CHRISTMAS EVE AT ESSING'S

spent christmas eve at the essing's. it was wonderful to see the whole family. papa and oma, tracy and brian, erica and bradan. justin had a blast and the boys did well.

MISC PICS

just a few pics from this weekend. the boys, the boys holding elsha, elsha in her bumbo seat, me and mandi who is home for the holidays from new york. just a weekend in the life...

ELSHA WITH SANTA

ok, because i am not able to get my twins to get within 10 feet of santa, i have to live vicariously through my niece, elsha.

HAVING FUN

just a day in the life of the twins. busy, busy, busy. again, jordan with his hat on. they love to jump on the furniture too. must be a boy thing.

HATS AND PJs

the boys in their hats and jammies this morning. jordan has not taken his off all day and brendan will not keep his on for more than 30 seconds. go figure.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

happy thanksgiving to all! spent the afternoon at mom's house and all was well and good!

INDIAN JUSTIN

justin came home from school today with this cute costume on, face painted and all. happy thanksgiving all!

BIG BROTHER JUSTIN

i love this video clip i got the other night. justin likes to "take care" of the boys. here he has jordan all tucked in a little "bed" and he just keeps adding things to the pile. it is so cute. i love the look on jordan's face, he just lays there and puts up with it. so sweet.

CONGRATS DAD!

congrats to my dad who has been working at the same company for 25 years! last night they threw him a little party and the whole family was there to celebrate. i am very proud of my dad for having worked at the same place for the past 25 years, every day heading to work with a good attitude. there are not many family owned business' like this left; a thriving company with good christian owners. congrats dad, i love you!

HALLOWEEN FUN

here are a few pics from trick or treating last night. i'm having a hard time getting used to my new little "take-along" camera. i'm not happy how these turned out, but what is one to do. i should have just gotten the big camera out and used it. i learn something every day.

MORE ELSHA

just a few more pics of elsha for all our far away friends and family. that means you aunt marzo and uncle ron! i'm so glad you both check this and keep up with us!

INTRODUCING...

introducing our new niece and cousin, Elsha Rose Bytwork! born last night weighing 7 lb 10 oz, 19" long with light brown hair. we are sooo excited to have a girl to buy pink for, well at least i am :) now i can't wait to get her home so i can take some good newborn pics! fun fun.

IN YOUR FACE

i love this picture of brendan! with jordan in the background, it is just classic!

ROCK AND ROLL

my rock and roll superstars playing on the chair together. they are actually not each others biggest fans yet, maybe that comes later with twins, i don't know.

SUPER HERO JUSTIN

these are just plain funny.

OVERALLS

twice a year i am able to go to a members only twin's club garage sale. the grand rapids mothers of twins club hosts this and as a member i am able to get in the night before it opens to the public. i try to get to this every time because the prices are so good and there are tons of clothes. picked up some new overalls for the boys. there is nothing cuter than a little boy in overalls. i love it!