Flying Fun

I got to go with Lila's class to the park this morning for some kite flying.  It was a good windy day for kites.  The kids had a great time...

...and they had a picnic lunch, which is a big deal if you are 4.

My favorite part was getting to listen to their conversations.  The things they talk about and think are important are so innocent and cute at this age.  Here is how the lunch conversation between Lila and Jayden went.

Lila: (leaning over to whisper to Jayden as if she has a big secret)  I have a Sunny D in my lunch.

Then they both look in Lila's bag

Jayden:  Where did you get that?

Lila :  HEB...does your brother like fruit snacks? (random)

Jayden:  Hey look, I have lots of little sandwiches and gold fish

Lila:  I wish my Mom would buy gold fish

Growin' Girls

The baby girls turned 2 months old this past week.  It really is amazing how much babies grow and develop in such a short amount of time.   We love them so much, and are having a lot fun with them.  They are becoming more and more interactive and are starting to develop distinctive personalities.  Both girls are good sleepers and get up one time during the night, usually around 4:30 am.  We are going through about 12 bottles and 14 diapers a day

They are starting to track moving objects and people with their eyes.

and they are starting to notice each other.  Here they are talking and smiling at each other

Audrey weighs 9 lbs 12 oz and is 21.5 inches long.

We love to kiss those big cheeks.  She is a Daddy's girl.  She smiles and coos at him constantly(and mostly just for him) and seems to really notice Pete, our dog.  Audrey also seems to like music.  If she is fussy, music really catches her attention and calms her down.  She is a very calm baby; she has a very soft little voice and keeps her little arms and hands close to her body most of the time.  

Landry is 10 lbs 2 oz, and is 22 inches long

She is a go-gettter.  She is really "talking" and cooing, and has a very expressive little face and eyes.  She likes to sit up and look around, and be part of the action, and she is so strong.  She is a good, easy baby, but seems to have more of a quick temper.  It's like she doesn't really just get upset...she gets MAD.  She sleeps with her arms straight up in the air.

Dancing queen

late Valentine's Day post

Somebody had a big Valentine's Day this year.

 She had a sock hop at school, and we inherited a poodle skirt from the neighbors just in knick of time

 She got to decorate her Valentine box when she got to school.  This kid loves a craft project.  Speaking of...

 Lila made these chocolate dipped marshmallows to use as her Valentines all by herself.  (I melted the chocolate, printed labels and showed her what to do).

They turned out really cute.

1 month old

My precious baby girls turned one month old last Saturday.  They are both doing great, and every time I look at my little miracles I am thankful that they are so healthy

They are both good babies.  In fact, I feel like my days home with them are really relaxing and easy, for the most part.  Both girls are rolling over, and generally only get up one time during the night.  I feel like the evenings get a little chaotic (trying to get dinner and get everyone ready for bed), but Shawn and I have a good "divide and conquer" system working, and already have the little girls in a definite nighttime routine and they have a definite bedtime.  We have been able to get all the kids in bed by 8:30pm, leaving us with a little downtime.

Audrey is the more laid-back of the two, at this point.  She has blue eyes and big cheeks, and she is a smiley girl.   She is so quiet that a lot of times I assume she is sleeping, and I look over and she is just laying there watching everything that is going on.   Audrey is my little cuddle bug; she likes to be warm and snuggly and likes to be swaddled up tight.

 Landry is a busy girl.  She is going through a phase right now ( I hope it is a phase) where she wants to be held all the time.   And, if she isn't being held, she cries and makes noise.  So, I am making the most of it and enjoying getting to hold her alot.  She is a go-getter, and her little body is in constant motion, and she likes to sleep with her arms raised in the air.  Right now her eyes are a brown/grey color, and she is slick bald.  She is also a smiley baby, and she is very expressive with her face.  I could sit and watch her different expressions for hours.

Last week, Lila's class put on a "circus" for the younger kids at her school, and parents.  Lila and her classmates dress as and acted like various circus acts.   Lila was a tightrope walker.  There were also acrobats, lions, elephants, clowns and strong men.  It was very cute and creative.

I was very proud of her and all of the kids for getting up and performing in front of all the people.  That is quite an accomplishment for these little kids, and they all did so well.

lions

elephants

clowns

strong men

Here are some more pictures of the little girls' big debut.

We got to the hospital at 5:00 am.  I was a bundle of nerves.  But, it was definitely time to have the babies.  I feel very fortunate that I never got completely miserable being pregnant, but I was starting to retain a lot of fluid...I had no shoes that fit, and the babies were growing fast by this point, and my knees were very affected by the weight.

 There was a lot of people in and out and activity so the time went by quickly

Soon, it was time to go to the OR.  When I was getting my spinal, I looked up and saw 2 little warmers ready for the babies...I still couldn't quite believe that 2 babies were about to come out of me, and how were we going to take care of them?

Audrey was born at 7:23 am.  I was able to see her right after she was born.  I wasn't able to see Lila right away when she was born, so I was very glad.  My initial reaction was that she was so big.

Landry came at 7:24 am

I immediately felt so much relief, both physically and emotionally.  I instantly knew that we would all be okay, and all my nerves were gone. 

Shawn's Mom, sister, and my parents were there.  Toby brought Lila and Aiden a little later.

Lila couldn't wait to hold her sisters.  

This time around, I actually felt like I got rest while we were in the hospital.  The whole staff was extremely supportive and helpful

Ready to go home

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We thank everyone for all their support, well wishes, and special prayers.