OH Crap!

Dentist

2012-01-31T18:46:00.000-08:00

Last Friday we headed to the dentist with the whole gang. Thankfully my mom also goes to the same dentist so she is able to go at the same time and help me with the kids while I get my teeth cleaned. I have been going to this dentist since I was 3 so it is special/neat that my children get to go see him also.

Avery did such a great job. I thought it would be a good idea for her to go first because she is usually ok with anything. She sat in the chair and got her teeth cleaned/polish/flossed without a fuss. Maddux on the other hand was a completely different story. From the second he got in the chair he started saying..."I want to go home." "I'm all done." Needless to say, all she had a chance to do was brush his teeth and look to see if his teeth were growing correctly. Here is evidence that Avery loved it and Maddux didn't. I got great pictures of Avery and was trying to keep Maddux in the chair, thus not getting any pictures! Next time!

This sweet girl sat in the lobby the whole time and was so sweet. She even took a little nap. We know everyone at the office so it was nice to let them love on her.

PS- No cavities for any of us! :)

Yellow Firetruck

2012-01-31T08:09:00.000-08:00

We absolutely love our Mother's Morning Out program at our church. It has been such a blessing and the teachers and the director are wonderful. I have never felt uncomfortable leaving my children with them for one second. I love being involved with my kids so I took on the task of helping to put together the newsletter every month which means I get allllll the pictures that they take at school! :) (which makes me super happy). I picked up the camera this morning and I was so excited to see all these awesome pictures from when the fire truck came to visit.

This is Avery and Maddux's class plus a few more. (Maddux sucking his thumb....grrrr)

They all got a chance to get in the truck and check everything out. Avery and Maddux are standing together (avery in pink/maddux in blue)

It's pictures like these that makes me happy. Both of my children are sitting down and listening. It's the small things in life. Haha!

I love this group picture!

Maddux's teacher told me that once the firemen put on their uniforms, Maddux got up and walked over to give each of them a high five! So typical. I love it.

Here is the link to the blog I was referring to yesterday. It's a great post, especially for moms.
http://lysaterkeurst.com/2012/01/i-dont-want-to-raise-a-good-child/

Maddux - 3 Years

2012-01-30T20:58:00.000-08:00

Dear Sweet Maddux,

I am not sure where to start with you. You are an incredible little boy. Your daddy and I love watching your adorable little personality bloom everyday. You are so loving and a joy to be with. You are absolutely NOTHING like your sister. Every one always told me that I would be amazed at how different twins are and I am now a believer.

You are so funny and LOVE to laugh but you are content with playing with your cars and trains and letting your sister have center stage.

You are all boy. You love dirt, playing in the water, trucks, trains and cars. I love to just watch you lay on the floor and play. You make your trains have conversations and I can't always understand every word but I can usually understand what is going on.

Speaking of talking, your speech has been getting SO much better and I am so proud of you for using more words. I love the fact that I can understand about 95% of what you say and others sometimes have a hard time. It makes me feel like we have a special connection.

Like I said, your favorite toys are your trains and cars and you would take them everywhere with you if I let you. The only problem is, is that you always want to take 20 of each just to drive to the bank.

You are fearless. You LOVE to climb to the top of the play place at Chickfila and you had a blast at your birthday party climbing to the top of all the blow up slides. You are just like me in that way. I love a good rush of excitement!

You are VERY smart. You amaze me everyday when you point out something that I didn't know you had learned.

You love your sisters. I love when you tell Zoey good morning every morning.

You aren't potty trained yet but we are working hard. You wear underwear while we are at home and if I keep reminding you about the potty you are fine but as soon as I slip up you have an accident but I'm not worried about you, you will soon figure it out.

Your favorite foods are hotdogs and chips.

Maddux Jett, you are loved so much and I hope you always know that. Like I said in Avery's post, sometimes I feel like I don't do the best job at being your mommy but I know that I pray that God will help me raise YOU, Maddux, to be who he wants you to be. I love you with all of my heart. You are a silly, quiet, loud, dirty, loving, cuddly little boy and I hope you stay that way.

I love you,

Mommy

Avery - 3 Years

2012-01-30T20:34:00.000-08:00

I keep telling myself that I am not good at this blogging thing and that there is no reason to blog because the twins are already 3 but that is silly. I will love to look back at this blog even if it didn't REALLY start until the twins were 3. So....here we go!

Dear Sweet Avery,

You, my dear, are such a joy to my life. There is so much to cram into this blog post and I hope that one day you read this and understand how loved you are by your mommy and daddy.

Your personality is just like your daddy. You are SO funny and love to make people laugh. G (Kellen's mom) always says that Kellen had a sense of humor from the moment he started talking and you are JUST like him. Just today we were decorating for Valentine's Day and you, out of the blue said, "There's no business like Valentine's business!" Right after you said it you looked at me and just started laughing. Oh my, you make me laugh.

You adore your sister. When she is fussy you will walk over to her and lay by her or just try to make her content by getting in her face. The cutest thing is when you say stuff like...."hey sweet baby girl".

You have such a sweet heart. Just the other day I was talking to your teacher and she was telling me how you played with the new girl at school. You took her by the hand and walked with her to the playground.

You are very smart. Like I said, some of the stuff you say just amazes us.

You are a picky eater like your dad. Your favorite food is cheese. That is the only thing you ever asked for and I have to force you to eat other stuff. I don't blame you though, cheese is good.

Your speech is ridiculous. Incredible is one of your favorite words.

You and your brother still get along for the most part. I looooove watching y'all play together and use your imaginations. Warms my heart.

You aren't a big toy girl. You like to color, play dress-up, and use your imagination.

Avery Clarke, you are loved so much and I hope you always know that. I was reading another blog today about a mom that didn't feel like she always did the best job at being a mom. Her prayer at the end was: God help me to raise Hope to be who you want her to be. So that is my prayer for you. God help me to raise Avery to be who you want her to be. You are an outgoing, sweet, sometimes hard headed, compassionate, loud, giggly girl and sometimes I don't know what to do with you but I pray that God will use me to raise you to be the best you!

I love you,

Mommy

Christmas Blues

2012-01-08T12:17:00.000-08:00

Christmas has come and gone. I absolutely loved watching Christmas through the eyes of my almost 3 year olds. They are even still singing Frosty the Snowman even though it is 70 degrees outside. We had a wonderful Christmas. I love that both of our family live in the same area therefore being able to see everyone on all holidays. We started our day as a family with presents. Then we went to church. I seriously wish that Christmas was Sunday every year. After church we went to Kellen's parent's house and enjoyed lunch and opening more presents. My children are so blessed to have grandparents that love them. After lunch and presents we came home and my parents came over and brought the Barbie jeep and tractor with them. All in all, Christmas was a roaring success! Here are a few pictures from the weekend:

Nana and Avery cooking.

While the other two hang out in Pop's lap!

Kellen stirring the eggnog which ended up not being very good.

The kids gifts from my parents. They were SO excited!

Avery cruising in her new jeep.

What you can't see is the big hill Maddux is about to driving down. Eek...no fear.

We even went to visit all the neighbors!

And this sweet girl enjoyed her jumpy!

You better watch out...

2011-12-22T12:04:00.000-08:00

You better not cry....

You better not pout, I'm telling your why....

Santa Claus is coming to town!!

Canton Christmas

2011-12-12T20:23:00.000-08:00

On Saturday night my parents were keeping my niece and nephews so we decided to drive up to Canton so all the kids could see the lights together. The kids had a blast and it was SO fun to see my kids ride the rides all by themselves. They are growing up so fast.

Micah aka bubba! He is such a sweet boy!

Maddux with his favorite person on the planet, Pop!

Avery and daddy. She wanted to ride Pinky Pie Pony (Little Miss Pony)

Lorelei and Avery
I hope these girls always love each other this much.

Maddux and Jackson
It's been fun to see their relationship grow. Every time Maddux see Jackson he gets SO excited.

And this is the best group picture I got of them. I love it even if it is blurry. That's kind of how life is with 5 kids under 5.

Last but not least, Zoey!! It was so cold and I think Zoey enjoyed being bundled up in her stoller all warm and toasty. She is such a sweet girl.

It's FINALLY beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

2011-12-12T20:15:00.000-08:00

Well it's finally cold outside and we are just now getting our Christmas lights up. We spend sometime outside as a family plus Wiggins and got it done.

Avery is such a big girl. She looooove to ride her bike. Love those beautiful blue eyes!

If you know my husband, you know this is his twin. I love the fact that they look so much a like. Kellen doesn't see it but everyone else does. Ahhh...I love this little boy!

Maddux helping the guys with the lights/dragging the lights around the front yard.

How does it look Maddux??

Alright, my turn! Just need a drink of milk first!!

Oh wait...why use my hands when I can use my teeth...??

Zoey - 4 Months

2011-12-09T14:48:00.000-08:00

Where has the time gone? I feel like it's going faster this time around. What are you up to Zoey??

- You smile all the time.

-We still haven't figured out a good napping schedule but sometimes you surprise us with great naps.

- You have blue eyes.

- You still have a lot of hair I just think it looks thinner because your head has gotten bigger.

- You sleep from 7:30/8ish till 3 then from 3:15 till 8ish.

- You love you big brother and sister.

- You are a laid back baby.

- You had your first sick baby appointment. :(

Our week in a nutshell....

2011-12-09T14:25:00.000-08:00

It's been a TOUGH week at the Farmer house. All of my babies have some type of sickness. Avery and Maddux have been coughing for about 2 weeks now and I thought it was probably just the weather (since it changes every other day). Well I finally decided to take them to the doctor to see what was up and I am glad I did. We end up giving both of them a breathing treatment before we left the office. She thought that Maddux sounded croupy and a little wheezy. It's Friday now and they are feeling much better. I am so thankfully for medicine and happy babies.

I was trying to think of something fun to do today since we have been stuck inside a lot. It's cold outside for MS blood. A couple weeks ago I saw a cute idea to make a felt Christmas tree/ornaments and let your kids decorate it and undecorate it. I don't know about your house but my real tree has been undecorated 129247 times so I was super excited about this idea. I still want to add some lights and presents for under the tree but this is a good start and A and M were so excited about it!

I will try and post pictures of the trees when I am finished. Avery is more excited about it then Maddux so I will at least try to finish one.

Typical day at our house....

2011-11-22T16:30:00.000-08:00

Well I'm not pregnant anymore, PTL. I am happy to announce that It's a GIRL!! Zoey Blake Farmer joined us on August 1st. Avery and Maddux both love her and we couldn't be more happy!! These pictures are a typical day at the Farmer house. Avery is being momma and Maddux is driving a car on her.

20 Weeks

2011-03-26T17:16:00.000-07:00

I'm 20 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 20 Weeks

Size of baby: Length of a banana

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I don't ask because I don't want to know...I tell my doctor to only tell me if it's bad and I need to know :)

Maternity Clothes: Oh yeah. I looooove maternity pants. I wish it was ok to wear them all the time even when I'm not pregnant.

Gender: Not finding out! At first I really thought it was a girl but now I really have no idea.

Movement: I have started feeling a little movement. It's really fun! I forgot how exciting it would be.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach....hands down.

Cravings: I really will eat anything but I really get excited about Chinese food!

Symptoms: Just growing and poor sleep.

Best Moment this week: Feeling "baby C" move!

27 Months (2 Years, 3 Months)

2011-03-05T05:34:00.000-08:00

I completely forgot to do an update when they turned 2! So here it is!

Avery

- is VERY social. (MMO 2 times a week)

- talks in complete sentences

- takes 1 nap a day (1 - 4)

- loves to play outside and especially loves to swing.

- is a very picky eater but her favorite foods are cheese and bananas.

- prefers milk over juice.

- is very good at following directions.

- can say all of her ABC's.

- can count to 10.

- knows Jesus Loves Me, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Happy Birthday and a few more.

- favorite color is pink and she will point it out everywhere.

- loves bubbles.

Maddux

- is social but not AS social as Avery. He loves to play with other kids. (MMO 2 times a week)

- takes one nap a day (1-4)

- will at least attempt to say any word you ask him. (PTL- I prayed for his little voice for a long time and I am thankful to say that he just wanted to talk on his own time.)

- LOVES trucks, cars and trains.

- still very much in love with his grandfathers.

- mowed the grass with Pop and is now hooked.

- will at least try any food once.

- will finally take medicine without me having to force it down his throat.

- prefers juice over milk.

- very good a following directions.

- favorite TV show is Super Why on PBS.

- has teetee on the potty twice.

- loves to go on walk in the wagon but usually gets out and pulls the wagon with Avery in it all the way down the street.

Lindsey

2011-01-21T12:46:00.000-08:00

Kelly's Korner is having a "Show us your life: Singles Edition" and I have the perfect person for some lucky man out there!

Meet my friend, Lindsey! She is the one in purple! Isn't she BEAUTIFUL!!

Lindsey and I have been friends for YEARS. We grew up in the same town and had the same friends. Lindsey is a wonderful person. She is VERY smart and has always excelled at everything that she has done. She went to Mississippi College for her undergrad and also went to Mississippi College Law School. She is definitely one of the smartest people that I know!

The best thing about Lindsey though, is that she is a Christian. She loves the Lord. In between undergrad and law school she spent some time traveling and doing mission work in Jordan. She is very knowledgeable about the word and I admire that about her!

She was brought up in a wonderful home and her family is still very close. She has a younger sister and an older brother. She has one niece that she absolutely adores! She has a lot of friends and a great sense of humor.

Currently, Lindsey lives in Jackson, is a lawyer at a law firm in Jackson and owns her own home (which is well decorated)! She is in her mid 20s. If you want more information about Lindsey, email me at becca.farmer@gmail.com!

DPP - Day 19

2010-12-19T17:02:00.000-08:00

Fire, Elf and two sweet babies!

Maddux always sits in the cutest positions when he is watching tv....

DPP - Day 14

2010-12-19T16:59:00.000-08:00

"Mickey and Elmo like BBQ chips, too!"
- Avery

(Yes, I realize I'm going backwards...)

DPP - Day 15

2010-12-15T11:02:00.000-08:00

And 5 days later........

I got these pjs at Walmart. They are so soft and super cute! Avery just LOVES her snowgirl.

Maddux usually always has a truck in his hand.

Avery jumping...She jumps everywhere.

My poor baby with pink eye. It's much better now and I think the two pacis helped.

DPP - Day 10

2010-12-10T13:29:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is our first Gingerbread House party!!! I have constructed 3 houses and have 3 more to go! It has really been fun /messy making all the stuff. I can't wait to see how everyone decorates them. You can tell that the one in the middle was my first one. If you look closely, you can tell that the roof isn't connected. Oh well, if someone can make that one pretty then they win!

DPP - Day 9

2010-12-09T12:26:00.000-08:00

Look at these cute pigtails! Doesn't she look so grown up??

DDP - Day 6

2010-12-07T05:54:00.000-08:00

Day behind..........

This girl thinks that she is....

this girl! But seriously....look how beautiful my Avery girl is.

DPP - Day 5

2010-12-06T11:02:00.000-08:00

During the afternoons when I am trying to make dinner or do anything productive I have to find something fun for the twins to do to keep them occupied. A couple days ago I decided to fill the sink up with warm water and throw a couple of spoons and cups in there and let them play! They LOVED it! It made a mess but messes don't really matter to me, especially when it's just water. SO if you need an idea to keep your kids occupied this is a great one!

DDP - Day 4

2010-12-04T21:02:00.000-08:00

We took Christmas card pictures today!! We defintely got some cute ones and I can't wait to show them off!! :o)

DDP - Day 3

2010-12-03T11:47:00.000-08:00

Day 3

Maddux is having quite a bad hair day but he is still just the cutest thing every! And how cute is this cup? We found them at Hobby Lobby today and the kids loved them. They are very festive.

I decided to do some crafting today! We are having a Gingerbread House party next weekend and I wanted to make each of the kids something to take home with them other than their houses! I saw this idea on a blog last year and it has stuck in my head all year. I have to say, it was easy (a little time consuming) and turned out super cute. All the supplies came from Hobby Lobby.

Monogram Christmas Ornament Supplies:

Stickers: $4.00

Clear ornaments: 12 for $3.00

Christmas scrapbook paper: 8 pieces for $2.40

scissors

Grand total of $.78 an ornament!

All you do is roll the paper, stuff it into the ornament and add a sticker!

DPP - Day 2

2010-12-02T17:59:00.000-08:00

Today is the first day that one of the babies hasn't vomited in about 5 days. Needless to say, today was a good day. Since we weren't really picture ready I decided to take pictures of some of our favorite Christmas decorations.

First the stockings. I think they are my favorite thing! My family hung stockings but didn't really fill them but I am determined to figure this whole stocking thing out. I absolutely LOVE the twins' stockings. I got them last year from Pottery Barn (actually Nana got them!!). The quality is great and they are pretty big. After Christmas I think I am going to order two more for me and Kellen.

I don't know about your elementary school but in Clinton we made these EVERY year! I seriously have 6 of these and they make me laugh every year!

Last year I decided that I wanted to pick out an ornament for each babies every year depending on what they were into that year. Since last year they didn't really care about anything I got these from Hallmark.

This is one of Kellen's ornaments. Who doesn't love A Christmas Story??? 24 hours on Christmas day! I seriously turn it on TBS and watch it allllll day! I never really noticed Ralphie face until I took this picture. It's SO serious.

Kellen and I got this ornament from his parents for our first Christmas. It is SO pretty and I am sooooo scared I am going to break it. It is at the VERY top of the tree to keep little fingers off of it!

This is another one of Kellen's. Everytime Avery see it, she yells..."Go Baves!!"

Isn't this ornament so sweet. One of my students picked this out for me. She gave it to me before we left for Christmas break, which means I was still pregnant. If you look closely, both babies have red hair....maybe she knew something! This one is really special to me!

Who you gunna call?? GHOSTBUSTERS! The kids love this ornament because it plays the song! I love it because it's so cute and it is perfect for Kellen!

The leg lamp....nuff said! (and it talks!)

This is Maddux's ornament for this year. We live close to a small independent airport and when we are outside we see TONS of airplanes pass over. Maddux points out every one to me everyday! He loves airplanes!

If you have been around Avery recently you would know that she is OBSESSED with Tinkerbell. She visits Tink often throughout the day.

Hahaha...this is how we have felt the last couple of days! BLAH!

DPP

2010-12-01T13:37:00.000-08:00

I have decided to "TRY" and December '10 Photo Project! Basically, you post a picture everyday up until Christmas of something that you have done that day or maybe the day before. I think it will be good for me by hopefully forcing me to take more pictures. I get so busy, especially during the holidays, that I tend to forget to take pictures.

Since we have all been sick around this house for the last week, I have decided to post a picture from last year. It is still by far one of my favorites, EVER, of the twins. We used this picture for our Christmas card last year and I hope to get one just as good this year. For those of you that know my babies...they are MUCH bigger this year :(

Loins Club Park

2010-11-19T06:18:00.000-08:00

Last weekend we went to Clinton Holiday Market and made a quick stop at Loins Club Park. I, Becca, played at this park several times during my childhood and actually played on most of this equipment. 22 months has been SO much fun. They are both talking, Avery more than Maddux, but he is getting there and is doing much better than he was.

Shutterfly

2010-11-12T06:08:00.000-08:00

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Everything I have gotten from them has been great quality and has always gotten to me super fast! I am actually in the process of making Maddux and Avery's first year books....Yes...I'm still making them and they are almost 2! (Can you believe that they are almost 2!!!) Anyways, I can't wait to see them!! I am done with Maddux's and it is 12 x 12 book with 70 pages....think I take to many pictures?!?! Check out the Photo Books!

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Fair/Petting Zoo

2010-10-12T12:59:00.000-07:00

Oh the Mississippi State Fair...

I LOVED going to the fair when I was younger and now it just makes me feel GROSS. But like the "good" mother that I am, I didn't want Avery and Maddux to miss out on the opportunity to go to the petting zoo and feed the animals. You can ask anyone, I am not a mom that cares about germs (who has time for paci wipes?) but yuck...I told Avery and Maddux that they couldn't go to sleep until we got home because I wanted to wash them off before I put them in bed. Anyways, they had a great time and it was really good to see Tiffany/Brantley and Jeannie/Parker.

Maddux and Avery watching people show their cows. They kept mooing. They love cows.

Maddux loved it. A cow was literally 12 inches away from him at one point.

Wow...look...they aren't looking at the camera. What a shock... :o)

Petting zoo! This animal was just sitting there. He didn't care anything about the food. I wonder how much weight these animals gain every year during the fair.

See the gumball looking machine? Well that is the food. Every time one of us touched that thing, the animals literally attacked our arms. Soon after this I decided to buy a bag of carrots.

Avery and I. I have no idea what kind of animal this is. I had no time to look at the signs because I was trying to keep up with two babies and a bag of carrots.

Maddux came to help.

I think Brantley really liked it! With a little help from mom, she did great!

Avery with a ram.

A and M with a deer.

Maddux did really good with feeding the animals. Most of the time Avery just threw the food in the cage.

Ummm...is this camel dead?

Maddux

For some reason, I thought this picture was so funny!

Sweet baby hands.

Sweet Parker!

Needless to say, we had a great time. Michael and Julie offered to keep the kids tonight so that Kellen and I could go back and walk around and eat. Can't wait to try the Krisy Kreme Burger! :o)

Football Season 2010

2010-09-26T18:07:00.000-07:00

Maroon

White

Fight Fight Fight

Mississippi State....You're dang right!!

We don't win many games but we did win this weekend again Georgia. A great time was had by all. My cousin, her husband and a friend came from Georgia (Georgia fans) and it was good to see them. Here are a few pictures of our days. It was a LONG day, 30 minute nap for the babies and no real bedtime. Around 10, Maddux finally just passed out and slept until 8:45. You read that right...I said, 8:45!! I was so thankful. They must've known I needed the sleep.

20th Month - Avery

2010-09-24T12:05:00.000-07:00

Oh...Avery. She is a firecracker. She is so full of life and I am loving every minute with her! Like I said in the last post, I feel like they are having first a lot lately and that life is flying by. Please slow down...don't grow to fast.

What has Avery been up to this month?

Avery...

talks all the time! She surprises us with words all the time. Recently her favorite word has been "please" but it sounds more like "peas". It is so cute and she knows it. She says it alllll the time!

is a pretty picky eater. Every time I open the fridge she says "cheese?". She would eat cheese at every meal if I let her.

LOVES football! There can be a MSU logo the size of a stamp and she sees it from a 100 feet away. It is the craziest thing! haha

is the same way about Elmo and Cookie Monster! Whenever we are in Target she points out every Elmo and Cookie. I never knew how popular they were. Seriously...they are EVERYWHERE!

does not like it when Maddux touches her stuff and she lets him know it!

loves to brush her teeth. Really they both like it but I'm sure that won't last long!

loves to talk on the phone.

wears size 18 and 24 month clothes.

wears size 5 diaper.

loves to wear bows. I think it's pretty funny because I'm not a girly girl and my daughter loves all things girl.

(Avery's crazy hair)

I'm sorry baby girl. You got your hair from me!

(First MTSU game of the season)

Notice the bow. Always has a bow...otherwise she looks like she has a mullet.

(First MSU game of the season)

I'm serious..this girl LOVES the bulldogs!

(First time to eat cereal)

You can read about the first time to eat cereal in the last post. Notice...a bow...at breakfast!

OH my...I love this girl. My children are amazing. I am so lucky...

20th Month - Maddux

2010-09-23T13:13:00.000-07:00

I could eat this child up. He is such a sweet/quiet boy. I feel like we have so many first every month so I thought I would fill you in on the 20th month. What has Maddux been up to:

Maddux....

LOVES to look at and "read" books.

still isn't talking much but he does say some words (mama, Dada, night night, ball, bye). Dr. Payne says that Avery is doing all the talking for him and she probably will for a while. Sad but true. The ladies in the nursery told me that whenever they ask either A or M a question they look at each other to see what they should do...I bet it's fun being a twin!

is still fascinated with planes. We live close to the airport and every time one flies over he makes sure to tell me and mumbles what I think is his version of plane.

every time he hears a dog he starts barking.

follows directions very well. I can tell him to go get something in a different room and he does it. It is crazy!

loves fruit and is way less picky of an eater than Avery.

wakes up and puts his shoes on.

loves to take baths.

wears size 18month clothes.

wears a size 5 diaper.

knows how to turn on the CD player and loves to dance to the music.

gives his blanket to Kellen every night to cover him up. It is really cute. As soon as Avery figured out what was going on she started doing it.

(First time at the airport)

This was a Mommy/Son outing. Avery and Kellen were at home sleeping so I decided to take Maddux to the airport. I think he was confused as to why the planes were on the ground and not in the air. We got to see one start up and drive all the way down the runway to take off. It was really fun. I cherish time alone with each child.

(First time to have a bubble bath)

He wasn't much of a fan at first but when he figured out that there was water under the bubbles he was good.

(First time to eat cereal - Chocolate Cheerios)

I eat cereal all the time and they bug me for a bite the entire time I'm eating so I decided to give them a chance. It was actually half successful.

(First time in Memphis)

We went to Memphis to visit some friends and Kellen got to go to the MTSU game. We had a great time and our friends, Chris and Kandis, were so nice to let us take over their house. Chris and Kandis actually found out that day that they are having a BOY! Cohen Christopher. Can't wait to meet him!!

blogging...

2010-09-23T12:45:00.000-07:00

For some reason I just feel like blogging. I don't really have anything to blog about but here goes nothing. I wish I was a better blogger and I am not sure why I don't do it more often! I think I get overwhelmed when I feel like there have to be pictures in EVER post. Anywho...What have we been up to?

Well we have a different schedule now that the "school year" has started.

Mondays are our days to recover from the weekend. Usually we have been out of town at a football game.

Tuesdays are Mother's Morning Out. This isn't time for myself because I am actually teaching the two year olds. I am really enjoying it (most days). It's only two days a week and the kids get to go for half price and I really just want them to have the chance to play with others. After MMO we come home and eat and nap!

Wednesdays we have Mother Goose on the Loose at the library. The babies absolutely loooove it. I would get some pictures but honestly I am SO busy chasing them around the room. We have been to the Madison and Ridgeland library and I will have to say that I like the Ridgeland library a LOT better. Mother Goose is so much nicer and didn't care if the kids were up dancing and walking around. Mother Goose in Madison seemed annoyed if the kids didn't sit still the entire time. I'm sorry but there is NO way to make two 20 month olds sit still for 30 minutes and I am not going to make them. Plus it's supposed to be fun.

Thursdays are MMO again.

Fridays are when we recover from the week and get ready for the weekend.

I absolutely love my children. There is NO way I can express how much I love them. They are growing so fast and I am trying to enjoy every second.

My brother and I

2010-08-02T08:44:00.000-07:00

Ok...I guess I didn't get a picture with just my brother but I guess it's ok that my mom is in the picture. She did do a great job in raising us!! :o)

4th of July

2010-07-27T12:29:00.000-07:00

We had a great 4th of July!

Both of our families were together which makes things so much fun.

Btw...I am so thankfully that our families get along so well. I don't know many families that spend this much time together. It's wonderful and so special.

We went over to Kellen's parents house and cooked out.

There was a pool and slide for the kids and they loooove it.

Michael, Jackson and Lorelei were able to be there. Wish Julie could have come.

Got some great family pictures. The last time me and my bother took a picture together by ourselves was my freshman year of college. (wow)

(mom and dad)

(kellen and i)

(avery sliding)

(maddux's turn. jackson waiting)

(jackson having fun)

(maddux and avery chillin in the pool)

(lorelei taking a turn)

(camie -can't wait for her to be back for good!- and kellen)

Avery @ 18 Months

2010-07-17T05:54:00.000-07:00

Avery, Ave.

Wow. Miss Personality!

Will try to repeat every word you say (I'm not the type of mom that counts every word she says...)

Has an attachment to her blanket, paci and her Mickey.

Is bossy :o)

Loves Murphy and any dog for that matter.

LOVES her grandparents.

Favorite words is Elmo.

Ask for her bow when she wakes up in the morning.

Loves to dance.

Talks for Maddux. I will ask Maddux a question and she will answer...another reason I think Maddux doesn't feel the need to talk in English!

Favorite food: Cheese!

Maddux @ 18 Months

2010-07-17T05:48:00.000-07:00

Maddux, Mad Man

SOOO very active.

Has been teething for the last month (poor thing, only 2 more teeth to go!)

Understand everything I say!

Loves to wave and say bye bye to whomever is leaving.

Loves any dog!

Doesn't talk in English much but "talks" all the time!

Loves to snuggle!

LOVES his grandparents a lot!

Loves to watch tv.

Loves to throw things!

Loves to climb.

Loves to spin in circle and clap!

Loves riding his retro rocket!

Is attached to his paci.

Favorite food: Turkey Hotdogs.

Gak!!

2010-07-17T05:38:00.000-07:00

Avery and Maddux have now attended their first movie. Sherk, The Final Chapter.

They did really well. We went to Northpark and at first we were the only ones. 10 minutes after the movie started another big family came in but they were letting their kids walk around a little so it ended up being ok!

They actually watched about 45 minutes of the movie in our laps. Our row dead-ended into a wall so we let them explore our row which was a lifesaver.

There was about 10 left in the movie and they were done. Finally we let them run around so Kellen and I could finish the movie!

Now the pictures:

Kellen, Avery and Maddux

Mommy, Avery and Maddux

Them watching the movie!

oh my....

2010-05-31T18:32:00.001-07:00

I hope these pictures don't show what type of parents my children will be! haha

Maddux is doing well and then........

complete wipeout!

OK...now on to Avery..whom(?) I am more worried about. This series of pictures are of Avery trying to get the baby out of the stoller! Yikes....

Avery, would you like to be pull up by your arm???

And some how the babies ended up on the floor....poor baby...

P.S. - No real babies were harmed in this experiment...

Going Private

2010-05-26T13:01:00.001-07:00

I think I am going to make this blog private. A lot of people have been telling me horror stories about crazy people stealing pictures and other crazy things. Just leave a comment if you want to keep reading. Thanks!

Coolest aunt/mom ever!!!

2010-05-26T11:52:00.000-07:00

Blue Jean Babies

2010-05-25T12:34:00.001-07:00

Aren't these super cute??? Maybe redneck but super cute! I just couldn't pass them up when I found them on sale! $8 dollars for 25 diapers. Just couldn't pass it up!

Maybe I should send this one to Pioneer Woman...It looks a lot like the one she has of her husband butt but I think Maddux little bottom is WAY cuter!

Maddux

2010-05-22T09:44:00.000-07:00

Hands down, has the best baby laugh ever!

Friends of the Zoo

2010-05-21T13:26:00.000-07:00

I was so glad this morning when my brother called to ask if we wanted to go to the zoo. I love the Jackson Zoo because you are SO close to the animals and most of the time we run into at least one zookeeper who gives us lots of interesting information!

A & M with the Tigers! See how close they are!

Jackson with the Tiger!

Watching the tigers!

Lorelei loves to smile for the camera!

Maddux, Avery, Jackson and Lorelei

Jackson with the Alligator

When we got done we went and had lunch with the best Pop in the world. Seriously....they are in LOVE with my dad. They would choose him over me anyday. After lunch we went home and watered the ferns and waited on dad to get home!

Yes...he is holding a pink sippy cup...YOU try to keep it straight all the time...

Helping pull the weeds!

Mother's Day

2010-05-20T13:09:00.001-07:00

Mother's Day in pictures!

It is absolutely impossible to get both babies to look at the camera at the same time but I LOVE these pictures! Avery was ok with being held but Maddux was NOT having it. He wanted to get down and run around and you will see that in every picture.

So happy to be their mother!

Not a day goes by that I don't have to pull something out of their noses!

Look at those baby blues!

She wants to push the buttons on the camera....all the time...(not sure why this is underlined...)

This was the only way I could get him to smile but I love them and it shows his personality.

Everything looks more fun upside down!

I had a wonderful Mother's Day. We went over to Kellen's parents house and just hung out all day. It was perfect weather and both of our families were there! Can't get much better then that!!

Our backpacks!

2010-05-20T07:36:00.001-07:00

If you have been to our house more then once you have probably seen these attached to Avery and Maddux! For some reason they LOVE these things. Our routine is...wake up, drink milk, have breakfast, put on backpacks until nap time. . .

(Avery) We wear them when we read....

We wear them when we watch tv....

We wear them when we play....

We wear them when we cry....

Moving on!

2010-05-19T14:14:00.000-07:00

I realize that I said I would continue to write about our day and I have completely failed/forgotten....Sorry. Moving on........

Avery and Maddux are now 16 months old! They are changing everyday and they seem to be doing something new everyday. This morning I looked up and Avery was on top of the kitchen table.....seriously!! So what are we up to these days.....

Maddux Jett Farmer

This boy has come out of his shell!! He is still a little shy around other kids but when we are at home he is SO talkative! When he "talks" to me I really think he thinks I understand him. He can say dada, mama, ball, dog (and makes the dog sound), nana, pop and I'm 95% sure that he said Avery the other day. His favorite toy is anything that has wheels on it. He loves to run his car into everything. He is all boy. I think he is going to be right handed. He still looks JUST like Kellen and I think that is adorable. His favorite food right now is probably grapes or blueberries. He doesn't like to hold hands but he loooove to give his momma hugs and kisses! He laughs ALL the time.

Avery Clarke Farmer

AC is a firecracker!!!!! She wakes up running and runs to bed at night. Her favorite thing in the world right now is Sherk. She talks all the time. Both of them have their own language that I can't understand. She can say dada, mama, ball, dog, no, go, pop and nana. Her hair is turning more red and curly everyday. Her favorite toy is anything that someone else is playing with. She loves to swing. If she see a straw in someone's drink she automatically thinks its hers and screams until she gets it. Her favorite food is cheese (she got that from her G). I think she is going to be left handed because she does everything with her left hand. She is a great hand holder but doesn't give out kisses to just anyone. She LOVE my cell phone and will open it and say hi.

These babies amaze me. I love watching them figure things out everyday (even if it is climbing on top of the table).

14 Months

2010-03-17T20:25:00.001-07:00

So much has been going on around the Farmer household lately! The babies are growing so fast and are SO fun! When they get out of the bed in the morning they start running and would run the entire day if I let them! I decided that I am going to post what a day is like in our house!

6:30 - 7:30: Maddux wakes up and is ready to go! There is NO laying in bed with a sweet motionless baby anymore!

7:30: Avery wakes up, usually because Maddux is sitting outside of the bedroom door playing with the loudest toy we have!

7:35: Diaper Change! We use the Target diapers and love them. They aren't as soft but they hold a lot and the babies don't seem to mind them!

7:40: Bottles! Yes, I still give my sweet 14 month old babies bottles. I am worried that they won't get enough milk if I don't, so just leave me alone! They will not take a bottle to school with them! :o)

We have the Dr. Brown bottles but if I had it all to do over again we would get something that didn't have as many parts! They are GREAT bottle but six pieces to clean every time is a little much! Also, advice to new moms! Go ahead and buy the 8 oz. bottles. Buying the 4 oz. bottle is a waste of money!

While the babies drink their 8 oz. of whole milk they LOVE to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! Thankfully, I also enjoy it and love to sing the songs to the babies. We just got DVR so I will get to record some of the episodes for them! We are also going to try out Yo Gabba Gabba...

Around 7:55: Babies are done with their bottles and are ready to play. They play around for 30 minutes before they eat breakfast! Some of their favorite toys to play with are:

This is one of their favorite books! Every page sings a song to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus"...It was really cute the first 45 times.

We are learning how to pull down the handle so mom doesn't have to 145 times a day! :o) They love the dog and the songs.

This is another favorite. Maddux has figured out that if he just throws it on the ground all the doors pop open! Smart kid. They are starting to figure out how to open them the correct way and they get super excited when it pops up!

8:30: BREAKFAST! Fixing meals for the babies has been interesting because I want the babies to eat healthy while I can still force them to but it's hard to think of things to make that the babies will eat...It's easy to say..."my babies will eat all organic blah blah blah..." but if the baby doesn't like it, you are out of luck! Anyways, here are a few of our favorite breakfast items!

First, our booster seat! I LOVE these booster seats. They are much better then having two bulky highchairs in our small house. They are easy to put on and remove from the chair. Wish I would have started with these!

The twins love pancakes! NO syrup. I have this weird thing about syrup and kids. I was a teacher and to many kids come to school smelling like syrup and it always made me sick. I feel sick just thinking about it.

The babies will eat just about every type of fruit but they will always eat bananas. I don't know many babies that don't like bananas.

I like these sippy cups. I didn't try to many but they work and the babies figured out how to use them. I actually went and bought some with straws today because they like to drink out of my straws all the time so we will see what they think about the new ones.

Clean up! Avery and Maddux know when they are done that it's coming and they hate it but you can have a baby walking around with banana and pancake all over their face. Good ole wipes work great! I think I will always have wipes laying around the house now because they are so useful!

Ok...it's 11:10 and I never stay up this late so I am going to stop here and pick up tomorrow (or next week)! Tomorrow we are going to the Zoo to enjoy some time with some friends. This will be trip 2 of 3 to the zoo this week!

Monday, Monday

2010-03-01T12:13:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday!

Today has been a good day even though it's raining! I just wanted to share a couple of the babies one year old pictures! They are growing so fast!

Avery Clarke Farmer

- Social butterfly!

- Talks all the time!

- Is a picky eater.

- Is a full time walker.

- Still uses her paci at night.

- Favorite thing to play with is a necklace.

- Loves to look at books.

Maddux Jett Farmer

- Quieter than his sister.

- Is the active child.

- Full time walker!

- Still uses his paci at night.

- Favorite toy is any type of ball.

- LOVES to be outside.

- Will eat anything I give him!

I love coming home....

2010-02-03T13:05:00.000-08:00

because this is what I come home to!

Walking boy!!

2010-02-03T13:01:00.000-08:00

He was finally tired of his sister showing him up! He is soooo proud of himself and so am I! Goooooo Maddux!!! Isn't he just to cute for words!

Poor Avery ate the coffee table. Look at her poor cheek.

throwing a fit

2010-01-18T14:51:00.000-08:00

Is it bad that I wanted to catch Maddux throwing a fit on camera? It is so darn cute. If he doesn't get his way he will flip over on his belly and start crying. 20 seconds later, he is fine. OHHH I can't believe it has started....pray for me...I think it's cute now but I'm sure that will change when it happens multiple times a day.

birthday cake

2010-01-18T14:48:00.000-08:00

50/50 isn't bad...Maddux LOVE the cake and Avery was not havin' it....After we all sang happy birthday she was ready to get out of her highchair.

We eventually took the cake away from Maddux because if we hadn't, he would have eaten the whole thing.

tutu!

2010-01-18T14:43:00.000-08:00

Well....if you can't tell from the picture...the first birthday tutu wasn't very successful. I think it was because she wasn't feeling all that well so I'm going to try again. After awhile though, she did warm up to it...

It's my party, I can cry if I want too....

I'm trying to calm her down.

She was like a cat when you put tape on the bottom of their paw. She wouldn't move...

Tunnel Fun!

2010-01-18T14:40:00.000-08:00

Avery and Maddux got this tunnel for Christmas and they LOOOOVE it. It took awhile to figure out what they were supposed to do with it but they love it. and so does the dog....

Here he comes!!

closer.......

Yay, Maddux!!!

Play Date!!

2010-01-18T14:27:00.000-08:00

Today we went on a play date with all of our friends. First we had Mexican. 4 adults 5 babies. Then we went to the Science Museum! It was so fun!

Parker, Maddux, Avery and Mary Haddox

Brantley was there but she was attached to Tiffany.

All the babies were SO interested in the fish. It was cute to watch them talk to them.

Group! Tiffany and Brantley, Me, Maddux and Avery, Hailey and MH and Jeannie and Parker.

Here are Maddux and Avery beside a huge rock...Not sure what the rock is all about but we took a picture!

We are still alive!

2010-01-16T19:51:00.000-08:00

It has been awhile since I last updated. I am so inconsistent with my posting. I will post 5 at a time and then not post for a month. Ugh...

Well a lot has happened since I last posted. Avery and Maddux turned ONE! Can you believe it? I sure can't. It's hard for me to believe that it has been a year since I was in the hospital waiting to meet and find out the genders of my TWO beautiful babies. TWO...I am so blessed. TWO...beautiful, healthy babies.

I am overwhelmed with all the pictures right now but I do plan on posting some.

Merry Christmas from the Farmers!

2009-12-25T05:15:00.001-08:00

What we've been up to in our 11th month...

2009-12-17T07:34:00.001-08:00

What have we been up to?? EVERYTHING. Here are some pictures to prove it.

Maddux and Avery LOVE the fridge. Every time I open the door I hear them coming around the corner. Don't you love how Avery is going after the beer? She is going to be just like her dad.

We've been to the North Pole (aka Bass Pro Shop). They did really well with Santa. All they wanted to do is play with Santa's beard. When we finally got them to look at the camera, they were annoyed that we would dare makes them look. It was fun though. We went with our friend's Parker and Brantley.

LOOK how sweet this face is. I love the fact that every time I look in this boys direction, he smiles. I know he won't do it forever so I am eating it up while I can. He also has 8 teeth now!!!

Avery with her super cute antlers. She now has 4 teeth. We are growing up!

Pop (great grand pop) came to visit and brought us a sweet ornament. They were so content in his arms and just stayed there for about 10 minutes. They have an obsession with beards. I think Pop also enjoyed it, too!

These pictures make me laugh! It was SOOOOO cold the day we took these pictures. Avery had been awake for awhile but Maddux had JUST woken up. Can you tell??

I got him out of the bed and took his picture. I didn't even brush his hair. haha...oh well...he is still cute.

I'm not sure what she is looking at but is super serious in this picture!

When things get quiet...

2009-12-04T13:00:00.001-08:00

start worrying....

Christmas Cards 09

2009-11-21T20:15:00.001-08:00

We have concurred Christmas Cards '09. It wasn't easy or pretty at times but we got some GREAT pictures!!! I didn't use this one for the final card but I thought it was SO funny/cute! I will post a picture of the actually card later after I have a chance to mail them out! I got these adorable onesies from Old Navy. The candy cane headband is also from Old Navy and I was amazed at how long Avery left it on! Don't they look TOOO cute!

Halloween

2009-11-20T14:13:00.000-08:00

This year for Halloween, Maddux and Avery were Thing 1 and Thing 2! It was a homemade costume and I think it turned out very cute! G (Kellen's mom) bought the red pjs. I made the Thing 1 and Thing 2 patches and the wigs and there you have it....Thing 1 and Thing 2!

Once again, it's impossible to get a 'good' picture...

Tailgating!

2009-11-20T08:34:00.000-08:00

A couple of weeks ago the babies got to experience tailgating at it's finest! We weren't allowed to bring our big trailer so my dad had to bring his work truck. After we took everything out of the back we used the back as a play pen and the babies LOVED it. It was also cold so they got to wear their adorable little hats!

Crazy boy...

2009-11-20T08:32:00.000-08:00

This kid can get into places I never thought anyone could.

Beautiful Fall Day

2009-11-20T08:19:00.000-08:00

Maddux and Avery love to be outside so I decided that I would take some pictures and they turned out so cute. I am so glad that the babies love to be outside.

It looked like Maddux was reading this book...and maybe he was!

We are learning how to share at an early age. Maddux is actually really good at sharing but Avery throws a fit...typical girl...

Avery loving the grass....

and the leaves. I took about 45 leaves out of their mouths.

It's NEVER to early to start reading to your child...

10 months

2009-11-20T07:50:00.001-08:00

A month has come and gone and the babies are another month older. How does it happen so fast!?! It's breaking my heart but it is so fun to see the babies grow up and become more curious! I do realize that these pictures are not the best but it is really hard to get a 'good' picture of these two because they are always on the move! SO...what's been going on this month:

Maddux Jett Farmer -

is the fastest crawling baby I have ever seen.

is walking around furniture.

has 7 teeth, almost 8!

loves things that make noise.

still play catch with himself.

is starting to figure out the sippy cup.

loves every type of food I have given him.

Told you it was hard getting a good picture....

Avery Clarke Farmer -

LOVES her momma.

is crawling everywhere.

walks around the furniture.

finally has 2 top teeth, totaling 4 teeth.

loves to bug her brother already.

is in love with Murphy.

talks all the time.

Hats

2009-10-14T12:55:00.000-07:00

Before:

Look at those sweet little heads.

While I was putting away the twin's 3-6 month clothes I found their hats from the hospital. I thought it would be so funny to put them on now and see how much they have grown and BOY have they grown. Every time I look at the picture I crack up.

I also found these SUPER cute hates at Wal-mart and just had to have them for our trip to Tennessee this weekend. The high on Saturday is supposed to be 56!!! How great!

Avery doesn't mind her hat but Maddux is another story.

9 Months Doc Appointment

2009-10-09T07:29:00.001-07:00

The babies had their 9 month well visit on Monday to make sure they are growing as they should. They also had to get their fingers pricked to make sure their blood counts were normal and everything looked great! They didn't even cry when the nurse pricked their finger! I was so proud. I took these pictures because the nurse put band-aids on their fingers and they were fascinated by them. Maddux is crying in the pictures because I wouldn't let him stick the band-aid in his mouth. On to the stats!

Maddux Jett Farmer

20 pounds, 29 1/2 inches long

Head circum: 48 cm

Skinny baby, big head (Estes family thing)!

Avery Clarke Farmer

22 pounds, 29 inches

Head Circum: 46 cm

Little head, big tummy (also an Estes family thing...)

9 Months

2009-09-29T06:32:00.001-07:00

Can you believe it's been 9 months. I can't!

Maddux -

drinks 5 bottles a day, 6 ounces.

eat three meals a day.

is crawling everywhere!

has 7 teeth.

sleeps 10 1/2 hours at night, 8 pm - 6:30 am.

takes 2 naps a day.

pulls up on everything.

says mama...sort of.

turns on the mobile during nap time...we call him DJ Mad Man.

plays fetch with himself.

Avery -

talks ALL the time. "mama", "dada" & "nana".

loves people SO much. She is our social butterfly.

drinks 5 bottles a day, 6 ounces each.

holds her own bottle.

eats three meals a day.

will pick up food with her hands and eat it.

army crawls all over the floor.

has 2 teeth.

loves her paci.

sleeps 10 1/2 hours at night, 8 pm - 6:30 am.

takes 2 naps a day.

What 9/11 means to me...

2009-09-11T06:48:00.000-07:00

9/11 was a big day. It was my senior year of high school, 1st period Government class. I had NO idea what was going on and I had NO idea how it would change me. It didn't really change me until this year. Don't get me wrong, I was sad for the families who had lost someone but it didn't REALLY hit me until this year. Why? I have children. For me having children has really changed my outlook on life. Life is precious. Life is short. Life can change in a second. I now understand why my parents loved and held me so close.

2009-08-24T13:06:00.000-07:00

We are doing really, really well...Maddux has 4 teeth now and I think (knock on wood) that we are done with teething for now. He is ALMOST crawling. He can get from point a to point b on his hands and knees he just adds a couple of belly flop in. Avery is doing wonderful also. She has been such a sweet baby while her brother has been teething. Good thing because I don't think I can handle two fussy, clingy babies. She has shown no interest in crawling. She would rather roll. We have been visiting with my brother, Michael, and his family, Julie, Jackson and Lorelei. It has been wonderful having them here. Wish they could stay forever.

One of my best friends, Christi, came over the other day and took some cute pictures of the twins.

I hope everyone is have a great Monday.

P.S.- Kellen and I started a new blog for football and tailgating purposes. It will be all about this football season and I (becca) will be using it to plan out our tailgating festivities. http://farmerfootball.blogspot.com ENJOY!

Woohoo!!

2009-08-18T19:23:00.000-07:00

We love to swing!! To bad we only have one swing. We are learning how to take turns!

Our little Blue Raiders!

2009-08-15T07:58:00.000-07:00

Thanks Brad and Beth for these adorable outfits. They are still a little big but I thought since football season is RIGHT around the corner we should probably try them on! Look how cute. I (becca) still think they look MUCH better in maroon but blue is a close second. Can't wait until they are wearing these at a football game!

Avery Maddux

I've got to work on getting some kind of bow to wear with this outfit.

He feels much better in maroon.

21 Day until MSU football!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANNOT wait!

Swimming in the front yard....

2009-08-04T13:35:00.000-07:00

is sooooo FUN!

Check it out!

2009-08-02T05:19:00.000-07:00

How cute are those two teeth?? I've been trying to get a picture of his first two teeth for his scrapbook for a couple days now and the only way I can get them is if he was unhappy. So yeah, I'm a bad mom...taking pictures of my crying baby. haha...oh well...

Infection

2009-07-29T16:19:00.000-07:00

So today it finally happened . . . the babies are ill. We went 7 months willing killing the little punks, let alone infecting them with anything. Personally, I'd say we surpassed most people's expectations. So the last couple of days Maddux has been extremely whiny. He always wants to be held and won't go three minutes without crying. He's also decided to wake up between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. wide awake. Thanks for that bud. Mommy and Daddy REALLY appreciate it.

So this morning, Avery woke up at 5:45 and unfortunately had both nostrils full of phlegm. Becca, being an angel, decided to let me sleep and get up and get her. Personally, I think Becca was making up for the fact that she woke me up at 2:15 and told me to go put MadMan's pacifier back in his mouth (unbeknowst to her, and especially to me who woke up out of bed and limped into their room, he had his pacifier firmly stuck in his mouth). So yea, Becca wakes up and takes care of her. She goes to work with the snot sucker squeeze bulb deal and determines that something is wrong due to the insane amount of snot extracted from nostrils A and B.

So Becca, like a good mom, takes little Avery to the doctor. He says it's very clear that she has a cold and ran a strep test for precaution. He said that was just a precaution and that she didn't appear to have strep. You know how when you're playing NCAA '09 and you have like 7 seconds left to go in the game and you're up on your rival by like 3 points deep in their territory and know that you need to impress the recruits with a bigger margin of victory so you throw an ill-advised pass that gets picked off and returned for a touchdown and you end up losing the game AND the recruits? That's sort of like this. (No? Has this never happened to anybody else? Are you telling me I'm the ONLY one who's ever done this?!?!?! EA YOU SUCK!!!!) Anyway, moral of the story: Avery had strep. Considering she and Maddux share the same spoon, we're going to go ahead and assume so does he.

So Becca gets a prescription and has it filled. She brings Avery home and begins to give it to her and Avery says, "Now wait just a darn minute!" This really isn't unexpected. She said her first word last week: Ohio. No kidding. She said it! So Avery is apparently a health freak (I don't know who she got that from) and demanded to inspect the medication before she consumed it. You can see proof below:

Obviously, she approved of the medicine as she immediately began to chug it. Again, pictured below. Do it to it, Avery girl.

Maddux obviously doesn't care. This is the face that he made when Becca informed him that he might possibly be infected and would have to take medicine. Let's hope he's an athlete or something.

Immediately after chugging his medicine, Maddux was distracted by another sound at the door. Wary of the underground clan of ninjas that is obviously after him, he quickly scanned the area for danger. Luckily, it was just the stupid dog from down the street that likes to pee on the tires of cars parked in the driveway. Rest easy today, my son.

Handsome Baby Boy

2009-07-27T19:09:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Baby Girl

2009-07-27T19:06:00.000-07:00

Way to GO!!!

2009-07-22T13:16:00.000-07:00

We officially have TWO sitting babies! Don't they look SO grown up?

Flashback

2009-07-14T07:28:00.001-07:00

Holy Cow. 6 months, 2 weeks and 1 day ago I was this large....It's hard to believe that the babies are already 6 and a half months old. Is it crazy that I already cry about them getting bigger?

Madduxsan

2009-07-12T13:41:00.000-07:00

So yesterday morning as Avery was stirring, Becca and I were getting ready to go on a brief roadtrip to Memphis. Avery was all fed and happy when Maddux woke up hungry. Becca walked in with a bit of concern and said that his nose was bleeding. Obviously, this strikes a chord with a parent so I gave him a quick look over and determined that he had quit bleeding. He still had a bit left over in the nostril, so we used the snot sucker squeeze bulb deal to clean him all up.

After I got done feeding him I went to investigate. There was a bit of blood on random spots around the sheets and Becca figured that he had scratched himself. I, however, have another theory. Please know that this is my best guess, as I was not awake when the event occurred.

Here's what I think went down:

So at some point after Becca and I went to bed, Maddux was disturbed by a sound outside. The babies actually have a door instead of a window in their room, so it stands to reason that somebody might try and enter through there. So Maddux perked his little ears up and listened intently. Outside he heard two voices, but he couldn't recognize the language.

So he stood up, turned off his monitor and quietly lept out of the crib and crawled to the door to get a better look. He peeked his head out the pokadot curtains and he saw TWO NINJAS! At this point, the ninjas had a lock-picking kit out and were working on the deadbolt. Maddux knows that the best tool in the art of war is the element of surprise . . . so he made his way to the living room. Mad Man got a running start and jumped through the glass of the front door, slightly scratching his nose on the landing (that's when he started bleeding).

This startled the ninjas, who now turned around to face Maddux. At this point he said something to the effect of, 'Just what the hell do you think you're doing?' Through broken English the ninjas introduced themselves as Wigwam and Jeff and explained that they were here to destroy him because he was the chosen one who would bring about the end of their centuries old sect of evil, ancient warriors. At this point they both bowed out of respect and then they DREW THEIR SWORDS! ON OUR FRONT PORCH! THOSE BASTARDS!

Now, most people would consider a six month-old baby up against two sword wielding ninjas to be at a slight disadvantage. But not Maddux. That kid's a hardass and a half. So he fought valiantly to defend his house and family against Wigwam and Jeff, the black ninjas of death. After a long battle, Maddux managed to unarm Wigwam. He used his weapon to kill Jeff and whilst doing so Wigwam escaped into the night.

At this point, it was close to 5:30 or so, and Maddux knows that his big sister wakes up around 6:15 every morning. He knew he had to get rid of Jeff's body, so he quickly grabbed a shovel and started digging in the flowerbed in the front yard. I've been working hard to finish the flower bed for the last week or so and only one side had mulch, so Maddux dug up the unfinished side and buried ol Jeffrey. At this point, he went ahead and did Daddy a favor and mulched over the second half. Thanks kidd-0.

At this point, Madmartigan still had to replace the window in our front door, so he hotwired the Nissan Altima in our cul-de-sac and drove to the glass company down the road. On the way, he saw Wigwam wandering aimlessly down Highway 51. He quickly swerved and took care of Wigwam, made his way to the glass hop and shoplifted a piece of glass that fit PERFECTLY. Normally, I wouldn't condone stealing, but in this case, the store was closed and he needed it. I'll swing by on Monday and see if they're missing a 9x4 inch glass pane.

Finally, Maddux snuck back into the house and replaced the glass pane. He heard Avery starting to cry, so he quickly crawled up into his crib and layed down. As Becca started to walk down the hall he forgot that he hadn't turned his monitor back on! So he quickly jumped up and flipped the monitor on before laying back down quickly (this is how he smeared the blood on the sheets). By this point, he was so tired that he took a 45 minute nap before hunger got the best of him and he woke up.

Man, that kid's a badass. Like I said, I can't be sure about all of this, but it is by far my best guess. Nobody else has offered any other explanations, so until you do, just accept this as the likely truth. Also, don't ever tell him he's been a bad boy and will get coal for Christmas. I'm scared of what happen to me in my sleep.

As you can see, Maddux has been in training for quite a while. He's about three months old in that picture.

And I'm Back

2009-07-09T18:10:00.000-07:00

Kellen here. Becca has been trying to convince me to write on here again for a while. Now I want to purchase a drum set and I'm hoping this butters her up . . . so HERE I AM!!!! Nothing like true emotionality, eh?

So we're about six months into this whole parenting thing and I'd say we're doing a helluva job considering the experience we both had. I've changed dozens of diapers and only really passed off one raunchy one. I think it was Maddux . . . . but seriously, that shit was awful. Whew.

I have to be honest and say that I don't really read this thing so I don't know what's been posted since the last time I wrote one. So I'm going to play catch up. Since the babies were born, I've been transferred to a new position with my company that allows me to be on a normal 8-5 schedule Monday through Friday. So now I'm at home a lot more with the kidd-0's and Becca. Speaking of Becca, she has decided not to go back to school next year and will instead be staying home with the children. Hopefully this arrangement works out good enough so that I won't have to sell the drumset I'm currently pining for.

Like I said before, the babies are six months old now. Six months, ten days, nine hours and roughly 12 minutes to be exact. And no, I didn't have to look that up or ask Becca, thank you very much. We're currently dealing with Avery preparing for her first teeth. I listened to a lot of "screaming Jesus" music back in the day (and still do . . . by the way, Beloved's Failure On is still a fantastic album. I don't care what you say. Ben.), but I've never heard ANYTHING like what this child produces. Her lungs are the size of chicken tenders, but this kid makes my ears ring.

She doesn't take a pacifier. She won't even get in her Johnny Jump-O deal whilst screaming in agony. So the only thing that makes her calm is Baby Einstein. I'm going to go ahead and admit that I am a hypocrite and a half on this one. Before, I said these videos were garbage that just brainwashed your kids and made them lazy before they knew what lazy was. Holy hell was I wrong. At this point, you could tell me that the Pope, Madame Curie, Winston Churchill and Leonardo da Vinci worked together to come up with this and I'd probably believe you. (Editor's note: I apologize if I am rambling. I actually left to go purchase some Baby Orajel after Madame Curie. True Story.)

So yeah, Avery girl and the Mad Man go nuts over Baby Einstein. Luckily, those folks were smart enough to add a Repeat Play button on the Main Menu. That allows fathers to take care of the children on their own when the mothers go out to eat with their friends and don't want to take the babies. So thank you Disney Corporation.

I am doing quite well as a father though, if I do say so myself. I've only gagged like once (see above) and I'm not that much of a deadbeat. In fact, I've actually learned several important things that I'm going to share with you now. I probably should've known a few of these before, but I didn't. So here goes:

Don't EVER mess with a happy baby. I don't care what they're doing. Leave them the hell alone.
There are different sized nipples for baby bottles (who knew?!).
Dogs love dirty diapers.
The snot sucker squeeze bulb deal makes some seriously gross noises.
Dogs love the snot sucker squeeze bulb deal.
Babies don't enjoy watching X-Box 360 as much as I had hoped.
Related to #6, I still made it to 2017 on NCAA Football before they started staying awake.
Spit up can still happen even if the kid hasn't eaten in 2 1/2 hours.
Mark Lemke apparently listens to Elton John on his Verizon wireless phone.
Unless they're doing that 'crying so hard they can't breathe' thing, they're just wanting attention.
Baby monitors can pick up farts. I heard it. I didn't unleash it.
Handy Manny is actually voiced by Wilmer Valderrama.
The wrench on Handy Manny is the awkward guy from Everybody Loves Raymond.
Wendy's is my favorite form of fast food. Except for the one on Lake Harbour and Old Canton. That one can burn in hell.
My sister can't take baby vomit.
Maddux really likes throwing up on my sister.
Double strollers don't fit through most doors.
In the middle of the night, just act like you don't hear the monitor. That way Becca wakes up instead. It usually works.
Night games when it's 45 degrees = a bad idea with two month olds.
Babies are pretty much the coolest things ever.

So that's a very small sampling of the knowledge I've gained over the past half year or so. I'll be sharing more over the next few weeks. I just figured I'd give a quick update. Now, if you laughed at any point, please leave a comment informing Becca to let me purchase my drum set.

One WHOLE year!

2009-07-09T14:15:00.000-07:00

I just realized that Kellen started this blog one WHOLE year ago. So much as happened in just one year. It has been a wonderful year to say the least. Let's go on a little trip down memory lane. Here is the blog post from one year ago!

"You're In Trouble"

sur·prise: 1.) to strike or occur to with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness, 2.) to come upon or discover suddenly and unexpectedly

Synonyms: Uh oh, crap, no friggin' way and seriously???

Surprise No. 1: Finding out that my wife is pregnant.

Surprise No. 2: Finding out that my wife is pregnant with twins.

The last two months have been rather interesting in my world. I've found out that I will become a father of two on or around January 17, 2009 at the age of 23. I realize this is a common occurrence all around the world, but definitely not in my world. So let's start from the beginning:

About two months ago, my lovely wife Becca told me it might be a good idea to pick up a pregnancy test. I guess technically, that should've been Surprise No. 1, but my brain attempted to find all the possible holes in this idea and therefore delayed reality. Enter daunting task No. 1: sneaking through the local Wal Mart to purchase a pregnancy test without running into anybody I knew.

This covert operation may not seem quite as dangerous as you would think, but I was born and raised in a small town. Every time I go into Wal Mart I see a former teacher, class mate, church member or general acquaintance of myself, my parents or my sister. At this point, we were still trying to fly under the radar, so we fumbled our way through the health section trying to find out which cardboard box was better/ cheaper than the others. Unfortunately, we couldn't stop our child-like giggling long enough to stand there and figure out which one was better than the others so we just grabbed one.

So now that the task of picking the proper pregnancy indicator was done, it was time to tuck that bad boy under our arm (hidden of course by several other random, unnecessary purchases) and haul tail to the front of the store. Of course I looked both ways before exiting the aisle and saw no familiar faces so we made a mad dash toward the self checkout. Sadly, the self checkout aisles at the Madison, Miss. Wal Mart aren't open on Sunday afternoons (in case you're ever in town) so we had to do it the old fashion way. Luckily we didn't know Belinda. So things worked out there.

Now that daunting task No. 1 is accomplished, we rush home to see the results. One peed on positive later and my stomach feels funny. Since two tests come in the box, I suggested we try the second one and see what it says. Same thing. Surprise No. 1 is official. Becca is prego.

Since I'm a male who's out of touch with most of reality, I don't know the proper benchmarks of doctor visits during a pregnancy. So a few weeks later I find myself in completely new territory: the gynecologist's office. Not only is this uncharted territory for most males my age, but it is also a whole new level of awkward. As I sit in the nearly-empty waiting room I was kept entertained by an obese 12-year-old's conversation lovingly played for the entire waiting room via her speakerphone. The adorable little child decided to give me the stink eye and speak louder every time I glanced her way, which only added to the awkwardness.

Anyway, after a few minutes we were called to the back and I was then forced to sit alone in a chair with no wife around to make me look like I belonged in this VIP lady doctor area. I ended up just playing Brickbreaker on my cell phone as women in various stages of pregnancy passed by. (High score of 25,750 thank you very much.)

After a few minutes of the brick breaking action, we moved into the Sonogram room where I would be introduced to my offspring for the first time. Enter surprise No. 2.

After a few minutes of small talk and goop application, the lady pulled up a screen similar to television static and proceeded to click some buttons. And then it happened . . . The most jaw-dropping conversation of my entire friggin life.

"Do you see what I see?" - Sonogram technician lady

"Probably not." - Me

"I don't think so." - Becca

"There's two of 'em!" - Sonogram technician lady.

Silence.

"Pardon?" - Me

"Yea, there's two of them." - Sonogram technician lady (as if we had any idea in hell that was a normal thing)

Silence.

"Are you kidding?" - Me

"Nope. There are two babies in there. See, one and two." - Sonogram technician lady.

"No, seriously. Are you joking?" - Becca

"No, I'm serious. You guys are having twins." - Sonogram technician lady.

It's at this point that my wide-eyed stare turns to Becca and I mutter the words, "You're in trouble."

At what is by far the most exciting news I've ever been given, I turn to my lovely wife and all I can muster is "You're in trouble." I'm going to make one hell of a father.

So after several days of not being able to come up with anything more to say to each other than "frickin' twins" Becca and I now have to face daunting task No. 2: telling the parents . . .

It's official!

2009-07-09T12:22:00.000-07:00

Induction tickets!!!

We are headed to Atlanta for Greg Maddux's induction to the Braves' Hall of Fame! Woohoo! Unfortunately the babies will not be going with us because it is such a long drive and would probably takes us twice as long to get there.

A little piece of heaven...

2009-07-04T19:15:00.000-07:00

Yesterday morning Avery, Maddux, me, Kellen, Pop, Nana, G and Paw loaded up TWO cars and made our way to Starkville!! We had a blast and the babies did wonderful.

Stuff needed for a ONE day road trip.

First stop: Christy's Hamburgers

Maddux hanging out with Paw, happy to finally be out of his carseat!

Princess Avery being fed! When the girl is hungry, she is HUNGRY!! Better have a bottle ready! Isn't she beautiful though!

Walking around the bookstore trying to find our game day outfits.

On our way to our tailgating spot. Can't wait for football season!!! Go Bulldogs.

Maddux out...Avery on the way.

Us, babies and grandmothers at our tree (aka: tailgating spot)

The babies in the football stadium.

Both babies are GONE!

Babies on the football field.

Had to stop by to say hello to the mascots that have passed.

Nana and G making sure our seats are still there.

Babies and the Chapel of Memories in the background.

Shout out to my RUF folks!! Hey!! Babies at the bakery.

Avery and Maddux feeling the awesomeness of the grass on the drill field.

Babies on the drill field.

Shout out to all my Education folks! Hey!! Babies at Allen Hall. Where I spent the last TWO years of my college career. Ugliest building on campus!

Babies at the Hump. Can't wait to take them to a basketball game!

Babies with Dudy Noble in the background.

A great time was had by ALL!! I hope one day, a LOOOOOOONG time from now, my children will be able to enjoy MSU as much as I did. I hope everyone had a great 4th!

Vicksburg or bust!

2009-07-02T19:01:00.000-07:00

Our first road trip was a success!!! Today the babies, my mother-in-law ("G") and I made our way to Vicksburg to visit our twin friends Naomi and Melanie and of course their mother Susan. Susan and I lived together at Rice our freshman year at MSU. We had not talked for year but thanks to facebook we reunited! Shortly after becoming friends on facebook we found out that we were both going to be the mother to twins! Her girls are 2 and a half months old and are as cute as can be! I made it out of the door with my camera but unfortunately I FORGOT the battery at home....ugh....

After lunch at Rusty's (yummy) we hit up the outlet mall which ROCKED! The Vicksburg outlet mall has Carters, Gymboree, The Children's Place and OshKosh! Here is what we purchased:

First we went to The Children's Place. I got 2 jackets, 4 shirts, 5 pair of pants and 2 pair of shorts for $38 dollars! Isn't that great!!!

I know I might be jumping the gun a little but I thought these 1st birthday outfits were just to cute! It makes me sad to think about them being one. I don't wanna talk about it. Hopefully they will fit when they are one. Purchased at Gymboree.

Anyone who has been around Sweet Princess Avery would know that this shirt is perfect for her! I LOVE it.

Susan took pictures of all of us and the babies so as soon as I get those I will post them. Tomorrow we are going on our second road trip! Two road trips in TWO days = ONE tired momma. Tomorrow we are Starkville bound. I am SO excited to introduce the babies to one of my favorite places on Earth. I will definitely post pictures.

Changing the subject...Have any of you ever watched "I Didn't Know I was Pregnant" on TLC. This show is crazy. There are some women on this show that had twins. THERE IS NO WAY THEY DIDN'T KNOW. NO WAY!!! At the end of every show they try to plead their case for not knowing. Whatever....

I found this picture of one of the Floyd twins. Meet Naomi. Naomi, Susan and Tim stayed with us for the first couple of days of Naomi's life. Poor little Melanie was at UMC but is doing fine now!

Happy 6 Months Babies!!

2009-06-29T19:28:00.000-07:00

Hello all! I still plan on posting a day in the life of twin I just haven't gotten to it yet. During the month of June me and my Dad attended a photography class. I wanted to share some of my favorite photos with you!

Graveyard in downtown Jackson.

Cypress Swamp

Capital Building

Barn in Madison

Both my dad and I love taking pictures and I had a really great time learning and experimenting with him! Love you dad!

On to the babies! Update on Avery and her hatred for food. She is getting MUCH better. I think we just had to realized that she is a MUCH slower eater than Maddux. Maddux will sit there with his mouth wide open the entire time where she likes to take a 3 minute break in between every bit. Some of the foods that she is starting to like are pears, sweet potatoes, green beans and peas. I am so thankful that it is becoming easier to feed her.

Here is my sweet dear Maddux. If you are friends with me on facebook you know that this baby makes the funniest faces. Well here is another one for you. He trips me out everyday!

They went to the doctor for their 6 month well baby visit. Maddux weighed in at 17 pounds 14 ounces and Avery was 17 pounds 13 ounces. My babies are getting SO big!!! I am enjoying this age SO much.

On Friday we plan on taking the babies to Starkville for their first visit!! I can't wait to go because I haven't been since BEFORE the babies were born....that's atleast 6 months! That's a long time for me!

Hope you enjoyed the SHORT update! I hope to get the Day in the Life of Twin post up soon.

I know, I know....

2009-06-09T13:16:00.000-07:00

I still plan on posting "A Day in the Life of Twins"....

Baby Food

2009-05-21T20:29:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered what baby food taste like? Well I have been very curious the last couple of days. Last time we went to the doctor, he told us it was about time for us to start food. He gave us a list of what to feed them and what not to feed them and that's about it.

Side note - It's amazing how people (doctors/nurses) just assume that you know how to do everything. I noticed it when I was in the hospital. The doctors and nurses know exactly what to do but they never stopped to think that I was a new mother and had NO clue. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED my doctor and the nurses that I had. I guess it's just because they do the same thing everyday.

Anyway, back to what I was talking about. Baby food. Now that my babies are eating I had to make a decision on what kind of food I wanted them to eat. Organic, regular baby food or make my own. I thought since I am off for summer I would try to make my own. I think I have officially talked myself out of that option. (I'm an awful cook). Organic or regular baby food. I want the best for my babies so my first thought is organic. Organic food is more expensive. Sometime I wonder what the difference is. Well, I know what the difference is but I just wonder if it makes that big of a difference.

Right now the babies are eating Earth's Best baby food. It is organic. So far we have a VERY picky girl and a boy that will eat anything! First we tried rice cereal. He loved it, she hated it. I thought, let's add some bananas. He loved it, she hated it. Next I tried oatmeal. He loved it, she hated it. Bananas and oatmeal?! He loved it, she hated it. Ok...well apples and oatmeal. He loved it, she hated it. That is as far as we have gotten. The doctor told us to feed one type of food at a time to make sure that they don't have a reaction to something. Next I will try pears.

Any suggestions on what to feed my sweet baby girl?

What do you think about Baby Wise?

4 Months old!?!

2009-05-02T10:15:00.000-07:00

Avery and Maddux were baptized on Easter. It was such a special day and they looked super cute too!

Don't I have the cutest, most adorable children??

This picture was taken right before Kellen and I went to Evening in Maroon.

The babies went to the doctor on Thursday for their 4 month well visit. Can you believe they are 4 months old already. Time really does fly. :o(

Avery Clarke Farmer

14.2 pound, 24 3/4 inches

The doctor said she was doing great. Avery is our little drama queen (cries like she is dying when she is hungry) but is still so sweet. She still loves to cuddle and her head fits nicely on my shoulder. Some of Avery's new tricks (I feel like I'm talking about a dog) are rolling from stomach to back, holding meaningful conversations, and standing while being held. She is taking 6 oz. of formula about 5 times a day. Most of her chubbiness is found in her legs. She gets that honestly. Even though it doesn't look like it, she is getting hair on the top of her head. I think she is going to be strawberry blonde. Her eyes are still blue.

Maddux Jett Farmer

14.5 pounds, 25 5/8 inches

The doctor said he was also doing very well. Maddux is a very laid back baby most of the time unless he is hungry. He also loves to cuddle but is much easier to put down without being woken up. If the boy has his paci in his mouth, he is down for the count. He rolled from his stomach to his back two days before his sister. He loves to talk to anyone who will talk to him. He is starting to laugh out loud and it is so adorable. I can get Avery to also if I try really really hard. :o) Maddux is starting to enjoy the exersaucer but can't take it for to long. His hair is also red and he has a natural mohawk. His eyes are still blue.

15 weeks

2009-04-13T19:29:00.001-07:00

Can you believe it! 15 weeks. Here are some pictures of the most adorable babies ever! The pictures are backwards but you get the point!

I promise, Avery does smile. We just couldn't get her to smile for the camera...

Baby Einstein! They watched this for 30 whole minutes! It was crazy!

They are doing so well sitting in their Bumbos!

Braves season opener! GOOOO Braves!

Cute pictures

2009-04-05T08:10:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile!

2009-03-18T21:08:00.001-07:00

I feel like I am always moving! The babies are now 11 weeks old and they are growing everyday!!! I am trying to take pictures every monday to document how they change every week. I started at 8 weeks. Here is Avery. Avery is such a sweetheart. She is still smaller then Maddux but is MUCH louder! Her hair is coming in nicely on the top of her head and I think that I will be able to put a bow in her hair soon! She also loves The Ellen Show. It's one hour during the day that you can expect Avery to be quiet!

Here is Maddux. He is so funny! He is a chuck (check out the double chin) and looooooves to talk all the time. He is constantly moving. He loves to play on his exercise mat and look at the blinking star that plays music.

Here are some more pictures that I've taken throughout the last couple of months!

Sweet Avery

Maddux taking a nap on his exercise mat!

Maddux spitting up on his daddy!...

Hanging out in their boppies (boppys). This is where they watch TV.

This picture almost makes me cry. This is right after they got their shots. If you look closely you can see the bandaids on each leg. They were SO sleepy that afternoon.

Thing 1 and Thing 2

Happy Family!

Bonding.

One Month Old!

2009-02-02T01:20:00.000-08:00

On January 29th the babies were one month old! I know I'm a little late but can you believe it?!? It doesn't seem like a month ago when we were in the hospital waiting for their arrival. Thank you to everyone that came to greet our beautiful babies into the world. Even though I didn't get to see half of the people there, it still warms my heart to know that so many people love my children.

This month has been a crazy month. It has been a lot calmer then I would have ever thought. Tonight has been the first night were we have been ganged up on by both babies. I FINALLY got Avery to sleep and now I'm sitting in the living room with Maddux trying to get him to sleep. I'm sure as soon as I get him to sleep Avery will be waking up hungry.

I will leave you with a couple recent pictures of the babies and a few interesting facts about each of them!

Avery Clarke:

- As you can see, she is a champ at holding her head up.

- She doesn't really like her pacifier.

- She loves to cuddle.

- She was bigger at birth but now is smaller.

- She is more awake at night.

Maddux Jett:

- I think Maddux is actually starting to smile.

- He hates being on his stomach.

- He is more awake in the morning.

- He loves to swing.

- He likes to look at his hands.

First Doctor's Appointment!

2009-01-14T12:43:00.000-08:00

Yesterday the babies went to their first doctor's appointment! Their doctor is the same doctor that my mother went to when I was a baby so it was special! The doctor even remembered us! Anyways, the babies are both back above their birth weights. Avery is now 6.8 pounds, 19 1/2 inches. Maddux is now 6.7 pounds, 19 1/2 inches. They are growing so fast! Maddux actually has a bigger head then Avery does which was a HUGE surprise to me!

Here is a picture for everyone!

2008-12-30T11:36:00.000-08:00

Today's the Day

2008-12-29T03:40:00.000-08:00

So Becca woke me up at 4:15 this morning. And the only reason I didn't slap her in the face for such treason was that today is the day we are set to become parents. Just kidding about the slapping her in the face. I would've angrily muttered out some unintelligible words though. You'd better believe that.

Since it was well before the butt-crack of dawn, I of course had to stop to get some food on the way. The lady in What-A-Burger commented on how Becca was still driving and Becca didn't get upset about it. Today really must be a special day.

On the way to the hospital I think I was told about two dozen times how hungry she and the babies were. I can't really blame her. I mean, she's been eating like a horse for the last nine months and now they tell her she can't eat anything at all? Poor kid. Please, wish me luck for the rest of the day. I can see her getting more and more aggravated as the day goes on without food.

When we finally arrived at the hospital we were lucky enough to get a front-row parking spot. Becca figured that meant that we were going to have a good day. I disagreed when we found out 30 seconds later that we actually parked in front of the wrong entrance. Figures.

So then we make our way to the proper building on the right floor where we proceeded to wonder around aimlessly for a good solid five minutes. If anybody currently employed by the Suites at River Oaks ends up reading this, please take notice of this: PUT BETTER SIGNS UP. Just put a giant sign when we get off the elevator that says 'Go Here.' The guessing game on a day like today = not cool.

We eventually did make it into the right part of the the right entrance of the hospital and were now really far away from our car. That sucks for me because I have to go get all of our stuff later. Ugh.

So we show up to the desk and Becca basically has to sign her life away at that point. One of the questionnaire deals asks if she has a living will. Being that the two of us have a combined 4 years experience at various law firms, you'd figure we would have one, but no. So we started discussing who would actually want all of our crap. That was extremely entertaining, yet quite dark and I think the poor lady who works at the front desk thinks that we're insanely twisted, but oh well. She's half right anyway.

So now here I sit in a hotel off of Sunset . . . oh wait no. I'm actually in a nice delivery room with faux hardwood floors and a giant armoire that comes stocked with a 14-inch television and a top-of-the-line VCR with a cabinet door that doesn't open. Well actually it does open, but once you get it open you can't close it again. And I'm officially not allowed to touch anything for the rest of the day. Woohoo.

Tomorrow!

2008-12-28T21:05:00.001-08:00

It's weird to think that I can feel my babies kicking right now, as I am typing this post, and tomorrow they will be here. Wow...

I'm not really tired. (Kellen is laying in the bed right next to me sound asleep) Not sure if it because I can't sleep or because I sleep till 11 today. I have to get up in 5 hours (4am) to make sure we get to the hospital on time. Ugh....It's hard to explain what I am feeling right now because I'm not nervous at all about having children. Kellen and I are probably the most laid back people in the United States. I think I'm more nervous about having surgery. I know that my doctors do this very often and are good at what they do. Just please pray that everything goes well and that I don't feel anything.

Anyways, I can't believe that it's finally here! I will post pictures as soon as I can.

P.S. - Please keep my friend Jenn in your prayers. She is also pregnant and found out that she has preclampsia. Please pray that she and Graham will be safe. She wants to make it to 34 weeks and she is now at 32! I know she can do it!!!

36 Weeks, 4 Days

2008-12-24T10:54:00.000-08:00

Well, 3 people have guess the birthday correctly!! Mrs. Beverly, Lora and Scott! December 29th will be the big day!! Yay!!

I went to the doctor yesterday and everything went awesome! They got measured and also had physicals . Baby A measured to be 6.2 pounds and Baby B measured to be 6.9. Of course that is just an estimation. Also, they had their physicals. Singletons apparently do not have physicals so I will try to explain what the doctors are looking for. The babies are trying to get a score of 8 out of 8. They look for movement of both babies (kicking, moving arms, turning). They also make sure they are practicing breathing. The babies aren't actually breathing the fluid their lungs are just contracting. If they are practicing, that means their lungs are developing correctly. They also check for a strong heartbeat. Last time we went to the doctor Baby B was apparently being very lazy and not practicing breathing but this time both babies passed with flying colors. 8 out of 8.

While I was at the doctor, she decided that it was time to schedule a time to have the babies. I was SOOO excited! She then began to explain to me what would happen during the C section. I will not explain everything but one thing I was really sad about was that I only get to see the babies for approximately 2 seconds a piece and then they get rushed away to be cleaned and checked. I will then be in recovery for an hour BY MYSELF and I won't be able to see the babies for an hour!!! What the heck! I just birthed the rug-rats and I have to give them up for everyone else to ooo and ahhh over. Oh well, I just pray they are healthy, happy babies.

Anyway, everyone is invited to greet the babies into the world. I will go back around 8 and the babies will be here shortly after. Let me know if you would like to come! We would love to have you!!!!

35 Weeks

2008-12-14T14:21:00.000-08:00

35 WEEKS!!! That means we could have two little babies in 3 weeks IF they don't come earlier! Ahhhhhhh....I can't believe it. Everything has been going well. I haven't swollen any and I'm not THAT uncomfortable.

So, in this post I have decided to make a list of things you shouldn't say to a pregnant woman:

- "You look like you are about to pop."

- "Wow"

- "When are you due, again?" (If you can't remember the first 30 times you asked, you don't deserve to know.)

- "I'm surprised you've done so well."

- "You look bigger every time I see you."

- "You are huge" (Yes, someone actually said this to me.)

- "You look like you have only gained a little water weight in your face." (Which I haven't.)

ALL OF THESE THINGS HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN SAID TO ME!!! Ugh. From that list the one that I CAN'T stand is, "You look like you are about to pop." Are you freaking kidding me?!?! That's just a nicer way to say you are huge. If you think I'm huge just keep it to yourself. I have even had another pregnant woman (In the store Motherhood Maternity) comment about me being big. Funny, she was just as big as me, not as far along as me, and I'M HAVING TWO!!! So there!!!

I guess this post is just a way to tell people that it's not polite to just say whatever you want to a pregnant person. Oddly enough, we still have feelings. :o)

The title to the next post will be "I feel like I'm walking around with the Elephant Man." Just something to look forward to!

So much to be thankful for...

2008-11-27T06:03:00.000-08:00

Hello all!

I went to the doctor yesterday and got a very good report. I'm sad to report that anyone that guessed in the 5 pound range is more then likely going to be WRONG!!! Baby A is 4 pounds 7 oz. and Baby B is 4 pounds 11 oz.!!! We have a pair of healthy babies on our hands! The sonogram tech said that babies usually gain about 1/2 a pound every week from now on. ugh...DO THE MATH. The doctor said that if they came tomorrow they would do just fine. I don't have any pictures because it's almost impossible to get a decent picture from those two right now. They are laying in the same exact position so it's incredibly hard to tell them apart. I could see two heads and two spines, that's about it.

I have so many things to be thankful for. My husband is the most supportive person ever. He loves me and I love him. I couldn't imagine marrying anyone else. My amazing parents. They have always been there for me and also for Kellen (which is very touching). I am also thankful for Kellen's parents. We are so lucky to have both set of parents that still love each other. I am thankful for my brother and sisters (Michael, Julie and Camie) and M & J's children (Jackson and Lorelei)! There is nothing like hearing a two year old sing Jesus Loves Me. I am thankful for all my friends. It makes me sad that some of us live so far apart but I am still thankful for them!! Last but NOT least. I am thankful for such a healthy pregnancy. I have been so lucky. I'm so thankful that I'm not on bed rest. I can't wait to meet these little babies and I hope they are just as cooperative out in the real world as they are in my stomach!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!