One Year Check Up

The boys' one year check up was Jan. 12, 2009. I know I'm a little behind but here are the results . . .

Whitman Glover 12/27/07 weight 3.9; height 15 inches
1/12/09 weight 18.8; height 29 inches

Brady Robert 12/27/07 weight 3.5; height 15 inches
1/12/09 weight 20.0; height 28 inches

As you can see, Whit is taller and weights less and Brady is shorter and weighs more. The doctor said they are a little small but they will catch up. Remember, they were 10 weeks early!

Brady still has a total of 6 teeth and Whit has only 3. They are both walking everywhere! Oh, what fun!!

They are both drinking whole milk and have been eating a variety of different table foods. They are also drinking out of sippy cups better but are not ready to give up their bottles just yet! They are starting to interact with each other more and more each day. It is so sweet to watch them smiling and laughing at each other. These moments are so precious.

They are both saying some words, but Brady is definitely the talker. He can say dadda, mama, and bye-bye, and trying to say other words that we can't understand. Whit's first word was bye-bye (that's a little scary), and he can say mama when he is tired and really wants me.

Here are a few pictures.

This one was taken on Uncle Ricky's new boat.

Here they are a couple of weeks ago with Daddy on a big tractor. They loved it.

Our Inspiration

For Valentine's Day this year, we decided to go to the beach. It has been awhile since we have gone out of town without the boys, so Nana and Papa David so graciously kept Whit & Brady for us. We left first thing Saturday morning and stopped by the outlet stores in Foley before we checked in at our hotel or should I say Resort. If you have never used Hotwire.com, I strongly recommend it. We were very satisfied with our price and quality. We stayed at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach and it was so much fun. Once we arrived around 3:30 Saturday afternoon, we didn't leave until 11:00 Sunday morning. The resort had two restaurants to choose from, entertainment in the lobby area, indoor/outdoor pool, two jacuzzis, and the list goes on! We couldn't believe that we were staying at such a nice place for so cheap. Anyway, let me get to the point of this post. While we were waiting for a table at the Cafe Palm Breeze, we watched couple after couple going to the ballroom for a Mardi Gras/Valentine party. It was a lot of fun watching these older couples come in dressed up in fancy dresses and tuxedos. However, the best part was the entertainment in the lobby area. There were two guys, one playing the piano and one playing a saxophone, and then the dancing started. We had to wait about an hour to get a table, but it only seemed like 15 minutes. We had so much fun watching these older couples dance the night away. When we finished eating, we sat around and continued to watch these couples dance, and, of course, Michael insisted that we join in on some of the songs.

The picture below is of a couple that I couldn't resist taking. They are truly our inspiration. Michael and I enjoyed watching this couple smile, dance, and interact with one another.
I didn't realize that she had her eyes closed in the picture until they had left. We have no idea what their names are, but we do know that they are 81 years old and have been married over 50 years! They said they were snowbirds. That is all we know about them because they had their last dance after we talked to them for a few minutes and then they were gone. Michael and I both agreed that we hope that we will be able to smile, dance, and interact with one another the way they did after we have been married for even 20 years, let alone 50!

Here are a few more pictures from our weekend.

We took this picture on our balcony.

The restaurant we ate at.


The two-man band.

Couples dancing the night away!

Michael on the beach.

We decided to go through Pensacola on our way back to my mother's house, so we had to eat lunch at one of my favorite places - Smokeys. Mmmm, it was delicious!

We had a Great weekend together, but we were glad to see our little stinkers. It's always nice to get away but it's always nice to get back home too!

Hope you guys had a Happy Valentine's Day!!

Oh, Happy Day!

Today (2/10/09) marks another milestone! One year ago, we were finally able to bring the boys home after 45 days in the NICU - Oh, Happy Day!!! We were so happy, nervous, & excited. Here are a few pictures from that day and a few days after.

We took this picture while we were outside waiting for the doctor to sign paperwork to release the boys.


The last picture of them taken in the hospital. Can you say HALALUIA?

And here they are at home for the first time! Yes, they are in those car seats somewhere. They were so tiny.

Later that night with both of my boys with OUT those tubes, wires, & monitors.

Whit -"I'm so glad to be home in my bed where it is nice and quiet!"

Mama's little angels. (This makes my heart smile.)

What else can I say except I'm the luckiest Mama and wife in the world!

Tagged! Winnie-the-Pooh

So I have been tagged! This is from my pictures - 4th folder, 4th picture.
Let me explain . . . This is from my last spring production as the drama teacher at Greenville High in April 2007. You probably already guessed the play - Winnie-the-Pooh. I guess I went out with a bang because this was my best production as a director. We had a total of five shows, which is a lot for high school students. They did an awesome job! Below are a few other pictures from the performances.

I'm not for sure who enjoyed the meet-and-greet session after the show more, the characters, or the small children.


While posting these pictures, I can't help to miss being involved with drama and the students. However, I only miss it for a few seconds because it is very, very hard work that goes unrecognized (like most jobs). Now, instead of staying after school two extra hours, two days a week, I come home to see my handsome, growing boys!

Okay, here are your instructions: Go to your pictures... pick the 4th folder and then the 4th picture..POST IT!! Then tag 4 people!

I tag all of YOU!

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!!!!