New Hairstyles (sort of)

Brett's shaggy blonde mop was getting a little out of control and beginning to cover his eyes. So this week we took some scissors to his bangs and gave him enough clearance to see again. Meanwhile, Mommy fulfilled a life-long dream by giving Maggie her first set of pig tails (finally!)





Don't worry though. It may be business in the front but it'll always be party in the back...

Fun Day with Mommy

Today was a holiday and Mommy didn't have to go to work. Mommy and Bretty and Maggie had a great day. After breakfast, we put on our coats and went for a short walk to the park. Brett and Maggie love to go high on the swings!

After naptime, Mommy hooked the booster seats on the back of the stroller:

Then she pushed the babies down the hill to the neighborhood taco place. Brett ate a whole vegetarian taco (two tortillas, big scoop of pinto beans, guacamole), as well as some extra guacamole and some black beans. Maggie ate black beans, guacamole, and a huge piece of quesadilla. Brett and Maggie eat a lot of Mexican food, because: (1) it's Mommy's favorite; (2) they love it, especially guacamole and beans; and (3) so long as you order it without cheese and sour cream, there are no hidden allergy foods and it's safe for Bretty, unlike many other cuisines.

After tacos, the plan was to go to our neighborhood indoor play space, Recess. It's also partway back up the hill going home from the taco place, and a nice place for Mommy to rest. It's hard work pushing the double stroller up the hill! But Recess was closed for the MLK holiday, so Mommy pushed upwards one more block, then stopped at a bakery and Brett and Maggie had a brownie. Mommy managed to push them all the way home, as they shouted "brown-a, brown-a" and "more, more," and they arrived home with chocolatey faces and hands. A great day!

Sweater Weather

It's been unseasonably cold in San Francisco during the past month. We're used to mild weather all year round and the big chill has brought the first round of real colds for the twins. The house has been umm, a little snotty, but aside from some coughing they're handling it all really well.

It's also provided a great excuse to break out some of their best cold weather clothes. Here they are sporting some new sweaters. You aren't going to believe this but Maggie's has a penguin on it!

Bed Head Fred

Bretty is always at his best in the morning.

Maggie Penguin Goes to the Zoo

Yesterday the twins made their first trip to the zoo. It was very exciting as, like most toddlers, they love animals and animal noises. I really like this picture of Maggie & Mommy in front of Penguin Island.