My God is so great....

Please pray for the family of this brave mother....

From Kelly's Korner blog..
 * And a quick update - the mother who delivered twins at 21 weeks and lost them and then had a heart attack passed away yesterday. Please be in prayer for her family and especially her husband. He lost his first wife 3 years ago to breast cancer and has 3 young children. I can't imagine the excruciating pain he must be enduring. Pray that Jesus is close to Him. http://www.lesliejoyevans.blogspot.com/

Guess who will be 5 months old on Friday!!!  This pic comes a little late as I'm a little slack these days.  

E and G are around 13 lbs, 13 lbs of pure sweetness.  They smile, laugh, and coo all the time.  Garrett is my big boy, yet soft-hearted.  He pouts if he hears Hayden or Ethan whimper, and we won't even talk about what he does if he hears them cry.  Ethan is smaller and more cuddlier.  He also has a harder time soothing himself, but doesn't cry as much  (if that makes sense).  They both like to be swaddled while sleeping, even though they fight it.  Their eyes are getting a little better.  We go to their regular eye exam tomorrow.  We are working on sleeping through the night.  They go to bed at 7 pm and sometimes wake up once for a feeding.  I try to let them learn to fall back asleep, but they are definitely fighters and I don't like to hear them cry it out.

 So excited for what the future brings for our family!

Some new stuff!

Garrett is 13 lbs and Ethan is 12.8 lbs.  They are both 24" long!  Hayden is in preschool 2 days a week and loves it.  My baby has turned into a little girl in a matter of months.  They are my world!

Glorious!

We've reached another precious milestone.  I say "we" like my names are Garrett and Ethan!  For the past few days they've both been shooting grins and gums my way.  Along with their little coos, there is not much more of my heart to melt.  I am such a slack mom.  I haven't taken many pictures lately and can't seem to get them to smile long enough to snap any of their recent accomplishment.  All I know is, I can't get enough of them!  They turned 15 weeks on Saturday.  Time is flying, but we're having tons of fun!!

Papparazzi

"Make way for Miss Hayden! No autographs please! "

So while my child runs from shutter flies, I'm trying to grab her and get back some jewelry before she got too tangled up in the mess.  Did I mention she thinks she's a celebrity?  We went to lunch today with Tammy and couldn't get out the door to leave before she told everyone in the restaurant bye!  Love it!  We had a lunch date since Daddy took the boys to their regular eye exam in Raleigh.  Their eyesight still isn't progressing but the doctor doesn't seem to be concerned that it will get worse.  We just need a few prayers and for their eyes to keep maturing.  This is typical for preemies so we aren't worried just yet!

We had some special friends over yesterday.  Leslie came with her two gorgeous kids.  We were so glad she did because she lives an hour away so we don't get to see them often.  He is too cute for words!

Wish we could see them more!  I think L and Hayden would make great babysitters! 

3 Months!

I can't believe my sweet twins are three months old! They reached this amazing milestone yesterday. It's crazy how busy a stay-at-home mom can be, so I'm trying to make a point to take a picture of all of my kids everyday. I had a rough night last night, so I have not been outside all day, trying to rest from the sleeplessness. Spencer took the boys to their weight check today. G is 9 lbs and E is 8.4 lbs! I'm so proud of them. They are thriving and getting so big. It's sad the time has passed so fast, but I'm also excited at what the future will bring for them. I love you boys!


Now to my little "DIVA". Nana came by last night and brought dinner. Hayden discovered her shoes and I must say she knows how to wear heels! Little stinker!




Also, the dreaded REGRESSION has crept into our house. Hayden has had more than enough accidents within the past few days. I try to stay as patient as I can, but when you have two screaming infants and a toddler peeing on every chair in the house, it's hard. I can tell it's getting to Spencer too. I hope she doesn't hate me one day for posting these priceless pictures. I'm trying to capture every moment, right?!

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I'll never get these moments back.... even the awkward ones!

Happy 13th Week!

Garrett and Ethan turn 13 weeks today. I can't believe it'll be August tomorrow. Time flies when your having fun and up at all hours of the night!

Garrett (L) Ethan (R)




We find out how much they weigh at the doctor's on Monday. I can't wait to see how much they've grown on the scale. I can tell just by holding them and by their clothes that they have put on a pound, or more.


At the last weight check, which will be two weeks ago Monday, Ethan weighed 7.2 lbs and Garrett weighed 7.6 lbs. They are three weeks adjusted, so they still act somewhat like newborns, but they are very strong. Both have rolled from tummy to back a couple of times and have great head control. They're both going through a bit of a fussy stage, Garrett more so than Ethan. But when it's time for night, night, they both sleep for about 5 hour stretches until the sun comes up. They're overall great-natured babies. Ethan has been on antibiotics for a stomach infection, but it doesn't seem to be bothering him. The only reason I knew something was going on is because he had blood in his stool. They eat 4 to 5 ounces at a time. I'm so thankful they're thriving.

I have noticed lately that Hayden plays with two baby dolls at a time now, instead of just one. SO CUTE!!! She's definitely a mini-me!






We've had a nice, relaxing weekend. Last night the Moss' came over and we had a blast, of course. Tanner and Hayden played outside until the sun went down. They only stopped for a second to eat, then got drumsticks for dessert. I don't know who enjoyed them more, the kids or the moms!! The night ended with a big splash in Mommy's bath tub. Lots of bubbles, splashing, and fun!







Tammy and Tanner came back over this morning to help with the twins while Travis and Spencer played golf. It's been a nice relaxing day at home as well. The sun's not out and it just rained. Now for a blockbuster movie and Japanese food to end the day. Looking forward to a much needed worship in the morning and a wonderful Sunday.