What a Difference a Year Makes

Sunday was our anniversary. Yep, Alan and I have been married for six years. It's so hard to believe! I think the craziest part is that a year ago, we were in the middle of in vetro, scared to death about the future and whether we would ever be able to have children. But today our two precious boys are four months old. They are truly the greatest blessings God has ever given us. I cannot imagine life without them.

Between our anniversary and the boys "birthday," the past couple of days have been filled with reflection. This last year has been one of the most difficult, yet exciting and joyful years of my life. From in vetro, to a difficult early pregnancy, then bedrest, the hospital, a C-section, the babies in NICU, and then taking care of these beautiful boys; it almost seems like a blur. But the one thing that I know was consistent was all of you. So, from the bottom of my heart, I want to say "THANK YOU!!!" Thank you for the many prayers, phone calls, messages, and help over the past year. I know that we couldn't have gotten through it with out all of you! Thank you especially to my wonderful husband for six years. They haven't all been easy, but they have all been worth it! You are an amazing dad! And to our parents: we would not be where we are without you. Thank you so much for all your help and support!

We love you all!!
Jennifer

Deep Thoughts by Grayson Boone

Visit with Great Grandmother

We are so grateful that our boys have two of their great grandmother's still living. This is my grandmother that lives down in Gatesville, Texas. We went down and had lunch with her at her apartment. (Its actually an assisted living facility.) She absolutely loved showing off her great-grandsons to all of her friends. We had a great time!

Grayson and Great Grandmother - don't I have a cute smile?

"No, Mommy! I don't want to look at the camera!" says Ethan.

Grayson being rocked in his Great Great Great Grandmother's rocking chair. I just thought that was really cool - and he calmed down immediately.

EB and Ethan

Playtime

Things are pretty much the same around here...babies, babies, and work! Everything is going well, though. Alan is on his annual golf trip with his college buddies this weekend, so its just me and the boys. And then tonight EB (my mom) will join us. We are going to get up tomorrow, feed the boys, and head out for a little road trip. Key word: LITTLE. We are going to take the boys down to Gatesville (no, you've never heard of it) to visit my Grandmother. She is so excited to see the boys. We will pick her up and go to lunch and head back home in the early afternoon. This will be good practice for our BIG road trip to Mississippi next month.

I've never done this before, so I hope it works... Here is some playtime from this morning. Ethan is on the right, doing most of the talking. Hope you enjoy it.

3 Months

Well, maybe one day I will actually go back and do some "catch-up" blogging from the last couple of months. But I feel like I am just going to have to move forward or I will get so overwhelmed that I will end up never updating this thing.

The boys are getting so big! Grayson weighs 13.5 pounds and Ethan is 14.5 pounds. They are "talking" and kicking like crazy. They have also recently discovered their hands, and eat them all the time! They are both really good babies, eating a ton (obviously) and they are sleeping through the night. At least they had been until Grayson decided to wake up at 2 AM this morning hungry. I think he is just hitting a growth spurt, though, because he has gained 1.5 pounds in about two weeks! Ethan's tummy seems to be doing a little better - thanks to all of you that have been checking up on him! I really think the prune juice (YUCK!) and the yogurt have started to help.

I am back at work now, but my boss is being very generous and letting me work from home. I am so thankful for getting to spend another couple of months at home with them. They will start daycare and I will go back to the office after Labor Day.

All you Mississippi folks, mark your calendars... Alan and I will be bringing the boys to meet all of you in late August. We need to plan lots of lunches and dinners!

And since I know this is what you really care about... here are some of their 3 month pictures. These were taken by my friend Adrien. She is an amazing photographer and so good with the boys!

Grayson and Ethan

Grayson

Ethan