We bought a house!

July has been a big month for us because Andrew and I bought a HOUSE! Yay! It's so nice having a place of our own, but man it such a headache having to go through the legal process. I'm just so grateful we have a place of our own. 

The twins also turned 9 months old in July! I honestly don't know where the time is going, it feels like we were just bringing them home from the NICU yesterday. Anyway they are getting so big! They now eat lots of baby food, but will have some solid snack type food like cereal and parents choice little puffs. Don't they look so cute snacking together? 

They also like drinking their bottles together, and will hold them on their own now. They could hold their bottles when they were 8 months old, but would only do it when they felt like it. 

The girls can both do their one-armed army crawl now. It's funny because they use the opposite arm to lead. Maybe one twin will be right-handed and the other will be left-handed? 

Emily has had her first two teeth poke through. None for Charlotte yet, but I'm sure she won't be far off. These girls have been so close together with all of their developments. It's pretty amazing. 

And, here's a picture of Emily planking, silly baby. 

Farewell Rexburg!

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Andrew and I are finally making our way out of Rexburg! About a month and a half ago Andrew got promoted to be an assistant manager for the Walmart in Chubbuck, Idaho. It's about an hour away from Rexburg, but it's still a change and we couldn't be happier. 

We're currently going through the process of buying our first home and are super happy with the cute little townhouse that we have found.  Before we move though I thought I'd share a few pictures of a current house here in Rexburg so we have them to look back on. 

And, come on I know you've all been dying to see the latest Baxter dwellings. ;) 

Entryway 

Living Room

Dining Room 

Kitchen 

Half Bathroom/Laundry 

Rebekah's Room

Rebekah's Room is currently very boyish...but we'll make her new room a lot more girly and cute. I'm thinking either Disney Princess themed or Minnie Mouse, it's a tough choice since she loves them both! She also has an adorable Minnie Mouse toddler bed now! 

Guest Bedroom 

 My Crafting Closet

Basement/Den Area

Downstairs Bathroom

Master Bedroom/Bathroom 

 

 

I can't wait until we get everything finalized for our new home. It's going to be so much fun getting all of our belongings organized and making our house feel more like a home. :)

Twins at eight months!

Charlotte & Emily

You beautiful little girls are now 8 months old! I can't believe how quickly you both are growing. Emily you do this adorable one-armed army crawl. Charlotte you're not quite there yet, but you try following your winner around. You still roll everywhere though. 

You have both tried some solid foods, some of which mom gave you, and some of which you've found on the floor where big sister Rebekah left it. You girls really enjoy the Parent Choice yogurt bites and yogurt puffs. You've also sneaked pieces of spaghetti, gold fishes, pizza and graham crackers when mommy wasn't looking. Little stinkers. 

You can both hold your bottles now, but will only do it when you're in the mood too. I can't believe how big you girls are getting. Charlotte and Emily you are such sweet little babies and I love being your mama. 

Bear World!

While Micah, Ashley and Madison were living with us we had the chance to visit Yellowstone's Bear World, which is just a few miles outside of Rexburg. 

We saw a few different animals as we drove through the park. Rebekah loved seeing all the different animals, especially the big bison (she calls them big animal). We even saw an albino moose! 

Here's the albino moose! 

But, the most exciting part of visiting Bear World was seeing all the bears. We were able to drive through this part of the park twice before we called it a day. The first time Rebekah sat in her carseat and the second time we just let her stand up front with me, since we were going so slow. She kept asking to open the door as we were passing the bears. 

It amazed me how close the bears actually got to our car! At one point we had a black bear come up and tried eating the back bummer! It was crazy, but so much fun being able to see these beautiful, yet dangerous creatures. 

We even saw a scary beast inside as we checked out the gift shop! 

There was a little petting zoo with goats, deer, chickens, pigs and ducks. Madison and Rebekah had so much fun chasing the animals around. 

She loved going into this little barn and watching the chickens. 

Rebekah has decided that she doesn't really care for getting her picture taken anymore, so it's been rather difficult to get family pictures, unless Amber is in the picture with us.