Grandparents Visit Again!

Yes it is true, but it was Grandpa and Grandma Hendricks this time! My parents were able to visit for a week and we sure did have fun. The girls just LOVED being spoiled. My parents also spoiled us too. They babysat a lot for Jeff and I. I was able to go visiting teaching, teach a new member discussion, go to dinner and a movie with my hubby, and fish with Jeff at the ocean. I also didn't have to clean up the girls once after eating! What a joy that was. We also went to the Wildlife Safari in Bandon. We went with Jeff's family last May, but the girls were too little to enjoy it. They really loved seeing the animals, although everything was "Puppy!" Thanks so much for everything.... we love you lots and can't wait to see you in August with Hilary and maybe Kelsey?

Croupy Dancing Babies

My girls have croup, but they are getting better. I have had some hard nights with both of them. Jeff and I both had croup a lot when we were little. We both went to the ER a couple of times. I hope the girls won't go through that. I know the video is quite long, sorry. I know I sound like an idiot on videos. I hate the sound of my voice. Enjoy!

Fun With G&G Lau

We never really go out to the ocean on our own. Don't ask why. Maybe because it is always so cold and windy. But we like to go when family comes to visit. This last weekend Jeff's parents made a quick trip to see the grandbabes. We ventured out for about an hour to the coast. It was still very cold and windy, but it was fun too. I love taking pictures of the ocean, especially when the waves are huge. It's not like being there, but enjoy the pictures anyway.

OuTSiDe

Whenever it is fairly decent outside, we try to get out! It has been raining a lot here and the girls get very antsy stuck indoors all the time. Today it was nice, but a little windy. I thought I'd let the girls wear their new flip flops. So cute! They were hesitant at first to take some steps, but they got the hang of it.

Independancy???

I know I should be better at letting my girls try to feed themselves. I know they need to learn how to eat off of a plate or out of a bowl using a spoon or fork. But just look at these pictures and tell me you'd be happy to let that happen. All day I'm cleaning up two 17 month olds. So I want to try to control some messes, and feeding them is one. I mean don't get me wrong, they can feed themselves great with finger foods and things like that. But oatmeal or soup(like in the pictures) I just can't let go and let them try it themselves. These types of food I feel like I can control some of the mess if I or Jeff feed them. Oh help! Just for references, Madi is the first pic and Gracie is the last. For some reason you can only click on the last picture. Please do and see how bad it is! I know you moms out there deal with the same thing. I just hate cleaning up such a mess times two! Am I the only one??
P.S. Sorry Cordie, I know you'll recognize Gracie's onesie. It is ruined from cheeseburger soup would you like it back?

My Little Puppets

I just filmed them this morning, so they are still in their pj's. The other day I was playing with them and said "sleep" while doing the sign language and Madilynn laid down. So funny. They both do it now and showed both of their grandparents last week on web cam. So I thought the rest of you needed to see too! Also you will see that they do other stuff we ask(or tell) them to do. I just have to say that it is so wonderful to have these girls. I thank Heavenly Father everyday for sending them to us. They are a handful at times, but in the end it is things like in this video that just blow the hard days out of the water!

Piggies!

I just thought these were too cute not to post! As you can see they aren't 'real' pigtails. Their hair isn't long enough for that. These outfits are so cute too. They got them for Christmas from G&G Lau. Love them!!!

Madi

Gracie
Hugging