1 Year Pictures

These pictures were taken at the beginning of December. It may take a little while to see all of them. I think there's around 100 or so. They were all so good so I couldn't resist not including them all - playing around, eyes closed, funny expressions on faces, & the perfect ones too. I hope you enjoy!

Thanks Elliemae for taking such great pictures of our family. We LOVE you!!

Christmas 2008 Update

I know this post is a little behind but I guess it's better late than never. I have been wanting to get some of the Christmas pictures downloaded but there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day anymore. The past few weeks Brady has been staying up to at least 9:00 and sometimes later than that. So by the time I get him to bed and try to get a few things done (clean kitchen & living room, wash a load of clothes or fold clothes, bath, etc., you get the idea) it is way past my bedtime. Oh, and did I mention that this is still after Michael has done his part and helped cook and/or clean up too! It is crazy!!!

Anyway, back to Christmas 2008. Our Christmas festivities started Fri., Dect. 19. We went to my dad's (Gramps) house for the boys' first Christmas presents. They weren't sure about it, but in the pictures below you can see them crawling around on the presents.

Whit and Brady with Gramps

Brady

Whit

Whit

Also, you remember how warm it was this Christmas so that is why they are dressed in onezies. I had such cute little Christmas outfits for them but it was just way too HOT for them to wear.

We got home Saturday afternoon. Then on Sunday we headed to Michael's Granny and Grandaddy's house (great grandparents).

Here are the boys enjoying their Christmas lunch with Alex (in picture), Avery, & Ridge.

This picture is so cute. Whit & Brady are climbing on their presents from Avery, Alex, & Ridge.

Monday we put away all their presents from the previous two Christmas stops, but Tuesday we were off to Mama Jane's. The boys were so happy to see her. I could tell that they missed her and she missed them. We had a nice visit with Mama Jane. Her three kids were there, a long with her 93 year old mother.

Then Christmas Eve we went to Michael's parents' house (Grandma & Grandpa). I was so busy video taping this visit that I didn't get many photos, but you can see the boys on their new rocking horses.

And finally Christmas day.

They love their new fish aquarium!

This wagon was given to us last year as a Christmas present from Michael's Aunt Brenda and Uncle Lee. The boys have really enjoyed being pulled around in it outside.

There's nothing better than a quick horse back ride with Cheynne on Christmas morning.




After spending a short time at home Christmas morning, we were on the road again. We had lunch at Michael's Nana's house. We were so busy with opening presents and visiting with family that I didn't get a chance to take any pictures.

From there we headed to Andalusia to have Christmas with my mother (Nana & Papa David) and family. Again, no pictures. Sorry. This really makes me made and sad, but by this time I was just worn out! Overall, I think the boys were great! They enjoyed playing with their new toys and spending time with family.

We finally returned home Friday to get ready for their birthday party the next day. Their first Christmas was busy but we had fun. It was an emotional holiday for us because last year's Christmas I was in the hospital trying not to give birth 10 weeks early. However, two days later they were born - one of the happiest days of my life!

Michael took this picture of Brady hanging on to me while I was trying to wash dishes. I just love that smile! I'll try to post more pictures soon.

I have to say this was the BEST Christmas I have ever had!!! I'm already looking forward to Christmas 2009!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I think everybody says the same thing every year, "I can't believe another year has come and gone." Well, it is so true! The older I get it seems that every year passes quicker than the year before. It's hard to believe that this time last year my baby boys were in the NICU. I remember last New Year's Eve (going to bed before midnight) telling Michael how different next year's New Year's Eve (2008) would be. Boy was I right!!!
Today Whit woke up around 8:00 this morning with Brady following him about 15 minutes later. We had breakfast, changed clothes, went to the bank and CVS. Got back from town, had lunch, changed clothes again, and headed to pick Michael up from work and went to Bass Pro Shop. Then we ate at Applebee's and the boys were both asleep before we left the parking lot. After we were home, the boys ate supper, had a bath, bottle, and went fast to sleep. No parties for us this year and I'm okay with that.
What a difference one year makes. The first day of 2008 when I wanted to see my boys, I had to go to Baptist South NICU. Jan. 1, 2009 when I want to see my boys, all I have to do is go in the next room!!! Man, what a great year this is going to be!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!