A few new things have occurred since the last two weeks and they are some cool milestones. Isabel has gotten her first tooth!! On Friday, April 30th, Sadie was feeding the twins breakfast and she noticed the top of a tooth breaking through on the bottom of her gums. Very cool stuff! Isabel, of course, likes to feel it with her tongue and she is definitely proud of her new chomper. She also has learned to pull herself up to a standing position in her crib and on the couches. Only problem is, when she gets up, she doesn't yet know how to get back down, thus gets scared and cries a lot. It is making nap time and bedtime difficult. She will figure it out soon though.

Everett is in love with the camera and at 9 months, already has it down pat. Point the camera at him, say cheese, and he will stick his chin out and give a huge grin for you. He is so proud of himself.

This past weekend was a bit of a challenge as I threw my back out on Wednesday with a slipped disc and Sadie worked all weekend. Luckily, we found a sitter on Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon to get me some relief, but I probably still overdid it as I golfed Wednesday and installed a new basketball hoop on Thursday morning. Just bending over to pick up the kids or try and chase after them is too much. I have been to the chiropractor four times in the last five days, with slight improvement. Guess these kids are getting too big, or I am getting too old, as I just leaned over to pick one up and felt it pop.

Thursday we are going back to Minneapolis for a Twins baseball game and to visit Nana, Papa, and Grandma Johnsen. The twins will have fun swimming, shopping, eating, and attending their first baseball game. It is also Mother's Day on Sunday, so whatever Sadie wants to do, me and the kids will do it. She is excited to have 'Her Day'. Enjoy the new photos of the kiddos.