A day on the farm in CA

Lillies

The lilies began to flower after we moved onto the farm, showing their radiant colors.

Children's play house beyond the airstream

We have not renovated the warehouse where the airstream will sleep in the future but for now it looks pretty alongside the garden.

Morning mist over our pond

I couldn't resist walking out into the garden on such an early misty morning.

Trying out their pony carriage

Taking baby brother out for a pony ride.

Mesmerized by slippery slimy slugs

How the boys love to watch little creatures in their natural environment.

Our big babies

"Gitane", pronounced with a j, means gypsy in French, the name we've given to this beautiful long maned Haflinger Pony. We are hoping to carriage ride her in the future.

The grass is always greener on the other side

Our other Haflinger pony, they found their way into the garden but not anymore we had the fence put up.

Loving the water!

Summer splashing.

First Blanket Doll

Teething dolls for the Twins

A year has gone by since giving birth to my precious little babies and our home has been filled with joy since then.

Twins with their dolls

I pulled out my patterns I bought from Joy's Waldorf dolls a few years back and made them each a little teething blanket doll.

Tasting the flowers

Dylan, my little teddy bear, already exploring nature.

Standing

Little Chloe in the outfit I had when I was a toddler.  Learning to stand.  They are now taking little steps here and there and happily chasing one another around the furniture.

Having fun in the kayaks

We have finally found our new home in Southern California.  There is a large pond in front of the house and the boys are clearing away all the accumulated algae and weeds.

Big brothers prepared the twin's birthday table

This year Sasha and Sania wanted to prepare the twins' birthday table.  They collected flowers from the garden, a few stones, shells and treasures around the house to decorate it.

Double Blessing

Dylan and Chloe a few days old

On the 14th June 2012, I was blessed with two beautiful little babies.

My midwife recommended an amazing doctor who helped me birth my babies, vaginally and unmedicated.  My labor was a difficult 7 hours.  We, myself and my family, were given a room to labor in without hospital interference. The hospital staff were wonderful. My amazing husband stood beside me throughout.  My midwifes, Mary and Dana supported me throughout my pregnancy, birth and postpartum.  I was truly blessed.

Ready for the birth

My doctor welcomed Sasha and Sania to be a part of the birth experience.

Chloe - First Smiles

Chloe was born at 6.50 pm.

Dylan

And Dylan 7.01, 11 minutes after.  We only stayed at the hospital for 35 hours, then home for comfort and cuddles.

Bath Time

What joy they have brought to our family.

In the Sling Snuggling with Mama

Snuggling in the sling and Co-sleeping between the two.

Chubby Baby

Lots of mama's milkies.  They are both exclusively breastfed and gaining weight so fast.

My Angels

The best and sweetest big brothers ever.

Sania and Chloe

Sania loves to cuddle and play with them.

Nana with Chloe

What would I have done without Nana, my mom, to help.  She slept in my room for the first month and half and is still with us, helping with the babies, around the house and taking the big boys for adventures in the woods.

House in Provence

This is the house we are renting in the South of France, until we find the farm/ranch we are looking for.  We are enjoying the cool weather and the boys are happy to have nature in their back yard once again.  There is an abundance of vegetables, fruits and herbs from the potager so we have not had to buy any yet.  The boys are indulging in the raspberries, grapes and strawberries.

The Surroundings

Thank you all for your wonderful comments in the past.  I wish I could reply to all of you, yet my time is now dedicated to my rather large family nest :)