Beach Part 1~ The water Slides

As soon as we got to the resort the first thing the boys wanted to do was hit the water park and the slides. Here they are getting ready to go!!

 Christian enjoyed the water slides for a little bit....

 However our little Monkey L.O.V.E.D. every water slide and would have rode 100 times a day if we let him. Love this picture...He started out on his back and ended up coming down like this.

Whew!

Benjamin again

This picture shows you the height of one of the slides

and here come Benjamin again...

If Benjamin was just a little bit taller we would be heading to a water park because this boy is a daredevil and is not afraid to try A.N.Y.T.H.I.N.G. Christian is a little more on the cautious side takes it all in before he decides if its worth the risk or not. =)

24/25 Weeks

Well I dont have anything big to update this week. We are still plugging right along. I really dont like any of the pictures from this week but I decided to post this one for those of you who are interested. I can't believe we are already 25 weeks if we make it to 37/38 weeks we only have 13 weeks left at the most. WOW!! I have alot to get done in the next few weeks. We did start on the nursery this week.  I will post pictures when we are further along- we are painting with blue/sand colors and going with a boat theme. I am super excited and can't wait to get it finished. Next week we have our second glucose test for gestational diabities. I would love to pass it again with flying colors but we shall see. Until next week.....

This week the babies are the size of a rutabaga guess I have two rutabagas in there =)

How far along: 25 weeks!!

Clothes: Still maternity some are getting a bit small

Names: Still thinking about it

Movement: YES somedays it seems like they are moving all day long other days I have to stop and wait for the movements.

Food/Cravings: Not really craving anything....but I still enjoy my pretzels and ranch dip

What I miss: Being able to bend over/squat down and get back up easily

Vacation Part 1~ Tennessee

I am finally starting to post about our vacation....at least the first part. We started our vacation out with a trip to visit some of our friends in Tennessee Adam and Candace who just had their first baby a little girl in Feb. of this year. Here we are on Friday morning getting ready to head out...the boys are packed in the back and ready to go.

Anagrace was a hit as soon as we walked in the door they boys were ready to hold her

Looking at these pictures make me excited to see all four of our boys together in just a few short months.

To say she was the star of the weekend is to put it lightly

Two peas in a pod...Chrisitan and Adam looking at the menu at Cheddars. We had never been to a Cheddars before but let me let you the food was delicious and the prices were very reasonable.

Feeding the little princess

Playing Adam in Thumbwar

 What else do you do after a big meal at a nice restaurant but go next door to Marble Slab for icecream!

 The breakfast of Champions fixed for the boys by Adam...Poptart Chocolate doughnuts and Powdered doughnuts.

Outside working on the Truck with Daddy and Adam

 In Erwin where Adam and Candace live there is a fish hatchery so Ed and Adam took the boys here they are feeding the fish.

Anyone that knows Adam knows that he is just a big kid looking to get into trouble. Here they are with waterguns trying to cool off.

More love for Anagrace

 The Gang- its really hard to try and take a picture of seven people....we used the automatic setting and aside from all the extra stuff in the picture it tuned out pretty well. We are so glad that we got to spend the weekend with them and look forward to the next time we get together when there will be nine of us!



23 Weeks

Well I didn't make it by the end of the week but Monday's not to bad. We had our appointment with the specialist on Friday and both of the boys looks GREAT!! They were able to get the additional pictures they needed of the each babies heart that they couldn't get the last time due to their position. They said everything looked GREAT and they are both growing well and right on track. Both of the boys were VERY active today and were moving all over the place arms and legs just going to town. They look like they are already so big! Baby Boy A weighed in a 1lb 4oz and Baby Boy B weighed in at 1lb 5oz. Baby A has moved and is head down but that could change B is still transverse (we have time they can still move around at least for now=). I can tell that they changed positions becuase movement has picked up A LOT!! Sometimes I think I can tell the difference between baby A and baby B but not always. Here is my 23 week picture less than attractive but the best one I got...the sun was out and it was HOT.

How far along: 23 weeks

Clothes: Still Maternity

Names: maybe we will share soon =)

Movement: YES daily and now I am able to tell them apart some. Also, this weekend we have been able to watch my belly move when they move or kick. =)

Food/Cravings: I actually ate hamburger for the first time this weekend since right around the time we found out we were pregnant I know my husband has hope that he can now have some big ol burgers this summer..lol I dont know that I really have any cravings but I have enjoyed a little bit of chocolate pie which typically is not a favorite of mine.

What I miss: Cooler weather!! It feels like we are already in the middle of Summer its HOT! We are spending a lot of time at the pool or inside!

22 weeks

Of course by now we all know my weekly pregnancy posts are usually a few days late so here is my 22 1/2 week post =). Maybe just maybe I will get to post 23weeks later this week. We were on vacation this last week. We had an amazing time at the beach. This picture was taken at Ripleys Aquarium (if you can't tell by the fish that looks like he is about to bite my head off..lol) We have two appointments this week one with the regular OB and then one with our UNC specialist. I definetly feel like I am growing!

How far along: 22 weeks

Clothes: Still Maternity..lol

Names: we have a few

Movement: Yes, daily

Food/Cravings: nothing specific although we were on vacation and I did eat...probably more then I should have....I acutally had dessert and seafood and it was YUMMY!! I am sure the scales will not tip in my favor this week. =)

What I miss: right now the beach 

21 Weeks

Better late then never...lol Here are a few pictures of me right around 20 weeks. We had our OB apt. last week and things are moving right along! Both of the boys looked great! Its really awesome that we get an ultrasound each time we go even though its just a for a few minutes to make sure they are doing ok its still great to see them and see how much they have grown. Everything looked good and we are right where we should be. Our Dr. was very honest with us letting us know that the next few weeks are going to be our "honeymoon" period so to speak. He said we need to enjoy them and get as much done as possible...that is our goal! This week we are preparing to go visit some friends and then take a short family vacation to the beach. Our last "big" trip as a family of four!

Right round 20 weeks

 Me and my FOUR boys!

 Me and My awesome hubby

How far along: 21weeks

Clothes: Maternity my favs are shorts and comfy shirts

Gender: 2 boys

Names: Still deciding....

Movement: Daily little flutters and kicks can't tell them apart yet but hopefully soon

Food/Cravings: Nothing really but I have ventured back into eatting a little bit of red meat...steak not hamburger...yet!

What I miss: sleeping comfortably I knew it would get to the point where it ws uncomfortable but was hoping not this soon. =)

Happy Anniversary!!

This past Thursday we celebrated 10 years of marriage! I can't believe it has been 10 years. It has been a truly wonderful journey thus far. This picture from our wedding day is one of my favorites. I have posted it a number of times and absolutly LOVE it. Two lives joining together for better or worse through all of lifes trials and celebrations!

This picture was taken on Thursday night before we went out to dinner to celebrate. There are so many events that have taken place in the ten years that lapse between these pictures....buying and selling of our first house, a cancer diagnosis and treatments that cured, a move from VA to NC, buying a second home, having two boys with two more on the way, and a few gray hairs to prove that we have lived through it all. =) This list is just a very very small list of what we have been through and the blessings that we have had. Looking forward to celebrating many many more years with my amazing husband. I could not be more thankful for the husband that God gave me.

End of the Year Art Show

We had the boys end of the year art show at preschool last night. It is always fun to go and see what they have worked so hard on throughout the year.

Benjamin was so excited to show us what he had been working on. He ran straight to the bulletin board to show us his butterfly and flower first.

He was super excited to show Daddy the kite that he made. He did an awesome job. Red is by far his FAVORITE color.

Showing Daddy where some of his artwork is on the wall. He is so cute he can pick his name out and knows that it starts with B.

Love those little hand prints and finger prints

Benjamins two teachers from this year Mrs. Peggy and Mrs. Joanne. They have both been wondeful. Its has been a blessing that both of my boys have had the opportunity to be in Mrs. Peggys class she has been teaching for YEARS and has such a passion for working with little ones. Her talents and her patience amaze me! Mrs. Joanne was her assistant this year and just loves on all the little ones in the class. I can only hope Mrs. Peggy is still teaching when the twins are ready for preschool.

This by far has to be one of my FAVORITE pictures ever with Benjamin L.O.V.E. it...I am going to print it out and frame it ASAP!

Next stop was Christian's room. He could hardly contain himself while we were in Benjamin's room. He was so EXCITEd to show us all of his artwork. He had A LOT it is one of his favorite things to do.

Holding up his calendar that he made can you tell he is proud.

Here is my Firetruck!

Some of the artwork focused on books they had been reading. Here is his version of the very hungry caterpillar.

His winter Penguin fingerpaint.

His snowman. I love to see his creativity. He tends to lean towards the stripes and patterns when he is making things.

His tye dye thanksgiving turkey

Me and my biggest boy. I cannot believe that he only has one more year of preschool until he starts kindergarten. I am thankful that his birthday is in October and it gives me one more year of having him at home. His picture is behind me on the right. He did an awesome job gluing his name. He amazes me by how smart he is. He can write his name with no help at all. I loved finding his pictures and seeing his name written on the bottom.

Mrs. Diane his lead teacher for this year. We LOVE her so glad that my boy was in her class. She is a treasure that is for sure. He adores her!! She is wonderful with all of the children and encourages them each so much! I am so thankful that next year Benjamin will be in her class!!

Christian and Mrs. Shelia. Chrisitan lucked out Mrs. Shelia was Mrs. Peggys assistant last year and then moved to Mrs. Dianes class this year so he has been with her two years in a row! He loves her! I can only hope she doen't play musical classrooms next year so Benjamin can have the opportunity to be with her!

Daddy and Christian Christians Pigeon is to the left of Eds arm its covering a little of his face.

Our Family at the Art Show. I can hardly believe everyone is looking at the camera! YAY!! We had a awesome night looking at all of their hardwork!!