October was a busy month.

We had a fantastic trip to the W Union Square, NYC. The staff was very excited about "the twins" - they made our stay extra special.

A corner room with a view of the square.

Papa worked for a couple of days while Mama took us to the green market on union square, greenwich village and a tour around gramercy park (it's private, you know). And we spent a lot time collapsed into the W signature king or the two double beds layered with our custom pillowtop mattress, featherbed, 350-thread count linens and down duvet, and framed by a buttery leather headboard. ;) Thanks again guys!

And then we saw our first cyclocorss race! Tim Johnson walked away from the field at Granogue. Nice kit, huh?

And then our first trip to the beach! Ludo ate sand while Luciana dug for stuff. Mama kept a close eye on things while Papa played with the dogs in the surf. We all took a walk, which was nice.

The Bruiser

Ludo exersaucing on the deck.

A day in the life

Babies will try to put anything in their mouth

Ludo and Lucie in the laundry basket

Ludo looking handsome after a bath

Lucie in her Phillies cap given to her by Aunt Sophie

A day in the life...

They are not yet walking and not yet talking but they have mastered the art of looking cute.

Yin and Yang

They are different in so many ways. The differences between them are balanced. When Lucie is having an "off" day Ludo is extra sweet and giggly. If Ludo decides to "meltdown" Lucie will be very loving and flirty. Is it a coincidence?

Lucie rolling onto Ludo, he didn't seem to mind.

Lucie is so close to crawling she is very strong and mobile, she is able to sit up with support.

Lucie and Ludo had their 6 month check up last week, she is 17lbs 4oz. 27 in., He is 18lbs 9oz. 27 3/4 in.

Ludo is so sweet and funny, he giggles so much, he is Mr. Personality.

Two little droolers

Lucie jumped until she passed out

Ludo chillin' after a bath

Ludo in the Bumbo



A very happy Lucie

Pinch me

I must be dreaming. Lucie and Ludo are 5 months old and what a sweet age it is. They are growing so fast and I am always amazed at the difference 24hrs can make. I wake up in the morning to discover that Lucie can now turn over or that Ludo has figured out how to eat from a spoon. Maybe it doesn't take much to impress me these days. I just wish I could press pause and slow all of this down. -posted by Mama

Lucie 4 1/2 mo

Ludo 4 1/2 mo

Lucie with Papa

Diaper, Feed, Rinse, Repeat

A lot of progress to report since the 11 week mark. The babies are sleeping through the night and more alert / interactive in the day time. 2 weeks ago they first took notice of each other in a playful drooling staring contest.
Luciana is more focused and advanced in motor skills, self awareness.
Ludovic has more advanced people interaction. He wakes up happy and is full of giggles and smiles, giving them away while "Little" Lucie makes you earn them.

Lucies found her hands 6 weeks ago and they have not been out of her mouth since. Pouting - Ludo throws his bottom lip out like an anchor when he is not happy about something.
Great shot of Ludo and and his GrandPop - the Thinker.
Does she appreciate the kisses we shower her with? Probably not yet but she will...!
Bye everyone, naptime for les enfants.

2 months now!

It's been cold
We are coming right along.

Look how strong!

She's a sourpuss.

Month One

Lucie and Ludo this week celebrated the fact they are one month old with a visit to the doctor. Ludo is now 9lbs 8oz and Lucie is 8lbs 3oz.

They've had some amusing incidents in the last month including:

Ludo suckling Papa's bottom lip. Projectile pooping. Lucie suckling Ludo's head.

The kids are getting rave reviews:

Twins, ha ha, you're f*cked for the next few years!

Andy, Arcata CA

They are both cute and I think you should keep them.

Adam, San Francisco

All the best to wife and kit's.

Hermann the German, San Rafael

The kids will go through these cycles where everything sucks, then everything will be perfect, but it's always changing. So just try to enjoy the good times when they are there, and grin and bear the hard times because they never last forever.

Don, San Jose

I am already a big fan of Luciana.

Yuka, San Francisco

I can not believe they were so big...Jessica must feel WONDERFUL to have two beautiful babies and her body back!

Patricia, San Francisco

You officially became one of the luckiest guys on the face of the Earth!!!

Derek, father of twins in Los Gatos

Wow, so cute!!!!! Pretty cool to have 2 of them huh? Hope you and your wife are getting a tiny bit of sleep, thanks for sharing the pictures.

Lisa, mother of twins in Dallas

Oooooh, I’ve got tears in my eyes....unbelievably cute and precious and on V day. How cool is that!! Oooh and I lOooooooooove their names.

Sharon, Seattle

Thank you so much for sharing your little "poopers" with me! They are SO cute……
Enjoy yourself…These are precious moments.

Mary, Falls Church VA

Babies !!

February 14 brought us two special Valentines.
A 6lb 1oz baby girl, Luciana Grace, aka "angel" or "sweet pea" - 19 inches long.
A 7lb 7oz baby boy, Ludovic Francis, aka "the Bruiser" or "rump roast" - 19.5 inches.
Ludo is outspoken and masculine. Every move and body function is accompanied by its respective, grunt, groan, moan or scream (and this boy can blow !!).
Lucie has the legs of a ballet dancer and loves to show them off. She barely makes a peep aside from a pleasant squeal.
They spend each night night swaddled under the same blanket. Ludo can scream in Lucie's face and she has nothing but a serene response.
Mama is healing and Papa is proud.

First Post

Tommorrow is the day. The babies will finally arrive. A very sweet Valentine. Hope to all be home soon and away we go !