Measurements!

So, the past week has been rough on the Biddle family because a bug of some kind came through our house, and ended up hitting all of us in one way or another. Poor Madilyn got the worst of it - we think maybe she started out with the bug, then it went through all of us, and then ended with her. She is doing much better now compared to last week, but she is still getting lots of sleep which has been helpful in getting her back to her normal self. Anyways, we did have their 18 month checkup on Monday. Because of the sickness, we had our regular checkup, but are going to go back for shots once the babies are nice and healthy again - which will hopefully be soon. So while we were there, we got some "official" measurements! Our Biddle Babies are getting BIG!

Madilyn

Height: 33" (82%)

Weight: 23 lbs 1.5 oz (54%)

Head Circumference: 18.5" (67%)

Carter

Height: 34" (90%)

Weight: 24 lbs 5 oz (51%)

Head Circumference: 19.25" (86%)

And to close up this post -- Playing with blocks! Together!

18 months

So, I've been reminded by several people lately that I haven't updated the blog in what seems like forever. And, that does seem to be the case. In my defense though we just moved into a new house - and had to get our other house ready and sold before that could happen - so we've had our hands pretty full. And add the twins on top of that, and that's why I haven't posted lately. But, we've been in our new house for over a month, so things are starting to slow down. A little.

One of the things I love most about this house is that it is a 4 bedroom house. Which means the babies have their own rooms now. And we are loving it. The babies both really adjusted well. We only had a few nights of getting used to things, and they are sleeping pretty well most nights. Nap time is easier too which I am thankful for! Putting down two babies is not always the easiest (or most fun!) thing to do every day. Another great thing is that our house is super close to the park, and we've gone on several walks to the park. Needless to say, the babies love being outside, and love the swings! 

Since my last post and this one, we've enjoyed lots of time with friends and family. My mom and sister Claire came in for a visit and my sister Catherine even flew in for a weekend visit. We've had Rob's parents visit as well as Wes, Sherri and Kelly come by a time or two since we've moved in. Here's a shot we got from when my family came in for a visit and we all went to lunch at Chuy's!

So what else can I tell you about the kids? We just celebrated 18 months, which is another way of saying a year and a half. A year and a half! Wow! I feel like we just celebrated their first birthday, and we are already half way to their next one! In addition to celebrating 18 months, we also celebrated Halloween in our new neighborhood. During the day, they were both superheros (thanks to Aunt Sherri!) and then we all put on our "Thing" shirts so we could go trick or treat as a family. I figured I would get the most out of those little shirts while they still fit! Here are their pictures from their 18 month photo shoot, and a post Halloween trick or treating picture. 

We are going in for their 18 month check up in about a week, so we'll have more official news on their growth soon. But, they are definitely growing. The really are all over the place. They love to climb, run, jump, play with toys, and take toys from each other. They haven't really started talking yet, but they say with twins, sometimes it comes later. We think they have their own language they communicate to each other with, but I will be glad whenever they start talking to us. They can understand a lot of what we say, though they don't always listen! So, now that I've updated the blog, I hope to be better at keeping it up to date about what's going on in our lives - and putting up more pictures for sure! And since it's been so long, here are two collages of these two sweet faces that I'll leave you with! :)