Sydney showing us her best Cher impression.

One year ago today our little angels came home from the hospital. They were 18 days old. It is so hard to believe how far they've come. Abigail officially began walking Sunday afternoon, and by the confidence she now shows, you wouldn't believe she has only been walking for 3 days. She walks across the room and down the hall and back around without ever falling or sitting down. She really seems to enjoy her new sense of independence. Sydney is still content to cruise and crawl to get where she wants to go, and although she doesn't seem to mind that her "little" sister can walk before her, it's apparent that she is learning from Abigail's mistakes.

Brad joined us at the doctor today for the girls 12 month checkup and by the comments the doctor made, he would never guess that Sydney and Abigail were 7 weeks early. They have both developed right on target and are doing what other 12 month toddlers are doing at this age. Who knew the exam table paper was so fun! Here are their stats:
Sydney--Weight 21 lbs. 6 oz. (55 %)
Height 29 1/4 inches (50 %)
Abigail--Weight 21 lbs. 9 oz. (60 %)
Height 29 1/4 inches (50 %)

They have enjoyed swimming in the pool on the deck and exploring the entire house (read: running away from Mama until they want her attention and running back). We are in the process of securing all of the furniture to the framework of our house--Abigail and Sydney are fearless!