the past week or so...

we had the boys over for a sleepover last week. They were "going to bed" which included hanging out and whispering in Justin's bed.....they didn't all sleep together, but was fun to play up there in the tent.

Being goofy...

Justin and Clayton needed a tubby, so I had them getting in and before you knew it the other two were streaking and jumping in. We had to streamline them to clean and get out, but it worked out fine :)

Just a cutie picture of Daddy reading to the boys last night.

20 Week Ultrasound.

We had our 20 week ultrasound on Friday. All fingers and toes seem to be attached. No word on Identical or Fraternal. I was more interested in the gender and we are having

TWO

BOYS

Although I didn't really "see" what the tech was showing us on Baby B (his genitals). so, I personally can't confirm.....but the tech was very confident and from what I have read boys are easier to see than girls.

Here are a few photo's of Baby A and Baby B. One of them is directly on my bladder, making life a little harder this last week. I think I will need to get used to it. So, Todd has to help more as I need to rest more, etc.

We have a scheduled "C" on July 21st, although maybe they will decide to come earlier. Justin and Clayton both came early..Clayton was even a day before his schedule "c" .

Clayton has moved into sharing a room with Justin as of Friday night. He is in a pack-n-play. We had hoped he would like to sleep in the bottom bunk - but that didn't go well last night. So, for now he is happy in the PNP.

Updates...

JUSTIN:
I signed up Justin for Pre-School next fall. This is something we think he really needs-despite the cost. He needs interaction with other kids and also learning to take direction from others. It is 2 days per week for 2 hours each. Right now, they live 3 blocks away, but are hoping to move so that the teacher can stay home, as she has 2 children of her own. We had a little “preview” of school and Justin did pretty well. We were the only ones there today, and she hopes to have 8 students total. This is a good number for Justin to get acquainted with before Kindergarten next year.

Justin is growing up so quick. He is able to transition to a booster seat in the car and it is so much easier. He still gives me a run for the money and is stubborn as all get out.


CLAYTON:
19 months on Wednesday. Where has the time gone? He is running around like a big boy. Clatyon will climb up on just about anything. He has mastered turning over the toy bin and putting under window to then climb up to look out the window. He is still teething, so cries for no reason often, hoping this is a stage. He is also learning how to fight back. Justin took something of his yesterday and he walloped him! He just had his 18 month checkout a few weeks ago and is growing well. We are no longer on “weight watch” for him. He is still low statistically, but is now gaining weight.

TWINS:
I am in my 18th week of Pregnancy. We have our Ultrasound on the 11th of March. We are looking forward to finding out what we are having, and will be happy with whatever we are given. I feel like we are waiting to find out what we are having to move on to the planning / buying stuff stage. We are excited.

Breakfast and fun outside!

Sunday was a gorgeous day outside. We were out at the "farm" so the kids got to play outside. As soon as Uncle Derek walked outside, Justin was putting his shoes on and out the door.

Uncle Derek bringing over a chicken for "inspection". More like poking.

Big boy gets to sit on top of the fence.

And peeking through

This is after we finally got them in their boots and before he fell in :)

Just a cute bum picture. I couldn't resist.

The guys chatting it up. (Note: 10 years ago it would have been behind a big old TRUCK, now it is the mini vaan).

Justin's pose. The sun was in his eyes, ,but he is still smiling.

And, of coarse boots and a stick will keep us occupied for hours.

Jon and Bons Yogurt!!!!

Jon and Bons is the best yogurt there is. We haven't found the same thing anywhere. We have a yogurt shop here that is close, but just doesn't cut it. Had to go there 2 times. Would have gone Sunday night, but we were so tired from so much visiting all weekend long.

Susie and James

Kay and Tsiava

Saturday with Couins

Miranda (Todd's Sister) brought over the girls for a visit. The kids played and had fun together.

Justin and Nellie playing matching cards...sorta.

Our travel down south

It took us 11.5 hours to go what normally takes 8 hours (including the stops). We hit traffic due to snow. Had to chain up, but then took them off shortly after since it wasn't really chain worthy.

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Justin turns 4

Justin and Todd at the bowling alley

Clayton with Papa

Clayton and Uncle Jim

The three buddies. I think they all had fun.

More pictures to come of the cake, etc at Papa's house. Aunt Dana took pictures there....

Baby Update...

We went to the doctor today for the twins. We heard both heartbeats, good beats! Chatted a bit with the doctor and all seems to be going well. I have had a few bouts of being sick and I am always tired, but other than that, babies are good. I go back in 4 weeks for another checkup and then another 4 weeks after that for my Ultrasound (we will find out the sex of the babies). We don't have a hope for one or another, just so they are healthy.

My doctor is hopeful to get me to my C-section date and have no problems. I am very thankful she is so optimistic as I worry a lot. But, she has the theory why worry when there isn't a problem. She says I will be ready for my "C" as I will be HUGE! :)

Fun times for me ahead.

Our new ride.

We decided it was time to "grow up" and get a minivan! We never thought this would be us. As of today we are owners of a 2004 Nissan Quest. It has bucket seats, third row seats, and a lot of room in the back for groceries and strollers, etc. I hope it works well for us.

More of our Holiday

Uncle Steve puts on a big New Years show....the kids got to do sparklers...

Clayton was totally attached to my Uncle Gerald all weekend. Pretty sure he drooled on his leather jacket :(

New PJ's....thanks Secret Santa!

Justin so excited to have new Thomas PJ's. He outgrew his last pair.

Clatyon got ahold of the sunglasses and had to wear them. Too cute!

I like Justin has an almost real smile here...usually cheesy smile..like below.

I couldn't resist this one..holding hands and the sunglasses.

Just one more time ... so we thought.

Well, we thought we would try for one more baby in our family. Look closely and count. 1, 2....TWINS.

Yes, we are and have been in shock! I am 10.5 weeks along now. Due date is July 28th.

We don't know if they are identical or fraternal yet, and we don't know their gender (s) either.

We will be busy!

Christmas Morning....

We started our morning with Papa coming over for breakfast at 7am. We had our big breakfast in anticipation of gifts.....This train table was out when the boys woke up. Todd made the table top for a table we have had...now it is a train table.

Opening up our stockings....

And opening up gifts.

Peek a boo!

Christmas Eve....

Justin and Todd making Christmas cookies on Christmas eve....Justin was a pro....and loves helping in the kitchen with anything we are doing.

Move over brother!

Justin got up to go to the bathroom and Clayton helped himself to sit on down. I don't think the computer was even on...as Justin is only allowed computer time when Clayton is napping....but they often think it is funny to sit there. Obviously Clayton thinks he is hillarios. Also this week, thinks it is funny to stand on top of the laundry basket (turned upside down) and then dance on top of it.

Tuesday night fun

We get the boys on Tuesday nights....I try to come up with fun things to do when we put Clayton down for bed....we have about an hour until Jim and Dana pick up the boys. Usually it is art work and airplane making. This week it was making their "uniform" from the paper.

Next week - Christmas artwork....guess I need to hit the craft store.

Homemade Carmel Corn

Thought I would try out some homemade carmel corn. I have loads of carmels from Halloween that we didn't pass out...what to do with them? I thought a holiday snack sounded like fun. I am fairly sure this batch won't make it past 8pm tonight....it is really good. Thinking of adding some chocolate chips too....

a skiff of snow here....

Clayton enjoying the outside snow...didn't love the gloves, but fun.

Both Boys.

Justin full of GLEE to be outside...wants more snow though. The ice is what you cna't see...makes for slippin and sliding.I pulled some snow from the car to show Justin and he just wanted more...it just fell apart...not sticking...maybe someday we can do a snowman

Happening around here....this past weekend

On saturday Dad took Todd and Justin to Portland to a tool show. They got home and brought in their "loot" to check out. Of coarse we had to watch the corresponding DVD's as well. Poor Dad probably would have napped, but 2 little boys wanted him to play with him :) We had dinner her that night too.

Just our cutie Clayton. Didn't ya know this is how you eat yogurt.

And, I had some frozen fruit, pectin, and sugar just hanging out in the house...we are out of jam...so put them together and cheap jam. . . we will see if it sets up. There was no directions for mixed fruit so I picked one and went with it.

And, the boys in matching clothes.

Big Boy Haircut.

Last night we cut Clayton's hair for the first time with the shaver, etc. Before we have just clipped his wisps of hair, but finally he has a big boy haircut. I remember Justin having a ton of hair at this age, and we had already cut his hair a ton by now.

Clayton is doing well. Had his 15 month visit last week with shots...he cries for a minute, then he is done. He was very tired afterwards, and got to get Daddy snuggles. He is 21 pounds (not enough per the Dr.) and not sure how long....but he is healthy...Dr. says 10th percentile is too low for him. So, we keep on feeding him, but he is probably like his Daddy....can eat anything and not gain a pound!