Hannah lost her first tooth!

My big girl decided that tooth was ready to come out! I tried to pull (and it made me a little queasy). So then she pulled it right out! No tears just a big ole toothless smile! The tooth fairy successfully came in the night within minimal disturbance. She/he brought 2 gold dollar coins and 1 big silver dollar! She was thrilled!

Hannah and the LOOSE tooth

I didn't realize my baby girl was old enough to lose a tooth.  It kinda makes me sad.  However, she has not managed to wiggle it out yet!  :)   More to come....

Summer Vacation

We just returned home from vacation.  We spent 11 days in Rockport with Captain, Cita, Katie, Keres, Ava, George, Gran, Papa, Uncle Joe, and Aunt Dette.  Luke and I left early on Saturday morning (5am) so the babies and Han could sleep at least half way.   The 7 hour drive was great and we arrived by noon.  (Luke is a stickler about NOT stopping).  So, we stopped for 10 min, grabbed coffee, potty, gas...and back on the road again.  I sat in the back with babies so I could feed, etc.  They are such great little travelers ! 

We went to beach almost everyday, the boys fished, we swam in the pool, took evening canal/boat rides, and ate tons of seafood.  July 4th is a great time to be in Rockport.  There are always lots of people, festive boats, and great weather. The 35 minute firework show was a great way to end our vacation at the coast! 

We decided the best place for the babies to sleep was in our room. The babies actually slept in the same crib together AND, much to my surprise, slept all night most everynight.   Hannah got to sleep upstairs in a big bed all to herself.  She is such a big girl. 

4 month pics



Whatcha Chewin on?



UHHH...I dont think so

No really mom!

OK just one...but I'm not smiling! 

4 months old!

Ella Clare weighs 15 lbs 3 oz and 23 in long.  Jake weighs 12 lbs 6 oz and 23 in long.   We got 3 shots in our legs but seemed to do ok.  Both babies are eating cereal and applesauce for lunch and we will begin veggies in 2 weeks (in Rockport). 

This summer is super wild!  Hannah has had company almost everyday so she is staying busy.  Meli Pennington has been wonderful help with the babies and she is a great role model for Hannah since she is almost 8.  Also, Ava Fite has come to play and spend the night.  Hannah always acts so grown up with Ava.  She says "Ava we have to pick up our toys before we start a new project."  I wanna say...yeah right, Hannah, like you do that on a regular basis.   The are great buddies...and cousins. 

I have help 3 days a week which is fabulous!  I love that high school girls really love playing with babies.  It makes my life easier.   The babies are getting so spoiled.

Hannah gets to be a flowergirl in a wedding (Caroline Strube's wedding) this weekend for the first time.  She is excited but I am SO nervous.  I am not sure if she will walk down the aisle.  She may be super shy!  We have to do some serious bribing.  I get to stay the night in Dallas, away from the babies for the first time.  Jan Jan and Audra are staying with the babies! 

Luke gets to go on an all boys fishing trip this weekend in Louisiana.  He is so excited and rightfully so...I can't even imagine 4 days away on a boat with no kiddos.  :) 

In the midst of all this excitement,  our anniversary is June 15th!  We have been married 9 years!  Happy Anniversary, my dear!  I love you!

1 is like 1, and 2 is like a million

I finally have time to sit and write on my blog.  I just completed the post...then it was deleted !!  UGGGG....

Anyway, thank you for continuing to follow our blog.  I am sorry for the delayed and random posts. 

We are all doing great !  The past few weeks have been super busy bc of the end of school.  Hannah had a GREAT Kinder year.  We will MISS our Aunt Katie next year.  She got an excellent report card and she is reading on a first grade reading level.  We are so proud of her!  This week, she is going to First Baptist VBS with Aunt Katie and swimming lessons in the afternoon.  BUSY GIRL !!   The babies and I are just running the roads. 

We have been swimming everyday.  The babies LOVE to be outside (even though its 100) and they LOVE the water.  They will probably be little FISH like Hannah.  Since we have been so busy, the babies are sleeping all night!  :)  This makes mommy VERY happy! 

Ella Clare is becoming more smiley and she is able to follow objects and people with her eyes.  Jake is STILL "Mr. Smiley" (as Han says) and loves laughing out loud!  It is amazing how two babies can be so different.  Both are developing in different ways. 

I will update the sizes of the babies on Friday.  We have to get our 4 month shots. 

Rockport trip

The babies got to visit Rockport at 3 months old.   The trip was great!  Fishing was not so good due to high winds.