8 months already?

Its seems quite crazy that we are only days away from the boys' turning 8 months. Time goes by faster the second time around especially with twins! We are thankful that the boys are growing and on target for their developmental milestones. They are big eaters and have not met a veggie they don't like!

Below are some recent pics of all the kiddos...enjoy!

Joaquin

Kennedy

She loves to dance and requests that we put her tutu to dance just like Angelina Ballerina.

Santiago

Another of Kennedy's pastimes is playing her piano or drums that mom got her for Christmas.

Santiago playing with his bottle resulting in milk getting all over the place.

One of many silly faces Kennedy makes.

The kids this past weekend as we grilled and played outside.

Christmas 2011

Kennedy had lots of fun decorating the tree this year.

Joaquin

Santiago and Joaquin

Santiago and Joaquin

Kennedy loves Cookie Monster!

Working on her new puzzle.

Tio Ivan got her new Texans gear.

Growing by the day!

The boys are doing well. Joaquin is now 4 pounds and 8 ounces and Santiago weighs 4 pounds 4 ounces. The are now finishing one bottle a day and today Joaquin was a super star and finished his in 7 minutes versus his brother taking 20 minutes. They both are in open cribs and maintaining their body temperature and all we are waiting on to be able to take them home is to only bottle feed (considering that no other issues arise). Below our a few pics of the boys. As you can see Joaquin has quite more hair than his brother!

Santiago

Santiago

Joaquin

Joaquin

Joaquin

Castillo Boys

Our precious boys were born on July 22, 2011

Joaquin Emilio Castillo born at 1:07 pm 3 pounds 7 ounces

and

Santiago Emilio Castillo born at 3:41 pm 3 pounds 2 ounces

Joaquin Emilio Castillo

Santiago Emilio Castillo

Below is a video of Kennedy meeting her brothers on her 2 year birthday.

Below is a video of me changing Joaquin's diaper for the first time.

Castillo Boys' Update:

Yesterday they started milk feedings for both boys and today they've increased the amount per feeding to 8cc's every three hours. They are still on light treatment for jaundice and think they will take them off the lights in a few days. Santiago may have CPAP (prongs in their nose that push the air into the lungs) removed tomorrow and perhaps Joaquin to follow in a few days. So far things are positive and we hope they remain that way.

Thanks everyone for your prayers and encouragement.

Twins Baby Shower

Last Saturday I was blessed by friends and family who came to my baby shower.

Twin Update: The twins are approximately 3 pounds each and doctor predicts that they'll be here last week of August. The weight of my belly has started to slooooow me down which is hard as I still feel as if I've got lots of things left on my to do list. The next Dr. appointment is this coming Tuesday...we'll keep you all posted on any new developments.

Grilling at the casa

Prep work at the grill

Enjoying the not so humid weather.

About to dig in.

Kennedy hanging out with her tios.

Two preggo ladies in the house.

Matteo sitting in "time out" after throwing one to many rocks in the pool.

Kiddos having a blast jumping from the coffee table to the couch.

Night cap

9 weeks left.

Slowly but surely I'm getting closer to meeting our little boys and aside from feeling really large (doc says belly size measures that of a 38 week pregnancy!) I'm doing well. The heat has been brutal in Houston and as the holiday weekend approaches my goal is to stay indoors where there's AC.

Yesterday I took belly pics and here are a few preview shots...I'll receive the edited versions of all pics soon.

Keep us in your prayers as we near the last two months of this pregnancy.