Meeting your Great-Grandma and Grandpa

You both got into Vancouver on Monday and had a great day playing with your Kanooth Grandparents along with Aunt Lairen. You were both cuddled and held throughout the day. Then on Tuesday morning Grandma Kanooth, Mommy, and you both went to meet your Great-Grandma Martin. She is in a nursing home but is as strong as ever. Great-Grandma Martin loves your father a lot and brags about him daily. But today all she did was brag about the two of you.

As we entered her room she started to cry and said, "My little twins are here." Her face light up at the sight of you both, and you could tell that she was so excited to meet you. First Great-Grandma held Micah and talked about how much he looked like her little Leif.
Then she held Savannah. Savannah, you normally cry when you are layed down in a sideways position. But today you let Great-Grandma hold you that way without crying. In fact you looked up and smiled at Great-Grandma most of the time. Grandma Martin kept saying that she prayed for you both every night. Tears continued to fall from her eyes every time she talked about her prayers. She kissed you both over and over, and loved you. It was a very nice visit.


On Friday (Oct. 29th) you both meet a lot of new relatives including the Brooks family, Aaron & Katie's family and Great-Grandpa Kanooth. Grandpa Kanoooth lives out in Ridgefield all by himself, in the home that Grandpa Kanooth grew up in. He was surprised by our visit and loved every minute. In fact he kept saying, "It is so good to see everyone!" We put Micah in one arm and took some generation pictures, then Savannah was placed in the other arm. Great-Grandpa was surprised at first but then relaxed and enjoyed the pleasure of holding both you sweet babies.

Train Ride

On Monday morning (Oct 25th) at 2:45 a.m. you both boarded the train for your first time ever!! You were both sleeping when the train left, and slept until 6:00 a.m. Savannah was the first to wake up and Mommy feed her breakfast. Savannah and Mommy then looked out the window until Micah woke up at 7:00 and wanted breakfast too. I then held you both on my lap and we all looked out the window together. Savannah loved it. Your little eyes were so big as you looked at the new scenery.

Then about 9:00 a.m. our train stopped in Vancouver, Washington where Grandma Kanooth came to meet us. She was so excited to see how big the 2 of you had gotten. And you were both excited to see your Kanooth Grandparents as well.

Leaving Grandma & Grandpa Maughan's

6 weeks in Spokane went by a lot faster then expected. You both had so much fun playing with Grandma and Grandpa Maughan. You both also enjoyed meeting your Aunts and Uncles (the only on that hasn't meet you is Aunt Kjersti). And every relative had a lot of fun playing with the both of you. I thought that 6 weeks in Spokane was going to be long, but it was a blast. Your mother had so much fun introducing you both to old friends, and playing with relatives. I really enjoyed the help from both Grandma and Grandpa Maughan. And they both enjoyed getting to know their two twin grand babies.

Grandpa Maughan claimed that he taught you both how to smile and how to gain weight. Grandma Maughan claimed that you both learned how to laugh from her. I let them both think what they wanted... but deep down I know you learned everything from your mother!!

Grandpa loved holding the both of you when he played on the computer. Grandma would talk to you and tickle your bellies. At night time both Grandma and Grandpa would help me get you ready for bed. Grandpa Maughan normally gave you both a bath while Grandma and I put on your PJ's, feed you, and read you a story.

Your last day there was Sunday October 25th. We all went to church and then Grandma cooked us a really nice meal. For the rest of the day neither of you were put down as Grandma & Grandpa realized that you would be leaving. Your Grand partens love you both so much. They let you know that through words and actions. It was sad to say good-buy and leave.

carving you first pumkin

You both carved your first pumpkin today. Grandma picked the pumpkin out when we were at Green Bluff. Then everyone took a turn at carving and creating the outcome. You both were in charge of digging out the insides. Savannah scraped and Micah dug. It was a great team effort!!! And the pumpkin looked amazing.

Your Aunt Amy flew in all the way from Utah just to see you both. Aunt Amy is a kindergarden teacher in Utah. She teaches at a Charter School and therefore has a Fall Break. So she was here for 5 days. Aunt Amy loved playing with the both of you. She would hold you both and cuddle. Amy loved balancing Savannah in her hand and tickling Micah. It was a wonderful time.

I love Micah

A young boy from our home ward asked me what baby I like better. I replied that by telling him that you both took turns. One day Micah is my favorite and the next day Savannah is my favorite. Therefor each day I take turns giving my favorite baby some special love and attention. I am sure that one day you will both figure this out and I will be in trouble.
Today is Micah's special day. I just have to say that I love Micah. You are now learning how to smile and talk. You cuddle with Mommy and love sleeping with me. You have the sweetest little personality and I love you so much. We have had a lot of fun together.

Savannah Laughed

Sunday morning Josett, Mat, and Daryn left and headed back to BYU. We were all sad to see them go, so we enjoyed a big breakfast together.
Then during the morning session of Conference something exciting happened. I was holding Micah and Grandma was holding Savannah. Savannah got really excited when Grandma started to play with her. Your eyes got really big and you started kicking you little legs. Then Grandma started to tickle Savannah's belly. And you laughed!!! It was the cutest laugh ever. It was your first laugh ever. Then you got the hick-ups!!! It was so funny.

Meeting Uncle Mat, Aunt Daryn and Josett

Your Aunt Daryn loves babies and wanted to meet you both really bad. She therefore talked Uncle Mat into driving all the way up to Spokane for the weekend. They drove up Friday night and left Sunday morning. Aunt Josett came up with them to surprise everyone. It was so nice to see the three of them and they all loved holding the two of you.
One Saturday we woke up to a nice waffle breakfast with strawberries, huckleberries, and wipe cream. We all then watched General Conference together. You both were held all morning and your bottoms never touched the floor. Aunt Daryn loved holding Micah and Aunt Josett played with Savannah.
After Conferance everyone went to visit Grandpa at the hospital. While at the hospital Grandpa held you both in an arm and brought you over to visit the nurses. The nurses ooh-and-awed over you. Grandpa then weighed you both on a baby scale. Savannah was 11 lbs 11 oz. and Micah was 11 lbs 11 oz!!!!! The nurses laughed and laughed and talked about how twins are always the same. Micah had finally caught up with his sister.
All-in-all it was a wonderful weekend. Your Aunts loved you both. Your Uncle thought you were both so fun.