The kids go to Fry's Electronic

Today, I took the kids to Fry's Electronics. For those who don't know of Fry's Electronics, it's an electronic store similar to Best Buy or Circuit City. However, the owners have managed to pack junk after junk into the store. You can buy a curling iron, iron, vacuum cleaner,  laptop, and much more.

Peta didn't feel like going outside. It was one of those rare winter days in the Bay area, sunny and warm. The twins love to go for walks or car rides. I figured that I couldn't pass up the opportunity, so Elyse, Gavyn and I hit the road.

We went to the park first. As long as the sun doesn't hit their eyes, they are fine. Thank goodness for the movable shades on their car seats.

After a pit stop at home for a bottle feeding, we headed to the mecca of all things technology. Imagine a Walmart superstore, that's how much store area is jammed under a single roof. We spent a good two hours walking down every aisle. They didn't complain, too much. When I gawked too long at a particular item, either one of them would fuss. Which turns out was good for me, I never had a chance to dive too much into one item, hence I didn't buy it. It also doesn't help that I my "shopping cart" (i.e. stroller) is full of kids and car seats, so there is little room for big gadgets.

Mom called to make sure we weren't lost. I didn't tell her that I was planning to spend so much time there. Hey, it was a lot to see, and I didn't want to deny the kids the opportunity to see all those wonderful colors and shapes. They loved it or at least I think they did.

In the end, I walked out of there with a paper shredder, keyboard, and post it notes. Each item we definitely needed...I think I have found a new money pit. Not good :)

Elyse the model

Elyse the model
Originally uploaded by vincebal

Elyse seems to really love the camera. In this picture, she is slightly tired, hence the big eyes that seem to stare into oblivion.

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Babbling and cooing...

Gavyn and Elyse are very "talkative". By talkative, I mean they can coo and babble incoherent syllables!

Elyse began cooing first...between 2 1/2 and 3 months. Gavyn quickly followed some few weeks later.

Gavyn is more expressive and Elyse is definitely louder. When Gavyn gets excited, he'll unleash a series of babbling and cooing. His whole body gets into his conversation. Elyse will yelp then say a few choice words. When Elyse cries, it sounds like she is cussing you out.

Today, Gavyn is found is tongue because his syllables are more distinctive. Plus, he's blowing out spit bubbles when he talks. Elyse has him beat in this arena. The girl can let go some saliva! You definitely need a towel or burp cloth when holding her.

Gavyn can coo for minutes, hence Peta thinks he'll be more talkative than his sister. She is very succinct, for a baby that is. With Gavyn, you can carry on a conversation with him by dispersing "Oh, really" or "Please tell me more" between his cooing.

My first post

I want to use this blog to document the early moments of my twins' life.

Elyse Phyllis Baldwin born 8/27/07 at 2:50p was 5lb at 17 1/4".
Gavyn Phillip Baldwin born 8/27/07 at 2:51p was 4lb 11oz at 18".

As of 1/1/08, Elyse is 11lb 6 oz and Gavyn is 9lb 15oz.