happy one month birthday

Happy Birthday precious ones. I remember a month ago how in love we fell when we saw you, held you, kissed you. We knew we loved you when you were in my tummy, but once we heard your cries our hearts sank further. Truman, you were born first and cried instantly, easing my fears. Aubrey, you were a bit more dramatic and choose to give our doctor a good challenge. You refused to leave your "station." The doctor had your arm and leg out and you showed him you were boss and put them back where he found them! He finally won and you again were a drama queen. I kept asking for you to cry, waiting to hear your precious voice. I waited for what felt like hours, but within minutes your precious whimper filled the room.

We couldn't stop smiling, couldn't stop thanking our Lord for two healthy babies. I knew I wasn't going to get to spend the next hour with you, but was comforted knowing your dad would be there. He left the operation room and followed you two to the nursery, grinning from ear to ear. Seeing how proud he was of his two babies also brought tears to my eyes. He stayed by your side, even forgetting to tell your Grandparents that you were born (ask Grandma Terri about that some day). By the time I was out of recovery and able to see and hold you again he knew more about each of you then I did. He rushed to my side with each of you and told me all about each of you.

Truman (the older brother), you weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and were 19.5 inches tall. Aubrey (the little sister), you weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and were 18.5 inches tall. Yes, your older brother was also your bigger brother by one pound and one inch.

I'm not sure I remember hearing those stats in the hallway as I held you both in my arms for the first time. What I do remember is how perfect life was. I had both of you in my arms, your dad had his arms wrapped around all of us and we were surrounded by loved ones. Love was what made this perfect moment.

We had no idea what to expect in the coming days, nor did we care. We just wanted to hold you both all day and take care of your every want, which really wasn't much. You wouldn't end up having names for another 48 hours, even though we had plenty of people harass us to figure it out. We finally narrowed it down and called you by the last three options, figuring out which name fit your look.

So...Happy ONE Month Birthday Truman and Aubrey. We love you always through eternity. You keep us smiling from ear to ear daily. Thank you for being such precious angels.

Happy Birthday...and note two unique things about today, 1) you are sharing this day with your Grandma Terri, it's here birthday too but we won't give away her age! 2) the block party was today so you finally met everyone on our block, you stole the show!

Love you mini's,

us

survived 4 sundays...

Welcome to our fourth sunday as a family of four at home, (even though right now it is Saturday...we aren't good at calendars). There have been many adventures. Right now Mikey and I laugh daily, usually at how little we know as parents. When we aren't laughing you can usually find us googling something about the newest things these mini's are doing. Seriously, how did people know anything about parenting before google!

Aubrey and Truman do keep us guessing, but really overall they are great babies. I actually already hate seeing how they are not looking like newborns anymore. I miss it so much that this week when we were at the pet store I nearly agreed to bringing home a new puppy...yikes! I need to watch myself or soon I'll have a zoo and a daycare (of our own kids)!

Enough writing and onto the pictures, I am not sure if you will notice as many difference as we have but they are definitely growing. We will have weights for their one month soon so keep checking back. Enjoy the photo growth charts below!

Aubrey - first sunday

Aubrey - second sunday

Aubrey - third sunday

Aubrey - fourth sunday

Truman - first sunday

Truman - second sunday

Truman - third sunday

Truman - fourth sunday

One week ago today...

One week ago today we were giving our new mini's a tour of their home. They seemed to like it, so much that they were comfortable enough to take a nap in their chairs in the living room with daddy. And now today as I sit here writing this they are again taking naps in their chairs, but the week between has brought many different experiences!

Rather then go into how each night went let's just say this, just when we think we have this down and we know what we are doing they throw us a curveball. So today we accept the fact that we will NEVER know how to be good parents and just go on loving them and doing the best.

With that said I want to just share some different photos from last Sunday to this Sunday. This way everyone who can't live next door to us can track their weekly progress, at least in photos. Enjoy and remember...be nice to your parents, once upon a time all of our parents dealt with this same thing and all I can say is, "I'm sorry...and boy am I thankful God made you to love me!"

First Sunday Home

Truman James - 4 days old

Aubrey Lynn - 4 days old

Second Sunday Home

Truman James - 11 days old

Aubrey Lynn - 11 days old

Keep watching for the Weekly Sunday Photos!