Happy Halloween!

The girls had their first Halloween dressing up - as twin monsters. As is tradition for kids in Charlottesville, we went down to Jefferson's Academical Village AKA UVA lawn for trick-or-treating. The girls also had their first bus ride. It was a fun filled afternoon. We met a lot of people along the way, both familiar faces and new.

Mom with Mary Monster and Sophie Monster




Dad with the monsters (we were waiting for the bus in these pictures)

We ran into Elana (AKA Dorothy)! The girls are still warming up to the crowd.

Mary and Sophie with twin UVA students!

More baby twins! 10 month olds - bat and skunk.

Twins and Twins

Simon was a little disappointed that he dressed up but got no candy.
Bailey's still a little too skittish for Halloween.

Mary and Sophie's first portraits

The girls had their pictures made at a portrait studio for the first time on Tuesday. At first they were confused, thinking, "Who is this man, why does he want me to sit on this stool?" But after he started making them laugh and flashing the camera they started to act like professionals.

Here are some of our favorite poses:

Birthday Party at The Little Gym

Let's get ready to party!


Elana and the girls on the parachute

Sophie playing ball

Mary playing ball


Austin and Sophie


Blowing Bubbles


Our first birthday cakes!

Mary

Sophie and her big piece of cake!

Mary and Sophie's 1st Birthday - More to Come

Our Family - Dad with Sophie and Mom with Mary

Well, we've made it through the first year! The girls turned a year old on Tuesday, October 7th. They actually had their birthday party on Saturday at the Little Gym. It was a blast and we got lots of great pictures. Unfortunately I don't have time to post them right now. All the grandparents came up to C'ville for the party. My dad even made it after having back surgery last month. The trip was probably harder on him than he'd admit, but I think the girls were very therapeutic for him. They have that effect on people, especially their Papa.

My parents stayed in town and drove back home on the girls' birthday. Yesterday I left town for a transportation conference in Luray, VA (where I am typing this now during our break between meeting and dinner). More to come when I get back to C'ville!