Growing up (way too fast)...

So, we have been a bit busy around here, but I wanted to take a moment to share with you a big day in Henry's life.  Before I get to that, I know many of you have oh-so-gently told me that you are waiting to see pictures of the babies, and I promise you, they will come, eventually!  We have just been lovin' on those little guys so much, it is hard to take time away to sit in front of a computer, but I will try:)

Back to Henry...the highly anticipated day has arrived: he lost his first tooth!  I am pretty sure he considers himself a man now, he couldn't be more excited!  PRECIOUS!  We took some inspiration from the Schmiesings, and rigged up a memorable extraction.  Here are some photos, and video of the special moment

Before: (I made sure to get one last photo of that beautiful baby tooth smile- insert tears shed by mama!)

Getting prepared for the extraction:

The second attempt was almost successful- it loosened the tooth even more, there was blood and a little pain.  After a short pep talk from Papa, Henry was willing to give it another go.  He was so brave!  The third attempt was the one, and that little tooth went flying!  No joke it flew 25-30 feet across the room until it hit the other wall.  It took 4 adults (including 2 dentists) and 3 children about 20 minutes to find it- we swept the floor, took apart the couch, moved furniture, and said a prayer to St. Anthony before that little tooth was found!

Henry is now the proud owner of a $1 that the tooth fairy left for him!

They Are Here...

February 17, 2012

Benjamin Paul
6:38pm
5lbs 12oz 18.5 inches

Samuel Blaise
6:39pm
5lbs 11oz 20 inches

The day before they were born, I had a growth ultrasound with the Fetal Maternal Specialist, and he said that they were too small, and needed to be born.  We postponed induction until the morning.  All was going as planned, until Sam decided to flip breech, so they were born via C-section.  The babies are wonderful, and we are so blessed!  The three older boys just adore their little brothers, and are so eager to hold them and help out.  Ben and Sam are fraternal twins.  They have different blood types, and they look very different- Ben resembles Henry as a newborn, and Sam resembles Sean as a newborn (and Henry & Sean are pretty proud of this).

We have had one illness after the other in our home since the babies have arrived, so our photo shoots have been pretty much non-existant.  Here are a few photos of the little guys....

Ben/Sam

Sam/Ben

Sam/Ben

A huge thank you to all of you who have been praying for us, our pregnancy and delivery.  The love and support we have received from family and friends has been overwhelming and a huge help.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!