Day 75: Backyard Playtime (8/8)

Summer is quickly coming to an end. The days of being naked in our backyard are almost done. I don't know what they kids are going to have to do when they need to wear clothes all day. We started out in the pool, made our way to the sand box (best thing ever!!) and ended our time on the air plane. The sand box was given to us from a neighbor down the street, we add nice sand and a few sand toys and I can't believe how much the kids love playing in it. Whenever they make it to the backyard, they always end up in the sand box. We are slowly losing sand as well but I can't complain. They love it so much. 

Day 65: Wes' Allergies (7/29)

When Wes was young, he had all these skin problems. Looking back I fell so bad, it was all preventable if we just kept him away from peanuts. Today Wes had some contact with nuts some time during his day and this is the result. Poor baby. He takes it like a champ though. I think that's what breaks my heart the most.

Day 63: WWE Bound (7/27)

These boys are so excited! They get to go watch some WWE wrestling tonight at the Cheasepeak Arena. They meet PopPop in downtown for dinner and then the four of them went to watch wrestling. Gavin and Wes both loved it so much. Wes was so excited to see John Cena. Gavin has always enjoyed it and now we have added Wes to the group. Poor Wes fell asleep in his seat around 9 pm and slept through a lot of the action. :)

Day 56: Where's Wes? (7/20)

He thought this was the funniest thing ever!

Day 54: TWINS! (7/18)

This time three years ago, we found out that we were having girl/boy twins. We knew that we were having twins but we didn't know their genders. I love timehop. It's nice to see the past things I've posted. I know that one day my kids will read this blog and see all the things we did together and my thoughts. I like that. 

I can't believe three years ago we found out we were having girl/boy twins. We didn't know what we were in for but I wouldn't change it. It's been an amazing experience so far, Rallie and Wes are two of our greatest blessings! Sometimes I look at them and think, we're doing it: TWINS!!

Day 35: New Bathing Suits (6/29)

Like I said yesterday, all summer has been spent in the pool. Why not get some cool new swimsuits too?! 

Day 32: Day in Stroud (6/26)

This morning I texted Aunt Sami and asked if she wanted to run to Stroud with Rallie, Wes & I. We stopped first at Eileen's Cookies. If you haven't tried them, it is a must do and as soon as possible. They will be the best cookies you ever eat, just make sure you have a huge glass of milk ready. We then made our way to Stroud to see Nana and PopPop. They were working at their new hardware store, True Value. I think I will make a post about this soon. 

While we were waiting, or more like to give Nana and PopPop a break from the twins running around the store, we walked to The Rock Cafe. That's were our pictures were taken. We had a good lunch, walked back to the store and visited just a little longer and then headed back the City. It was nice to just be with Rallie and Wes for the day. Gavin and Eisley were home with Rennie. All and in all a nice day out.

Day 21: "Gavin, piggy ride!" (6/15)

Gavin has learned to give Rallie and Wes piggy back rides. Throughout the day, one or another will call out for Gavin. "Gavin, piggy ride!" They will stand on the couch and Gavin will back up and they will jump on. Gavin takes them around the house and I hear them laugh and it makes my heart happy. I love that they love each other so much. 

Day 12: After Swimming Sleeping (6/6)

Our new pool is wearing us out. This morning we went swimming at 9 a.m. and then everyone took a long nap and were back in the pool again around 4 p.m. It's been so much fun to watch our kids play in the backyard that Rennie has worked so hard on. They love being in the pool and playing with each other. Listening to Rallie and Wes encourage each other into the water and jumping off the side has been the best part. I think Eisley is going to be the bravest of them all! Gavin is learning to swim without his floaties and loves the slide. 

I never imagined how much time we would spend together and in the pool and summer has just started. Tomorrow our cousins come over to stay for two nights and they will join us in the pool. It's going to be so much fun. The connivence of the pool has been so nice. I do fear the that kids will be too comfortable with the water and I worry about it constantly. They always wear floaties when around the pool now and I am trying to teach them to float without them, just in case. I never want them to be too comfortable in the water. I think having a healthy fear of the water isn't necessarily a bad thing, it just makes me and them more aware. 

The best thing about the pool is that they sleep better at night and during nap time! :)

Day 9: Library Fun (6/3)

Yesterday, my friend and principal Tracy invited us to go to the Piedmont Library for music and fun. This was the first time we've done something like this and I was unsure if the kids would enjoy it or behave. Oh em gee, THEY LOVED IT. I am so thankful that we were invited and actually went. All the kids participated, even Eisley. It was so much fun. I can't believe it's already nine days into summer and I haven't done this yet. I will researching Mustang and Yukon library to see what the library offers there. I want to do this at least once a week. 

Day 4: Zoo Day! (5/29)

Since we have family pass to the zoo, we try to go often. This way we don't have to walk the whole zoo each time and can just hit little pieces each time. This morning it was overcast and looked like it was going to rain again! (This month we have had more rain in the month than we have had in years combined. Flash Floods and water had done some damage around Oklahoma.)

This time it was just the kids and myself. Rennie is still working at school. They are pretty good about listening and as long as they take turns walking (expect Eisley) it works outs. The weather was perfect and so we headed out for the morning. 

Day 2: Daily Walk (5/27)

I try to get them all outside daily. We play on our bikes or take a walk. We have to wear out that energy in some way. :) Today, we walked our neighborhood. We usually take the same route. Down the main road, by the creek and then around the cul de sac and back to our house. Sometimes if the twins are really energetic, I'll then put Eisley in the stroller and head farther down the road.

Day 123: Poor Wes (5/3)

 

We could probably put Wes in a bubble and something would still be wrong with this boy. He has eczema, allergies and lots of diaper rashes. Today, he came up with green gunk in his eyes. We took him to the doctor and she said it wasn't pink eye. She guessed that it had something to do with his allergies. So she set up an appointment with a dermatologist and an allergist. Poor baby, he's been miserable since he has been born. He has learned to scratch himself raw because he itches and must take benadryl twice a day. I hope that we can find some relief for him soon, however he takes it pretty well and is still a happy baby.

 

 UPDATE (5/8): The allergist won't take him until he is two years old! WOW!

Day 116: Scootin' Boogie (4/26)

 

Wes loves to move around by scooting on his back. I think he likes the way it scratches his back. Poor baby. However, he does laugh and get all excited when he moves around the room. 

Day 102: Wes Rolls Over! (4/12)



My little fattie finally did it! Wes rolled over. When I expressed my concerns the doctor about Rallie phsyically being ahead of Wes, she looked at Wes and said, "I wouldn't lift my head often if it was that big either!" Oh my sweet baby boy, but he sure is a talker. LOVE!

Day 95: Sweet Babies (4/5)

Day 93: Big Boy (4/3)

We pulled out bigger toys for the babies. They love sitting up and are growing so much. Rallie has more fun in this but Wes looked so much cuter! They are growing so fast. 

Day 65: Three Months Old (3/6)

Day 59: My Baby Boys (2/28)

I was looking through old Facebook photos and came across one of gavin and I thought oh em gee, he looks just like Wes. So I put the same onesie on Wes and took a picture, then set them side by side, and posted it on Facebook asking if anyone could tell the difference. They look so much alike that it's crazy.

Can you tell the difference? {Answer below!}

Nana thinks the boys look nothing a like but I'm not so sure. :)

Gavin is on the left and Wes is on the right. They are taken around the same age.

Day 47: Painting Dinosaurs on a Lazy Saturday (2/16)