Sneak Peak at the Twins Newborn Photoshoot

Introducing Evelynn and Eliza "The Twins"

Evelynn

Eliza

Prego Update

Some sweet friends threw me a baby shower. I always feel strange being the center of attention but I realized this is probably the last time I ever will be so I tried to enjoy it. We were so blessed with gifts of diapers and other essentials. We have been given over 2,000 diapers! With the twins and Ellie that will probably last 2 and 1/2 months. Crazy. Thank you to everyone who was so generous! We sure appreciate it!

He I am at 36 1/2 weeks. Jeff says this pic does not do my huge belly justice and that I am actually bigger. Thanks honey.... heehee. All my pregnancy clothes are too small except for two skirts and two pair of stretch pants. I almost bought a 30$ pair of pants the other day but couldn't bring myself to do it to only wear for a few weeks. Jeff says I should have and then I would have gone into labor the next day.
Everything is still going well. I am already dialated to a 3 and 50% effaced. I have contractions but they are not regular and only sometimes really painful. The nights are very hard to sleep since with every contraction I am trying to decide if it was more intense than the last one and how long it has been and etc etc... You know how it goes. I actually have never gone into labor on my own, even with having had three kids so I am a bit nerve racked. (I do not want to go so far and have the babies at home or in the car). Well there you go. Send up some prayers for me to endure!

More

A friend brought over a healthy Halloween snack. As I shut the door when she left Ammon said "why would she bring a healthy treat?" Like it was the strangest thing on earth. But after tasting a juicy fresh tangerine he was in love and so thankful she brought them. He then said to me "I want you to spend ALL your money on all the tangerines in the world so I can eat them all up...they are sooo good!"

Eleanor enjoying Brandon's time out a lot more than he was!

Walking with her push toy! She will get so mad and scream if something gets in her way. No one but us sees that side of her very often but she does have a little feisty personality if things are not how she wants it!

Halloween weekend

The kids at the Tri ward Trunk or Treat

Don't mind the huge pregnant lady haha

The Harts came for the weekend. It was a whirlwind of fun! We love these guys.

What are we up to?

Ammon is getting better at reading. He has to read 20 mins a day and Brandon sometimes enjoys sitting and listening to him. Animal books are still his favorite but last week he discovered the Goosebump series. Even though it is above his level he is excited to read them (with help)

Brandon looking so grown up and nice for church one day

Eleanor ( 15 mths) with her favorite person.....Dadadad. She can now say dada and bub bye. I am working on getting her to sign but she really hates it and lets out a very defiant growl or scream when I try to get her to do it or even do it myself. She is not walking on her own yet but loves her two push toys and can even turn them around while standing holding on with one hand. She will get it but is just very cautious.

The boys and Jeff working on a car for the ward pine wood derby. Their car got second in the race with no rules. They attached the motor of a pull back toy tot he wood frame and it worked really well until the wheels fell off.

32 Weeks pregnant & New church building in Wylie

I can't believe I will be 32 weeks pregnant tomorrow! I never dreamed I would make it this far with twins with how my last pregnancy went. The babies should be 4 pounds each by now and are so happy and healthy.
I am so thankful for my innumerable blessings.
This last Sunday we got some Wonderful news. We will have a new church building in Wylie soon! Construction will start in December and is scheduled to be complete the following December! And the best news of all is that it will be only five minutes from our house!!!!!!!!!!!

Twins Update

Hi All........... I just wanted to update everyone on how my pregnancy is going. I am 30 weeks along now. I read in a twin book that a singleton pregnancy at full term, is carrying the same amount of weight as a mother carrying twins has at 30 weeks. (I know I posted this on facebook...sorry to repeat). And boy do I feel it! All the aches and pains of full term will be my closest friends for the next 8 weeks. Heehee
But as far as health goes I really can't complain. I have had no issues whatsoever this time around. My blood pressure is doing great. I am so greatful everything is going so well. Even though this pregnancy was not planned Jeff and I fell very strongly that these girls really wanted to come to earth now and my health testifies this was Heavenly Father's plan for our family.
Both babies are about 3 pounds in weight and around the 20%. My Dr. is very cautious so we get a great in depth ultrasound every two weeks.
Although I feel like I am laying down all the time I am so lucky to be this far along and not be on bed rest. As of yet there are no signs that I will deliver early so pray with us that my sanity can hold out until Thanksgiving when they are due!

Wylie High Volleyball

Some of the girls in our ward play HS volleyball. Jeff also teaches them in seminary. So we went to cheer them on. The boys loved making the posters and Eleanor loved watching the game because she loves balls!

Sisters! Wouldn't that be fun to be on the same team as your sister and to have such a good relationship that you enjoy it! What great examples!

Behavior at School

**************** Ranting Warning*****************
Yesterday when I picked my boys up from school I found out they both had gotten bad marks on their daily agendas and almost had "color changes." To some parents this may be no big deal.....every kid has bad days right? Well I believe this is a prime teaching moment in a child's life.
So both my boys got to sit down and write an I'm sorry for my behavior note to their teachers. Which really means I got to sit down and make sure they did it correctly. And so flys by the next hour with crying and moaning on Ammon's part and calm slow breathing on my part. Brandon actually enjoyed it (well mostly).
When we were almost finished Ammon asked "Do I still get to go to cub scouts tomorrow?" To which I replied "yes...this is your punishment because you need to be responsible for your actions. I am not going to take away something that has nothing to do with what went wrong." I could see some understanding behind his eyes and I think he learned something important. Other kids in his class get "locked" (according to Ammon) in their rooms with no toys, can't go out and play, and can't do certain activities if they get a color change and yet the behavior still continues to happen.
Parents let take some quality time to teach real lessons when situations like this come up. It's not fun but it's important!!!

Ammon's Baptism

Here are some pictures from Ammon's baptism. It was a very special and fun day for our family. We appreciate all those family and friends who sacrificed to come. We know traveling with young kids is not ideal. I know Ammon felt the love of those around him. The talks and the special musical number were beautiful and really brought in the spirit. Thanks Again!

How come it is so difficult to get a good family picture?

Sunday Fun

Daddy is so fun to play with on Sunday afternoons!

Sorry no pics of Brandon here

Bath Time

Ellie loves the bath! When you are the one bathing her be prepared to be soaked! Splashing is so much fun!
Also .....isn't the pony tail so cute? she screams to have them put in but looks so adorable with them.

It's Great to Be Eight!

Pure Joy!

It was very special to watch Ammon open up his first set of scriptures. He was overjoyed! He loved having his own hymnbook and journal also. Ammon has a very special and innate love of the gospel.

Can't forget the Pokemon!

Pokemon Party

Ammon turned eight this month. He really wanted a Pokemon party so I caved and let him. I am not much into letting my boys go crazy over characters but it was worth it to see him so happy.

The party included drawing Pokemon, shoot the Pokemon cups with a Nerf gun game, a pinata, dinner, and presents. It was an eight year old boys dream party. All the boys had a blast!

Of course Pokemon related presents!

Fusing two loves: Drawing and Pokemon!