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So far if there is a phase you go through at 3 years old it would be one of irrational fears for Emma. We went to the State Museum yesterday with some friends. We have been there at least 5-7 times I would guess, always cheering on the way there because we would see the big shark. This time we walk in and Emma sees the shark and screams then runs and hides behind me. Yes it is a big shark, however it is not real and it's hanging from the ceiling very high up. She cried and screamed as we walked under it (you have to as you enter the main part of the museum). Kate meanwhile stands there with her hands on her hips saying "It's not scary, Emma it's a silly shark". Today at the park Emma sees a centipede (something we see all the time) again screams and runs sideways and backwards -- still screaming-- to get away from it. At the same time, now that she has alerted Kate and a friend that it is there they move in and poke it and have a grand time watching it. The only thing I can think of is that we need to start picking up bugs when we are outside and showing her how neat they are etc. to get her over this. I thought about that for a long time and decided that while I love her I just can't bring myself to touch bugs... so James started today picking them up and showing them to her. Maybe she won't realize that mom never touches them. I'll gladly tell her how neat they are if I don't have to touch them. The fear sharks... that might be a good one to hold onto and I have no idea how to work through that one.

Kate's quote for the day "Worm's make me happy".

It's been a long time since I've gotten pictures up. I am hoping to get better at posting again, but don't hold your breath...



This is Emma for those of you that didn't get it from the presence of bunny also in the picture. This is her favorite way to wear sunglasses.








What we could catch of a smile. It's very tricky to photograph, but she loves to do it so maybe we can catch one soon. She has gotten to be a pro at holding up her head and smiling, isn't life so nice for babies...








Kate. This just looks like a classic photo, maybe it's the glasses, I don't know but she just looks famous for some reason.








Kate after some instruction in golfing at Ma and Grandaddy's house. She actually listened and improved. We are heading there this weekend, we'll see if she remembers anything.

Okay no we don't have another set of twins... this is an old picture. The other day the girls and I were helping my mom go through the last of her boxes in her spare bedroom. We came across her photo album from when E & K were born and a few months worth of pictures after. Emma and Kate were sitting next to me as we went through the book and we get to the picture. Emma quickly say "Emma's wearing a stripped shirt" Kate then follows saying "Kate's wearing a pink shirt". I laughed for the rest of the day... currently these 3 year olds have a dressing nitch that they are stuck in and it appears to have started when they were 3 months old. Every morning Emma must find a stripped shirt and Kate must find a pink one. If there is a shortage of one or both you are set for a bad day. I always thought they just started this random rut but obviously they are innocent :)

Wow who knew throwing in one more kid made the days go by even faster. Most weeks I wake up and it's Friday and who knows where Mon-Thurs went. I don't think Mary has had the same effect on James at work though, to bad...

Last week was a busy week and fun.

Emma and Kate had their very first dentist appointment. The girls did great no crying and screaming (we kept hearing a lot of it as we sat in the waiting room so we were getting prepared mentally for it). They had a real visit with x-rays and the little polishing thing. We were amazed at how great they did and I'm up for laying down with them for the next 5 years if they keep doing that great. Well maybe the next 2 years...

Mary has started sleeping between 10-11 hours every night. That doesn't really need anything else said.


We went to the zoo for the first time since Mary was born. She loved the fish and sat there following any that were bright as long as we would stand there. The girls were thrilled to be back at the zoo and enjoyed that it was member night so the carousel was free (meaning they got to ride) and they had other hands on things that were not normal. Saturday was the annual Freedom day at Fort Jackson. The girls loved it yet again this year, climbing in helicopters and seeing plans fly over and parachuters. I didn't get to take many pictures but a friend that went with her kid took a lot so maybe she'll send us some.

Here's hoping this next week is a little slower. I'm starting to learn that they never are...

I know I haven't posted in some time. New babies tend to get priorities straightened and well, blogging isn't one of the higher priorities that comes out on top. The past couple of weeks have gone by in a blur. I have been designing and turning up a new network for a customer. Lots of fun, hard work, and timing. I was supposed to be reviewing some new technology, too, but again, priorities become clear when you are overbooked.


About the same that I was supposed to be looking at new technology but ended up doing circuit testing, Jenny and the girls went to their first seaside adventure of the year. They spent a weekend at St. George Island, FL, and I'm sure they have pictures but I don't. They had fun and Jenny survived the trip down and the trip back with two three year olds and a two month old. I wasn't able to go with them because they left Thursday and got back on Tuesday. That doesn't quite jive with my work.


The same weekend, I went to our family reunion in Midway, GA. I played golf with my Uncles Fleming and Van and cousin Chuck. We won much to my dad's chagrin. Maybe next year we can have a team of our own and give ourselves a run for the money. Sunday, the actual reunion takes place (believe it or not, the reunion doesn't center around the golf game) at the old Midway Congregationalist Church. Anna, Ellen, my dad and I went. We got to see everyone who wasn't at the golf game. Kristen and Katie goofed around with Anna and Ellen.


Good weekend all in all. Just not quite the same with everyone there. Maybe we'll get to see everyone for mother's day.