Hello, everyone.  Well, the twins are now 8 months, 2 weeks old and they are thriving!  I haven't written for awhile, as work/Rotary and mommyhood take up 100% of my time, but all is well here in the Redko household.  It's true what they say - you can't imagine your life without your kids when they finally arrive.  We have had a few playdates already, and Katya is definitely our social one, while Roman likes to hang back and "get the lay of the land" first.  He's such a sensitive little boy, which is MUCH better than a bully, so mama is happy.  They both generally sleep through the night, but Roman still has his occasional 4:30 AM tummy rumble.  Peter is wonderful, as he generally hears him before I do, and is in there like a flash to give him a quick bottle.  GREAT dad!  We are looking forward to our first vacation in June (to Mexico - private home), and Zuzana has been loads of help as our first Au Pair.  We are currently interviewing for our next Au Pair, and we have a favorite already!  Hope it works out for ALL of us.  Grandparents will also come for a visit this summer, for both the first birthday on July 30th and for a few weeks in August.  in the meantime, we will continue to watch Katya crawling (and soon walking) and Roman playing a little catch up as he does things in his own way and on his own timetable.  He will definitely be our music man, as he loves to play the toy piano (and - on daddy's lap - the real one).  And...he still "sings" every morning when we go to get him up.  So funny - future operaman? I will post nine month photos in about 30 days, and will also link you to some You Tube videos shortly.  Thank you for continuing to be a part of our lives and taking such an interest in Katya and Roman. They have so many Aunties, Uncles and cousins to enjoy in the years to come.  Stay in touch via Facebook too - many photos there.  xoxoxo