This weekend we traveled to North Manchester Indiana for our sister in law Allison's baby shower. Camden and Donovan weathered the long car ride pretty well and were anxious to play with Grandma and Grandpa's toys. It got a bit overwhelming for Donovan with lots of people in and out but overall they were good little boys. We are so excited for the next time we see Uncle Brandon and Aunt Alli because our new niece or nephew will be here!

The boys had fun out in back of Grandma and Grandpa's house. They thought the crunching leaves were very interesting. Camden enjoyed playing ball with Daddy while Donovan examined the leaves with Mommy.






These are a few of my favorite pictures. I am anxious to try out some of the settings on my new camera, but even in auto mode we got some great shots.





After a busy weekend it's into the tub for two cranky boys! Nothing like warm water and tub toys to make even the grouchiest boys happy.

Donovan with his first goose egg- his left eye is all purple and swollen. Poor kid!



A little jumping on Mom and Dad's bed before bedtime


Donovan and Camden got their teeth brushed for the first time with their own real tooth brushes. They cooperated nicely and even "brushed" a little on their own. Such big boys we have



(yes, that would be Camden with a red bump on his head now- guess we shouldn't let him jump on the bed!)

videos

The boys love when I turn the video camera screen around so they can see themselves!


Camden has started noticing the airplanes in the sky- well tonight he found the moon and was obsessed!

Oh Camden

Camden, you crack us up!



Camden, you crack us up!

Pumpkin Farm Time!

On Saturday we joined some other families from our twins club at the pumpkin farm in Homer Glen. Even though it was quite chilly, the boys didn't mind a bit and had a blast! Obviously I couldn't stop taking pictures so enjoy!



The boys each bounced on the big pillow with Daddy



They loved playing in the pumpkin house






Of course we had to try and a get a picture of the boys in the pumpkins!

The sun reflecting off the pumpkins gave Camden a lovely orange glow



The boys loved that we ditched the stroller and they could wander around like big boys


The pumpkin farm had these cool John Deere trikes


Racing with our twin friends

"One for me and one for brother- can we PLEASE get them?"


The animal barn was a big hit with Camden and Donovan
Here was a mama pig with her babies. I love how she just lays there with a smile as the piglets crawl all over her to eat. Girl, I feel you- that's what it's like to feed multiples!


Donovan was so excited to pet that cow



In the snack barn, they had a big pen filled with feed corn. The boys weren't so sure about sitting in all that corn. (left to right- Donovan, Camden, & their girlfriends Ava and Kera)

"all done"

"This is Ava."


One out of two looking isn't bad!


Daddy and Camden on top of the straw mountain

Camden William

Camden, you have the greatest smile!

I haven't updated lately so here's what's new with Camden William:

~ He's gone through a growth spurt, no surprise there- the kid eats like someone's going to steal his food. It's about time to move up to all those wonderful 18 month fall outfits he got for his birthday.

~ Camden knows and uses the signs for: more, eat, cup/milk, night-night, baby, and is working on all done. He says "ball", "more", and is working on "Matt" (his cousin Matthew). He makes the noise for a dog and pig when he sees one.

~ Camden is quite the daredevil. He is always standing up on the riding toys, which has been landing him in timeout the past few days. His favorite is to push them over to the wood floor, stand up and let go with his hands. Gives Mom a heart attack every time.

~ He has passed the walking stage and has entered the "toddler running stage"!

~ Camden loves attention- he sat on all the Mom's laps today at our play date showing them his belly button, trying to honk their noses...

Donovan Kyle

Oh Donovan- those smiles for the camera are rare but when you can catch them, you're just the cutest!

I haven't updated lately so here's what's new with Donovan Kyle:

~ He's gone through a growth spurt, no surprise there- the kid eats like someone's going to steal his food. It's about time to move up to all those wonderful 18 month fall outfits he got for his birthday.

~ Donovan has started having little conversations. We've caught him very quietly babbling away to his blankie bear, Little People toys, and "reading" his books. It's the cutest thing!

~ Donovan knows and uses the signs for: more, eat, cup/milk, night-night, baby, and is working on all done. He says "ball", "more", and is working on "shoe". He makes the noise for a dog when he sees one.

~ He is walking like a champ now. He looks so funny because he really sticks out his belly as he walks.

~ Donovan is quite the flirt with the ladies. Today he attracted the attention of a cute younger tyke at our play date- they batted eyes back and forth, smiled and giggled together. Seems like everywhere we go he has the girls following him.