Thursday, December 30, 2010

Sick...Sick...Sick

Okay....so just when I thought the sickness was on its way out our door...I got threw up on...twice...and then again, again...and again. I have given endless baths, given nausea medicine, tried crackers and changed clothes multiple times. Today has been exhausting....and the worst part is seeing these faces so sad.....




There was no playtime or coloring today...no giggles...just sad faces and empty tummies. Please say a little prayer for healthy bodies.

On another note...tomorrow is New Year's Eve. Excited to see what 2011 will bring to our family. This last year brought so many wonderful things, as well as obstacles that tested our family and marriage...and we are still standing. God is so wonderful and I love that I am shown His grace everyday.

One last picture of our sad day...first Carter walked around aimlessly and then this is how he ended up...and stayed there for almost 20 minutes...so sad...




Happy New Years to all!

18 months....where did you go???

These precious little boys are 18 months old now...(ok...18 months and 5 days to be exact) and I honestly CANNOT wrap my head around this.

Check out these two...so cute...



Pretty sure it is next to impossible to have all eyes on the camera...but cute nonetheless. This was a picture from Christmas Eve festivities.

Carter and Bryce bring such joy to my life. They are so different and such individuals, however they really are the best of friends. Watching twins is so interesting with the interaction they have with each other. They can be so sweet with one another and at the same time push each others buttons and annoy each other. Both equally sweet.

Carter is growing like crazy! He is about 25 pounds and his shoe size is about a 4. He has little bitty feet, paired with a round belly, and his little walk just makes you smile.

Bryce is strong. He is 26 pounds and his shoe size is 7. Big feet and he sure knows how to use them. He is off and running about 90% of the day. He has a sweet little smile and just laughs as he runs from one room to the next.

The time with the boys has flown by! I still feel like they are my "babies". I think this is because it has taken them a little longer to master some physical developments (i.e. walking) and some communicative activities. Bryce "talks" alot more than Carter, but Carter understands so much and really listens. Tantrums are a daily occurence and I know that their lack of communications is the catalyst. Bryce is in the repeat phase, so he is willing to try new words and sounds and will just babble his head off as if he is in conversation. I love this!! Carter just puts a sweet smile on and points and he knows a couple of signs that he uses, but he isn't quite ready to put things into words. Plus he has an older sister and brother that love doing it for him :)

I spent much of their little lives pregnant and toward the end picking them up was practically impossible and then a week in the hospital and 6 weeks of no lifting really made me sad. By the time I could pick them up again...they had grown SO MUCH!! They are turning into little boys and I couldn't be happier, although I would love to press the pause button right now.

Carter....Bryce....I love you two so much!! Thank you for teaching me patience...and that I can do anything!!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Whew....what a day...

Everyone is currently in bed sleeping....and I am hoping it stays that way after the day we had...I had gotten up to go to work and not an hour later received the phone call regarding sick kiddos. Nothing is worse!!

We had gone to the doctor yesterday and found out that Bryce has a sinus infection and his ears are in bad shape. So after 2 shots and medicine we were sent home. However this morning...we had something much worse...throwing up and lots of dirty diapers!! Luckily I have a steel stomach....I think this comes with having children.


Even sick, Bryce has a smile on his face








Carter not so much....





Isn't that a sad picture? Well...hopefully they are on the road to recovery! Just in time for me to get it I am sure...but as long as they feel better, I will be happy!



On a happy note, here is Austin enjoying his swing today. He is really alert and starting to smile and gaze at objects. I can't believe he is getting so big!





And last but not least...my little performer with her new guitar from Grandma Peggy...rockin' out pre-sickness





Until tomorrow!!