Busy Weekend!!

This weekend was definitely a busy one for us! We had a lot of fun things planned and the boys were troopers as we moved them from one thing to the next.

Friday we went and met Kara and Monte at the courthouse so they could make their marriage official from their destination wedding to Turks and Caicos. Afterwards we took the boys to the mall to do some walking and Coleman decided that he wanted to be stylin' in his Daddy's sunglasses...



On Saturday we met Monte and Kara for breakfast after she finished her road race and decided to put on our big boy outfits!


Saturday night we headed up to our neighbor's house for a yummy cookout...can't wait for their baby girl to be born in July so we have another playmate!


Sunday the boys headed to their first official party! Kara hosted a wedding shower for Nicole and Todd's upcoming wedding and Coleman and Carter were invited to celebrate with the bride and groom to be. The boys had a great time being held and loved on by some of our amazing friends. These boys are definitely loved!! :o)






The bride and groom to be...


We were definitely tuckered out at the end of such a fun weekend!!!

Out and About

I made a promise to myself that I would get myself and the boys out of the house at least once a day. Whether that be a walk, an errand, or just a drive around the block depends on the day, but just getting us out of the house (and used to our carseats!) I think is key in keeping us all happy and full of fresh air. :o)

Today the boys and I headed to the mall to get a gift for a friend's wedding shower, to the car wash, and then to the guitar store for some new strings for Jared. Needless to say the boys were tuckered out after their little errands and acted as if they could've slept for hours, but I had to wake them up to eat in order for us to stay on our schedule and not be up all night. Here is a picture of our sweet sleepy boys! Tomorrow we are heading to the courthouse for one of my best friends in NC that was married in Turks and Caicos a month ago and has to make it legal in the states. I know they'll be great witnesses along with Jared and I...not sure if they'll be able to sign their name to the papers for them though....

Two Month Doctor's Visit

Yesterday Coleman and Carter had their two month well visit and were scheduled for shots. After much deliberation I decided to follow my gut and have the boys follow an alternative immunization schedule. I just wasn't comfortable overloading their tiny little systems with so much medicine since they are still so small. I may have felt differently had they been full term but I felt this was the best for us. So, instead of the four shots they were scheduled for the boys received just one shot and one oral medication. They will go back next month for two more shots and will basically go monthly instead of bimonthly.

Carter and Coleman both did GREAT with their shot! They both had a little bit of a cry for a few seconds and then it was all over with. They also had a pretty good night, which is not what I was expecting, so I was pleased with my little troopers.

Carter is now the chunkamunk weighing in at 9.75lbs and 21.25 inches long while Coleman is 9.3lbs and 20.75 inches long. I can't believe that they gained 3 pounds in a month!! We've definitely got some good eaters on our hands. :o)

Mr. Mom

It goes without saying that I have the sweetest husband in the whole world! He does so much for the boys and I without asking and always has a way of making me laugh or smile (even when I am trying hard not to sometimes!). Tonight Coleman was being a bit fussy and I couldn't help but laugh when I walked into our den and saw this...he is quite the multi-tasker and Coleman couldn't have been happier being up against his Daddy. :o)

School Days

Today I took the boys up to school to visit my class and the great people that I work with. I had SO much fun seeing all of my kiddos and everyone and loved all of their hilarious questions and comments about the babies. It was funny to see how small the kids were after having not been around them for a few months and it really made me miss them even more. The boys were great and got a lot of love and holding time from my sweet co-workers and even managed to have a diaper change in our assistant principal's office...I'm sure that's not something she has done in there everyday! ;o) I promised the class that I would come back up and see them before they are big third graders, so hopefully next time I'll remember to bring my camera so I can share some pictures with you!

Road Trip!!!

Jared had to go to Asheville and Greenville for work this week, and with our Nana gone it would've been my first few days (and nights!) with the boys by myself. We decided to on a road trip with our Daddy for a little adventure and because we knew that we would miss him so much while he was away. We spent most of our time in the hotel room(s) and did a GREAT job riding in the car and adjusting to different places. We look forward to the many road trips to come!
Here we are arriving at the hotel


We were right at home in our pack n play and holding hands


This is all of the stuff we needed for just two nights!

Carter hanging out in the hotel

Coleman hanging out

We Will Miss Our Nana!

Our Nana, aka my Mom, has been with us for most of the time since the boys were born. She has been a HUGE help with the boys and with the house by making sure our laundry was done, we were fed, and bottles were ready. I know we are all going to miss her and her help! There is nothing like having your Mom help you be a Mom ;o) We wish that she lived closer but can't wait to visit her soon!