Hospital Visit

Dec. 23 4:30am, I started to go into labor.  I've never done that on my own, so it was kinda exciting. Of course, we want the babies to stay in 3-4 more weeks.  So Brady and I went to the hospital and spent the day there watching Christmas movies, while they drugged me up and monitered everything.  The babies did great and are totally fine.  We were able to get the contractions under control, so I was dismissed to go home.  We were all grateful that I would be home for Christmas.  The boys did a great job of taking care of each other and Lily while we were gone.  They went to our neighbors house for most of the day, thank you Galloways! Thank you all so much for all of your thoughts and prayers!  They help so much!  We have so much to be grateful for this Christmas season.

Take Home Outfits

One of friends that was due 2 weeks behind me, had her twins at 30 weeks!  That was last week.  So I decided to get a few more things done to be prepared in case mine decide to come early.  I washed all the baby clothes and picked out the twins take home outfits.  What do you think?

Basketball

Josh is playing 7th and 8th grade basketball.  He performed well durning the first practices and was chosen to be on  a great team.  He has several friends on his team.  He has had a good time at the practices and the games!

Jairden has been very enthusiastic about basketball!  He takes it seriously, but  loves it!

Music Recitals

Jace participated in the 4th grade musical.  He had a speaking part and did a great job!
The next night, we went to his piano recital.  He had the opportunity to play on a grand piano!
He performed most excellently!! We are very proud of him!

Car Seats

It was so fun to have the car seats delivered and then open them.  Aren't they Adorable? 

It is so weird seeing double!!!

Here are the Car Seat covers that my neighbor, and a friend made!  I just love them!

Brother Carter

Brady was released from being a Bishop of the Pullman 3rd Ward in the Moscow University Stake.  He served as Bishop for 3 years and as a High Counsellor in the same Stake for 3 years. It will be nice to have him with us again after 6 years of service!  He did an Amazing job!  The students in his ward loved and respected him.  He will miss the people, but I don't think he'll miss all the work it was!

Babies Shower

My friends Talia, Jessica and Rachel put on an Amazing shower for me and the babies.  It was a great turnout!  I was overwhelmed by the many thoughtful gifts and handmade gifts.  It was so fun to open baby girl clothes! 

Halloween!

Vampire #1 or Dracula as he liked to be called!

Vampire #2, a "Twilight" Vampire.

Not sure what to call Josh's character.  He made the silly costume himself!

February 2, 2011

What is special about this day?
 It's Groundhog Day!
The day before Jairden's Birthday!
The date the C-section is scheduled!
3 kids birthday's in 2 days!!! I don't know about this!

Nursery

I've had several requests to see the nursery. So here are some pictures. There are still some finishing touches to do. . . I'll post them later when their done.

The Crib Story

This crib is one that we inherited from Brady's sister Dana.  It is around 16 years old.  We used it on all three boys. I sanded it and stained it darker, (with the help of my mom) for Josh.  It was a long process, but I have really loved this crib.  Well, as you all know, we need another one. 

A friend had promised to lone me hers, but it is in Coeur D' Alene, so we didn't know when we could get it.  A few weeks ago, a sister in the ward just asked a few of us if anyone needs a crib.  I figured, I didn't, but I told her, I might want to come and look at it.  She was ready to get rid of it.  I went to go look at it and when I walked into the room, I about cried! It was the exact same crib as ours!!! I couldn't believe it!! It is a little lighter and more worn, but the same style.  I was so excited! 

So we brought it home.

Luckily I was able to find the same crib bedding I had already purchased earlier.  Everything will Match!  I just can't believe how everything has worked out and flowed together. 

It was definitely meant to be.



Be Surprised!!

We like Surprises, but LOVE to Surprise others!!  It was so much FUN to shock and surprise everyone with our news of having twins!  And then the icing on the cake, to tell you all they're both girls!  So to keep the trend going, you will find out the Twins names on their Birthday!  Stay Tuned. . . . .

The Newest Runner in the Family

Josh completed his first year of Cross Country Running.  He did a great job and enjoyed it too!

After an excellent run at his first meet, Josh and his friend get refreshed.  Here are his season times:

2,000 Meters                                                            
52nd 11:39.89 Oct 5                                               
21st * 9:44.38 Oct 21                                        
1.5 Mile                                                                 
56th 10:27.15Sep17                                        
60th 12:04.52 Sep 23                                             
41st 11:09.84 Oct 13                                           
2,500 Meters
47th   10:52.73 Sep 29
 Season Best
 2,000 Meters
2011 7th Grade  9:44.3*
 1.5 Mile 
2011 7th Grade  10:27.15
 2,500 Meters
2011 7th Grade*10:52.73

At the last meet, Josh did his Season Best and Personal Record (PR) knocking about a minute off his last PR!!

New Name List

First of all, Sophie is out!  Apparently it was the name of an old family horse! Ugh! There's nothing like a pet name to ruin it!

Here is the new list:

      BABY A                     BABY B
Kinsey Hope                Kennadee Grace   
                                       or
                                 Kaiya Grace
Abigail Hope             Alexis Grace

We haven't talked much about the "J" names.  We haven't completely scratched them out, but they are last in the running!

23 Weeks and Counting!

Getting bigger every week! Most of the comments I receive are very kind.  I'll take them all now, because in a month or so, I'll be hearing the word Enormous!

Baby Names

So we have a now shortened list of names.  Comments and voting are welcome!! (I don't know about suggestions though, I'm glad my head has stopped spinning from the hundreds of possible names!)
We aren't necessarily sticking with "J's".  But, we did narrow down to our favorite "J" possibilities.

Jaylee Grace and Jennavieve (Jenna) Hope

Sophie Grace and Sydney Hope

Kennadee (Kenna) Grace and Kinsey Hope

TWINS!!!

 That was the First suprising news we received!!  Can you see the two heads with the membrane sac separating them? (sorry the pictures are sideways, I couldn't get them to turn!)

This picture was taken at 12 weeks.

 Right now the babies names are Baby A and Baby B. 

 Here is Baby A posing with the hand at the face.

Here is Baby B with a perfect profile.

We were so excited to find out they are Both Girls!!

I wouldn't believe the sonographer!  I made her check a dozen times!

She said she would take all of her money to Vegas on it!

She said they are 100% Girls!

Yosemite National Park

For our Annual Family Trip, we took the long drive to Bass Lake, CA.  My brother from SoCal met us there with his family in tow.  We spent 3 days exploring Yosemite and all the wonders there.  The views and waterfalls were amazing.  The other 3 days we spent resting!  It's a vacation, right?!

Our favorite day was out on Bass Lake.  We rented a Pontoon boat and had a blast!!  We swam, cooked and ate dinner, and of course, cruised the lake with kids hanging on to a tube!