More lake fun!

The twins recently got a weekend to themselves with Nana and Papa at the lake. Here's a little glimpse of their life in Hawkins. Videos courtesy of Nana...

I think that says it all! Life at the lake is GOOD!

Happy 2nd Birthday Logan & Brady

Wow- I cant believe my baby boys are 2! I remember the day I found out I was pregnant and then the day I found out there were 2, and then the day I found out they were identical twin boys. Seems like yesterday but so long ago.

We already had a baby- Mason was a little over 1 when we got the news we would be adding to our clan... And adding and adding.... I cried (not happy tears), my Mom cried and my husband stood there in the Doctors office shocked and speechless with his mouth wide open (holding our 1 year old)..... We let it all sink in and started on our journey. I had a HORRIBLE pregnancy, was in and out of the hospital the entire time, was placed on strict bed rest at home and then ultimately I moved into the hospital until the boys were delivered via C-section prematurely. They then spent a month in the NICU where we would make the drive to visit them daily. My sweet hubby would go up to the NICU after work and take the nurses snacks. I called the NICU all night long when I was home with Mason asking about the boys. It was a very stressful time. But, in the big scheme- I can honestly say it was nothing compared to bringing these babies home!

Logan was born 1st and then 1 minute later, baby brother Brady came into the world. It was hard at first to tell them apart but now, they could not be more different! But I must add that even to this day, hubby gets them confused at times...

The boys at 7 months

On their 1st Birthday

Logie Bear

Logan is sly and sneaky but very loyal to both of his brothers. We call him Switzerland because he is always the one who can't choose a side. This kid LOVES to make people laugh. He is my boy that loves to be held- especially when I'm cooking or cleaning (always!)...

Brady Bear

Brady would sit in my lap for hours if I would let him- he kisses and hugs and loves to snuggle with anyone BUT he is also is very stubborn. He's rowdy and not afraid to be naughty right in front of us. Then he does his time out and comes back for more. He LOVES to laugh. He and Mas are ALWAYS in cahoots and that spells TROUBLE!

Our family is complete. It's very fitting that their Birthday falls the day before Thanksgiving this year as a reminder to me just how blessed I am. Things could have been so different. While I never pictured my life like this- I would not change it for anything and am so thankful to be the Mom to these precious babies who have completed our family!

Happy 2nd Birthday Brady & Logan!

Remember when a Fudgesicle made you THIS happy?

Enough Said!

St. Patty's Day Re-fashion

My girlfriend Mariah decided to throw a St. Patrick's Day party for all the kiddos. Complete with secret leprechauns, green treats and a rainbow with a pot of gold. She is sooooooooo crafty and always has the best parties so about 24 hours before I tried to think about what green all my boys had to wear. Well, as it turns out- not alot. I knew I had these old bibs somewhere that the babies wore last year so I set out to find them. I happened to have 3- don't ask me why, but I did. Just like the picture below. So, I got out 2 white onesies for the twins and a green striped polo for Mason and spruced em' up for the festivities. I sewed NOTHING, I'm a fan of stitch witchery and its soooooooooo easy. So I cut up the bibs, attached the clovers and presto- made with love by Mom and so cute!

The "before" baby bib

And the "after" finished onesies

I so wish I had a pic of Mason, but the only ones of him are with his back turned and running away to find the leprechaun's gold--- so again my life's mission is STILL to get a good shot of my 3 sweet boys together. One can dream....

Brotherly Love

My babies turned 15 months old the day I took this picture. Wow is just all I can say- time flies! I feel like we just brought our bundles of joy home from the hospital to join our family. They are at such a great age and I am having such fun watching them grow and see their little personalities develop. I always feel like they are such a package deal, they share a room, share a dialogue and have such a unique bond that only identical twins can have.

The last few days here in Texas have been just divine and we have been outside from almost sun up to sun down. I was lucky enough to have caught the most precious moment with my own eyes. Logan (on the left in the first picture) dropped his bowl of graham crackers and had a serious meltdown. They fell under the table and he couldn't get to them. Brady, without hesitation, started emptying his bowl and giving all of his crackers to his brother. If you know Brady, this kid can eat. My Mom says "you just cant fill him up" and its so true. But to see him so willingly give his brother his snack was just darling and melted my heart in a million pieces. They are indeed brothers by chance but best friends by choice and I am so proud to call them mine!

Logan (L) Brady (R) - Happy again!

Brady (L), Logan (R) both with full bowls!

Splish, splash, I was takin' a bath............

I love when my boys do as asked... Ask for a wave- get a wave, ask for a bye-bye- get a bye- bye... Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, cuteness OVERLOAD!!!

So this short post is just dedicated to my precious, precious babes... Mas will have a solo next....