Quick Pics :)

Biting :(

So Evan and Ryan have started biting. Evan seems to really enjoy sinking his teeth into any part of us that he can. He particularly enjoys biting my shoulder if I'm holding him, but he'll settle for any other part of me--my thigh or my toe will suffice. Tonight, Ryan followed his lead and chomped on my finger. Hard. I tell them no, of course, and I do so in a stern and firm voice. They both just look at me. Ryan looks really serious as if he's considering my request. He usually just finds something else to do. Evan, on the other hand, looks at me, blinks, and proceeds to bite. The Peas don't discriminate, as Daddy P gets it too. I'm just happy that they haven't started biting each other...yet! sigh

Crawling!

We had a pretty bad storm here yesterday and lost power. We checked into a hotel last night after spending a few hours out and about killing time hoping that our lights would come back on. It was late and the boys were totally off schedule, so there was no sleeping because R & E wanted to play! Evan has been belly crawling for awhile now. He can get on his knees and play and he also pull to a stand now! Well, he's been toying with the idea of crawling on all fours. He'll crawl for a bit and then it's back to the belly crawl because he can move a lot faster. Well last night he did it! He took the leap and started crawling around on all fours. I'm not sure if it was the comfort of a carpeted floor or the excitement of being up so late and in a new place. Either way, we'll take it! Good job Ev-Man:) And of course we are proud of our Ry-Guy too! I don't have it on video yet, but he can stand without holding on to anything for a few seconds! He'll take the leap and walk soon--I just know it!

Swinging!

We took the boys to two birthday parties this past Saturday. Clearly, the Peas have a more extensive social calendar than we do! Both parties were celebrating the birthdays of our NICU buddies. At the second party, Joseph & Rafael's, there was a swing set and the boys loved it! We actually have a set at home that the former owners left, and at first I wanted it gone. I noticed at the Peas' party that the kids were playing on it and it was in pretty good condition. You know what that means! Daddy P is on a mission to spruce up our set for Ryan and Evan. He's staining it now and we bought these same swings and a new tarp. I think we'll be spending a lot of time in our backyard this summer:)

The Party is Over

I found this adorable construction worker cut-out and I meant to take R & Es picture in it during the party. They were so busy being spoiled by everybody that they didn't have time for their mama though! I decided to take the pics the next day, but as you can see they were so over it by then!

Ryan was tired of this whole construction worker stuff!

Evan looks like he's being tortured!

Alright, that's it! Enough is enough, already. I'm outta here!

I love this picture of the Peas with Cousin Betty! This is their first time wearing the big boys PJs that she bought for them. Betty was a brave woman--she wanted to bathe the boys and get them ready for bed all by herself. Mama appreciated the help:)

Daddy P and his boys. They are getting so big!

Birthday Party continued

R & E's party was such a blast because of all our wonderful family and friends who joined us. My grandmother came up from Alabama, my sister joined us, Cousin Betty made the trip, and the boys' Godmother, Erika, came all the way from Texas. Many of our church family members came to celebrate, and some of them didn't even have children to bring. They just wanted to be there for Ryan and Evan! I was thrilled that my coworker and darling Q came to celebrate with us. Last but not least, there were three fellow NICU grads in attendance. Thanks to everyone who made Ryan and Evan's birthday so special.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day, Daddy P!

Today we celebrated Father's Day and honored Daddy P for being the fabulous father that he is. I can honestly say that my boys have a good Daddy. My husband works hard to provide for our family, he's hands-on and involved in every aspect of R & E's life, and all three of us absolutely adore him. Most importantly is the covering that my husband provides for our family. He is a man of God in every sense. He leads our household as he is lead by our Heavenly Father and we are blessed because of it. Last year this time, Father's Day was a bit different for us. The boys had just been born and we were in the throes of NICU life and I know my husband was praying for all of us. He supported our family through the most challenging event we have ever experienced. I watched him father his tiny baby boys in that NICU and he was never afraid. He kangarooed them, changed their diapers, read to them, and loved on them.

This year I watched my husband chase his all-over-the-place baby boys all around the house, feed them, change their diapers, kiss them, play with them, take them for a walk, and put them to bed. What a difference a year makes.

I couldn't help but smile. And remember. And give thanks.



Happy Father's Day to my Daddy too! My daddy is another example of who and what a Father should be. I love him to pieces and I know he loves me. I will always be your little girl, Daddy.

As if I weren't already blessed enough, I have a terrific Grandaddy too! My grandfather has fathered my sister and me since we were little girls. He taught us so much, provided for us, and made sure we knew the Lord. Happy Father's Day, Grandaddy! I can't wait for you to meet the boys! Just two more weeks:)