Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Harper Says

At bedtime, I will either read Harper two stories, or we read one book and tell a story.  I usually tell her a story and then she will tell one to me.  


The other night, I told her the following story (or something like it):

"Once upon a time, there was a Princess named Harper.  She had a little brother, Prince Gatlin (he was helping me put Harper to bed).  One day, Prince Gatlin snuck into the pantry and ate all the cookies.  He got really sick.  So he went to Princess Harper for help.  She kissed him on the head and tucked him into Bed. After he woke up, Prince Gatlin felt much better.  That is when Princess Harper decided to tell her mommy and daddy...so they would buy her more cookies.  And they all lived Happily Ever After."

After I told my story, this is the story Harper told me (sorry it's shaky, I had a baby in my arms)

Friday, July 18, 2014

Our Life: Month 3-4 for Gatlin & Houston

In the last month, I have started back to work, the boys have really grown, Harper got hand, foot, & mouth, we have played outside, and had lots of visitors. 
Here are some pictures that captured the last month for us. 
A pedicure and princess dress seemed to make her feel better when she was sick.
the boys transitioned from the Miracle Blanket & Rock N Plays to sleep sacks and cribs.
Sweet Harper always made her way into our bed when she was sick. 
these two are like twins...matching outfits brushing their teeth.
Goof!
Sweet Gatlin in my arms while I did some work from home. I have been super busy adjusting back to work.
Harper decided she needed to pump some milk for her buddies. 
I love this girl...she is so sweet!
Sweet boys napping in the crib. 
it's peanut butter jelly time!
Daddy/Daughter Date!
More Peanut butter and jelly!
(Houston on the left and Gatlin on the right)
Harper LOVES being a big sister!
She also loves using their stuff.
Cool dues in their new shades!
Harper modeling the cotton candy I made for her at a work event.
Character day at School. She chose Sofia the First.
On the playground at Harper's School.
I was on the news for a private group I started on facebook.
Here i am with Samantha Fisher from WKRN News 2 and two of my friends from high school.
Aunt Paige came to visit and lend a helping hand!
She sure knows how to rock a baby bjorn!
with my handsome Gatlin
With my handsome Houston
Paige and I got to catch up with a dear friend, Jenn. I'm like Oprah..
You get a kid! You get a Kid! You get a Kid!
rocking the birthday party circuit.
More help from Paige.
Sweet boy...life with a big sister! 
Snuggles from Houston
Jordan came to town and got to meet the boys too!
Here she is with Houston.  Look at that big smile!
More fun at my work event.
It was a fun and busy month!

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Gatlin & Houston are 4 Months Old!

Gatlin and Houston are 4 Months Old!
This last month they have really grown and changed.
We have gotten lots of smiles, laughs, and sore arms for lugging these two around!
We were very happy to hear that our little premie babies are significantly on the charts!
4 Month Stats:
Gatlin
Height: 23 3/4" - 10th%
Weight: 14 lbs. - 30th%
Head 42.3cm - 50th%
Houston
Height: 24 1/4" - 25th%
Weight: 13lbs. 12oz. - 25th%
Head: 42.6 cm - 55%



(houston is on the left and gatlin is on the right in these pics)
and a little comparison of all my babies at 4 months. 
below are a few shots from their doctor's visit
they got one shot in each leg and took an oral vaccine.
They were just how I predicted. Houston needed a lot of cuddles and rocking after.
Gatlin, cried for about 10 seconds and then just sort of fussed after that. 
Happy 4 Months Buddies!

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Frozen in July

We had a blast celebrating Audrey's Frozen themed birthday party this year.
Audrey is Harper's best friend and she was so excited to celebrate...she was talking about it for weeks!
Since it was a princess theme, Harper dressed up as Princess Anna from Frozen...it worked out that Audrey was Queen Elsa. 



Princess Anna and Queen Elsa














Harper was so excited she got to meet Princess Anna and Queen Elsa!






Let It Go With Queen Elsa

Hokey Pokey with Elsa and Anna
And you can't have a princess party without singing "part of your world" by Ariel.
The only other voice you can hear besides Princess Anna is Princess Harper!
oh how i love her!