God is GOOD

On April 30th of last year, I was driving home from getting a massage in hopes of it totally relaxing me for my second transfer that was scheduled at 12:30 the next afternoon (May 1, 2008). I can remember it just like it was yesterday. I remember waking up and trying to be calm, driving up there with mom and wondering if Cory was going to make it in time (since he was waiting on a family), getting all prepared for the procedure, walking into the little OR room for the procedure, and being able to watch Dr. Grunert on the ultrasound machine transfer two little embryo's into my uterus. I remember Cory and I holding hands and laughing as we watched one of the embryo's bounce off my bladder...any guesses which little one that could have possibly been...my guess is Burkley, but I'm not sure!

You see, tomorrow is going to be a "sappy" day for me. One, because I will be heading back to work (I know, I know...it's only for one month, but still) and two, because my life forever changed on May 1st. Little did I know what God had in store for Cory and I, but I am forever grateful and thank Him daily for the two most beautiful gifts that He has given me! Oh, and this week just happens to be National Infertility Week as well...so if you (or someone you know) is facing infertility, please do not give up hope.

Well, it's getting late and I better get going so that I can get in bed...hopefully I won't toss and turn all night long and "wonder" (or should I say worry) if my alarm will go off! Say a prayer that I will make it all day tomorrow without having a nervous breakdown...I'm sure going to miss my sweet babies and I know they are going to wonder where on earth their mommy is!

"D" Day

Six months ago, May 1st seemed like a long time away. That was then...this is now. You can probably imagine how I'm feeling right now...pretty bummed to be quite honest. I thought I had myself all talked into going back and getting through the month of May, but when last week rolled around, surprisingly so did all of the emotions. I'm very fortunate to have had this time off with Brooks and Burkley, but still, I'm just not ready to go back. I know that they are going to be well taken care of and spoiled rotten by their Nana, so at least I don't have to worry about that. The month of May will be super busy with all of the end of school stuff, so hopefully it will go by fast. I haven't counted the days yet, but I think I just have to make it 4 weeks. Can I do it...maybe, but it's going to be hard! So, if you don't hear from me for a while, know that as of tomorrow morning, I am no longer a SAHM (stay at home mom). That title will resume again the second week in June (for good...well, I will be a part time stay at home mom and will sub a few days a week next year).

Here are a few pictures of my darlings from last week...enjoy!

I'm training her early!

So sweet and so TIRED!!
(look what one of those shots did to his little leg)

Okay...I'm off to get things ready for tomorrow...YEAH (not)!

Hungry, Hungry Hippo

So, I gave in and decided that we should introduce Brooks to cereal Sunday evening. After a bath, we geared up for the big taste test and he LOVED it and did GREAT. The only thing he did not like about eating was that it (or I) was to slow...not quite as fast as drinking from a bottle! Here's a few pictures to document this milestone...enjoy!

Getting everything ready for this experience!

HURRY UP MOMMY...

Don't you know I'm STARVING?!?!

YUMMY...this stuff is pretty good!

Look at my big boy eating from a spoon!

Not a happy camper when it's all gone!
Hurry up daddy with my bottle!!!

17 Weeks Old Today

Can you guess what song I was singing to Brooks this morning while I was getting him dressed for church? If you guessed Every Girl's Crazy bout' a Sharp Dressed Man, then you're right! I LOVE getting them all dressed up...it's so much fun and they are so stinkin' cute!!I wasn't sure if we were going to make it in time for 8 o'clock Mass this morning, but we were able to pull it off...and no, we were not late! Thank goodness Burkley decided to have her blowout before we left this morning, but Brooks on the other hand, saved his for church. Half way through Mass, he sounded off, so Cory had to be Mr. Mom and take him since I had Burkley in my arms. Dad was successful at his first time changing Brooks out in public in the men's restroom! Ha, ha, ha...I'm laughing just thinking about it (he had to deal with shoes, pants, wipe case, diaper, and the changing pad, but he managed)!

And here's a picture of my Little Stinky. Can you tell that she is SUPER tired in this picture? Girlfriend pretty much stayed up all afternoon today. After I took these pictures, they ate and I put them down for their morning nap. Well, she only slept for about 30 minutes (if even that long) and she was up the rest of the day yawning away and just as happy as she could be. She has really discovered her voice and boy, does she like to "talk"...so cute!

My photo shoot attempts from this morning. By far, not the best photos, but you get what you can get with two hungry and sleepy babies. Don't they look spiffy in their coordinating outfits? Look at Burkley's little hand under Brooks' arm...so sweet!

Enough said...it's feeding time!!

I can't believe it's already been 17 weeks since these two were placed in my arms for the first time. God has truly blessed Cory and I with beautiful and healthy babies!!!

Rain, Rain, Go Away...

Geez...is it ever going to quit raining? It has been raining all day long and at times, it was really bad. Needless to say, Poppy didn't quite make it to LaGrange this afternoon. He picked up "Uncle" Craig and they made it as far as Nasa Rd. 1 and then they just "happened" to pull over at the Guitar Center parking lot-the rain never let up and the radar wasn't looking good at all, so they made a wise decision and decided not to make the trip. They are pretty bummed about not being able to ride, but I'm glad they made a smart and safe decision. There's always next year! The twins and I have had a low key day and I actually enjoyed it (I guess I'll admit that I'm STILL in my jammies)!! Cory had to go in this morning and wait on a few families and then he came home. He tried running back up to the funeral home earlier to meet someone, but he couldn't make it there because so many streets are flooded! He came in laughing because there were two guys on the next street over floating up and down the street in floats (and no, they were NOT children...he said they were about his age). ONLY in Alvin!!! Hopefully this rain will stop sometime soon...we needed some rain, but not this much. It's pouring as I'm typing!

This picture was taken last night. I turned on Baby Einstein's Baby McDonald for all THREE of our children to watch so that we could eat dinner. Holly LOVES this movie and she will sit and watch the entire thing...my mom has this same DVD and it's the only one that Kyla will watch, so Holly has seen it numerous times (I wonder if she has it memorized like my dad does?)!!

Look how strong my sweet little man is...he's kind of started squealing and making loud noises when he's on his tummy! So cute. Oh, and he's really rolling over from his tummy to his back. Burkley rolls from her back to her side and will be rolling over soon too!

This is what I saw this morning as I was pumping. Not the best picture because I was trying to take it with one hand, but isn't it super sweet? Brooks is trying to hold her hand and look at his eyes...they are glued on me (and yes, I LOVE IT)!!!

Since it was such a nasty day today, I decided to pull out and wash all of their rattles and things they can hold with their hands. We had a good time and I loved watching them play with the rattles.

And yes, I did sing Shake, Rattle, and Roll to them and they just smiled and laughed at me!!!

Holly is scared to death of rain, so you can only imagine how her day was today. She has not left my side all day long...she's been my little shadow. This is where I found her at one point today...I guess she thought Brooks and Burkley might be scared of the rain too! Such a sweet big sister protecting her babies!

Burkley was waking up and "talking" so Holly went in to check on her!

Our view from the living room today!

Look how full the pool is!

And this is the retention pond across the street from us.

I've never seen it this full...not even after Hurricane Ike.