Sunday, August 17, 2008

First steps

Hanging out in the backyard.
Bravo: My hat is SO small!!!
Alpha's 2nd attempt at walking!!!
Could anything top the excitement of the day before? The next morning brought us to yet another level in childproofing. We found out that Bravo can climb onto the coffee table ...
and Alpha into the toy box.
Not to be outdone by his brother, Alpha climbed onto the coffee table a few minutes later.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Seeing Double

Once a month, Mommy goes out for dinner with other Mommies who have twins. This weekend, we decided to get everyone together for a picnic and pool time. There were 5 sets of twins all +/- a few months in age.

We like hanging out on the swings.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Swimming - It takes a village!

During our second week of lessons, we dunked our heads right under the water. (Bravo)

We used PFDs with E. A-jim.
Cousin Hotel and A-jik were also there and took photos.
Auntie G. came all the way from NY to swim and spent the day with us.

Waiting for our turn in the pool.
Jumping off the tower on our last day. (Okay, it was more of a lean over than an actual jump.)
Alpha making a big SPLASH as he slides in. M. A-go was there to catch him.
A-ma came with us on most days to help us change, dry off and get dressed.


So that's it for lessons this summer. A huge THANK YOU!!!! to everyone who came with us. It really did take a village to get us through our lessons. Anyone want to join us next time? Reserve your spot now! :)

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Extended Family Time

Alpha and Bravo's first trip to Kids Only. I think they'll want to go back with Cousin Hotel ... often.

Mommy and Daddy went to an outdoor concert. So...

Alpha and Bravo played piano with A-gong and A-ma

and then played some more outside. Outdoor and concert!
Bravo: I've got these 2 wooden things and you've got the 2 yogurt lids.


Alpha: Yeah, I guess that's fair. But can you wave them with 1 hand at lightning speed?

Lots of visiting

D. A-ku came all the way from Poland (via Taiwan) to see us for the first time.
Uncle H. managed to slip in a visit while he was back from Tokyo.
Auntie G. spent the whole day with us. The house smelled of blueberry muffins when she left. Thanks for getting Alpha to feed himself! Their new toys are much loved (i.e. chewed)


Friday, August 8, 2008

Ready? Swim!

Here we are at the pool for our first swim lesson. Alpha was rearing to go and couldn't stay still. Bravo wasn't sure what was going to happen.


A cuddle before getting into the water.
E. A-i was with us for the first two days. We played with duckies, balls, dolphins, slides and ...
dived from the "boat".


Daddy watched from the sidelines.
A-ma and A-gong came one day as well.
Alpha loves to float on his back (when he's in the mood for it).
Bravo likes to kick on the float board.
Auntie D. is singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star while we float on our backs. See our starfish?

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Bathing Together

This is the first time Alpha and Bravo took a bath together.
Alpha: How would you feel if people took a photo of you in the bath?
Bravo: I think I'm enjoying this.
Bravo showing us how he escapes.
Alpha & Bravo: People say we look alike. What do you think?