Our First Christmas

What a great Christmas! Maddie and Katie were such a joy to have around this year - we feel very blessed. We had an eventful last few days:

12/21 - Doctor visit with shots
Maddie now weighs 8 lbs 11.5 oz
Katie now weighs 7 lbs 14.5 oz
They are both 20 inches long

12/24 - Christmas eve
Christmas Eve service at church - They slept through it all except Maddie was a bit antsy at the end.
Christmas Eve party with the Ohira side of the family - Maddie and Katie saw santa again!

12/25 - Christmas day
Brunch with the Kawamuras and Pickards at our house
Opened lots of gifts - thank you everyone!
Maile's cousin Jenn came to meet the babies (she's here from NYC)
Dinner with the Wong side of the family

Enjoy the pictures! We wish you all a Merry Christmas!

Katie and Maddie with Santa at the Ohira party

Christmas morning - Katie (fast asleep) and Maddie (wide awake) with their gifts

Christmas morning with Paige (2.5 years) and Chace (4 months) Maddie was so excited she slept through the photo

Maddie (in a VERY appropriate onesie that says "all mommy wants for Christmas is a silent night) and Katie in one that says "all i want for Christmas is my auntie)

Christmas dinner with 5 generations of Wong women

Santa and 7 weeks!

Happy 7 week birthday to Maddie and Katie!

Tonight we took the girls to meet Santa for the first time---we had so much fun! We went to Kahala mall and our amazing babysitters came to join us and help out. Thanks to Erin and Jamie for pushing the stroller, helping with diaper and clothing changes and with the feeding--you are lifesavers! Maddie was wide awake when she met Santa and Katie seemed like she'd rather be napping. Enjoy and happy holidays!

Erin, Maile (with Maddie) Toby (with Katie) and Jamie

Mommy and babies

Erin with Maddie and Jamie with Katie

Merry Christmas!!!
Notice one of Maddie's shoes fell off =)

A busy month

So far this month has been very busy! We've had lots of visitors, got our Christmas tree and are really enjoying getting the girls ready for their first Christmas. They are growing so fast - they are drooling all over the place, making great eye contact and focusing on things, and gaining weight. They are still in their newborn clothes, some of it is still too big, but they are doing really good. We're off to take photos with Santa this week so stay tuned!

Mommy with Katie and Aunty Ainslie with Maddie (she came all the way from Vancouver Canada!)

Maddie went to visit Aunty Cathy at mommy's office

Wine connoisseurs in training! Bottling our annual holiday wine with Uncle Brian, Aunty Heather, Mommy (with Katie), Daddy, Grandpa Jerry (with Maddie) and Grandma Sandy

Christie is home for the winter break! She cam over to meet the girls. Lucy wanted in on the photo too!

Maddie and Katie are enjoying interacting with each other. Here Maddie is trying to bite Katie's nose!

Happy Christmas and More!

Mommy with Maddie and Katie by the tree

Maddie gripping her toy even while sleeping

Katie fast asleep with her pacifier nearby

More Twins!

My dear friends Gail and Sara from Seattle came to visit with their adorable twins, Kate and Laney. Their twins are 4 years old and are so precious. They adored our babies and were helping us carry and feed them - we can't wait to see them next month! I miss you guys!

Sara and Laney with Maddie

Kate and Gail with Katie

Getting big!

Today Maddie and Katie had their 1 month doctor appointment - they grew! Maddie is now 20 inches long and 6 lbs 12 oz. Katie is 19 inches long and 6 lbs 10 oz. They are in the 5th percentile of their age group, which is normal for preemies. They also both went to the bathroom ALL OVER the table. What a mess. They both received a shot and mommy cried more than babies. They don't have to go back for another month!

It was pouring rain today so we dressed them in matching velour tracksuits (thanks, Tiare and Aunty Vanessa!)

Happy 1 Month!

Maddie and Katie turned 1 month old today---boy time is flying! Here are some photos of their busy day.

Katie and Maddie in their crib - thanks to Aunty Erika and Amika for the cute cowgirl outfits!

Lucy and Katie relaxing on the couch

Maddie is finally big enough to go in the swing - she's smiling!

Katie found her thumb and sucked on it for a long time tonight.

Maddie and Katie's friend Miya came over this afternoon - she is 4 months old and sooooo adorable. She leaves to go home to Hong Kong on Monday--we'll miss you and can't wait to see you again in the summer.

Maddie, Miya, and Katie - Miya was the only one who stayed awake for the photo

Tiare came over with her family for dinner tonight - she was such a help with the girls

Katie slept on Uncle Gabe's shoulder for over an hour - she was exhausted!

Turkey Day

Maddie and Katie had a great Thanksgiving - they ate and slept...what could be better? Here is a picture of them with their two grandpas.

Today Maddie and Katie were both awake in the crib. We checked on them and saw that Maddie had been licking Katie's head and Katie's hair was all wet....I guess Maddie thought her sister needed some extra conditioner =)

Grandpa Jerry with Maddie and Grandpa Rod with Katie

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are thankful today as we celebrate Maddie and Katie's first Thanksgiving. We feel like a real family with these two beautiful girls. We tried to dress them up in more festive attire, but they are still too small, so we put them in onesies that we hope reflect what they are thankful for ;). We wish each of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving day. Please know that we are very thankful for all of your love and support. We couldn't have asked for better friends and family members. We love you all!

Katie and Maddie

A & B

Everyone always asks us which twin was "A" and which twin was "B". The doctors labeled the girls "A" and "B" while they were in the womb based on who was lower. Baby "A" is always the baby that is lower and baby "B" is the higher one. Baby "A" comes out first followed by baby "B". So, to assist with an confusion, we put them in their appropriate onesies (thank you Aunty Maddie for making these) on their 4 week old birthday.

Maddie on the left and Katie on the right

First Baths

Tonight we decided to give the girls their first "real" baths as opposed to sponge baths. What an adventure. Thank you to Aunty Tammy for the pink hammock that we used in the tub---it sure looks comfy! Katie and Maddie both seemed to enjoy the warm bath at first, but once we washed their hair, they started to cry. Taking them out and towel drying them caused more screams. They finally settled down when they were swaddled and had little hats on---whew!

Katie in the tub

Maddie looking happy

Katie after the bath - she was not too happy.

Maddie was also upset afterwards

Katie on the left and Maddie on the right -quiet, comfy and asleep

New Friends

Aunty Michelle and Uncle Boz

"Wrong bottle, daddy!" Maddie

The Dogs....and Babies

Today Lucy and Leia had their vet appointment for the semi-annual shots and a check up. The vet had to draw blood to check for heartworms (negative) and Leia came home with a band aid - it was so cute it even had paw prints on the band aid! I guess the vet tired them out because they were crashed on the couch all night. Toby decided to play photographer and place the sleeping children next to the sleepy dogs - it was interesting as the dogs tried to run away - Toby managed to get them all on the couch together - here are the results!

Leia with her paw print band aid

Maddie, Lucy (trying to kiss Maddie) and Katie

Lucy snuggling with the babies (who are fast asleep)

Our 4 daughters: Leia, Maddie, Lucy, and Katie

On the way to 4 weeks!

The girls are growing FAST! They are starting to look more identical - luckily Katie has more hair (darker and longer) so that is how people are telling them apart. On Saturday they are celebrating their one month birthday! I can't believe that it has been almost a month already. We go to the doctor on Monday the 30th for their first set of shots - yikes! I think I may cry. Anyways, here are some photos for your enjoyment.

Maddie on the left and Katie on the right

Daddy pushing Katie in their new single strollers - we only went for a 10 minute walk around the block to get some fresh air.


Katie and Maddie in their new strollers

Katie enjoying time on her Strawberry Shortcake blanket

Maddie on the blanket

Lucy is still quite a bit larger than Maddie

Katie and Maddie in their crib sucking on pacifiers

These sisters are BFFs - look how they sleep holding hands! Too cute!