Been A While

I have been so bad at this lately! I'm sorry to tell you there will be no pictures in this post (I don't have a TON but they're still on the camera anyway). I'll try to update you on what's new....
* Jackson will now clap his hands. Preferably to "If You're Happy and You Know it"
* Jackson will wave if you ask him to
* Jackson is becoming much more vocal
* You know Jackson likes a song when he waves his hands in the air
* The boys are going to childcare now on the weekends which means we can sit though church - yay!
* Both boys are crawling everywhere and always want to stand up. So far they are only walking along the furniture but they occasionally attempt something more daring.
* Jackson climbed a couple stairs - gonna have to watch that!
* Jaden is trying really hard to communicate and copy us. Not super successfully but he's definately trying.
* I'm having to say no alot more! :)
* We got a bike trailer and the boys like riding in it - though they weren't sure about their helmets at first....
* Jackson is beginning to point alot more
* They both like picture books where they can point out things and let me tell them what it is. Occasionally I an ask them to find things and they'll do it.
* Both boys like to share now and are constantly offering me their toy and then hoping I'll give it back to them.
* They like to put things somewhere challenging and attempt to retrieve it.
* Jackson is throwing things
* They are laughing together alot and it's SO cute - but hard to get on film :(
* They're doing better with their chewing/swallowing but we're still doing alot of 3rd foods.
* I'm TRYING to get them to use a sippy cup. I have been successful but not successful enough to rely only on that or give them large helpings of milk.
* Jaden likes me to help him do flips.
* Jackson loves bread
* I think Jaden would eat anything
* Both boys are going through a mommy/daddy phase and cry when they see us so we will hold them.
* It is becoming clearer that they understand a good deal by the way they try to communicate.

Bryant Boys Birthday Bash

Well, the boys are now a big one year and their party went wonderfully! Unfortunately, Jackson was teething quite badly all day and they both refused their morning nap so they eventually got fussy. However, we had a total of 31 people including us, the boys, and 6 other kids. Jared grilled up some hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch, we had a few silly games, and then cake and presents! My parents were able to join in the birthday song via webcam and the boys didn't know what to make of it all. Neither one of them seemed especially excited about the cake but they did try it and of course make a big mess! We had a really good time and the boys have all kinds of fun new things to play with - which is pretty much what they've been doing since then. In the morning when I got them up they were both standing up in the crib and Jackson had gotten to a box of tissues that he distributed all over the place. That night they were asleep only moments after going to bed - a little on the early side. It's hard to believe it has been a year but I look forward to what's in store for us this year!
Here's a video of the birthday song, candles, etc....

Here are some pictures of the day...
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Yesterday was the one year appointment and here are the stats....

Jackson....
Height - 30.5 inches (75th percentile)
Weight 20 lbs 14.5 oz(22nd percentile)

Jaden
Height - 30.75 inches (77th percentile)
Weight - 22 lbs, 1.5 oz (45th percentile)

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY JACKSON AND JADEN

You boys are one year old today! You are both very special and we love you very much!!!
Jackson Feb 17, 2007

Jackson now

Jaden Feb 17, 2007

Jaden now

If you go to these two links there are additional pictures and video from when they were born...
First Day
In Everett

Jaden

We've had to remove the bumper pads on the cribs because they keep undoing all the ties! That is frustrating. Maybe we can put it back in later.
Jaden is now pulling up in his crib (that's really the only place) Once he pulls up he is too scared to go back down. This doesn't really make sense because he has no problem getting down when he's on his knees. Anyway, when I put him down for a nap he keeps standing up and then screaming and crying. He does this when he wakes up too....

New Stuff!

Well Jackson gets to be the star of this particular blog entry since he's doing several new things! Jackson can now pull himself up to standing, crawl a more "normal" crawl, and even "walk" while holding the funiture. First, some pictures....
Though they look a little bit of a mess, I'm quite glad I got a picture of the boys BOTH looking at me and offering at least a little bit of a smile....

Jackson sleeping..

Jackson being silly...

The boys helping with the laundry....

Here's a video of Jackson laughing...

Here's Jackson's combo crawl....

Here's Jackson pulling up to stand...

And here is Jackson walking along the chair...

Pictures

Jackson puts EVERYTHING in his mouth. Not just toys, but paper, crumbs, and the smallest pieces of dirt you can find (or HE can find!). It can be challenging to keep stuff out of his mouth as well as keep the floors clean enough. Jaden isn't QUITE as interested in putting strange little things in his mouth - but he does like to lick everything...the window, the furniture, all his toys, the cat, etc. His favorite thing currently is to put something on the floor then lay flat on his face over top of it and lick it. I haven't gotten a picture of this yet but hope to because it makes me laugh. Here are some pictures and video....
Jackson "reading"...

The boys playing....

I Think Jackson's Head is bigger than his entire body...
Jaden attempting to lick Joey....

Jaden and mommy....

Jackson and mommy...

The boys fell asleep in the car. Notice Jaden's hat over his eyes....

Jaden singing...

Jaden Clapping...

All Better

I think we're finally over the colds! Jared was home sick for almost a week and then Jackson and Jaden both got it within days of each other and that lasted a week. I stayed healthy fortunately. There were a couple nights I didn't get any sleep because Jackson just wanted to be held. Jaden just kind of toughed it out I guess. All in all they were happy babies when they were sick but for a couple weeks I went through about a zillion sanitizing wipes and had to wash their toys several times a day. I'm glad we're back to normal!
Jaden is now able to get things off of tables which is a whole new phase! The boys are interacting more and more which is fun to see especially since their personalities are so different.
Their birthday is coming up in a couple weeks and I can't believe it! I'm SO sad at how quickly they are growing up...BUT I have to say that the fact that I won't be pumping anymore almost makes up for it! :) That's almost 2 hours I'll get back each day - yay!
I've taken a few pictures and videos lately but haven't gotten them off my camera....maybe tonight?