Maddy

I wanted to share these of Maddy. She is getting so strong. She lifts her head and legs at the same time. I was struggling trying to understand why Thomas was not doing the same thing but after sharing my concerns with my mom and Shannon they helped me understand. Thomas' head is so much bigger and heavier than Maddy's. I am sure his time is coming! However, he is the chattier of the two! His favorite is the "moo" and E-I-E-I-O in Old McDonald .

Hello

Hello everyone! We are still on the road. Shannon had to travel to Panama City for a series of meetings and workshops so the babies and I tagged along. He will be working most of the day and evening. We first spent the weekend in Eufaula and then headed to PC on Monday. The babies and I are enjoying the down time in the hotel room. It is nice to just take it easy for once. I can't do laundry and I do not really want to clean this room so it is basically mommy-baby time with my two angels. I have a makeshift bottle washing area and one queen bed of babyland. I am really getting excited about this coming weekend. We will be baptising Thomas and Madelynn at our church in Augusta. I am so proud that this day is almost here. We will have friends and family celebrating with us. I will definitely be posting pics of the big event. Please say a prayer for the service and the impact this step will have on our family and especially the future of Thomas and Madelynn. If you are in the area and want to join we'd love to have you! Sunday, Jan. 25th at 11am at Wesley United Methodist in Augusta, Ga.

Blessings to all~

Be Patient

Please be patient with me on pics.....I will be away from my normal station and may not get to post as regularly......I hope this finds you all well! Hugs and Blessings!!!

More fun....

More pictures.....

Notice Thomas' hands....I think he is already praying for next years season.

Holding hands...................too tired for play!

Happy Monday

Here are a few more pictures from this morning.

Bumbo Time

We are finally at the stage that we can use the bumbo! Both Thomas and Maddy are holding their heads up on their own and really seem to want to sit up. This was too much fun today!!! I guess this is yet another item we will have to add to our living room playground....we are really outgrowing this house!!!

How We Eat

Some of you may have wondered how I bottle feed two babies......well, in order to manage our time and stay on a consistent schedule, I have to feed both babies at once. However, Thomas usually takes a nap midway through and Maddy gulps hers down so we aren't always together on the feedings. This is what I have created to get us through the day. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing like holding them and giving them bottles individually....and that is how we do it when Shannon is here or one finishes before the other, but when they both are hungry and we are sticking to schedule this is how we do it. We prop....burp...prop...burp. I thought you'd get a kick out of it....just don't think me a bad mom. If I ever find a free minute, I would love to create a pillow or gizmo that would do this just right! All the multiple moms out there would appreciate it I am sure!

P.S. Don't hold it against me....yes, Thomas is on the pink boppy. That is why they usually stay covered with a blanket.....there is no time for matching up pink and blue sometimes :-)

Friday

(Mrs. Megan and Thomas )

Good Morning! We are looking forward to a great weekend in Augusta. It is finally beginning to feel like winter! I can't believe it is January already.....at least it now feels like it. Thomas and Maddy have both been sniffly but not sick. I think it is just the changes in temperatures. They haven't run any fever or acted different so we are just watching them closely. They both sound much better today....not near as much congestion. Thomas is still holding his bottle for Shannon (not me) and he even held it yesterday for Mrs. Megan. Thomas loves Mrs. Megan....he can be a big flirt sometimes. Maddy is still trying her best to sit up. She has a very strong neck and back. I am amazed daily at how much they are growing and changing. As of right now, our next appt is Feb. 11th. I can hardly wait to see how much they weigh!

Thomas and Maddy at 3 Months

Here is a picture from today! We were getting ready to meet our daddy for lunch. We love our daddy time. Maddy is trying so hard to sit up. She has a very strong back and neck. Thomas' hair is changing so much. It even has a reddish tent to it. It has thinned out quite a bit but still long. They are growing daily it seems! I am trying to not miss a minute!

Happy Three Month Birthday!

36 Weeks Pregnant

Week 1

Week 2

2 months

Almost 3 months

More Pictures

Here are a few more pictures that I came across after downloading my camera from the holidays. I hope you enjoy! We had a great time at home with friends and family but we are glad to be home in our beds and getting back to our routine. What a blessed life we do have!

Handy Thomas

Here is a pic of Thomas holding his own bottle on New Year's Eve. Both Thomas and Maddy are putting their hands up to the bottle and supporting it, but this was the first unassisted bottle hold that Thomas has done. Too Cute!!! They are growing so fast!