Twice the FUN!

We get asked ALL the time "are they twins?" Or people will say "I had my children close together like that too...boom, boom, boom (yes, they include the booms!)!" They ask me if I feed Gideon more than Bethany, and they ask if they speak in a secret language yet. People ask if their personalities differ, and ARE THEY IDENTICAL!! (ha, this question still makes me laugh!)

 

I'll tell you what...they ARE twins! They ARE NOT identical! I do NOT feed Gideon more than Bethany! Their personalities differ a great deal! They do NOT have a secret language (at least not yet), though they do make each other laugh and "talk" back and forth from time to time!  

 

Also, in case you are wondering...they are not two for the price of one! That is a statement that some of the doctors and nurses would say to us at the hospital, and they of all people should know that twins, TWO, means DOUBLE!! As soon as they exited my womb, they cost double! From hospital bills, to formula to diapers and clothes! 

 

BUT!!! These adorable twins are TWICE the fun!! Maybe even more than that! They add so much joy to our lives! They fit right in, and what precious gifts from God they are.   

 

They turned  9 months old on Oct 17th!

 

Bethany Paige!! We affectionately refer to Bethany as Squirmy Worm! She is a mover! She crawls, pulls up, and walks along furniture. She is also a snuggle bug when her mood calls for it. She just melts right into you! She grew 2 teeth this month! She is hanging out in her 6-9 month clothes, but will soon move on up to her 12 month wardrobe. She is eating more and more solid food. She is adorable when she laughs! We just love her SO very much!  

Gideon Michael!! He is super sweet. He is pretty chill EXCEPT when he is hungry! He is passionate about food! Clearly he is starving...can't you tell!!??!! ;) So long as his belly is full, he is genuinely a content little man. He is wearing 12 month clothing and will soon move up to 18 month. He has 5 teeth and is working on another. He is a professional army crawler. He recently started pulling himself up on furniture. He talks a lot, and loudly! He is waving hi from time to time, gives high fives and sweet kisses! This man melts our hearts! We love him SO much!!