Babes at the Beach

We headed over to the coast yesterday afternoon (1.5 hr drive) for the babies first trip to the beach. We drove out along the Russian River and then stopped at Wrights beach just south of Jenner (about 10 miles north of Bodega Bay.

Like most other days, we changed lots of diaper changes, did a few feedings, watched them sleep, and loaded them up in carriers for a short walk. Love the scenery of the Pacific Ocean!

Photo of the four of us (babies tucked in front under those hats) and little Talus getting a diaper change in the back of the Subaru!.

week 5

Life is good! Also, crazy, hectic, and sometimes overwhelming. But, most importantly, the babies are growing and becoming much more alert every day. We are enjoying the time with friends and family. Everett has them on a fabulous night schedule now that allows me to get some much needed sleep.

We've also been able to get out on some walks around town and to the farmer's market...yay! Here are some new photos of Beck











and Talus (below):

Brunch!

We made it out this morning for a fabulous brunch at Silverado with Grandma's Arlene & Joan and JP. The food was fabulous and the babies were mellow!

Vistors!

It has been great to see so many friends and family over the last couple weeks. Here is a list of the babies first visitors in roughly chronological order (photos to follow):

• Joan and JP
• Grace
• Nina and Ayla (hospital) & again with Erik (here in SH)
• Jane, JP, & Bella
• Ladies from the SH mom's club (Jamie, Hope, Tara, Kellie, Jessica, Brooke, Dena, Elizabeth - thanks for the fabulous food!)
• Helen Mathisen
  
• Zarine
• Darlene
• Robert Donald
• Donna McCornack
• Brandon, Jessica, & girls
• Nancy King
• Annie & Russ
  
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• Marianne McGuire
• Stacy and Jimbo
• Paul Pagendarm
  
• Arlene Kaplan (staying in Napa Valley for a month to help!)
• Tom & Pat Comendant
• Helayne and Allan Williams

We look forward to upcoming visits from:

• Siouxsie, Paul, Sierra, & MacKenzie (mid-June)
• Dena (mid-June)
• Gwynne, Cassidy, and Finn (in the next couple weeks)
• Maura (August)
• Jessica (Sept)

& hopefully more Kaplan family soon.

Talus and Beckett are a month old today! Hard to believe...it feels like a blur..amazing and wonderful, but foggy! Last night we celebrated with Joan and Arlene by taking the babies to 'Market' for dinner...they were quiet and we managed to get through the meal without any meltdowns.

Talus and Beckett are growing like mad - it's a non-stop feeding fest the last few days. They've outgrown their first set of clothes! Everett and I are doing pretty well...splitting up the nights into shifts had made things a bit easier...'a bit' being the key phrase. We are so thankful for all the help..Joan & JP, Arlene, Jenny, Tom & Pat, and all our visitors!

The rewards - adorable little smiles, long walks in the stroller, trips to the farmers market, and sleepy times make it all very fun.

Talus and Beckett

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our twins, Talus Wren (girl) and Beckett Muir (boy), on May 6, 2009. Beckett (6 lbs 9 oz) arrived at 6:58 am and Talus (6 lbs 4 oz) arrived at 7:14 am at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, CA.

Everett and I have been enjoying visits by family and friends! We have set up this blog to post updates and photos of our adventures to share with our community.