The Macha Family

A lot has happened since I last blogged. We were having some major sleep issues with Ava, which have resolved. She is finally sleeping through the night most nights. And, to me sleeping through the night is when I put them to bed between 7 and 7:30 and they don't wake until at least 6:30. We tried the cry it out method about a month ago, which was a nightmare. I know others whose kids would cry for an hour or two and fall asleep. Not our Ava. We tried several nights, but one night she cried (screamed) for 4 hours straight and I finally went in there. I rocked her for literally 2 minutes and she was out. That is when I decided it was not for her and she would figure it out when she was ready. Well, that is what happened about 3 weeks later.

They are both rolling all over the place and are getting really strong. Ava is scooting backwards and has tons of energy. Cate is more sensitive and gets pretty much anything she wants from me. They love their exersauser and jumperoo and have started cereal and applesause. We are goig to start some vegetables this week.

We are having tons of fun with them, but I have to admit I am exhausted. I am so thankful for their early bedtime so Erick and I can spend time together and get things done. I hope you enjoy these recent pictures of the girls.

Four Generations

Mommy with her precious girls on Mother's Day.

The Family in our backyard. Don't you love the timed photograph!!!

The Fam on Mother's Day.

Mommy and Cate.

Cousins playing on the couch.

Ava and Cate. Sweet sisters.

Ava lounging on Cate. This is my favorite and what makes having twins so much fun. I love these moments. It makes all the work well worth it. They love each other.

Ava loves Cate.

Sweet Girls.

I love Cate's face. I think it is the same in all these.

Another. These were just too cute.

Pretty Ava in our back yard.

And Cate.

Smiley Cate.

My girls. We can't wait to spend more time outside.

Tired girls. It amazes me when they do the same thing at the same time. That evening they kept doing the same pose. I guess it is a twin thing. Love it!!!

My little Cate.

The girls love books. Ava got messy and lost her outfit.

Cate fell asleep at the Arboretum.

Sharing a book.

Playing in the grass at the Arboretum. It was such a fun day with Julia, Luke and Grace.

Ava did not nap at the Arboretum. She did not want to miss a thing.

Mommy and her girls again. I can't believe how many pictures I am in with them lately. I think I have had more in the past week than the last 6 months. ;)