Funday, Monday, Birthday!

Today the babies turned 9 months, and of course we celebrated! Although we had to wait to celebrate for the little sleepyheads to wake up. Yep, they decided to sleep in until 10:45! I guess there's a lot of growing to be done between 8 and 9 months so they needed lots of sleep.

Anyway, after waking up we hurried out the door and went straight to Moe's for some lunch. This is the first time they've sat in their highchairs the whole time and eaten their meals in a restaurant. They did great. We fed them their bananas and oatmeal first but then they got to have pinto beans and some puffs. They seemed to love the beans, even though they were a bit spicy. Nora's eyes were a bit watery but she loved it and kept wanting more.

Messy Face Holden Messy Face Nora

Eatin' beans with Auntie Jenn

Mommy and Holden

After Moe's the next stop was to the Humane Society. and NO it was not with the intent of getting another pet...that's all i need! But, the babies are really interested in animals and I had thought of taking them to the zoo, but that's such a long day--so instead, i thought they would enjoy the humane society. It's really nice, all outdoors, nice volunteers and you can get right up next to the animals and play and talk to them. The babies seemed to be really interested in all of the animals. Sometimes when the barking got a bit to loud they would reach up to us and want to be held close, but all in all it was a fun day.

Nora checking out the bunnies

Holden watching the Guinea Pig

there were a few puppies there, just the babies size!

one of my favorite shots ever with my Norabird--she's so beautiful and happy

who could ever resist this face?

more doggies

this dog was so sweet...actually pulled my heart strings a little--he liked us too, it's also the only dog that Nora reached out to touch and laughed at

see that sweet face?

Mommy that doggie is talking to me!

in the cat house...had to be careful here, the babies just love pulling our cats ears and tails!

learning "gentle"

this cat was so chill--stretching out so that HRB could rub his belly
look at the sweet kitten on the floor

that same kitten kept trying to hide under my legs

Mommy this cat is our size!

going in for the kill--i mean hug so excited!

pictures with my babies

we're trying to convince HRB to look up at the camera---nearly impossible and even Nora knows it

she finally throws in the flag..."mom, he's not gonna do it, can we leave now?"

Really, we had a great day. The babies woke up happy--full of smiles and laughter and they went to bed the same way. Days like this are what makes my world go round. The past 9 months have really been the best of my life, i truly am blessed.