I love to read...

Braxton loves his books. Although a tiring and redundant clean up for mom, he pulls nearly all his books off the shelf each day to flip through (read) and talk about what is going on in each. It's amazing how much he knows about them all. Of course now his g-moms have spoiled him with Thomas books, and those are usually first! He will also bring books to you to be read to him if you are in another room. I love that he is such an independent, self directed learner! You should see him with his puzzles and transformers. :)

Nursery

Ok, here are a few more photos of the nursery projects. Remember, we are painting one crib lime green and the other turquoise!!

Bedding

It's hard to imagine, but you are looking at the bed skirt on the left, blanket on the right and bumper on top.

Scriptures

These will hang over their cribs. This one will hang over the green crib, Evie's.

This will be over Ayla's crib.

Initials

These will be hung over the changing table or on the wall as you enter their room.

Our House

Our house in Forney is really coming along. It's been four weeks and as you can see, much progress has been made. The completion time is supposed to be 3 months...end of October, but we are hoping and praying it will be before then. Enjoy some pics :)

Ayla and Evie

Since they have been named, we were trying to decide how we would choose who is Ayla and who is Evie. I guess logically to us and most others, Baby 'A' would be Ayla and 'B' would be Evie. So, that is where we stand for now.

We went to the doctor this past Thursday and found out that Ayla is 2lbs 5oz, heart rate 145bpm and Evie is 2lbs 7oz, heart rate 142bpm. Dr. Cowan says they look great, are showing early signs of breathing (lung maturity), have plenty of fluid and are growing concordantly. They have turned again and are both in vertex position (head down)...not that presentation really matters with a c-section, but it does affect the way in which I am carrying them. Everything has still been smooth sailing besides the weight gain, but if that's all I have to deal with, I am one very blessed and happy woman.

Our daily prayer is that God will allow them to go full term and without any complications...please continue to pray with us!!!! They are scheduled to be delivered at St. David's North Austin (Women's Center) 9 weeks from tomorrow :)

Names

We strayed a little from the current list and went back to two names that were on our list when we got pregnant with Braxton.

Ayla Morgan

Evie Alois

Belly comparison

Almost everyone that sees me says, you're not showing very much for twins! I think I am showing as much now at 26 weeks as when I was 31 weeks pregnant with Braxton - at least. What do you think? The first photo was 2007 in Vegas and the next was taken yesterday!

Working on the nursery

Mom and I painted a piece of furniture that David's Papaw made so that we can use it in the twins room. We think it turned out great! Also, the fabric on the side (dots) will be used as accent pillows and the other fabric is going to be bumpers and blankets :) I will post more pictures as I complete the work...

Car Seats!

David and I are beyond blessed with wonderful family and friends! Renee and her husband, Ryan, bought this double snap and go stroller for us - it's a must! And today, my mom surprised us with the car seats I "REALLY" wanted but wasn't going to get!!!! We are overwhelmed with excitement...as is Braxton.

Best Buds

Before the Throne

Just wanted to share another amazing hymn that truly touches my heart. It has been redone and a chorus added by Shane & Shane. I went to high school with Shane B., and it's awesome to see and hear his wonderful love for God.

I hope it moves you, too. God bless.

Updates

I know I am very behind on my blogging, but we have just had a FEW things going on in the past few weeks!!! We sold my car and bought a mini-van! It's amazing, and I don't care how "dorky" I look. I can't wait to fit all three car seats in and prepare for the twins arrival. Braxton loves the DVD player and is just precious wearing the headphones. I will have to upload a pic soon. We sold our house in Austin!!! Praise God. Thank you all for your continual prayers for this. We closed last Friday, and we are now awaiting the build of our new home in Forney. Yes, we are building and it is 'supposed' to be finished right about the same time I deliver! (I mentioned we were a little busy...and will be). The girls are doing amazing, still. They are measuring 1 pound 5oz and 1 pound 6oz. They have a discordance percentage of 4, and the doctor says we want that under 25...so looking good! They have plenty of fluid around them and their heartbeats are both right at 150bpm. Doctor's guess is that they are identical, but there is no definite way to know until delivery! Please pray that as God continues to orchestrate this whole miracle that He allows them to make it full term. We have a scheduled c-section at 7am on November 3. (The day after Braxton's 2nd birthday!) So in the meanwhile, I will be painting furniture, making bedding, trying to decide on names, and checking on the progress of our house. Please vote on my name poll - much love to you all!

Vote Now!

Car, bike, anything on wheels

Concert

We were blessed by a friend with (free) tickets to the opening of the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium! It was a concert featuring Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire and George Strait. AMAZING!!! David and I somehow lucked into an ideal parking spot even though we were late, and just steps away was the front of the insanely huge and gorgeous complex. The interior is definitely a sight to behold as well. I hope you enjoy the pics!

Praises

Praise God~ Braxton has been completely normal for the past day. No one really knows what happened or why it happened, but he is fine! Words can not express my gratitude for all of your prayers. God is good, faithful, mighty and our healer...He proves himself over and over again. Thank you so much for lifting us up during this scary circumstance.

Praise the Lord for this answered prayer!

This is one of my favorite praise and worship songs to date!

Please pray for Braxton as you read this. He started limping and falling this morning around 7:30am. I have taken him to an emergency care facility and all x rays came back clear. He had an iv to draw blood, and we are waiting for the results. He is also scheduled with an orthopedic pediatrician tomorrow.

time flies

feeding the fish with gammie and daddyeating donuts, drinking milk and watching cartoons

snack time after a swim with hayden

reading with bubby

enjoying time with family and friends

Babies

It's been a while since I've posted anything about the twins. Our last check up at 16 weeks (closer to 17) was fine, but rather uneventful. We did take a quick peek at the two of them, but we didn't discover anything new. Both babies looked great with strong heartbeats - thank you, Lord. Doc said he is still feeling girl vibes, but he ordered me not to buy all pink just yet - - - too late!

We go back on July 2nd for a diagnostic ultrasound (growth scan), which we will be receiving every 4 weeks from that date on. We hope to confirm gender, make sure both babies are growing at the same rate, and possibly find out if there is one placenta or two.

When I lie down, Braxton will sometimes pull up my shirt to touch and kiss my belly and say babies...he understands as much as a 19 month old can, I guess. Just the other day, he went to kiss them, but started blowing instead. He made the vulgar flatulence sound on his own (without prompting) and it was hilarious. I will try to video this soon and share.

these are a few of my favorite things...

Braxton has really started talking lately and whether he says everything correctly or not, he gets the point across...loud and clear.

As I've stated before, he is a child who knows what he wants!!! (and when he wants it)

Currently, his list of favorites are: Car, Pool, Ball and Park.

see following posts (videos to be added)

Car

Braxton is obsessed with cars...he always wants to touch the tires of every car we walk near, not to mention try and open the doors. While I am driving, he grunts and points at the steering wheel, like I can share it with him. When we have spare time, and it's not 100+ outside, he will sit and pretend to drive my car as long as I will let him. One afternoon, we actually killed the battery doing that...oops. So, here is his new toy.

Pool

Ball

Of course we are watching baseball almost every night - especially now. Texas is playing in the College World Series National Title game starting tonight! (Well, Texas finished 2nd in the Nation. We can't win them all.) Braxton is ready to give his verbal commitment already!

Park

Rocker

Too cute not to share!