The Full Monty

It's that time of year again. Neither Kathy nor Chris is writing this post. That's right. This is Gabriel and Elias in the flesh on the blog just for you, our many fans around the globe.

Once a year, we take a pause in our busy social calendar to advocate for a cause that is very important to us: The March of Dimes annual March for Babies. This year, our goal is to raise $2000 to help all the babies born in 2009.

But, ya know, so far we aren't doing so well. With less than two weeks to go before the walk, we are less than halfway to our goal. So we spent a little time doing marketing research to find out what sells.

And, well, here's what we learned...

Skin Sells.

Just so show you how important the March of Dimes is to us, we decided to bare it all for a good cause. So, take a seat and chat with us about all the awesome things the March of Dimes does!

Grab a seat, the grass feels GRREEAAAATT!

You know the March of Dimes isn't just about research. They also do tons of work with women all over the United States to help prevent premature birth. That education has helped many families and babies who don't even know that they benefited! And the March of Dimes has programs to support the many families whose babies spend time in the NICU. Mom and Dad say that was the hardest part of their lives and they needed the help and encouragement provided by March of Dimes funding.

When babies are born premature, the March of Dimes has been critical in helping them to survive. When we were born 8 weeks early, we experienced consequences that affected our lungs, heart and brains. All were caught early and we were screened for a number of other things. When you support the March of Dimes, your money will help save other kids by screening for problems like the ones we had.

Check out these bod's! You know you're jealous.

Gabe here -- I want to give a special shout out to the March of Dimes. Being born is scary, especially when you are arriving before you're ready. I was so scared that my lungs and heart stopped working altogether!! But thanks to March of Dimes research, my body was jump-started quickly enough that today you'd never know I was a preemie! Check it out!

Gabe -- Paragon of Physical Perfection :-)

We hope you will take a moment to go to www.marchforbabies.org/kgoddard to sponsor us. Give what you can -- whether it is $5 or $50, we and all the babies yet to be born so appreciate your help!

Okay -- we've gotta get back to training now. Sure 6 miles doesn't sounds like very far for you, but our legs are only 12 inches long! Plus, Mom and Dad make that stroller really hard to push! Thanks for letting us 'air' all our thoughts!

I don't just go out there and run. I like to give people watching something exciting.
- Steve Prefontaine

And to our many fans who have already generously donated, this one's for you!

THANK YOU!!!!

The Cute Photo Post!

We try and update the blog to include major events and holidays that we would be spending with family if we lived closer. But sometimes the best moments are the cute ones that just happen spontaneously. Here are some of our favorites from the past month:

The boys really enjoy playing together. In the past 6 weeks, this has gone from parallel play to actual interactive back and forth, together games. Often they will go and get their brother to show them the new thing they can do/have found. They love to giggle together!

Sharing the toy table in Texas. We both stand like big boys!

Mom and Dad were trying to organize the nursery, but the boys decided they had to sort themselves first. :-) (E on the left)

Sure Mom, we'll empty the dishwasher for you! (Gabe on floor)

One of their favorite games is, Can we both fit in ...? You can fill in the blank -- Can we fit in this box? ...under the exersaucer? ...in the dog dish?

Can we both fit in the puzzle shelf?

Can we both fit in Mommy's suitcase?

Gabe shows off his surfer moves!

We bought this inflatable duck soon after the boys were born as a second bathtub. It has quickly become a favorite toy. The boys love to climb in and out of it, have daddy pull them around the room in it, let mommy cover them with balls in it, etc. Here's some photos of duck-luvin'

Horray! We love to sit together.
Gabe in front, E in back

Whoa Daddy! Faster Faster! (E in back, Gabe in front)

In homage to the upcoming Batman movie this summer, we took these blueberry photos. The boys remind us of Heath Ledger as the Joker! :-) Such cuteness must be evil!

Mwah-Ha-Ha-Ha -- Gabe practices his maniacal laugh!

What are you laughin' at? Elias is scary sweet!

Our friends Noel and Kamden shared one of Kamden's favorite cruising toys with us -- a red wagon push toy. The boys LOVE IT. They like to get in and ride while someone pushes and to stand like big boys on either side of the push bar.

Thank You Kamden! Elas on floor, Gabe in the wagon