Our twins are 2 months!

Wow. It's been two whole months.

We're still here, although some days I can't be so sure whether I'm here or there.

I found some cheap help (although she can't drive very well).

Our babies are smiling now.  It's pretty darn cute.

They are also sporting their winter clothes in the middle of summer. 

We're in Seattle for a few months.  

Need I say more?

I will be back, but for now~ our hearts and hands are very full.

Our sweet babies are HERE!!!!

May 12th was a very special day for us!!!

Our twins were born at 36 weeks.....

 I can't believe it...

we've got two more sweet GIRLS!!!!!

Emily Brooks 

12:29pm

5lbs, 2oz 

We've always loved the name Emily!  Brooks is my mother's maiden name and I somehow wanted

to incorporate it into our new family.  Our sweet little Emily will definitely wear it well.

Margaret (Margo) Grace 

12:30pm

5lbs, 15oz

Margaret was my husband's grandmother who passed away on April 11th. She was absolutely 

one-of-a-kind, and we hope our little Margaret will be as funny, sweet and wonderful as "Mema" was.

 Big Sister Betsy is taking her role very seriously and is doing a great job.

 We are all at home, resting and enjoying our newest little McDs.  

To say that we feel blessed is an understatement!

xx

  

Happy Mother's Day!

I think this sums it up best.  Hope you all have a wonderful Mother's Day!!!!!!!!

Before I was a Mom;

I made and ate hot meals,

I had unstained clothing,

I brushed my hair every day,

I had quiet conversations on the phone,

I slept as late as I wanted and I slept all night long.

Before I was a Mom;

I cleaned my house each day,

I never tripped over toys or forgot lullabies,

I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous,

I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, peed on, or

pinched by tiny fingers.

Before I was a Mom;

I never thought about immunizations,

I never held a screaming child so the doctors could give shots,

I never looked into teary eyes and cried,

I never felt my heart break into pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt,

I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.

Before I was a Mom;

I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down,

I never sat up late hours of the night watching a baby sleep,

I never got up in the middle of the night to make sure everything was okay,

I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.

Before I was a Mom;

I had complete control of my mind, my thoughts and my body,

I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside of my body,

I didn't know that having something so small could make me feel so

important,

I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,

the wonderment, or the satisfaction of being a mom.

Before I was a Mom;

I never knew that something so small could effect my life so much,

I never knew that I could love someone so much,

I never knew I would love being a Mom,

I didn't know the bond between a Mother and her child,

I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much.

~anonymous

Babies, birds and a donut

Happy Friday Friends!  

32 weeks and counting.....

These babies are growing and KICKING like crazy! 

Still on my feet, but now much slower.....

I stopped in at Starbucks yesterday for a donut.  I haven't had a donut in at least three years.  But I REALLY wanted one.  The problem was, as I pulled up, three police cars did too~ and blocked the entrance when they jumped out of their cars and apprehended a shifty looking guy in an old junker of a car.  I watched the scene go down but my concern was really centered on how I was going to get into the store for my donut. 

I'm just telling the truth. 

I weighed the options.  Would I be able to run if something happened~ like if this guy went crazy and started a shootout, could I actually get away?  What if he went into Starbucks and took hostages? 

What if????

I think you know how this ends.  I braved it all and stormed the joint. I got my donut.  

The cops got their man. 

Then I took a nap.

******

Now, onto another subject.  A seriously great find!!! 

i've got birds on my mind today.  How cute are these plates?!

At first glance, I thought they were Anthropologie, but nope! They're West Elm!

  And only $16 for the set of four. 

Done. 

Oh and they're melamine which means that my little miss can throw them around 

and they'll still hold up!
(I think they'd look perfect with my next donut)

Cookie Monster Party complete!

It's official. We have ourselves a three year old!  Betsy celebrated with the help of all her pals one week before her birthday.  I was excited to attempt a Cookie Monster theme, and I have to say~ for being 31 weeks pregnant, I was just thrilled that I was still on my feet for the big event!

  

homemade invitations

and treat bags

The cast of characters.

(take one)

(take two)

(take three).  Over here guys!!!

special birthday crown made at school

I was excited to make these cupcakes for the party and her class

(and they were oh so easy!!)

and oh so tasty!

what's a cookie monster party without a cookie buffet?

Happy Birthday to my sweet little Cookie Monster!!!

Romantic Prairie Style

I will start this post by saying~ I need a nap.  More than I need water, air, or chocolate.  

Today I need a NAP!!!!  

And I was sure that I would get one... until the doorbell rang.  

Waiting for me on my doorstep was a copy of Romantic Prairie Style~ and let's just say~ 

there will be no nap today!!! 

Aside from the gorgeous front cover featuring Maria's home (Dreamy Whites~ who doesn't love her??!!), I came across these few pages which made me want to run off and buy a farm.  Or at least an old farmhouse table. 

Who wants pie?

Ahh, so lovely

photos by Mark Lohman

You can get your copy from Amazon.com!  

Enjoy!!

Bumpdate~ 25 weeks

My how they've grown!  I posted a pic of my 21st week below.... and holy shmoly~ I'm officially huge!!

Hope you're all having a great Thursday!!!