Thursday, April 22, 2010

Fun at the Zoo

Yesterday, Paul took the day off and we had a "date" with Reese! (thanks, Gigi for keeping the twins) This was the first time I had been able to join in the Ft Worth Zoo experience with Reese b/c it was too hot last summer and I was TOO pregnant this spring. It was such a joy to watch her reaction to the animals and to make their sounds. We had a blast!

Daddy spent the majority of his day carrying Reese b/c she wanted no part in her stroller
I thought he was so cute for some reason :)

Sunday, April 18, 2010

School Pictures 2010

Reese Mahlon - 21 Months
Quinn Thomas - 3 yr

Saturday, April 10, 2010

It's a Wonderful... Fun and Exhausting Journey

With THREE kiddos under the age of TWO, it has been a WONDERFUL....
Fun and Exhausting Journey so far.
Paul and I have had many first / challenging experiences in our life, but I do not think that any compare to having a toddler and twins. There are several times in the day where life becomes a little chaotic. For example, feeding time. Once we finish feeding, burping, changing, swaddling, getting settled or rocking it is time to do it all over again! Oh did I mention, that Reese needs to eat too and we have to repeat in 2 hours! I am not sure I could do this without the help of my mom daily, she is my saint! Thanks mom, I am not sure how I'll ever repay you!

Reese is taking more and more to her sisters daily. She loves to get in my lap while I am feeding one and give them hugs. It is amazing what her little mind soaks up! Yesterday, I looked over and she had taken a burp cloth out of the pack n play and was "burping" her baby. It was so sweet. We just have to remind her often that she has to be gentle.

One of our biggest accomplishments this week was packing up and going over to my parents for Easter! I know that for me, it was AMAZING to be out of the house. I did not care where I was, it was just nice to be out! Packing up three kids was interesting for sure, it was hard to remember everything... pacis, lovies, pj's, packed diaper bag, food we prepared, bottles... etc. We had a wonderful Easter relaxing with all the help!
Egg Hunt at school
Getting to the "Good" Stuff
Finally a smile
One of her favorite places to be "Bops'" lap

They always end up like this when they are sleeping together
Our "First" family walk

Ellie and Alexis's Nursery

Finally, some pictures of the nursery. Aunt Jessica painted the letters, are they not SO cute?!? I love them and love the way the room turned out.