DyllyDAlly

December 24, 2013

December 22nd, 2013

I can’t believe it’s been a month; I have been very delinquent about posting on the blog! It’s been busy with the holidays, but the girls continue to amaze us more and more each day- with the way they’re imitating us, interacting with each other, and just growing into incredible little people. I have decided Dylan is not only going to be super sweet, but a babysitter, like her Auntie T. She LOVES babies and other kids, and is so sweet with them- hi, ba-bye, and hugging them. Its amazing to watch. And Ally continues loving to be around us- more of the social one- and loves to read. She is also incredibly loud, screaming Hi and Mommy, Daddy across Fresh market, Stepping Stones, at our friends houses- you name it, she does it=) Dyl is a little engineer-loves climbing, and building and figuring things out…It’s more fun each and every day. My favorite thing this week is them doing Ring Around the Rosy together, holding hands, not letting Prisca or I in, and falling down together at the end giggling, and then saying “more” or “gain, gain, gain”.

what’s up Al?

sisters!

So grown up!

Happy with Gigi

Caught with a sock…like her brother

Pooping or just leaning?

Admiring baby Halle

All smiles In boston

Coaster fun with gg-pa

Toes!

Playtime at Kidville

Fearless Dyl

High fives for Eudie!

Cool hats

All smiles with Auntie T

and uncle Dan- family photo?=)

uh-oh!

Do you like guacamole girls?

Sisters!

Family Fun

We tried!

So did they…

Who knew pool table running= best game ever!

Hugs for Papa Rick!

Smiles

Dyl and Auntie T

Double fisting!

Loving Auntie J!

Smiles with Mom!

Caught ya~

Trying!

All smiles from Dyl

Reading with Gigi

Cows are in the meadow..

Cousins!

All stars!

Walking around in our uggs!

Hi Papa Rick!

No words!

Hugs! GOOOO Celts!

Best socks ever!

Bonding with Dad

And ted

Crunkfest 2030!

Diapers Rule!

Too cute

Happy girl!

tackling mom!

Hanging with Jax!

Chasing Jax!

Happy Hanukkah!

Pants free!

Happy Holidays at the Posts!

Daddy and Dyl

No words

Happy girls in Minnie!

All smiles

Chatting away

Just chilling on a snow day

Snow suits! Thanks GG-pa!

Snow day with Prisca!

Loving the snow!

SO confused!

Snow days are fun girls! Come on!

So serious

Playing with boyfriend Dylan

Ring around the rosy with Mar!

Boyfriend Jake…I mean Dyl- do you like him?=)

Hi Eliz!

Zach’s in town!!

Fun with friends!

Lighting the tree!

Why are robes just so cute?

And why is Dyl so cute?

Troublemakers!

Friends!

Fun times!

Hooray!

For real Dyl?

Hanging with Carolyn!

Curious Al

Entranced. So sweet

Dancing with Dad!

Decorating the tree with Prisca!

Hooray Ally!

Smile Dyl!

November 26, 2013

November 25th, 2013

There are no words to describe the cuteness these days. The girls are talking, interacting, hugging, kissing. It seriously is just so so much fun. I’ve been very delinquent on the blog because we were in Florida for two weeks at Gigi and Papa Rick’s with GG-Pa! Despite awful weather and a BRUTAL flight down (Ally literally lied on her back on the floor of the plane and SCREAMED at the top of her lungs for 45 minutes straight- her ears probably=(), we had a wonderful time. The girls loved Gigi’s house- she truly made it kidville, and they did remarkably well avoiding all the glass and death traps. We swam, took walks, played on Gigi’s bed and chairs a lot, and giggled tons. Dylan officially gave up her afternoon nap, but Gigi and Papa Rick’s closets once again proved to be great sleeping spots. We had the best time with Auntie T and Auntie J the first weekend as always, Laura, James, Henry, Kelly and Ben the 2nd weekend, and Dyl could not keep her hands off Henry- she loves little boys. It’s the sweetest. Fred also came both weekends which was the best. They love their Dada. Favorite words include “purple,” “NO,” “more,” and “Gigi (also known as mommy at times=).” No words can really describe how wonderful they are right now, so Ill just share a lot of pictures=)

Kisses for Zach

Loving time with SB

Just cuteness

Sisters!!

Tackle session!

Sweet Dyl

NO! (our new favorite word)

: tunnel time!

Is she 5?

grillin!

just hanging

sweet face

hugs for GG-pa

how young does Gramps look!!?

time with GG-pa!

hugs!!

loving the sunglasses

pool time!

straws are the best

Sorry gg-pa- you can’t sleep when we’re around

double trouble

sisters!!

DADA!

missus trouble

papa rick- missing something?

QT with Auntie T

All smiles

Trouble makers

Time with Pap Rick and Gigi

Ally sandwich!

GG-pa and his little gg-kid!

loving Gigi

Auntie T is the best!!

loving the see-through wall

Sunday Funday!

nothing better

what mom?

Well let him have Oakland…

night night

Why are babies in bathing suits so cute?

happy…for a few!

such trouble

cuties

future engineer

so sweet

glasses

reading time with papa rick

Dyl is the sweetest

being tackled!

starting early!

SO happy

kisses!

loving the puppy

so curious

best time with GG-pa

kind of looking=)

keeping GG-pa active!

so happy

i cant handle it

happy girls

loving the bed

sweetest look

loving Gigi

performing?

cutest face

sisters!!

dada time

no words.

loving the gym time!

bouncy house!!

veggie sticks!!

bonding with Henry!

seriously?

cant handle it

sweetest

the pickle and Kel!

sunscreen fetch

diapers rule. ready for the pass Dyl?

Listen Mom!

seriously?

no big deal- just eating tree nuts

thanks for being so helpful Dyl!

hugs for Henry

eating is our fav

great times with friends!

seriously Dyl?

cant handle her

November 3, 2013

November 3rd, 2013

This is the longest I have gone between posts; it’s been busy! The Red Sox won their first World Series at home in 95 years so we headed to Boston last minute, I was traveling for work to Green Bay, and we of course had the girl’s 2nd Halloween- the first real one I’d probably say. They – especially Dyl- had SO much fun, and could not stop smiling. Dylan wanted to go to every house, she didn’t want to be held, and the girl wore her costume all night. It was the cutest! We’ve had some visitors- Gigi, Papa Rick, Eudie, and Gramps, Alissa- tried – yet again- to take professional pictures and Dylan cried the entire first day and Ally the second – one day well maybe get a family photo=), but all they do is smile all the time right now and every day is a new adventure. I sometimes wish I could freeze time right now because it is just so much fun. They run over to say hi and hug you when you walk in the door, Dyl lets anyone hold her (what? What happened to our crying baby?=)) and Ally is the fussy/tough at times one now, always wanting to be held (we might have to blame Gigi=)). We head to FL tomorrow to see Gigi and Papa Rick, and though the girls (and I) will miss Fred the warm weather will be nice. 15 months is the best. Best. best.

Dylan hugging Dylan

riding together!

LA vs Boston 2014?

Hanging with Gigi in my cool vest

uggs- my fav!

too cool for school!

attempt 1 at the halloween costume

why are hoods so cute?

laughing with G

wagon races

loving time with gigi

belly like her dad!

dad training his little athletes early?

happy as a clam!

cutest sweaters

fall foliage is the best!

prettiest lighting!

loving the new leggings!

happy on the swings!

happy girl!

kisses!

twins?!

: happiest girl!

first day of school!

cute fall sweaters!

shopping?!

prisca loving the fall!

prepping for pics!

happy girl

kisses!

subtle smile

uggs are the cutest!

all smiles

hoods!

preparing for Halloween!

Loving time with dad!

so smiley

hanging with mom!

cuddling with dad!

night night!

so serious!

loving the kisses!

loving the puffy jackets!

too much for me!

happy girls!

always exploring!

trouble makers

ready for summer!

multi-tasking already

loving time with dad

cutie Dyl

best smile

loving each other

nothing better than dinner time!

PEAS!!!

so sweet

not normal. too cute

a rare happy moment on Halloween from Ally=)

got the hat on! my cutie lamb!

and the pig- what a ham=)

loving time with dad

candy!!!

SO happy!

I mean- who wouldnt want pizza!?

October 15, 2013

October 14th, 2013

Fall is the best. It’s beautiful outside, the girls are at the most perfect age, and everyone is happy. It feels like those months of tears and fussiness are so long gone I almost don’t remember them. I can’t even express how much fun the girls are right now. Today’s word with Dylan was “puppy.” Hearing her say it may be the cutest thing I’ve ever heard…right in line with Ally laughing like a monkey when you say the word monkey. They understand everything- its uncanny. Go give Ally the ball, and then put it in the basket….will you put away this book and then bring me a new one? Let’s go take a bath…and they walk over to the gate and come back to get you if you don’t come right away. Smarty pants (we’re biased of course, but man do they understand!). Its incredible to watch. This past weekend was so much fun in NJ with Sara, Dave, and J&J. We love seeing them, and we had so much fun with all of the kids together. Last week my parents were in which was wonderful, and last weekend Auntie T and Uncle Dan came- nothing better than having the family around. The girls had their 15 month dr appointment on Friday. Dylan is 19 lbs 13 oz (so close to 20!!)- 10% percentile, and 30 inches (35th percentile). Ally is 22 lbs and 4 oz (45th percentile) and 31.5 inches (75th percentile). Ally had a fever tonight, and was as quiet as I’ve seen her in months. Likely from the vaccines and meds helped- by bedtime she was her smiley chatty self. Dylan remains a total busybody- not wanting to nap in the afternoon at all- just wants to play, explore and chat. Ally LOVES to read- book after book- and be around people. They are truly little miracles.

nothing better than time with the girls

so grown up

stuck but so cute- always exploring

twins!!

: pigtails!

no words

such a big girl

loving time with uncle dan

auntie T is pretty awesome too

Toms!

seriously Dyl?

When did this kid become all smiles?

so curious!

nice Ally, nice

sun tanning?

big smiles

so intent

shiny eyes

bellbottoms!

too cute

: happy walking everywhere!

Dyl and Dad

So sweet

So strong!

happy girls and what an amazing fall day

watching the girls

so sweet

always up to something

hanging with mom

nothing better

such a great smile

always wants the glasses

some favorites

the best time with the Epstein Immermans!

does it taste good Al?

always up for an adventure

SO happy

Daddy’s little girl

Jordyn has a way with the camera=)

having too mcuh fun!

bedtime!

thanks for working at the US Open Dave!

October 2, 2013

October 1st, 2013

It seriously just keeps getting better. The girls are officially off to the races…walking, saying words left and right, and just becoming more and more fun and little people every minute of everyday. They hardly cry anymore, and are just so sweet to be around. They love playing outside, and sitting at the little picnic table, and reading and doing puzzles, and just exploring every little thing around them. We had a really nice time celebrating Tracy and dan’s engagement with his mom’s family and the girls did so well! We put them down there and transferred them and they hardly made a peep- they couldn’t have been sweeter. We kicked off football season with their Brady shirts which was fun as always, and have been enjoying tons of time outside as the weather has been so incredibly nice. Last weekend we went to Dallas for a wedding and Gigi and Papa Rick got some QT with the girls which they loved of course. It just keeps getting better!!

Fall is here!

: Wrong way Ally!

Always working on something

busybody dylan

just funny

Ally decided to throw the little people dolls into the fireplace…=)

caught in the act

BFF with big Hailey!

bonding with Gigi

sweet girls

Elmo is the best

Always something in Dylan’s hands!

: big kids walking everywhere!

too cute

do you like matzah balls Ally?

stuffing her face. amazing

hugs for Uncle Dan

sweet

the best

always on the move

cute faces

so cute and so dangerous

on the move

and we’re really walking

congrats trac and dan!!

lovebirds!! Cheating on Dylan with Dylan!

cuties ready for football!

: so sweet with Rusty!

touching her nose!

picnic table in the kitchen!

bonding with gigi!

LOVING little jake levin!

everyone was loving him…

hugs everywhere

so sweet with dad

fist pump!

cutie pies!

why so serious Al?

always peering over the gate!

walking everywehre

cute pigtails

phone obsessed

pushing the wagon

loving the swings

cutie Dyl

Sporting the thoms

not the most sturdy but very cute

going through the mail

that sly face…

all smiles

wanting to cross the road already?

all smiles with Prisca!

September 19, 2013

September 18th, 2013

September 18th, 2013

And….they’re WALKING! And not little steps here and there. And not one without the other. Both. Ally. and. Dylan. WALKING! A lot. I mean ALL the time. They walk more than they crawl. They walk from the kitchen to the study. They walk down the hallway. They walk everywhere. And all of a sudden. Last week they were taking steps here and there, and Dyl has been for awhile, but suddenly this past weekend when we were in Boston for Yom Kippur, they both just decided it was time. And now they’re everywhere- gooooo girls!! It’s really amazing to see them and to see the smiles on their face (they are so proud of themselves), seeing them fall and get right back up, and just watching these little people waddle around- its really the cutest thing in the world. Not only are they walking, they are copying everything we say and do and it’s incredible. You ask Ally to walk over to Elmo and hug him and she does. You ask Dyl to come over to kiss Prisca goodnight, and she does. You ask Ally to go get her “baby” (a little doll she has), and she does. You ask Dylan to share her milk with you and she hands over the sippy cup. It’s incredible to watch. They hug us and each other, they blow kisses, they give kisses, they ogle at other kids and they smile ALL the time. It’s the most fun stage by far and I look forward to every part of every day with them.

For better or worse, we discovered the beach too late in the summer. Dylan is obsessed. She LOVES the sand, and won’t even look up at you. she just sits there and plays with it in awe, and she loves the water- smiles like crazy, puts sand in her hair, and is in her element. Ally is of course afraid of the water, but we’re working on it! Dylan pooped on her rug last week when Fred had to bathe and change them both and she wasn’t wearing a diaper…oh man! Too funny! Ally LOVES to eat like Dyl loves the sand….she would eat all day every day! She actually got caught going into my bag and pulling out a bag of green beans tucked away when she wanted more- that girl is getting chunky thighs snd we love it! Though Dyl is still such a peanut, she’s eating a lot more and filling out a bit! And the girls (and us) had the best time with the Post clan! Having Ben around was wonderful, and we only wish everyone lived closer. We’re excited for next year’s reunion, and the addition of another Post Lanza to the crew!

figuring out spaghetti is AWESOME

no words

big kid

in awe of grand pops

granny time!

cool kid

elmo love!

so big

happy girls!

pancakes!!!

car rules!

attitude!

Stonington beach!

loving jumping on the bed!

happy times in Stonington!

dinner at the fish festival!

cutest PJs!

getting into everything!

climbing everywhere!

so happy

dad and dyl!

fun with the fam!

always in the car

loving the sand and time with granny and ben

so focused

loving time with granny

dartmouth girl!

in awe

cutie al

grandpops and ben

bonding with mom!

happy girls

all three kids looking…sort of!

into games already!

twins!

post clan comes to compo!

loving the beach with my girls!

so pensive

just staring

mom and Al

: granny and al

in awe of dad

pulling dad’s gray hairs?

saying hi to postie jr!

question al?

post fam!

happy ful!

mary had a little lamb?

smiles everywhere

: dad and Al- twinsies

fun at the beach

best times with the girls

LOVING the trampoline gigi!

always climbing- loving it!

last few days of crawling…

does Ally look 4?

pigtails!

cuties

our little girls!

beach lover!

loving the sand!

hanging and bonding with ben

cant get enough!

too cute for words

bonding with gigi

just cute

mom and Al!

bonding with Zach!

2 on 1?

cant believe they’re so big!

hugsssss!

kiss time!

bonding with sam and auntie shush!

chillin with dad!

wearing gigi’s glasses

family time!

cutie Dyl!

: cutie dyl. just hanging

reading with papa rick

pigtails rock

cool sweater

gg-pa!

tic tacs are a fun toy and gigi is the best!

most uncomfortable chair in the world

mom and Ally

cutie girls!

September 6, 2013

September 3rd, 2013

It’s been awhile since the last post…it’s been hectic, but wonderful. The girls are at the most fun age imaginable- interacting, copying you, saying words, responding, conceptualizing- its truly amazing to watch. I ask- “what does a sheep say?” and they both say “baaaa” and “what does a horse say?” and they say “naaaay”. I could melt everytime. They point to their heads and noses and bellies (sometimes their boobs instead) and each other, and dada, and granny, and gigi and cousin ben. They love meeting and being around kids and new people for the most part, and are just so incredibly sweet. The walking hasnt really progressed…Dyl walks here and there, but still crawls primarily- it seems like she just doesn’t want to do it much yet. Ally has taken some steps now too- 3 or 4 here and there- it’s so cute and she’s very proud of herself! We had a rough week last week- Dyl had her first ear infection and she was throwing up a bunch which was scary, but she’s back and doing so well! Today she was obsessed with using a fork to eat, and ate corn beef, matzah balls, and smoked salmon- what??!! So funny! She is such a peanut! Last weekend, we did the girls baby naming which was really nice and special. Ally is Bayla (means Beautiful and is for Gramps – Burton), and Dyl is Tali or Talia (means Dew and is for Thelma- mom’s mom who I was also named after). The girls fussed a bit, but it was worth it, and Im so glad mom pushed us to do it. It was a really nice weekend being home. We had that and an engagement party for Tra and Dan at Dan’s dad’s house which was wonderful- its going to be an exciting year!!!

Papa Rick and the pickle!

: Just cute

trying to be cool like gigi

too early for uggs?

more steps…though they’ve slowed…

hugs for dad

the naming

proud grandparents

sad pickle

proud gg-pa

the fam

special moments- 4 generations

cute moments

trouble maker

smiley dyl

imitating elmo

cracking herself up

cutest tush

reading with mom

loving books

happy girls

loving the adirondacks

always up to something

two favorite tushes in the world

sweet dyl

all smiles

her favorite spot- the car

Dyllllly

hanging with granny!

am I 5?

always exploring

its SO funny

up to trouble already…

bonding with cousin ben

the smiliest dyl

serious trouble

loving the raft

still up to no good

hanging with uncle fred and dad

double trouble

loving the sand

and the ocean…

a little chilly…

do you like yogurt dyl? or the spoon?

so serious

the thinker…

cool cat in the car

August 23, 2013

August 22nd, 2013

DYLAN WALKED TODAY!!!! She has been taking a few steps off and on for the last few weeks, but wasnt ready to rumble. I was in the city on Tuesday and Wednesday, and Prisca (and Fred) said she’s been taking a few steps more the last few days. Today though she really found her stride. Not just 2 or 3 steps, but 10+ over and over again. She would walk to something she wanted, to you, to Ally- whatever it was. She’s sturdy and smiley, and measured and sweet. She’s my little baby dyl, little miss pickle and shes WALKING- ahhhhhh!!! I may soon wish for those days before they walked, but today I am a proud mommy. My little girl- my baby A- my sweet sweet Dyl walked, and i wont forget this day for a long, long time.

Little Sweet Dyl

August 16, 2013

August 15th, 2013

August 15th, 2013

It has been a wonderful few weeks. The girls have no interest in walking still (Dyl takes a few steps here and there), but they are moving everywhere, standing all the time, Dyl is climbing into and onto anything and everything and they are chatting and interacting SO much. They both touch their heads when you ask where their heads are, Ally touches her nose for nose, and right now her boobies for belly (we’ll get there=)), and they hug and kiss before every nap and bed at night- its really the sweetest. They are having so much fun together, and everyday creates new memories it seems. It’s very special. Some favorite moments- last Saturday I spent the day with the girls while Fred golfed with my parents- its rare I have just the two of them, and it was truly wonderful. I got to just watch them a ton, take them to lunch (they were wonderful), and just enjoy them selfishly. I loved every moment of it, and hope to do it a lot more. Kate and Lucy came last week which was wonderful, and Dyl now climbs into the little Cozy Coupe having watched her do it! And Tracy came today which was wonderful- we walked with the girls to lunch and then had lunch in town and back and the girls smiled the whole time- they were amazing. I LOVE just watching them now- they love to read – book after book- turning page after page- and imitating sounds and words. This is by far the most fun age so far, and I look forward to every morning when they wake up. Oh- and they’re going through a mommy-itis phase. Sort of awesome- sort of not.=)

a favorite of Mrs Pickle

no words

i love this little munchkin!

mom and her girls!

happy times with dyl

sweet Ally

playing outside

crawling everywhere

spinning!

following in mom and gigi’s footsteps!

wagon races!

sleepy morning

best bouncy house ever

too cute for words

all giggles

loving it

so serious and so sweet

walking with gigi (and reverting to a pacifier???!)

time with gigi

gap hats are the best!

all smiles with kate!

swimming with Lucy!

serious before swimming!

Silly Dyl

watertable fun

just cute

bathtime!

Y bike!

Radio flyer works for 3!

no joke- BOTH girls had their pants off and out of the crib after their morning nap…hmmm…

pigtails…sort of!

Lunch with the libbys!

hanging with Sutton Bunny

fun times at Longshore

sad for gigi and papa rick to go=(

hanging with Hannah!

trying to walk with dad

learning about purses

a good walk with Prisca

watching mommy work!

Fox News- woohoo!

CHOWING on watermelon!

slide with mom…not sure about it

happy dyl!

sleepy Dyl!

3 Dylans!

: cozy coupe!

Ally and Dylan Post!

cute sneaks!

reading time with mom!

We got a bow in!

just cute

: hanging with Rust in the wagon

Ally taking charge

sippy cups rule!

cuties

so smiley with dad

chillin with the flip flops

troublemaker

in every cabinet

stove? hmmmm

Allllllly….

All smiles…

trac, melis and little dyl- no naps are sometimes fun!

Prisca hats!!

August 6, 2013

August 5th, 2013

August 5th, 2013

the new dyl pickle

Dylan took 4 steps yesterday! And 2 a few times! None today- she’s a little scared, but she’s getting there. Gooooo Dyl! The girls are amazing right now. Responding to everything- clapping, waving, hugging Elmo, hugging us, pointing up at fans and going woo woo woo as they twirl their finger in a circle; they want to repeat and copy everything we do. They also started drinking milk out of sippy cups- woohoo!! No more bottles! It’s so cute because they sometimes still tip the cups back as they did the bottles trying to get the end of the milk, but they’re learning fast! It’s amazing watching as their brains are really starting to fire and they’re starting to engage with us and the world. It feels like a new miracle every single day. Thursday was Fred’s big work party so the girls went to Prisca’s for a sleepover and had a blast; Natalia (Prisca’s daughter) made them hilarious and adorable headbands (note the pics below), and they couldn’t have had more fun or been better with her. I feel so incredibly lucky to have someone I trust so much and who loves the girls so much. The weekend was wonderful- Jarrod and Jill came in Friday and got some great QT with the girls- they couldn’t believe how happy and smiley they were; the girls were wonderful with them. We had a fun lunch out and then went to Mitchell’s to get Fred a suit for the new job and the girls couldn’t have had more fun playing with a set of empty drawers or the balloons the people brought them- it was beyond cute. Sunday was a perfect day- sunny and dry and we went to town with the girls, and they had a blast- we went swimming later with friends, and spent a lot of time just relaxing together!