Thank you, Lord for entrusting me with these two gifts:
Friday, December 4, 2009
I love my twins
They get cuter and more amazing everyday. I can't believe they're mine forever!!!
Thank you, Lord for entrusting me with these two gifts:
Thank you, Lord for entrusting me with these two gifts:
Monday, November 30, 2009
14 months today!
Today Kaden and Kaleiah are 14 months old! I really can't believe this! Just a few months ago I had little babies and now they are starting to walk and are over all so independent! I love it!
I will always miss them as the little chubby, cooing babies but this stage is a blast!
Have I mentioned how exited I am for this Christmas season? They are going to LOVE the Christmas tree and I can just see them now, getting into all the gifts on Christmas morning :) The Holidays are definitely sweeter when you have your own little family! I can't wait to start some new traditions with them!
Happy 14 months my loves!!
I will always miss them as the little chubby, cooing babies but this stage is a blast!
Have I mentioned how exited I am for this Christmas season? They are going to LOVE the Christmas tree and I can just see them now, getting into all the gifts on Christmas morning :) The Holidays are definitely sweeter when you have your own little family! I can't wait to start some new traditions with them!
Happy 14 months my loves!!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving 2009!
We had a wonderful Turkey day this year! We spent the whole thing with Randy's side of the Family. Starting last year, we now take turns and last year we spent it with my fam. My parents were out of town anyway so it worked out great!
I can't help but reflect on last year and how far we've come since then! Last thanksgiving the peas were just shy of two months old but in reality would have only been 1 week old. Plus, they had only been home from the NICU for less than 3 weeks!!
That day was so exhausting simply because we were DEAD from ZERO sleep, I was still recovering from everything and was beyond drained from nursing/pumping every 3 hrs. It took all the energy I had to get dressed (which I think it was really the first time I got "gussied up" (as my dad would say) since they had been home! But we had a great time at my parents house with my huge family. The babies slept the whole time and obvously had no clue what was going on.
This year, they are at an amazing age and had so much fun. They loved playing with the Great Aunts and Uncles and other family members! They especially loved eating all the food! It was so fun to pile on the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and other fixin's and watch them try it. Today created such great memories and I have so much to be thankful for!
I can't help but reflect on last year and how far we've come since then! Last thanksgiving the peas were just shy of two months old but in reality would have only been 1 week old. Plus, they had only been home from the NICU for less than 3 weeks!!
That day was so exhausting simply because we were DEAD from ZERO sleep, I was still recovering from everything and was beyond drained from nursing/pumping every 3 hrs. It took all the energy I had to get dressed (which I think it was really the first time I got "gussied up" (as my dad would say) since they had been home! But we had a great time at my parents house with my huge family. The babies slept the whole time and obvously had no clue what was going on.
This year, they are at an amazing age and had so much fun. They loved playing with the Great Aunts and Uncles and other family members! They especially loved eating all the food! It was so fun to pile on the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and other fixin's and watch them try it. Today created such great memories and I have so much to be thankful for!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Giving Thanks
I have so many things to Thank God for....
FAMILY-I have one of the most amazing family's in the world. My parents are a true example of hard work, great values and always putting family first. I am blessed to come from such a big family and the diversity that comes with that. We all have our good times and bad times but in the end, we can ALWAYS count on each other. I could not get through life with out my family.
I also am SO blessed to have such an amazing extended family that I have felt a part from from day one. They are always there for us and it I am so grateful that we have two sets of parents who love us and our babies.
HEALTH-Every night when I pray, it is the FIRST thing I thank God for. I have always been thankful for my health and the health of my loved ones but ever since my hospitalization last year I am a hundred times more thankful that I am a healthy, young, able bodied young woman. I try my hardest to not take simple things for granted like being able to run or be active, to be able to do what I please on any given day. After being bed ridden for 9 weeks, not being able to go outside, or basically do any "normal" daily task was horrible. It really made me realize just how much I took for granted and I swore to myself I would try my best to never do so again. Of course I do, but that time is forever in my heart and mind and really does help me appreciate life so much more. Besides that, I had my TWO unborn children to think about, every moment. I had no idea if they would be born at any given moment and if so, if they would survive (chances are, if born before 26 weeks, very likely they would not have). I had never prayed so hard in my life as I did during those days. Even if they were born between 26-28 weeks, they would probably have heart, lungs or brain problems or be handicapped. The fact that they were born 2 months early and are PERFECTLY healthy is something that still makes me choke up. Things could have gone so wrong. I know people who have sick children and the hardship it brings. Having a healthy child is so easily taken for granted. I will praise God every single day for the rest of my life for their health. I am thankful for the health of all of my family members, and that I have to this day only been to one funeral. I am so thankful that God continues to protect and provide for all of my family by keeping us healthy.
HOME-The fact that I have a roof over my head, a bed to sleep in, beds for my babies and food in the house is a blessing. There are thousands of people in this THIS country without a bed or a home.
The space we have, the VIEW, and all the things in our home are seriously just icing on the cake. Randy and I almost every time we arrive home say out loud, "this is where we live?" We actually live in a place where 4 out of the 5 houses around us are vacation homes! And I also love this city. Thankful that we live walking distance away from my parents! I am so thankful that we can afford a house big enough (FOR NOW) for 4 people including two soon to be toddlers! It's such a blessing, I love home.
JOBS-Obviously, I am living my dream by staying home and raising our children :) I am beyond grateful that Randy has an amazing job that he LOVES and that he can provide for us on just his salary. The fact that he has a stable job in this economy is a blessing, and the fact that he loves what he does (and so do I) makes it that much better. I hope he knows how much I appreciate all he does working so hard so that I can stay home with our two babies. These days that I get to be home with them are precious and irreplaceable. I am thankful I don't have to go back to work and I can instead spend each day teaching and loving our children and invest in their daily lives.
FAITH-Without our faith, life would be impossible. I lean on my faith, on Christ, on prayer...
everyday. My faith is what makes me who I am, it's my number one priority. It's the center of our relationship and marriage and it's something we hope and pray our babies will choose as well. I am so thankful for God's Grace and compassion. Thankful that everyday when I wake up, the slate is wiped clean and I start anew. Thankful that I have such a strong Faith to get me through my toughest days and to be my song of joy on in my happiest moments.
LOVE-I am eternally grateful that God gave me Randy 8 years ago. I was a young 18 year old and he was my first boyfriend...my first love. Thankful that HE is the father of my children, He is an amazing Daddy. So thankful that God blessed us with not one but two babies to love. A son and a daughter, at once. So thankful that I have gotten to experience a mothers love. It's unlike anything else!
What are you thankful for?
FAMILY-I have one of the most amazing family's in the world. My parents are a true example of hard work, great values and always putting family first. I am blessed to come from such a big family and the diversity that comes with that. We all have our good times and bad times but in the end, we can ALWAYS count on each other. I could not get through life with out my family.
I also am SO blessed to have such an amazing extended family that I have felt a part from from day one. They are always there for us and it I am so grateful that we have two sets of parents who love us and our babies.
HEALTH-Every night when I pray, it is the FIRST thing I thank God for. I have always been thankful for my health and the health of my loved ones but ever since my hospitalization last year I am a hundred times more thankful that I am a healthy, young, able bodied young woman. I try my hardest to not take simple things for granted like being able to run or be active, to be able to do what I please on any given day. After being bed ridden for 9 weeks, not being able to go outside, or basically do any "normal" daily task was horrible. It really made me realize just how much I took for granted and I swore to myself I would try my best to never do so again. Of course I do, but that time is forever in my heart and mind and really does help me appreciate life so much more. Besides that, I had my TWO unborn children to think about, every moment. I had no idea if they would be born at any given moment and if so, if they would survive (chances are, if born before 26 weeks, very likely they would not have). I had never prayed so hard in my life as I did during those days. Even if they were born between 26-28 weeks, they would probably have heart, lungs or brain problems or be handicapped. The fact that they were born 2 months early and are PERFECTLY healthy is something that still makes me choke up. Things could have gone so wrong. I know people who have sick children and the hardship it brings. Having a healthy child is so easily taken for granted. I will praise God every single day for the rest of my life for their health. I am thankful for the health of all of my family members, and that I have to this day only been to one funeral. I am so thankful that God continues to protect and provide for all of my family by keeping us healthy.
HOME-The fact that I have a roof over my head, a bed to sleep in, beds for my babies and food in the house is a blessing. There are thousands of people in this THIS country without a bed or a home.
The space we have, the VIEW, and all the things in our home are seriously just icing on the cake. Randy and I almost every time we arrive home say out loud, "this is where we live?" We actually live in a place where 4 out of the 5 houses around us are vacation homes! And I also love this city. Thankful that we live walking distance away from my parents! I am so thankful that we can afford a house big enough (FOR NOW) for 4 people including two soon to be toddlers! It's such a blessing, I love home.
JOBS-Obviously, I am living my dream by staying home and raising our children :) I am beyond grateful that Randy has an amazing job that he LOVES and that he can provide for us on just his salary. The fact that he has a stable job in this economy is a blessing, and the fact that he loves what he does (and so do I) makes it that much better. I hope he knows how much I appreciate all he does working so hard so that I can stay home with our two babies. These days that I get to be home with them are precious and irreplaceable. I am thankful I don't have to go back to work and I can instead spend each day teaching and loving our children and invest in their daily lives.
FAITH-Without our faith, life would be impossible. I lean on my faith, on Christ, on prayer...
everyday. My faith is what makes me who I am, it's my number one priority. It's the center of our relationship and marriage and it's something we hope and pray our babies will choose as well. I am so thankful for God's Grace and compassion. Thankful that everyday when I wake up, the slate is wiped clean and I start anew. Thankful that I have such a strong Faith to get me through my toughest days and to be my song of joy on in my happiest moments.
LOVE-I am eternally grateful that God gave me Randy 8 years ago. I was a young 18 year old and he was my first boyfriend...my first love. Thankful that HE is the father of my children, He is an amazing Daddy. So thankful that God blessed us with not one but two babies to love. A son and a daughter, at once. So thankful that I have gotten to experience a mothers love. It's unlike anything else!
What are you thankful for?
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Auntie Kristi's Wedding
On November 14th, Randy's sister got married and Kaden and Kaleiah were the ring bearer and flower girl! Since they aren't walking yet, she wanted them wheeled down the isle in a red, radio flyer wagon...sooooooooooo cute!!!!!
I know she and others were nervous about weather or not they would do well, cry, stay seated or try to climb out. I knew they would do great and stay seated! They love new adventures and so I knew they would be so distracted by the new sights and wondering what they heck they were doing, that they would stay put :)
Randy and I were a bridesmaid and groomsman so we were already standing up at the altar when they came down. I was such a proud Mommy seeing them so well behaved and SO ADORABLE!!!Kaleiah saw me right away and I waved and blew her a kiss. Then my parents took them so they could take their afternoon nap! It was a long day but they did fantastic. Couldn't have done it w/o my parents help. I was with the bridal party all day getting ready and taking pictures and Randy had to do groomsman things so there is no way we could have been with the babies. My parents watched them and helped entertain them at the reception so we could sit up at the bridal party table and enjoy our dinner! My parents took them home and put them to bed and Randy and I got to just have fun and dance and enjoy a few hours to ourselves.
Everyone was just dying over them in their precious little outfits. So many strangers came up to me with sweet compliments. They gave the Bride and Groom a run for their money in the attention department! hee hee!!
I know she and others were nervous about weather or not they would do well, cry, stay seated or try to climb out. I knew they would do great and stay seated! They love new adventures and so I knew they would be so distracted by the new sights and wondering what they heck they were doing, that they would stay put :)
Randy and I were a bridesmaid and groomsman so we were already standing up at the altar when they came down. I was such a proud Mommy seeing them so well behaved and SO ADORABLE!!!Kaleiah saw me right away and I waved and blew her a kiss. Then my parents took them so they could take their afternoon nap! It was a long day but they did fantastic. Couldn't have done it w/o my parents help. I was with the bridal party all day getting ready and taking pictures and Randy had to do groomsman things so there is no way we could have been with the babies. My parents watched them and helped entertain them at the reception so we could sit up at the bridal party table and enjoy our dinner! My parents took them home and put them to bed and Randy and I got to just have fun and dance and enjoy a few hours to ourselves.
Everyone was just dying over them in their precious little outfits. So many strangers came up to me with sweet compliments. They gave the Bride and Groom a run for their money in the attention department! hee hee!!
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