Tomorrow Ali and Ava will be 2. I can't even believe they are already 2 years old! About two weeks ago I was driving down the street and I saw a girl with two infant seats in her back seat. I noticed she had twins which got me wishing I could hug the girl and tell her how much fun it is to have twins. The first few months before and after our twins were born were some of the hardest times we have had to endure. Our lives have been so blessed with these sweet little precious girls. They are so fun and sweet! About three days ago my girls were sitting on the floor looking at a book. I noticed that the book was the book I made them for their first Christmas that had the story of us finding out we were having twins all the way up to the girls NICU experience. I was just going to take the book away from them to keep safe on the shelf but I decided to sit down and look at it with them. I showed the girls the pictures and I found myself crying my eyes out as I was once again reminded of just how blessed we are to have these girls in our lives. They are little miracle babies and I just love them so much!!! I cry just thinking about how happy they make me. I also cryed writing this whole post.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MY SWEET
LITTLE GIRLS!!!
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| This is their birthday present and they are loving it! |
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| Our Patriotic little guys during the National Anthem |
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| My Little Cowboys anxious to get after those chickens |
Over the 4th of July, we went to the Oakley Kids Rodeo. Our boys got to ride a sheep and race with a bunch of kids to try and catch a chicken. We never expected Ashton to really catch the chicken but he did. It was hilarious and I am so glad we got it on video!
He was so excited!
Poor Aunt Michelle had to
hold the chicken while Ashton
did some other rodeo events and she got pooped on.
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| Eric helping the boys with the chicken |
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| Aunt Michelle |
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| Ava & Ali playing with the boys new cowboy hats |
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| Ali wearing Ashton's cowboy hat |
Since "Oakley" came to our home, he has been on several bikes rides,
swing rides and all the neighbor kids love him.
The chicken is now getting a coop because we plan to get him some friends.
Ashton and I have spent a few hours online looking for a coop we like.
My Favorite coop is this one
but Eric won't go for it. ;)
So we are in the process of building one that looks similar to this.
Eventually we would like to buy a chicken that looks like this
in hopes that she will lay some eggs for us that look like this
or this
Can't wait to eat them but mostly I just think they are so beautiful!
I am thankful for...
Since it's that time of year, I wanted to list the things I am grateful for.
-our little miracle babies
-6 hours of sleep at night
-afternoon naps
-52 ounce Diet Dr. Pepper with 4 shots of vanilla from Holiday Oil.
-family
-friends
-my testimony and my eternal family
-food on the table
-a home to live in
-days when Eric has a job
-a loving husband
-and last but not least...$32 dollars to fill my SUV!!! YEAH!!!
More like the terrible three's!!!
Ashton turned 3 on October 5th. He wanted a dragon, a real fork lift from Home Depot, etc. We couldn't afford most the items on his birthday wish list so he ended up with a little four wheeler (thanks to some help from both grandparents). He loves it and Tate can go for rides with him so its even better. I thought he was a stinker at 2 years old but it seems that 3 is even worse. He keeps us on our toes! We sure love our little Ashton.
Our new family car...what do you think?
Eric was coming home on Aug. 7th after a play with his family at Desert Star Play house. He had just gone to visit the girls and fill up the car with gas before heading home. He was turning into our neighborhood and he slowed to let 2 cars pass in the opposite direction. The women behind him was obviously not paying attention and crashed right into the back of him. He is doing well and just has a little tingling in his arm and a sore back. We are so glad that he is alright and that our boys and new babies were not in the car!
Ashton's funny comment about daddies car accident
Ashton asked what happened to our car because Eric was trying to explain to him about the car accident. Eric said, "I got in a accident in the car." Ashton said, "oh, you peed in the car?" He thinks an accident is peeing or pooing.
New to blogging
I figured since I am on bedrest and always looking for something to do, I would start our family blog. I think it's supposed to get easier with time but as for now our site is looking pretty bland. Don't let that fool you though because we are a very fun family! :) I think this will be a good way to keep everyone updated on the twins upcoming delivery, the boys and our family.
While I laid in bed, Eric took the boys to the Rodeo all by himself. That is something that I would never attempt. He did meet Beau, Cavin and Sawyer there. Ashton got new cowboy boots the night before so all my boys wore their boots. Eric wore his big "E" belt. Ashton loved the rodeo and can't stop talking about the clown who showed everyone his bum. Tate couldn't sit still so he kept poking the people in front of him and spilling cousin Cavin's popcorn. Maybe next year will be better.
Today is July 26th which means 18 days on bedrest. Some people might think it would be nice to spend a few days in bed but after day one I was already going nuts. I can only get up to eat or use the bathroom. Needless to say, I get up to eat a lot because its one of two reasons to get a break from my bed. So far, the girls are good. I will be 32 weeks on the 29th. My doctor is saying that is a much better place to be then when I went into preterm labor at 29 weeks and spent 4 days in the hospital. I am dilated to a 2+ and 60% effaced but so far the bedrest and Nifedipine have minimized the contractions. The average cm growth of a singleton pregnancy is 35 cm and I am measuring 40 cm and still growing. The babies are extremely wiggly and between the two babies, I am getting kicked and stretched around the clock. I can't wait to see what they look like but hopefully its not for about 3 or 4 more weeks. Stay tuned and hopefully I can keep the blog current enough to keep you updated.
