3 months old

Brooke


Allison





Today the twins are 3 months old! I can't believe how time flies! They are sleeping in their own room, talking lots and smiling ALL the time! They are really good babies! We are truly blessed !

Easter

We celebrated Easter this year at home, church and at Mimi and Papa's house. Claire was super excited about the Easter bunny coming to visit. We made cupcakes for him to snack on. Easter morning was really cute. Claire's basket was full of things she loves, including a princess watch (she spotted in Walmart). She showed both her sisters their baskets as well. So cute! Then we were off to church. The weather was not great, but it did stop raining long enough for us to get into and out of church. After the service we had a butterfly release. Claire had never done this before and I don't think she was too much of a fan. Note the pictures! After church we went to Mimi and Papa's house for an excellent lunch of beef tenderloin. YUMMY!
All in all, the twins first Easter was really fun! We hope everyone had a blessed Easter!

First trip to Henrietta

I ventured to Henrietta for the first time with all three girls, by myself mind you, this weekend! It was a huge success. It literally took me three days to pack, and I think I only forget a few minor things! (I now have a running "what to pack list" on my computer. Genius huh?) The girls visited HHS, Davis Funeral Home, FUMC (twice: Jr. Delphian tea and church on Sunday), As Good As it Gets, Rolling Meadows, and good ole'Sikes Center Mall! We had lots of vistiors while we were home! It was so good to see all our friends so they could meet Allison and Brooke. (Sandy, I know you are reading this, it was so nice to see you and get even more tips from a grandmother of twins!)

It was also palm Sunday at church. It is custom for the youngest baby in the church to lead the palm parade, so Brooke and Allison did that duty! (Technically Brooke led because she was born one minute later than Alli). Mawmaw and Pop carried the girls and Claire walked in between. I must say I was a proud mother and I am pretty sure my parents were even more proud than me!

I love going home! Claire loves going to Henrietta! Now, Allison and Brooke love going too! I can't wait to go back to Clay County.


Brooke leading the palm parade




Mawmaw, Brooke, Pop, Allison, and Claire making their way through the palm procession!



Proud Grandparents!

2 months old already!

The girls had their 2 month well check last Friday as well as their first round of shots (boo)! They are both right on track and growing ever so quickly! Both are starting to smile and make the cutest noises ever! I love hearing them try to talk. Here are the new stats!

Allison: 9.15 pounds 21.5 inches
Brooke: 9.7 pounds 21.25 inches


Their doctor has put both of them on reflux medicine. Brooke seems to have a harder time with reflux than Allison, but both are now taking Zantac to help. They both also have to have a VCUG and renal ultrasound done within the next two months. These are two tests to see if they have unrinary reflux. THis is a herditary condition that runs in our family (Claire has it, as well as Audrey (my niece), and my cousins two girls, Maddie and Meredith, both have it too!) It is not a fun thing to have done, but very necessary. If they do have urinary reflux they will have to take antibiotics until the condition goes away.

Anyway, we are all doing great and sleeping quiet a bit! Today was my first day to go to a mom's group at church. All three girls went with me and went to the nursery. This was a first for Brooke and Allison! They did great, slept the whole time! What a blessing for the girls and ME to get out and meet some more moms! There were 4 sets of twins in Allison and Brooke's room! Isn't that crazy! Twins everywhere I look!

Happy 2 months Alli and Brooke!

Claire's 3rd birthday

Claire's 3rd birthday was Sunday March 15th. We had 38 people at our house (did I mention we have a really small house). We were supposed to have the party in our backyard but mother nature had a different plan for us. Instead we busted out the bubbles, Ring Pops, and sidewalk chalk. My parents brought their bounce house, yes they own one, and it was dry enough in one stop of our front yard to set it up. The kids had a blast! Happy Birthday Claire Bear!

Who needs pants?

I just had to post these pictures. This weekend Junior spent most of his time in the yard in preparation for Claire's 3rd birhtday party next weekend. We are having her party at our house, keeping our fingers crossed for good weather. He mowed, weed eated, fertilized, repaired the fence, and finally planted flowers that he picked out for her. Well, when she saw him out in the yard with the purple flowers, that was it. She had to go help. For those of you who know Claire, you know she changes outfits AT LEAST 3 times a day and usually it invovles a princess dress. Well today it was a cute little shirt that would have looked adorable with jean capris, but instead she chose Tinkerbell panties and flip flop. No pants needed!!! But how cute are they!!!

First visit to Grace Avenue

Sunday we woke up bright and early (not on our own will of course) and decided it was time to take the twins to church. We go to Grace Avenue United Methodist and we absolutely love it! This is where Claire was baptized when she was about 8 months old. We will also have Allison and Brooke baptized here as well, when I am not sure yet!

In the Methodist faith, the first Sunday of every month is communion Sunday. So, of course we were prepared for this. Junior and I had decided we would just take turns going to the front to receive communion. Well, we didn't plan on it being conformation Sunday as well! There were 27 confirmands during our service. Needless to say Junior and I were nervous that the girls would wake up screaming during this special service. The twins proved us wrong and did wonderful through the entire hour and half service!


Daddy and his girls on the back row!!


Getting ready to leave for church


Still snoozing away at the end of the service!