Blog Challenge: Day 8

Day 8: A picture that makes you laugh

Just more proof that my family is the best and how much fun we can have together!! I love being with them and can't wait for the holidays! Fun Fun FUN!



XOXO

Andee

Blog Challenge: Day 7

Day 7: A picture of someone or something that has the biggest impact on you.

I guess I'll go with the obvious on this one and say that my girls have the biggest impact on me! And even though there can be some days when I just want to yank my hair out, I still love them more than anything!! I couldn't imagine life without my girls!

Happy Holidays from Avie & Ella!!

XOXO

Andee

Blog Challenge: Day 6

Day 6: Picture that shows your true self

Yes. It's true. I am a horse.

XOXO

Andee

-I'm sorry, I really didn't know what to post for this one!

Blog Challenge: Day 5

Day 5: A Picture of a Place You've Been

ROME, ITALY

I was very fortunate to go on a trip to Europe while I was in school! We saw Barcelona, Nice, Venice, Rome, Florence and Capri! It was amazing! We even stomped at Pompeii! I really wish I would have taken more photos and appreciated it more. I mean, we saw the Colosseum and I barely took any pictures! I mainly just remember the bus rides in between countries and it makes me sad.

I hope to go back some day and really enjoy it! But at least I have some memories!

XOXO
Andee

Blog Challenge: Day 4

Day 4: A habit you wish you didn't have

JUNK FOOD! OY!

I really wish I didn't want to eat junk food! But man... barbecue chips, chex mix, cookies! They are so good and so easy to buy and eat! Plus, since Kelly's got back to work this week we haven't had one home cooked meal. That's right, Kelly and I both enjoy cooking... but we haven't been doing it lately so it's been fast food. Yuck! It sounds so awesome and might even taste good, but the second it's over it's like... "Why did I do that?"

It's strange... I'm the same weight that I was before I had the girls, but because my body is so different I feel bigger. I had just kinda started getting used to it prior to pregnancy but now it's just so different. I have stopped drinking soda, which is a good thing. I stopped when I found out I was pregnant and just haven't started up again. Sure, I'll have the occasional Root Beer, but I'm stuck on water or Snapple. Plus, I've stopped losing more because I'm not nursing enough. I'm so afraid that when I stop completely I'm just going to balloon up. I bought a Yoga Set, complete with mat, dvd, the works... Have I tried it out yet? Nope! It's still in the wrapping. I mean, I guess I would be okay if I didn't lose weight, but I at least want to tone up my stomach... Having twins left a lot of extra skin that I want gone! Plus I want to get more flexible so I can play with the girls more!

I guess it's a hard habit to break especially during the holidays... I'm not looking forward to the mountains of delicious food and the multiple family parties. I'll have to try to be good!

XOXO
Andee

P.S. Not related to my 30 Day Blog Challenge, but visit my sister's website to see some adorable pictures she took of my girls yesterday!! CLICK HERE We had so much fun!

Blog Challenge: Day 3

Day 3: A Photo of You and Your Craziest Friend

For this one, I've had to make it plural. Me and my craziest FRIENDS!

It's gotta be these 2 here, my sisters! They are not just my sisters, they are my friends! We always have so much fun together! The guys call us the Clucking Hens when we are together! You should never put us all in the same room together with sugar and a game of Pounce. Watch Out!!

I know this photo isn't recent, it was from my pink birthday last year. But it just shows how much fun we can have together on a trip to Harmon's to grab snacks!

They've been there for me through everything and always seem to put a smile on my face! Love you girls! Shall we have another PINK PARTY? Or how 'bout a Christmas Sweater Party!! Let me know!!

XOXO

Andee

Blog Challenge: Day 2

Day 2: A Really Good Memory

I could choose the obvious... My wedding day, the birth of my girls. But although both events were very meanigful and ones I'll never forget, I wanted to do something different.

DISNEYLAND!!



Literally my favorite place on earth, especially with family! I love this place... it makes me so happy just being there. I mean, as soon as you walk through the gates and down Main Street you can just feel it... True Happiness! I don't even care about the 45 minute lines or the crowds or the over priced food/souveniors. I will take a 18 hour day in Disneyland over anything else! Sure, we get up at 6 AM and don't get to sleep until around Midnight when we go, but I've had the best of times with my family on Disneyland trips!

I guess I would have to say my most recent BEST Disneyland memory is when we went in March of 2009 with the ENTIRE Snow Family! It was so great to have everyone with us and spend so much time together! It was especially fun to see little Jesse every morning and see how excited he was only being 3 years old! I remember when he started to cry when we were parting ways at the airport at the end of our trip... Such a sweetheart! What else makes the trip memorable? Many many things!! *Corn dogs, Pirates, Turkey Legs, Tower of Terror, People watching, Penny dropping (I still think this is lame), Walking and then STOP, Haunted Mansion.. I could go on! I just L-O-V-E LOVE that place!!

So there you have it, that's my Really Good Memory! Disneyland with my family! Every trip has been memorable and exciting and I can't WAIT for the girls first trip! We'll be able to start memories with them and I just know they'll love it!

XOXO
Andee

Alright, I'm in!

A few of my friends are doing a 30 day blog challenge and I've decided to join in the fun!

DAY 1: Recent picture and 15 facts about yourself!

Here's us girls on Black Friday waiting in line for Old Navy, Erica taking the picture.

15 Interesting Facts About Andee

1. I'm absolutely terrified of spiders. Even the itty bitty ones... they're out to get me!

2. I've started snoring at night since my pregnancy.

3. I'm a completely different person when I'm at work compared to home.

4. I can roll my tongue twice but can't twirl it.

5. I really regret quiting volleyball... stupid knees!

6. I love to sleep. Sometimes I get so depressed that I would rather dream then face reality.

7. I hate my body and try to hide it with clothing.

8. I still watch Jerry Springer and am now a HUGE Glee fan!

9. I regret not going to college and becoming a teacher. Oh how I wanted to be Miss Andee!

10. I'm petrified that I'm going to screw up Motherhood. I've already failed at nursing!

11. I love my hair short. I love my hair long. I love my hair short. No long.

12. Disneyland is and always will be my FAVORITE place! (Must be with family!)

13. I care way too much about what people think of me.

14. I miss having friends. Girls nights, parties, occasional cocktails.

15. I'm in love with sushi. In love as in I would marry it if I could!

See! Wasn't that fun? I can post about something else other than my girls, right? I'm cool too!

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post, A Really Good Memory! Hmm, I'll have to start thinking...

XOXO

Andee

/ 6 Months \

Dr appointment went well today. Girls got more shots, which I can never handle. Good thing Kelly was there to hold them down and I'm there to comfort them afterwards. Girls are healthy, chubby and ready for solid foods? Yea, their pediatrician said that we can try things out now that they are 6 months. Crackers, soft fruit, stuff like that. She said that we should allow the girls to enjoy Christmas feast too... mashed potatoes and Jello salad! Yummy! I don't know how I'm going to handle it, I freak thinking that they are going to chock!

I still can't believe that it's been 6 months! I mean, Christmas is only weeks away! Nothing has really changed since my last post, but both girls are starting to enjoy fruits and veggies! Avie is sitting up nicely, but she still tumbles no and then. Ella is having a harder time sitting up, but she's our mover. Whether it's on the play mat or in her crib at night, she will not stay in one place. They aren't crawling yet, however we have seen them scoot backwards on their tummy's, so we're getting there.

I love the picture below. It's almost like Ella is saying, "Hi, this is my friend Avie!"

The girls motor skills are amazing! I'm blown away with how much they learn from observing. They will now grab toys that are tangled or placed in front of them. They move toys from hand to hand to mouth to hand. I took the video below and although it may not seem amusing to others, I love watching it. Just to see their faces and how you can just tell that their minds are going a mile a minute, makes me happy!

We Heart Jumpers!

The girls are becoming more and more active and I love it!! They always seem so happy, especially in their jumpers! Both of them go crazy with all the toys around them, but they particularly like the jumping part! Avie some times scares me with her bouncing...