light show. The boys had fun, but not as much fun as Sunday night at Frisco's Safety Town! They had a blast! (Safety Town is a miniature little Frisco with a Wal-mart, hospital, etc. all in tiny houses just made for little people). They thought they died and went to heaven and were literally running into every little house to open and close doors! They also got to go on a fire truck. It was a warm night and we had great help from Grandma and Grandpa! We all got a workout running after them... I believe one of the policemen said to Sean "Boy, they are some livewires!...

Here are some pictures. As you can see we are somewhat restraining Collin to take a picture.. He had lots of things he wanted to do and sitting still was not one!

So much fun! I highly recommend it!

Out of the mouths of babes...

As many of you know I spent my previous life as a speech therapist specifically working with little ones. Loved my job and loved having success helping little ones start talking. Well, when I found out I was having twins, I knew they would be a little delayed in their speech. When I found out it was two boys I tacked on a little more delay (sorry guys, little girls just mature faster). When they were ten weeks premature, I jokingly said they wouldn't talk until they were 3 (half-serious). Even though I know all of this, it still was getting a little hard that they are getting so big and still weren't saying much. Well, thank goodness we have some words now!! (this also helps reduce the whining and my bleeding ears!). It is so sweet to hear them talking, it really just makes me so happy! Collin is really taking off and says lots of words. He particularly likes "up" and "out" because they are so multi-functional and can get him just about anything he wants. He also imitates lots of words! Jack started saying "up" and "help". It is very cute when they start to cry/whine and then suddenly realize there is a faster way! Very proud of my boys!

Gym Class!!

The boys went to their first gym class today and had a blast! I was a little nervous taking both by myself, but they really did great! They jumped on the trampoline, went on the bars, climbed, and went through numerous tunnels . They also had a car that goes on a ramp thing which Jack was obsessed with the whole time!! Most importantly, it wore them out! It is now 2:30p.m. and they have been in bed since 12p.m. The tuition is definitely worth it! We will go to class once a week and a free play once a week. Also, when Miss Caroline gets ready, she is very cheap since her brothers go! The upsides of having a big family!
Thank you My Gym!