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Happy 1/2 Birthday

6 Months! We've hit the 1/2 birthday milestone in what feels like the blink of an eye! Adjusting to life as a twin mom over the past 1/2 year has not only been smooth, but FUN! We have been absolutely, 110% blessed beyond measure to have two happy, healthy baby girls. 

At their 6 month check-up, both girls' measurements were identical! It absolutely blew my mind, because Emersyn has always been smaller and Everly has always been referred to as "the bigger one", which makes me crazy! Well Emersyn decided to catch up to her sis. They both weigh 13 lbs, 12 oz and are 23 1/2 inches long. 

Introducing solid foods has been easy and the girls LOVE to eat! Most of the time, they like to eat faster than this mommy can keep up, while going back and forth between baby bites. They're looks have drastically changed over 6 months and compared to their newborn pictures, they are unrecognizable. They have the cutest puffy cheeks that you just can't help but kiss, squeeze and love! 

Now let's meet the girls at 6 months! 



Meet Emersyn (right): 
This little sweetie is my laid back love. She just goes with the flow, no matter what we're doing. She wakes up with a smile and doesn't mind (most of the time) waiting patiently for her turn when it comes to diapers and bottles. She's super chatty and is still working on letting out a big belly laugh. She rolls from front to back with ease and is on the verge of sitting up. Her soft little voice melts my heart and she loves to snuggle up to my chest for cat naps! She loves attention and soaks up the stares and comments from general public almost like she's saying "Yes I am a twin! Look at me! I'm so cute!" 

Meet Everly (left): 
My little "Everly Girl" is a little more high maintenance, but we wouldn't have her any other way. If you walk into the room and she's in it, you best pick her up or she'll let you know about it! She loves to be snuggled and loved on constantly. She's the best eater and rolls to wherever she'd like to go. She gives the best open mouth, drooly kisses! She laughs at big brother all of the time and loves chasing him through the house in a game of tag with Mommy. She is a little reserved when it comes to new people and often cries when approached by strangers. Give her some time to warm up! 

Every day, I wish time would slow down! But I try my best to soak up all that I can. Here's to the next 6 months and the milestones to come!





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