Baby entertainment

The boys wiggling around on the floor. Their blanket is almost not enough to contain them!

Zevon and Guthrie are practicing their new tricks! They are inching closer to rolling onto their tummies. Evie and I were cheering Guthrie on this afternoon because he was so close! Zevon is a little more content to lay around, but his kicking power almost launched him out of his baby bath one night a few weeks ago. Both are getting really good at grabbing toys and bringing them to their mouths. Guthrie almost transferred a rattle from one hand to the other tonight. Zevon loves bringing his burp cloth up to his face, punching it in his mouth and then wiggling around. This was a trick Evie did as a baby, and it cracks me up. Zevon reminds me a lot of Evie! Tonight, Zevon would laugh at everything Evie did for him. She would dance around him, he would laugh. She would laugh back at him and he would shriek with joy! Gus just watched with a grin. I really want to know what these little guys are going to be like as siblings. With as fast as everyone is growing, it will happen quicker than I can imagine.

Guthrie and his 3/4 roll

Zevon is contemplating his next move

5 months old!

Zevon, Will, and Guthrie, my three rock stars!

The boys turned five months old this week. We can't believe how big they are getting! Guthrie is starting to scoot himself off the blanket while he is wiggling on the floor. Both Zevon and Guthrie have found their hands very entertaining. They are now grabbing at things and cuddling with stuffed animals and blankets. They are able to bat at toys on the activity bar in their swing and chair. As Will says, they are no longer lumps of mashed potatoes. They are real, animated, little people! I've also noticed that they will smile at each other, as if to say, "hi there, bro!". Every time Evie is close, they will smile and 'talk' to her. She can get them to laugh every time.

Evie, Zevon and Guthrie, staying toasty by the fire.

Rock star babies

Guthrie and Zevon rocking out

I think it is Will's goal to make all of his children rock stars and he takes any opportunity he can get (we named the twins Zevon and Guthrie for starters). Kaitlin and Johny helped him out by giving the boys these adorable outfits. The boys have been channeling the rock star angst lately with midnight parties, exercising their vocal cords, and generally being moody. In their defense, they both battled colds last week and I believe teething is on its way. In fact, I can feel a little spot in Guthrie's gums that seems like a little tooth poking through. Also, they are learning to stay awake for longer stretches, which is more fun but leads to fussier babies. Needless to say, it has been a rough time in the Sappington house. But things are looking up. They have finally put themselves to sleep the past 2 nights, and right now they are taking a nap that has lasted longer than 20 minutes. Let's hope this continues, and then they'll be rock stars in my book.

Zevon flashing a grin to all his fans

Gus contemplating his next rock anthem

Gospel according to Evie

Ever since we set up the nativity scene, Evie has been relocating and rearranging it. It seems that Santa Claus and Snowman were there to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Thanksgiving

Good food, good people! What more could you ask for?

Snow storms couldn't keep Uncle Jody and Aunt Leanne from visiting their new nephews and wild niece. We were very happy to have them visit us over Thanksgiving this year. They got plenty of cuddles from Zevon and Guthrie, and lots of fun and laughs with Evie Lu.

Jody, holding Zevon, and Leanne, holding Gus

For the big meal, we also had Kaitlin and Johny over. Together, we cooked a turkey and all the sides (all homemade, I should add!). I was pretty impressed with our meal, but it wasn't without event. I exploded some melted butter in the microwave, and needed to call the Butterball hotline after some debate as to if the turkey was actually done (very helpful, and I am totally buying a butterball next year just to thank the company!).

We are in the full swing of the holiday season and that means lots of Christmas music and toy advertisements. Evie loves looking at the "kids newspaper" (Toys R Us circular) and points out all the things she wants. Nothing gets by this kid! She has her clock radio set to the station playing 24-7 Christmas music. A few days ago she told me we needed to go to Fred Meyer Jewelers today, and that we needed to buy gift cards for everyone. Anyone have a good way at limiting media influence on a preschooler?

The boys are busy now, staying awake for long periods and starting to grab at things with their hands. In fact, their hands are their favorite play things and they can stare at them for a long time. They are constantly chewing on their fingers, so we wonder if teeth are coming soon. They both have colds right now and that is making sleeping very difficult. But they are sweet most of the time. Guthrie still gets the giggles when you tickle his neck and chin, and Zevon is all smiles when you sing and talk to him. My favorite is seeing Evie talk to Zevon and Zevon "talks" back to her. So cute!

All ready for bed (Guthrie left, Zevon right). Just a few short months back, they shared this crib. Hard to believe now!