Full of Fun

Aaron's ready to brave the wind and cold!

Helena is ready for some winter fun too!

Helena is SO BIG in her Tinkerbell sweatshirt!

Aaron shows off his new teeth

Peek -a- Boo!

Eight Months Old

Aaron and Helena are eight months old this week. They continue to grow so quickly and we enjoy watching them reach each new milestone. This month they are moving more than ever. They are not crawling yet but that doesn't stop them from getting where they want to go. Both Aaron and Helena roll very well and can get to just about any object they lay their little eyes on. Helena moves quite fast and is able to turn her little body in any way she chooses. Aaron has discovered how to push up onto his knees just not while he is pushing up with his arms. It is just a matter of time before they have figured it all out and Mommy and Daddy will be in big trouble!

This month Helena's first two teeth came through. She is so happy that she can join her brother in the tooth club. Aaron's third tooth cut through and the one next to it is just about ready pop through.

Aaron gets such a kick out of himself when he reaches over to take Helena's toy. They both enjoy taking toys away from each other now. It is fun to watch them interact with one another. Helena is just as good at taking Aaron's toys when she sees something she likes.

One of the most enjoyable things about this age is the way Aaron and Helena are starting to put sounds together. They constantly babble. Aaron's voice is loud and boisterous while Helena has a sweet little voice that almost sounds like a song.

Both Aaron and Helena tried baby biscuts this month. Helena was not impressed. Aaron was not only impressed, he enjoyed every bite!

My Guys

After a long holiday weekend, this photo best describes the feeling in the Anderson home. Although we were all tired, we were very thankful for all of our blessings!

Aaron and Helena's First Thanksgiving

This year for we went to Stacie's Mom and Dad's house for Thanksgiving. It was filled with fun and festivity! The guest list included fourteen adults and six children. This gathering was the largest to date for Stacie's side of the family. Must be all of the newest additions to the family. Aaron and Helena were able to visit with all of their aunts, uncles and cousins as they were passed from one relative to the next. They were such great troopers! In the end they were thankful for a long car ride home so they could begin what was to be a great night sleep!

Daddy and his little girl

Auntie Jill plays with Aaron and cousin Lexi

Aaron and Helena's First Thanksgiving (Cont.)

Lexi enjoys taking care of her cousin Aaron. Above, they pause for a photo together.

Grandma is pulled away from tending to Thanksgiving Dinner to snuggle with Helena for a few minutes.

Two tired cousins. Anna and Lexi try to smile for the camera after a long day of family and fun.

Helena sits with her Auntie Barbara.

Aaron's attention is pulled away during a photo opportunity with Aunt Cathy.

Bring on Winter

"Who turned out the lights?"

"I'm not so sure about this hat thing."

So Silly

"Oops...you caught me!"

Aaron thought it was funny to be sitting in his toy basket.

So Silly!

Our sweet Helena

"You're so funny Mommy!"

Thirty One Weeks

A lazy Sunday morning

Sitting in the big girl seat

"You're kidding?"

Helena practices standing on Grandpa

Sleeping Bundle of Joy

Seven Months

Aaron and Helena are seven months old and so grown up!

"Can you tell me how this phone thing works?"

Helena and Daddy lounging

Aaron and Helena have some fun together

I'll tie your shoes if you tie mine!

Happy Halloween

This is Aaron and Helena's first Halloween. They are thirty weeks old this week!

Helena strikes a pose in her Halloween outfit.

Aaron gives us all a smile!

Aaron visits with GiGi on Halloween! He was all smiles even though he was not able to Trick-or-Treat this year.

Helena gets some time with her GiGi too!