16 Months

Pumpkin Patch - we hauled their pumpkins home that they picked out :)

Miss Pumpkin Patch - 16 Months

Mr Pumpkin Patch - 16 Months

Fairy Princess - 16.5 Months

Football Star - 16.5 Months

FL Trip at a Orlando Magic game!

The babes are chitter chattering away, trying to walk really fast (run) and growing like weeds! I know I say this every time...but how on earth does a MONTH fly by so quickly! I remember when it took forever for a day to go by...no the Month ticks right on by...unreal!

Both Adelyn and Axton are doing GREAT! They are really interested in looking at books and wanting to sit on your lap and look/read with them. Talk about making your heart melt...I just can't get enough lap time with them both! Although...they don't really like to share my lap with each other, they like their "own" time :) All about taking turns, right!

Axton is very independent when it comes to playing. He will push a truck around, bang it on the ground, play with Lego's.....where Adelyn loves to be entertained! It was interesting how our Doctor said...that is the difference between a boy and girl! Perfect example....today was my first day getting back to the gym and leaving them in the child care there without knowing anyone. As I peeked into the window after I was done...there is Axton playing aways and there sits Adelyn in the girl's lap :) LOVE the amazing difference between my children....I am so blessed to be able to watch a little girl and a little boy grow at the same time!

Halloween this year....well a little bummed because Grant and I were in FL this year for a nice little get away with his Cousin and his wife. Don't get me wrong...the warm weather was amazing and being able to spend a few days alone with my Hubby is priceless :) BUT, we missed out on the chance to take them house to house. Thankfully I have an AMAZING sister and AMAZING in-laws who put their costumes on and took them to some houses :) I did get some ADORABLE pictures of them....our little Football Player and Fairy Princess!!!

Hard to believe Thanksgiving is a few weeks away and then Christmas will sneak right up after that! We must continue to thank God for all his blessings! Both babes are strong and healthy...more than a parent could ever wish for. I pray for the continued love and support from our family and friends and most important our God who has always and will always be here for each and every one of us! We love you all....xoxo!

Love Grant, Chas, Adelyn, & Axton Arnoldink

15 Months

Start this out good....Little Miss Poop Princess :) Yes, Adelyn learned how to take her dress, bloomers, and DIAPER off...then decided to poop and play with it for an hour (during nap time). Come to find....poop smeared EVERYWHERE...legs COVERED...needless to say, my sister and I got a great laugh out of it AND this is the only time it has happened...knock on wood :) Love this little girl to pieces!

Taking his first few steps at 13.5 Months

14.5 Months

14.5 Months

15 Months

15 Months

15 Months

Family Photo @ 15 Months

What do ya know.....3 months have already passed since I have updated this beauty...not like I have much to keep me busy :) As for our HEALTHY, STRONG, AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, ADORABLE, LOVING, PRECIOUS......babes, they are doing so great! Axton is walking for the most part...likes to crawl here and there...but boy oh boy is he ready to go! Adelyn is right behind him...learning quick :) They are chattering jibberish and saying a few words...Ma Ma, Da Da, Baby, Num Num, Ba Ba, Hi, and repeat other words here and there. So crazzzzy how fast they learn! We are officially down to ONE nap a day...nice long 3 hours plus :) Keeps our mornings open for playdates and outdoor walks...I might add a little jogging in there...we try :)

The babes are also BOTTLE free....yippeeeeee! Sippy cup PROS!!! Eating what we eat....as Mr. Axton is quite the picky lil man...doesn't look like it, but he is! Miss Adelyn will eat sardines if I gave them to her...but I wouldn't dare!

We just had the FUN 15 month check-up that included SHOTS....breaks my heart :( But it is worth keeping our babes healthy! So the stats......

Axton

26 lbs 13 oz

32 3/4 inches

Adelyn

21 lbs 14 oz

31 1/4 inches

Still seems like Axton is about 10 lbs heavier....but he is just a solid lil man! When we are in public...people find it hard to believe that they are TWINS...due to how big he is :)

I never realized how fast life goes until I got the opportunity to have my own children. It makes you stop and take in every moment possible. I told my mom...I can't imagine my babies being 26 years old...yikes! As for now...I am LOVING every second of being a Mommy and being able to stay at home and raise these little dolls :) I ask for Gods help and guidance as Grant and I both raise our children. You always pray that every decision you make is the best, as least we always have the best intention at heart. We are so thankful for Gods blessings. We pray that He continues to keep the babes healthy and growing strong.

Lots of love to our families and friends for all your love and support....xoxo!

Hope you enjoy the updated pics :)

Love,

Grant, Chas, Adelyn, & Axton Arnoldink

1 YEAR OLD

ONE YEAR

11 Months

11 Months


11.5 Months


11.5 Months

Is it really possible that our babies are ALREADY....ONE?!?!? This entire year has flown by SO fast...I just can't quite believe it. For having 2 babes at once and being our first experience....WOW, did God bless us with not one, but TWO amazing, well-behaved, loving, perfect, healthy and growing kiddo's :) We celebrated their 1 st Birthday with our immediate family, which was so wonderful! They LOVED the confetti icing and cake....I think they might have a sweet tooth like mommy!

They are both making lots of chatter...Da Da (favorite), Ma Ma (once and a while) Num Num (HUNGRY). They both wave Hi and Bye Bye....Love to CLAP their hands and play peek-a-boo while covering one eye (Super Cute)!!! They are walking around everything...climbing up the stairs (don't worry, they are supervised), eating whatever we eat and sleeping like ROCK STARS...that is 12-13 hours and in bed by 7 or 7:30. It is so nice to have time for Grant and I before the night is over :)

Adelyn is quite outgoing...will wave at every person we walk bye...where it takes Axton a few minutes to figure out if he is going to cry or not :) They are both SO ticklish and their laugh is rather contagious. There are no sounds better than hearing your babes laugh, especially when they are playing together :)

At their 12 month check-up, Dr. Lund was more than happy with their growth. The following are the stats:

Axton

24 lbs 8 oz

31 3/4 inches

8 teeth

Adelyn

19 lbs 8oz

29 1/2 inches

6 teeth

As you can see....Axton has a solid 5 lbs on Adelyn...although it feels like 10 lbs. He is so solid and totally built like a boy. I have high thoughts that he WILL be bigger than his daddy :) As for Adelyn, she is as light as a feather and so petite :)

Now at 13 Months, they are both taking about 4-6 steps then diving into our arms. What an amazing sight to see. God certainly has delivered us two miracles who have brought SO much joy, love and laughter into our lives and many others. I can't thank Him enough for His never-ending blessings and I pray for His continued strength in every aspect of Adelyn and Axton's life.

Thank you to all of our Family and Friends for your love and support!

Love Grant, Chas, Adelyn, Axton & Daisy Arnoldink

9 & 10 Months

10 Months
10 Months...Can you tell who is bigger?!?

LOVE this Laugh!

(1st Easter)

10 Months

(1st Easter)

Modeling Mommy's TuTu she made for me!

Hello All! How is it possible that my babies are going to be ONE YEAR OLD in less than 2 months?!? It seems as if it was yesterday that we brought home these tiny little blessings that were wearing preemie outfits. Now we are 10 months into their amazing life and Axton is wearing 12-18 month clothing...he is 21 lbs 14 oz and 30 inches long! Adelyn is in 12 month clothing too and weighs 17 lbs 11 oz and she is 28 1/2 inches long. As you can see little brother is going to be BIG brother :) God has continued to bless both in health and strength....thank you Lord!

Axton is crawling on all fours where Adelyn has the army crawl down to perfection. I think she might be a little quicker than Axton...too funny! Axton has been pulling himself up on several things...I think he might be walking within the next month...yikes, my babies can't possibly be ready to walk?!? They are both making lots of noises and their personalities are shining and completely different! Adelyn is going to be little Miss Outburst/Personality/Boss....where Axton is going to be our Laid Back little man :) I love how they are each their own little person!

As for TEETH....Axton has a mouth full...4 teeth on top and bottom. Yes that is 8 teeth total! Adelyn has 2 bottom and her top 2 are just busting through. They are picking up little snacks and feeding themselves. Apple juice is a favorite in the sippy cup :)

Overall....these 2 PERFECT, BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY, AMAZING, BLESSINGS are growing so fast and have brought so much JOY into our lives and many others. I thank each one of you for the thoughts and prayers from the very beginning and your continued support.

Hope you enjoyed the pics of our precious little babes! We love you all!

Love Grant, Chas, Adelyn, Axton & Daisy Arnoldink

5 - 8 Months

Our Little Santa's....6 Months Old

7 Months

They love each other!

Axton 7 Months

Adelyn 7 Months


So it's been quite a while...SORRY!

I just can't quite grasp the fact that time flies!!! Our babies are approaching 8 months this week and it is rather breath-taking! I must say that I have enjoyed every moment and stage of watching Adelyn and Axton grow. They are at such a fun stage right now...laughing, smiling, following every move you make and just looking into your eyes! They are grabbing at our faces with their precious soft little hands...wow, does this make me want them to stay the way they are forever :) Grant is LOVING this stage...they are so responsive to us and know who mommy and daddy are :)

We celebrated their 1st Christmas, which was so much fun! They were kind of young yet to know how to open presents, but mommy and daddy opened them....and there were a lot of them. They got spoiled....lots of toys, clothes, a motorized John Deere tractor, an electric train that they can sit on....yes, lots of fun stuff :)

They are both rolling over and scooting around like crazy! When we go to get them up from their naps, they are on their tummies and peeking over the side of their cribs...so ADORABLE! It will be a matter of days before they are crawling all over the place and really giving mommy a workout :)

At 7 months their stats were:


Adelyn
17 lbs 6 oz.
26 3/4 inches

Axton
21 lbs 9 oz.
28 1/4 inches



Axton has 3 teeth on the bottom that have popped through and Adelyn just now has 1 that has cut through too :) We just started sippy cups yesterday...Axton is a PRO and Adelyn like to play with it :) It is soooo much fun to see the comparisons among both of them...love love love it! Axton will also eat ANY food while Adelyn likes to blow bubbles with the food she doesn't care for. Their personalities shine all the time. Axton is going to be our laid back one and Adelyn is going to be little Miss On the Go and chattering all the time. Just wait...watch them end up being total opposites later :) They are both ticklish and love to make loud outbursts. The jumper has been such a fun and great play toy....they will jump forever and get so excited! They are such great babies....always happy and smiling! We could not have been blessed with 2 better babies. God truly knew that we could handle 2 at once and he certainly gave us 2 little miracles that are the most precious, loving, happy, good eating, great sleeping, healthy, adorable babes :)


I hope everyone is doing wonderful and we thank each one of you for your love and support. We continue to pray for God's strength to keep our babies healthy and growing strong :) We have been blessed!

Love Grant, Chas, Adelyn, Axton & Daisy Arnoldink