Author Archives: Kristen

Eight cousins

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kristen

Tonight at a family Super Bowl party was the first time that all of the immediate Balhoff cousins have been together since the twins were born. The girls were very interested in the twins… especially in Claire. So the girls … Continue reading →

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Twin comic caption contest

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Kristen

Caption contest! Ready… set… go:

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Attempting a 5-week portrait

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Kristen

I’ve decided that the timing has to be just right to photograph twins together. Claire, Edward, and I have a pretty packed schedule right now. I’m feeding them separately, administering medicine, pumping, and sterilizing bottles every 3 hours while we’re … Continue reading →

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Our twins’ birth

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Kristen

My pregnancy with the twins was relatively uncomplicated. We managed to avoid some high-risk hassles like gestational diabetes, bed rest, preterm labor, etc. I experienced (double?) my share of unpleasant pregnancy symptoms, but the twins were perfectly content and healthy … Continue reading →

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2-week-old twin portrait

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kristen

I have a new appreciation for professional photographers who take adorable photos of twin newborns together. It was trickier than I expected. Before I started, I assumed I could get pics of one twin, pics of the twins together, then … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from the Balhoffs

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Kristen

This morning under my tree, I found exactly what I never knew I always wanted.

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Home for the holidays

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Kristen

Santa and two tiny elves were seen leaving Woman’s Hospital tonight… Just in time to be home for the holidays!

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Twins meet their big brother

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Kristen

Our twins were born yesterday, and it was amazing to finally meet our two beautiful, healthy babies. (More photos and details coming soon.) There are many perfect moments to remember from their birthday yesterday, but this morning might have been … Continue reading →

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Our growing family

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Kristen

First we were just two… Then Patrick made us three… And now… … to be continued… … VERY SOON!  

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Happy 3rd Birthday, Patrick!

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Kristen

Patrick is 3 years old! I love birthday parties, and we have been looking forward to this event for months. Really… Patrick has been asking for a “bug party” for his 3rd birthday since last spring. He loves insects; he … Continue reading →

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