Santa Clause is Coming to Town!

Well today we ventured to the forbidden mall... David is not so crazy about shopping or crowds, but he didn't want to miss the twins seeing Santa for the first time. So we left early (we tend to be wide awake by 6-7am anyhow - and that is on a GOOD day!)

Amazing at it seems, there was only one or two people in front of us, so he survived, and the kids did very well, short of Bella trying to pull Santa's beard off, which was REAL by the way! We even managed to get some shopping done before it got too busy.

ALSO big news, just in case we didn't already tell you. . . I start my new job Monday!!! I am excited and scared at the same time. I know I will soon miss being home with the kids - seeing all of the little things they learn each day, but it really is best for all of us - at least for awhile.

Thanksgiving went well, we went to Nana's house, and even though I warned her about feeding the kids, she had to try it anyway. Dax did very well with a bite or two of mashed potatoes, Bella on the other hand did not.

She spit them out, Nana tried again, and let's just say she taught Nana not to feed her if she starts to make a funny face!

Dax and Santa - he liked all the attention and seemed to enjoy his first meeting. Let's hope next year goes as well.

Bella really enjoyed her first visit. As you can see she is already trying to tell Santa something... now if only we knew what it was. I think she was trying to get his beard again. He had to hold her hand down to keep it out of his beard and her mouth!

We hope you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

We will post more photos soon.

Love to All

Dax, Bella David and Lisa (and don't forget Duke!)

Halloween Outfits

We didn't go out for Halloween, so we just had cute outfits this year... Maybe next year we will be able to stay up longer and go to a couple houses... We can't wait!

Dax's says "So Cute it's Scary"
Bella's says "I have Mommy Under My Spell"

Update from The Adkinson's

Well once again it has taken awhile for me to get new photos up. But we have been busy as ever. I am still in the process of looking for a full time job, but have a couple prospects at least! And I have been working on building the Agency business while I am home and able to. I had a great time "Mystery Shopping" for a local builder... And later this week we are shooting a commercial for them.

New photos of the Twins follow, I can't believe they are almost 5 months old! I know it sounds crazy as hard as the end of my pregnancy was, but I almost don't remember being pregnant already...

Enjoy the photos, we can't wait to get our Christmas ones taken - we already have multiple outfits which I am sure shocks all of you!

Lots of Love from Us all!
Dax and Bella enjoy the activity centers at daycare - but they are not as much fun at home, without the other kids to entertain us! We spend time in here while the older babies are playing so they don't tackle us and poke our faces.
Dax was literally "hanginng" out this time... I didn't know how to lower this one but he seemed to enjoy it!

One of our new Twins outfits from Nana - it says "2 times the Diapers, Feedings and Love" We also have0 "Twins are twice as much fun", and of course "If you think I am cute, you should see my twin"

This is of course just the beginning of our Winter Wardrobes. I had a garage sale and sold about 1/2 of the newbrn clothes, and I still have a box to sell. We even sent some to family in Chicago but it just never seems to shrink our supply!
Her first bite of Rice Cereal... not so sure, but add a little sweet potatoes or carrots and she will eat like a champ. Her favorite veggies are peas and squash.
Rice cereal plain is not his favorite, but we have tried all of the veggies and LOVE them all except peas... I really like oatmeal and squash too!
This one is for Auntie April... Maybe she will remember why this is so funny if she thinks back to Mommy and her days of going out... Hint: pinch pinch! She is REALLY getting good at this, she loves to get my neck.
Dax and Boo Bear... He can finally pick him up to play - mostly they like to bite on their toys, but we are making progress!
Doesn't she look like an angel? Bella has turned into a sweet little girl who has been sleeping through the night since she was about 3 1/2 months... Dax is still hit and miss, but again, we are making progress.

UT Football at Nana's House

Nana Loved the back of our shirts too! Daddy was back in the Theater watching the game and we are still on this silly floor playing with mommy.

Daddy bought new outfits for us and a shirt for himself, but forgot to get one for Mommy... But that's ok, she already had one!

Daddy getting us ready for the game... Nana thought 'Frank' would be a UT fan too!

Here are Our 3 month Portraits

We had so many photos to chose from, but this has several of our Favorites! It took awhile for them to come, but they were worth the wait.

Our 3 month pose in our Boppy - this thing must be shrinking! Or maybe it is from all those bottles - we stille at every 3-4 hours... Mommy wants to know when that will slow down - any one want to make a guess???









Bella was watching her first Presidential debate with Daddy... amazing that at 3 months she already is puzzled like the rest of us - wonder what she is thinking? And who is she going to vote for???









Just another cute shot of Dax "sleeping it off" in is bumbo

















We got new toys again! Don't tell, but Mommy likes to shop for us a lot - what are we going to do when she goes back to work and can't go so much??


Dax got to play in the Baby Einstein jumper first, he can get one foot on the ground if he leans over... but doesn't really know how to jump yet. His eyes get REALLY big if you make it bounce for him. He does like the music and lights on this toy better than the farm animals on the other exersaucer.







Daddy took a break from his break to help Mommy feed - Bella fell asleep in the "big bed"

Nothing is cuter than sleeping twins! Dax is in his chair, but we didn't get his picture this time. Bella fell asleep right after Daddy fed her - they both like being in our bed, it must be because they have so much room and it is softer!

Bumbo Chairs for two

Dax does a bit better - I swear he can sleep anywhere!

Holding on seems to help...

Ahhh - finally upright again (Thanks mom)


But she can't quite sit up yet... it is cute to watch her for about 30 seconds... then she gets frustrated or upset and cries - REALLY loud.

Here we are enjoying a bit of Noggin channel in our Bumbo chairs. Dr. Meyer said this will help Bella's head become more round - she lays around a bit too much... what will they think of next?

Three Months Already!

So Mom and Dad decided to try the couch - as you can see not much was different.

Now Bella decides to join Dax in a screaming match... is there ever really a winner when this happens?

This looks like a smile, but it really isn't - Dax is screaming and Bella is just watching

Maybe if we sit up it will be better.... NOPE!
Mommy and Daddy got us all dressed up to take a picture in our cute hats and tried really hard to get us to smile at the same time... this is as close as it got!

We are 2 months old now

Dax has had enough - this couch is too slippery and Bella keeps kicking him.
Daddy and Bella hard at work... she loves her Daddy time.

Well Dax may be bigger now, but I am doing just fine. I am now 9lbs 5 ozs... I will probably be petite like my mommy.

Dax relaxing for a bit. I have caught up to Bella and then some. I am now 10 lbs 11oz and Mommy says I am getting too big.

Our first bath in the big tub was a success! We just don't like being cold when we are done - hurry up and get us dressed!

Nana waiting to feed Dax. He is trying to figure out what she is waiting for...


Bella trying to find her thumb. Most of the time she gives up and just sucks on her whole hand.
We have these shirts in many sizes... and boy are they right. We can definitely be lots of trouble when we want to, but then we usually grin or make a funny face and Mommy forgets what we did before.


Duke is watching over us... no one will get too close, unless they let Duke lick them!

What part of Princess do you not understand? I don't like to be left alone for long...

Daddy & Dax play video games together... we need to remind Daddy about age limits when I get a little older... No Call of Duty for Dax!

Mommy and Dax take a quick nap on the couch... Bellas asleep in her Boppy chair.

We like to wake up in the middle of the night together... Mommy has to 'prop' our bottles so we don't scream while we wait... then we take turns burping!

Misc Photos of the twins

Okay - I think we are caught up after this, at least with the photos Mommy has... Aunt Amy and Nana have lots and lots and lots more, we will share them when we get them.

So Have fun looking at the last few for now, Mommy and Daddy will keep psoting them as we amuse and amaze them.

Love Dax and Bella

Breakfast with the whole gang at Main Street Cafe. We had to eat too!

Miss Lisa Across the street had to baby sit for mommy... her and the boys did a great job, we had to make them leave when mommy got home, they had so much fun.

Our First Meal as a family at the table. Grandma and Grandpa gave us our high chairs.

PLEASE... no more pictures...

Okay, one more just because I like you.

Daddy and Grandpa with the twins.

Auntie Amy and Dax (She calls me doodles...)

Nanny Jo and Bella - she can get her to sleep when Mommy isn't looking... what is her secret?

Dax found his thumb... QUICK where is the passy????

It is a hot one - we got all sweaty in our car seats so Daddy took all our clothes off so we could cool off. WHEW!

Aunt Debbie came to see us too!

Dax has always been a little squirmer, he twisted all over his boppy, time to make sure he is buckled in from now on.

Bellas first giggle at mommy.

Our new swing - Dax loves it and Bella will tolerate it from time to time.

Hmmm - Auntie Amy SWEARS she would feel Dax move. So how did mommy take the picture, pick up Dax and put him in his boppy all without waking her??