October 29, 2011
Ready or not....
We were recently playing a game of hide-and-seek outside, and then Josh and I took a break while the boys continued to play the game. Henry was counting, while Sean & William were hiding. Now, prior to this particular turn, the boys had been pretty clever with finding places to hide, so Josh and I first assumed that Sean was being funny. Nope, that kid held so still and was so proud of his great hiding spot, that we were left laughing, and at the same time, wondering what the heck??!! He really never ceases to surprise us....
Notice the soccer ball, always at his side.
October 23, 2011
Birthday Boys
The boys' birthday celebrations didn't happen exactly how I had envisioned but the birthday boys were celebrated and loved (many times over), and that is all that matters, right?
The first celebration was in mid July with Josh's family. The boys got to celebrate with Grandma, Papi, Aunt Molly, Uncle Brian, Penelope & Lucy. The family spoiled them with gifts of the sporting type (perfect) and we all enjoyed some delicious chocolate cake & ice cream.
Due to my illness, I wasn't able to plan the party that I had hoped to do (or even bake a cake), so my wonderful friend and her family brought the party to us. It was so kind of her to do this, and the boys loved it. She brought a cake, gifts and all of the serve ware. I was so humbled and feeling like a failure of a mom, but then I turned my focus to what a special blessing it is to have a dear friend who would do this for me in a time of need. Thank you, Therese!
Gabe autographed a soccer ball for Sean. Sean keeps that ball close to him, and still talks about Gabe every day.
On their individual birthdays (I was still sick and unable to make anything), Josh brought home a cake so we could official recognize the day of their births....
WILLIAM: turned 2 on July 27th.
Will has no idea he is two, for all he knows, he is four like is older brother. He is a boy of extremes, and that is no lie. He is either extremely- happy/angry, quiet/loud, shy/outgoing, etc/etc and in spite of this (or because of it) he is extremely loved! He is following in his brothers' footsteps, and has aquired a love of sports. He may not know all of his colors or animal sounds (I have kind of dropped the ball with #3), but he can count to 10 for hide & seek, and he is a darn good goalie in a soccer game, intimidated by no one.
Favorite color: red
Favorite toy: "stink," my old baby blanket
Favorite food: hot dogs
Favorite animal: cat
Favorite family activity: being held
SEAN: turned 4 on August 8th.
Although small in stature, this boy makes up for it in personality and physical prowess. He can light up a room with his cute smile, and when sad, Sean can stick his bottom lip out about two inches while slumped over, walking at a 90 degree angle- it is adorably pathetic! He still LOVES sports- watching them, playing them, and learning about them. Sean has no problem walking up and inviting himself into a football game with a bunch of 10 year olds- he wants to play, so he steps right in and holds his own. Sean is learning to read, and write his numbers and letters- and doing a great job!
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Sport: "um, my favorite sport is all of sports"
Favorite food: peanut butter and honey sandwich
When I grow up, I want to be: a Knight
Favorite toy: soccer ball from Gabe
Favorite animal: orca whale
Favorite family activity: playing football
Speaking of birthdays, I also recently celebrated one. Josh and the boys spoiled me with a much desired dutch oven! It has really come in handy during this transition while we are very limited on kitchen supplies. I wanted to share this card that the boys gave me. Sean wanted to write what he likes to do with me on my birthday card, and he didn't want help writing it. Josh said he would write a letter, then slowly say the word to sound out the next letter...very cute. He wrote into Henry's note a little, but it says: I Love go suwme (swimming) wif (with) mom. He was very proud of himself, and so was I!
And one last photo...did I mention that a few weeks before we left Florida, Sean got stung by a jelly fish? Well, he did. Yikes!
The first celebration was in mid July with Josh's family. The boys got to celebrate with Grandma, Papi, Aunt Molly, Uncle Brian, Penelope & Lucy. The family spoiled them with gifts of the sporting type (perfect) and we all enjoyed some delicious chocolate cake & ice cream.
Due to my illness, I wasn't able to plan the party that I had hoped to do (or even bake a cake), so my wonderful friend and her family brought the party to us. It was so kind of her to do this, and the boys loved it. She brought a cake, gifts and all of the serve ware. I was so humbled and feeling like a failure of a mom, but then I turned my focus to what a special blessing it is to have a dear friend who would do this for me in a time of need. Thank you, Therese!
Gabe autographed a soccer ball for Sean. Sean keeps that ball close to him, and still talks about Gabe every day.
On their individual birthdays (I was still sick and unable to make anything), Josh brought home a cake so we could official recognize the day of their births....
WILLIAM: turned 2 on July 27th.
Will has no idea he is two, for all he knows, he is four like is older brother. He is a boy of extremes, and that is no lie. He is either extremely- happy/angry, quiet/loud, shy/outgoing, etc/etc and in spite of this (or because of it) he is extremely loved! He is following in his brothers' footsteps, and has aquired a love of sports. He may not know all of his colors or animal sounds (I have kind of dropped the ball with #3), but he can count to 10 for hide & seek, and he is a darn good goalie in a soccer game, intimidated by no one.
Favorite color: red
Favorite toy: "stink," my old baby blanket
Favorite food: hot dogs
Favorite animal: cat
Favorite family activity: being held
SEAN: turned 4 on August 8th.
Although small in stature, this boy makes up for it in personality and physical prowess. He can light up a room with his cute smile, and when sad, Sean can stick his bottom lip out about two inches while slumped over, walking at a 90 degree angle- it is adorably pathetic! He still LOVES sports- watching them, playing them, and learning about them. Sean has no problem walking up and inviting himself into a football game with a bunch of 10 year olds- he wants to play, so he steps right in and holds his own. Sean is learning to read, and write his numbers and letters- and doing a great job!
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Sport: "um, my favorite sport is all of sports"
Favorite food: peanut butter and honey sandwich
When I grow up, I want to be: a Knight
Favorite toy: soccer ball from Gabe
Favorite animal: orca whale
Favorite family activity: playing football
Speaking of birthdays, I also recently celebrated one. Josh and the boys spoiled me with a much desired dutch oven! It has really come in handy during this transition while we are very limited on kitchen supplies. I wanted to share this card that the boys gave me. Sean wanted to write what he likes to do with me on my birthday card, and he didn't want help writing it. Josh said he would write a letter, then slowly say the word to sound out the next letter...very cute. He wrote into Henry's note a little, but it says: I Love go suwme (swimming) wif (with) mom. He was very proud of himself, and so was I!
And one last photo...did I mention that a few weeks before we left Florida, Sean got stung by a jelly fish? Well, he did. Yikes!
October 5, 2011
The DOUBLE BIG news...
we are expecting, twins! Due date: March 12, 2012. here they are...
So, since have received A LOT of questions/comments, I will just try to answer a few for you all here-
1. Where you surprised? duh.
2. Are you excited? duh.
3. Identical or Fraternal? fraternal...they said identical at first, but now think fraternal
4. Are you hoping for a girl(s)? i would really love to have a daughter and share that mother/daughter relationship with someone again, but after three boys, it is difficult to picture a baby girl, and it is also a bit intimidating (for some of us more than others). oh, and if i do have a girl, i will be going on a huge shopping spree, but i am not sure i could afford two at one time after suppressing this urge of mine for so many years!
5. What was Josh's reaction? had i not been in such shock, i would have video taped some sort of clever way to tell him, but i was in shock and on a mission to find him somewhere on Eglin AFB to share the news. Anyway, i showed him the ultrasound picture, and he said,
"Nuh, uh. Are you kidding me?"
me: no
him: (with a huge grin) wow.
me: um, are you happy?
him: yes, i am really excited.
and then i literally saw beads of sweat form on his face!! I really feel blessed to have such a wonderful, supportive and baby-loving husband:)
6. Are the boys excited? super excited. they tell EVERYONE, which has lead to a lot of comments/questions, which has inspired me to answer some of them here. Henry is sure we are having a boy and a girl, but wants to name them "Jacob" and "Jake" because those names sound alike. Sean would probably name them "Soccer" and "Football".
7. Are you finding out genders? yes, we have to be as prepared as possible for their arrival. however, we aren't telling anyone until they are born...it will be a big surprise for you all!!
8. Are you "done" having kids after this? so personal, but i would rather answer this now versus during my first trimester, or shortly after i deliver so i can honestly answer it- as far as children go, we take the approach that we will just take them one at a time, or in this case, two at once! when the time comes, we pray and evaluate what we are called to do.
9. Do twins run in your families? didn't think so, but apparently my paternal great, great-grandfather had four sets of fraternal twins. there have since been a few more on that side of the family, but no close relations.
10. Are you nervous? duh.
I hope that covers it! Oh, and we are open to suggestions for names... even naming two children at one time seems overwhelming!
5 weeks:
12 weeks:
I am 17 weeks now, and so far the babies are looking and growing very well. Thank you to all of you who have been praying for us, and please continue to keep us all in your prayers!
So, since have received A LOT of questions/comments, I will just try to answer a few for you all here-
1. Where you surprised? duh.
2. Are you excited? duh.
3. Identical or Fraternal? fraternal...they said identical at first, but now think fraternal
4. Are you hoping for a girl(s)? i would really love to have a daughter and share that mother/daughter relationship with someone again, but after three boys, it is difficult to picture a baby girl, and it is also a bit intimidating (for some of us more than others). oh, and if i do have a girl, i will be going on a huge shopping spree, but i am not sure i could afford two at one time after suppressing this urge of mine for so many years!
5. What was Josh's reaction? had i not been in such shock, i would have video taped some sort of clever way to tell him, but i was in shock and on a mission to find him somewhere on Eglin AFB to share the news. Anyway, i showed him the ultrasound picture, and he said,
"Nuh, uh. Are you kidding me?"
me: no
him: (with a huge grin) wow.
me: um, are you happy?
him: yes, i am really excited.
and then i literally saw beads of sweat form on his face!! I really feel blessed to have such a wonderful, supportive and baby-loving husband:)
6. Are the boys excited? super excited. they tell EVERYONE, which has lead to a lot of comments/questions, which has inspired me to answer some of them here. Henry is sure we are having a boy and a girl, but wants to name them "Jacob" and "Jake" because those names sound alike. Sean would probably name them "Soccer" and "Football".
7. Are you finding out genders? yes, we have to be as prepared as possible for their arrival. however, we aren't telling anyone until they are born...it will be a big surprise for you all!!
8. Are you "done" having kids after this? so personal, but i would rather answer this now versus during my first trimester, or shortly after i deliver so i can honestly answer it- as far as children go, we take the approach that we will just take them one at a time, or in this case, two at once! when the time comes, we pray and evaluate what we are called to do.
9. Do twins run in your families? didn't think so, but apparently my paternal great, great-grandfather had four sets of fraternal twins. there have since been a few more on that side of the family, but no close relations.
10. Are you nervous? duh.
I hope that covers it! Oh, and we are open to suggestions for names... even naming two children at one time seems overwhelming!
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