10 Weeks

This week I was a bit brave...my Mom, sisters Alesha, Ana and Alli, the twins and I took a trip to Rapid City to do some shopping. We were gone all day. Normally that wouldn't be a big deal, but it is when you have two little 10 week old babies that are nursing. I was a little worried about how they would do with all the coming and going but they did amazingly well. Joshua slept and slept, he didn't care so much about what was going on around him, he just loved the opportunity to sleep. He will sleep anywhere! Saray on the other hand was awake most of the day, including the trip to Rapid City. She didn't want to miss a thing, she was so tired but kept protesting sleep. I think she was learning how to shop for a good deal. We did a ton of shopping and we even went to Red Lobster for lunch...very, very brave.
I think the hardest thing about the day was nursing in public. I know it's legal, but the idea of nursing around strangers is difficult even if I have a cover over me and my baby. I was constantly trying to find a better place to nurse...I finally settled for a fitting room at the mall. Much better than nursing out in the open with people walking by. We automatically draw attention with two babies, that is something I don't want when I am nursing. But hey, we survived!!
Highlight of the trip to Rapid City: Running into our friends, the Church family and Jenny. I specifically prayed that I'd run into my friends...God must just love to see that smile on my face as He did it twice that day.

About the twins:
Saray is rolling from her back to her side on a regular basis now. She loves to interact with her toys with both of her hands. She is very, very smiley. She wakes up after a good nap super happy. I LOVE IT! I can't get enough of that smile of hers. Saray loves tummy time. She is lifting her head very well.
Joshua loves the bouncy seat; he is particularly fond of the little monkey that swings back and forth. He is really starting to smile with his whole face. His eyes light up now when he smiles, and sometimes he scrunches up his eyes, it's hilarious! He prefers his back over tummy time. He fights it big time. We need to work on that... He is changing and growing everyday. I love watching him learn.

I absolutely LOVE being a mommy...have I mentioned that before? Well, I do! Yes there are times when I am exhausted, but it's sooooo worth it! Thank you LORD for our double portion! You sure know how to give good gifts to your children....teach me to do the same.


Joshua and Saray

Aunt Ana and Saray - we hung out and fed/changed babies in the shoe department...haha, crazy I know, but you do what you have to...

Aunt Alesha and Joshua

Joshua just hanging out

I sure love being their Mommy...

She is full of expression...from huge smiles to huge frowns...

Daddy and Joshua

Mommy and Saray

This was one of those rare Saturday mornings where we all end up in bed together....I love those mornings.


I put Joshua down after his feeding so I could feed Saray, two minutes later I find him like this - he was out like a light...

We love the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", can you tell?!

9 weeks old

This past Friday Grandma Fran arrived. It was her first time seeing the kiddos. She sure loved getting the chance to meet and love on the twins. Joshua especially loved sleeping/snuggling with Grandma Fran. We had a great time...we sure will miss Grandma Fran.
This past week, Saray has become very smiley. A few times I thought that she would just bust out laughing, not yet though. Both Joshua and Saray are starting to interact with the peacock and the giraffe toys that hang on the side of their cribs. It sure it fun to watch them grow. I LOVE being their mommy. I would not trade it for anything.

Here are some pictures from this past week...enjoy!!

P.S. If you've been keeping up with our blogs, let us know! We would love to find out who is keeping up with the twins... :)

Saray

I am getting very good at getting the kiddos out the door by myself...it only takes me nearly 2 hours to get ready...haha!

Saray

Joshua loves his bath

Grandma snuggling with Joshua

Saray sure is a happy and content baby


Joshua hanging out with Daddy

Mommy, Saray and Joshua

Grandma Fran came from Alaska to meet the twins

Saray and Joshua hanging out

Joshua LOVES to snuggle

This is Joshua's not so happy face

They are starting to interact with their toys


Joshua's crazy hair-do

2 Month Wellness Check up

The kiddos had a doctor appt today, not one I was really looking forward to, mostly due to them having to get their first set of shots. Both Joshua and Saray were very brave when they got their shots. They both wailed and held their breath (breathe, child, breathe!) but settled down within moments - thank goodness! It always breaks my heart when they cry that hard.
On a different note: Joshua now weighs 8lbs 13oz and is 20 inches long. Just 20 days ago he weighed 7lbs 2 oz! Way to go, kid! Saray now weighs 9lbs and is 22 & 1/4 inches long. She weighed 8lbs 20 days ago. They sure are growing and changing.

8 weeks old

I was looking at the photo album of all the ultrasound pictures of Joshua and Saray just the other day and just began to cry, not tears of sorrow (like before), but tears of joy. God has fulfilled the desire of my heart and kept his promises. He Word does NOT return void!
I couldn't help but remember how I felt during those 9 months, the excitement, fear, wonder, and so much more. I constantly wondered what they would look like, what kind of personalities they would have, how labor and delivery would be, etc. So much waiting was involved, but now here I am 2 months in to having my babies here in my home and arms. Wow! Sometimes I feel as though I am living a dream, thinking "Could I really be a Mommy to two beautiful, healthy babies?!" Wow, I am completely overwhelmed! God is truly amazing. There is so much joy and thankfulness that wells up from within me. My words can't even begin to explain it all....so I'll just stop here. Maybe later I'll find the words to explain my heart.

Here are some pictures of the kiddos from this past week.


Very first picture of the twins - 7 1/2 weeks gestation Jan 31, 2008

Saray

Saray - what a goober!

Joshua

Saray Loves "Stretchy the Giraffe"

Daddy and Joshua

Saray & Joshua

Saray

Joshua

Saray

Looks at though Joshua is kissing Saray...

Saray

Joshua always sucks on his bottom lip.

7 weeks old

Joshua and Saray are growing so fast! Saray is beginning to coo; listening to her "talk" just melts my heart. Both Joshua and Saray are smiling more and more. Their personalities are really starting to become more noticeable. Saray is quite spunky, squirmy and very friendly. Joshua is pretty laid back until he's hungry, than he really lets it be known.
This past week we've noticed that Joshua is really starting to put on the weight. How much, that is uncertain at this point, but all we know is that he is catching up to his sister. Saray is just all length, her arms and legs are super long. She is outgrowing all her newborn clothes and some of the 0-3 month clothes. Where Joshua on the other hand can still fit into some of his preemie pants but is into newborn tops and onesies. He has shorter legs and a longer torso...so far he still shorter than Saray. It's hard not to see the differences between Joshua and Saray. Their body types, their face shapes, head shapes, mouths, noses, hands, toes, etc...Everything about these two little people is completely different. It just points out that God creates everything and everyone special and unique.

Well I need to sign off...Joshua and Saray are both crying and I am home alone. Until next time...enjoy all the pictures.

Joshua

The Chapeau Four

They are not always so quiet and smiley


Joshua

Saray

Saray