They're Here!!!

Triston on left, Trenton on right
Trenton on left, Triston on right
At Granny & Papa's Christmas eve
Trenton on left, Triston on right
Triston on left, Trenton on right
Trenton on left, Triston on right

The twins were born on Dec. 17, 2008. Triston came first, 6 lbs, 2 oz, 18" and Trenton followed at 6 lbs, 9 oz, 19.5". They were born about 30 min apart. Labor for these two was much easier than with Keanan. It was a breeze! They are very healthy; there were no complications. So far they are very good babies. We feel very fortunate that they are so healthy and not premies like most twins are. I just can't believe that I carried them so long (38 weeks) and that they fit inside me! It is a real mystery...no wonder I was so uncomfortable. Here are some pics of the little guys. Oh, and since I know everyone will ask...we don't know if they are identicle. The only way to really know is if they were in one sac (which they weren't) or if you have DNA testing done. We have gotten mixed reviews...some are certain they are and some are certain they aren't. I think they look a LOT alike, but I'm not 100% convinced they are identicle. Hopefully we'll be able to tell as they get older and their looks develop. When they were first born (and you can see in some of the pics above) Trenton had a big bruise in the center of his forehead because they had to use suction to get him out.

Almost Done!

Here I am 36 weeks pregnant and ready to pop! The doc wants me to get to 37 weeks, so YEAH, I'm almost done! I am excited to be more comfortable in my skin, but am also a little scared about what life with a busy toddler and twins will be like. We finally got a place to live in so we aren't living with my parents anymore...which is a relief since now we have the nursery ready for Triston & Trenton. I am on bed rest and have been for 2.5 weeks now...FUN FUN. I am thankful for all the family and friends who have helped watch Keanan during this time. I am not supposed to do anything but lay down, only getting up to get a snack. YEAH RIGHT. That is like impossible! But I have done the best without driving my family crazy. Bobby has coined himself a new name, "Bobberella," (like Cinderella) since he is so busy picking up all the slack. Anyway, we are all excited to meet the two new boys and will keep you all updated when the event happens!

Belly Watch 3

Here I am, 31 weeks pregnant with twins & very sick with a cold! I just hope I make it 4 more weeks before I deliver. The babies are each about 3 lbs and are both very healthy. Here's a list of all the joys of being pregnant for all those lucky people reading my blog: braxton hicks contractions, lots of heartburn, sleepless nights, backaches, and trust me you don't want to be there when I cough or sneeze. All you moms know what I'm talking about!!! :)

Viva las Vegas!

Since our lives are soon to be filled with the joys of being up all night with 2 infants, me in "cow" mode, feeding 24/7, as well as trying to raise a toddler, Bobby and I decided that we should have some "us" time before all the craziness starts. Enter Las Vegas. Neither of us had ever been, and I don't think it's a place I am likely to visit again. Don't get me wrong, there are a ton of cool sites and amazing architecture, but it is such a crazy, sinful city. I also have this pet peeve of people smoking around me, especially when I'm pregnant or have a child with me, and it seems like everyone is smoking down there. So anyway, it's just not my type of place. Maybe next time we'll go somewhere relaxing like the Caribbean!

Belly Watch 2

Okay, so I've been getting lots of requests for a new belly shot- so here it is. I feel like I am big, but most people say I'm not. After seeing this picture I am a little disappointed because I look smaller looking at myself from other's perspective. I swear I am getting really big! The pregnancy is going really well, I am just really uncomfortable. If you think you run out of room in there with 1 just try and fit 2!

Round-Up 2008

We didn't get too involved with the festivities this year, but I did take Keanan to both parades. Bobby officially decided that he hates Round-Up after I sent him to the grocery store and half the parking lot was a BBQ dinner and traffic was totally crazy.

Aunt Jennifer, cousin Deacon, and Keanan watching one of the parades.
He loved the horses and cows!

Keanan and some friends picking up the candy!


He caught on to the idea of candy being thrown at him real fast! He of course took his candy to the most likely person to open it for him, Papa!

Meet Max

So I thought that I would introduce everyone to the newest member of our family, Max. Bobby has been BEGGING (and I'm not exaggerating) for a hunting dog for a while now and I said, maybe in 10 years. Well that was before a black lab ended up in my parents' back yard whose owners wanted to put him to sleep. Being the humane person that I am, I of course said that we could keep him. He is 2 years old and is already trained, so he is a pretty good dog. The one catch to me accepting this responsibility is that he is BOBBY's dog and I am not going to spend my time picking up after it. But he is an outside dog, so that way I can try to keep the house clean and animal-hair free. It has been fun though! Here are some pics of him- he's a looker.

The Girls

Here's a photo of me, my sis, and 3 of my sis-in-laws

Summer Lovin'

Here are some pictures of summer time fun! We love going to the pool!

Family Photo

Here is a picture of the family (minus kids) without the St. Louis gang. We miss you!

Keanan's 2!!!

Here are some pics of Keanan's bday party. He got a bike, but being the little guy that he is he can't really reach the pedals yet.

Hat!

It has been SO hot here the last few weeks, like
100 degrees and higher, so I figured I better get
Keanan a hat to keep the sun off his face. I was worried that he wouldn't wear it, but he loves it. Every time we go someplace he says "hat" so I don't forget to put it on him! He looks so cute in it, but I'm not sure why his dad picked out a Boston hat?

Belly Watch

Here is a picture of me prego with the twins. I am getting big pretty fast (at least to me)...I'm a little scared about how big I will get! My physician says to gain 40-45 lbs.