Fun videos

Alexandra in her daily exersaucer routine and Annellice watching her.

Photo-op - 9 months

Here is our monthly picture in our big brown chair... one day we may not be able to sit with each other! (Alexandra on the left, Annellice on th right)

9 Months have come and gone...

Warp Speed seems to me the standard speed limit at the Reid house these days. The girls are growing at a high rate and are slowly becoming more mobile/adventurous.

At the 9 month checkup we only had to incur one finger prick (to check hemoglobin levels) and one shot (last of the hep-b booster). This was the first time the girls' fingers were big enough to be the site of the stick. In the fast they had to use the heel of their foot. The finger site proved to be a good location for Alexandra - she took it like a trooper. Annellice's wouldn't have been so bad had her blood wanted to coagulate. The poor thing kept flipping her hand around trying to get the bandaid off while Kevin was trying to apply pressue with gaw pads as the bandaid wasn't holding. After about 15 minute (which felt like an enternity) the bleeding stopped.

FYI - At this check-up our regular pediatrician confirmed our notion that Alexandra has a Soy allergy.

Here are the stats on their check-up and the 9-month photos as well:

Alexandra - Weight = 15lb 1oz (2%); Height = 26" (8%); Head Circumf = 17.25" (45%)

Annellice - Weight = 17lb 5oz (20%); Height = 27" (30%); Head Circumf = 17.5" (65%)

Baptism...

Last week the girls were baptised by the same pastor that married us nearly 9 years ago. The pastor is no longer Father Simione but is now Monsignor Simione. His new title is something that is bistowed only by the pope!

Alexandra had a wonderful time playing with Carl's face (he is their God Father) and Annellice tooted away in Amy's arms (she is the God Mother). Afterwards we all headed to Firebirds for some dinner and laughter for all. Here is a picture of the girls in their gowns (alexandra is on the left and annellice is on the right). For those looking for the differences note that is is getting harder as they are getting larger - the hair part is still a dead give away though.