Time flies when you're having fun!

Hello everyone! I am sitting at my computer with a quiet house. Yes! All 4 of my kids...and my hubby...are napping. I found myself wondering what to do with myself. I don't even have to plan dinner because my sweet friend Jennifer brought us a yummy chicken pie for dinner...Thanks Jen! So, I decided to update my blog since it has been a while. When I logged on I couldn't believe it had been 6 weeks since an update....I felt like only a week or so had passed by, but time truly does fly by when you are having fun....or when you are just exhausted. I have had a lot of both in my life the past 6 weeks.

Where to begin??? I guess I need to start with a photo because many of you have not seen Luke and Rebecca since their hospital photos.







Are they beautiful or what ????? I truly am a blessed woman. Rebecca is in her girly pink and purple, and Luke is our little baldy. The photo with Sean is so funny because he made that face when Sean screamed "Cheese!!!" for the picture.

Our last few weeks in a nutshell.....

The first 2 weeks were pretty calm because the twins slept ALOT. It fooled me into thinking that I was just a seasoned mom who was up to the task. Boy was I misinformed because on week 3 they woke up! Don't get me wrong, the twins are not bad babies. In fact, when people ask I say that if either of them were a single they would be an easy baby...but when they gang up on you-look out. The lack of down time is probably the hardest thing to adjust to, but I have always been one to stay busy....it is just now I have no choice.

Both babies are eating well and sleeping much better. Luke wakes up frequently crying needing to burp or spit up, but after he gets it out seems to do ok. Sweet Rebecca just likes to be held and look around. She is so inquisitive already...I can tell :)

Jacob has jumped right into the big brother role and has been such a big help to me around the hosue. Sean loves is little brother and sister, but is having a harder time adjusting to "sharing mommy." Mattie (our dog) just tries to find a quiet place to nap....good luck!

2009 has just started so wonderfully and our family feels so blessed to be healthy and surrounded by such good friends who have really taken care of us with meals, phone calls and outings for the boys. Thank you just does not express our gratitude.

I am hoping that these quiet times will be more frequest and I am going to post at least once a week, even if it is just a short note and photos.

God Bless!

Going home.

Jacob holding Luke for the first time

Sean holding Luke for the first time






Jacob sees his brother for the first time

Wanted to let you know that I'm packing up our room and looking forward to taking our new family home. My mom and dad came up yesterday with the boys and we had a great visit. The boys were excited to see Rebecca and Luke, and mommy too, of course.

Everyone seems to be doing ok. Luke is a bit jaundiced, as is Rebecca, but nothing a little supplement won't fix. Last night was a long night for everyone. It seemed as if every time you'd get "comfortable" where you were napping, someone would fart, poop, pee or cry. At one point Danel put them together with her in the bed and they slept for 3 hours!

Note to self...

Anyway, I'm sure Danel will blog more when we get home.

First photos (click photo for larger version)

Right before we left for the hospital



Luke William


Rebecca Christine


One amazing woman

They're here!

Rebecca was born at 5:39, weighing in at 6lbs 1oz and 19 inches long. Luke followed 6 minutes later at 5:45, weighing in at 6lbs 7oz and also 19 inches. Mom is doing fantastic! The babies are in ICU right now, their breathing was a bit labored but nothing to be overly concerned about.

I'm sure that Danel will have much more to write when she can.

Things moving along

They just finished with the epidural...

Rebecca is on her way!

This is Eric. Danel wanted me to update everyone on what's going on: We're at the hospital and they just broke her water (or Rebecca's water, depending on how you look at it) and that should speed up the delivery process. Honestly, it seems like everything has been moving pretty quickly, but there's quite a bit going on.

Will post with more updates later...

And Waiting

I am feeling kind of strange today and not feeling great, but still no trips to the hospital. The days seem to be dragging but I think it is because I am feeling worse and I am so anxious to see Luke and Rebecca.
Thanks for your continued prayers.