No tears

(flu virus, cool huh)

So we are trying to escape Flu season this year, and one way to help that is having our annual fun day at the doctors office. Ryker didn't get it when Mommy told us we were getting our flu shot this year. It made me so sad, but Ryker some how got the idea that it was a prize or present or something, silly boy. Well, we got to the office, I about kicked everyone and ran out the door. But I held it together and tried to act brave for Ryker, he still didn't get it. Since Tino was here, they had her stand in the hall with me while Ryker got his shot. He got a little upset, but they gave him a dum dum sucker and he ended up not even letting out one yelp or shedding one tear. I of course can not eat dum dum suckers so when Ryker got to stand out in the hall with Tino enjoying his sucker and I had to be poked, I broke down. Can you blame me, I have had more shots that just about anyone. But the nice nurse still gave me a dum dum any way, and you know what, it still made me feel better.

So moral of this story, need to endure something painful, bring some of these along.

OUCHIE!

We didn't mention earlier this week that Mommy's doctor is watching her a little closer with this pregnancy. With her history of having babies trying to escape early, and expecting twins this time, she has been hit twice as hard. She has already started noticing the contractions and a lot of the early signs that happened with Ryker and I. Well, there is new medicine that mommies can get when they are pregnant to prevent preterm labor, something still being studied, but something Mommy's doctor feels will be best for her and the boys. So once  a week, she gets a lovely big shot in patooty. She is not really thrilled, but would rather have some properly baked little buns, than have months in the hospital. So here is to her new medicine.

How The Genetic Dice Fell

Today was the day. The day we have anxiously been waiting for. The day that we would find out how the battle the hormones will play out for our family. Well . . . Surprise we will be having THREE! Three boys total that is. Yep, twin brothers are on their way. Well, since this is the technology era, here is some video of the boys.

And this is our very favorite one! Both hearts beating together. Call us sappy, but we have a thing for baby hearts in this family. Daddy even broke out in song during the appointment. That is why we love him so much.

We are very EXCITED about these new little boys. Now . . . on to perfecting their names.

(Sidenote: We were not able to get the full Ultrasound done today because of some time constraints, so that means we will be back next week for another look. What they told Mommy and Daddy is that the boys look great and Mommy does too. Can't wait to see them again next week.)

Practice Make Perfect

Our parents have been talking to us a lot lately about how we are going to be a big sister and big brother to two babies and how we are going to have to help out. So we decided we had better practice. Since I have watched Mommy take care of Ryker the last two years I think I might actually be able to help. But I thought today I better start practicing.

Feeding my baby.

Ryker testing the food to make sure it is not too hot.

And rocking the baby with a bottle to help it fall asleep. Ryker helped with the rocking bit. Even though Mommy is very worried about how this is all going to happen, l I don't think this will be too hard.

Where is my mother, and what have you done with her?

Today, this woman who claimed to be our mother and approached with an idea. "Hey lets go take these crayons and color on the sliding glass door." Uhm . . . who are you and what have you done with our mother? Ryker slowed down for a bit, but decided to take advantage of the situation and go for it. I was a little bit more cautious until I caught a glimpse of the brand new box of crayons, and it looked like this.

What? Dry Erase . . . and with an erase mitt too. Maybe this really is Mommy.

We had tons of fun drawing and erasing, and drawing and erasing, and not getting in trouble for starting to color off of the paper and onto the table, or chair, or carpet, or . . . ourselves. We just colored all over that window to hearts delight. It was AWESOME! (Thank you super awesome aunt that we went camping with this summer who clued Mommy in on this awesome invention.)

Then we got a little silly.

Just a little fun afternoon activity.

But the best part is hanging out and playing together. Thank you Mommy for letting us have some crazy fun!

Things that make me happy

Mommy and I have been talking a lot about what makes us happy. And we have decided there a few things that make both of us the Happiest of all.

I love cooking in the kitchen with Daddy. Mommy loves the things we cook in the kitchen, usually chocolate chip cookies.

This little guy (hey, he might weigh more than me, but I am still taller so I can call him little) can make us both of laugh like nobody's business.

And Mommy's ever growing and greatly enlarging belly.

Yep, it is our family and all our craziness that makes us the most happy. But those chocolate chip cookies do help add a smile to all our faces too.

Balloons, BIG Balloons!

Okay, So Ryker and I have come to the consensus that if it were not for amazing friends and family we would constantly miss out on the most exciting things in the world. Case in point: last night we went to the park and saw the most amazing thing. Giant Hot Air Balloons!

Seriously, Mickey was HUGE! Ryker and I had to keep asking for more and more and more. It was just amazing.

This is the Super Amazing and Very Cool Friend who clued Mommy and Daddy on this amazing family activity.

We got front row seats (meaning the grass right in front of the taped off area). Oh and the Pirate Flag, that is for you Tino.

It was awesome watching them race to see who could fill their balloons first.

And catching glimpses of the fire. WOW!

Seriously, this was absolutely amazing!

And then we counted down and watched the whole row light up. So beautiful! We could actually feel the heat. It was well worth staying up late. In fact Ryker cried when we got home because he loved it so much.

Well, even though they might not ever know about these events. They at least take us and let us have fun. Guess they are not that bad after all.

We are here, We are here, We are HERE!

Guest Post: Mommy

Last night, Daddy and I were sitting and watching some TV when I felt a little "HI-YA!" on the right side of my belly. After I let out a  startled announcement (wasn't expecting this type of movement at 15 weeks), Daddy put his hand on my belly to feel it too (he has always loved feeling our babies kick and punch and has been waiting anxiously for his chance this time around). Well as soon as he put his hand down, I felt another little "HI-YA!" but on the other side of my belly. Then the two started going crazy at the same time! Even Daddy was able to feel it! Yes, I have felt little nudges here and there, and a lot of little movements that have made me laugh because I felt like I was being tickled for a couple of weeks. But this was a definite  Horton Hears a Who type  of moment, the Babies were announcing, "We are here, We are here, We are HERE!"

Ouch!

Right after we got home from our very first camping trip, one of us got very sick. Nope, not me. Not Ryker. Not even pregnant Mommy. Daddy was very very very sick. At first the doctors just thought he had some virus and well, the following video pretty much tells how it all went down. Uhm, a little too well.

But Daddy didn't get better with the treatments he got so one day at work, one of the doctors that he works with asked if he could he could help. Tory told him his symptoms and what he thought was going on. The good Doctor told him would order the test Daddy thought he needed, but also added a few more tests because he thought it might be some other things. Well, what would you know, Daddy was right. He had Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease. Next step was Surgery. Luckily, Daddy works with some really great doctors who know other really great doctors and told Daddy which Surgeon to see.

Daddy having second thoughts about consenting to surgery.

How ya feeling Daddy?

I'm on a Gurney.

Daddy got his second ever IV. I of course gave him a big pep talk before he left on how to survive all of this. I mean, I am a pro at surviving surgery now.

Mommy decided that it would be best if Ryker and I stayed home during all of this (we didn't complain, we got lots of play time with Grandma M. and Teddy). But it was hard on Mommy, the surgery took a little longer than it should have and she was used to having Daddy there to calm her down. Plus she missed us tons so it was hard for her to just sit and wait. When she finally talked with the Surgeon she was just so glad that he started with, "Your husband is doing well." All the little complications didn't matter, because Daddy had picked a very talented Surgeon and he was doing really well.

Daddy was a little groggy from all the medicine after surgery and was willing to show off his battle wounds. Now Daddy and I have some matching scars. Here is to a happy recovery for Daddy.

Carwash Baby

Daddy recently decided that I needed to learn more about man's work. I have been his lawn mowing buddy for a while and I will go help him in the garage any chance I get. But one thing I have not learned yet is the art of washing a car. So Daddy decided that I am now of a mature age and that I needed to take on more of a man's responsibilities.

Michelle wanted to come hang out, but she was wearing her new sparkly red shoes and avoided getting wet, girls . . . goodness.

After teaching me the art of controlling the hose, Daddy gave me full reign . . . and I knew what I needed to do.

First, I act like I am watering the grass.

Then I start heading towards the house.

Then I innocently start watering the grass at Michelle's feet.

Then I get her. Yep, washing the car is not complete until everyone involved gets wet. Oh, and by the way Mommy, you have a bulls-eye on your back for next time.

1, 2, 3 . . . 4!

Holy Moly! I am FOUR! Yep today is MY Day. The day when my family does things I think would be cool (uhm can we shopping). The day I get to choose what we eat (aka what everyone else has eat, I still get stuck with my formula via my G-tube, I am working on changing that, but another day, another post). The day they sing every rendition of Happy Birthday at least a bazillion times (Don't worry Grandpa M, Daddy sang the funeral dirge one too). And the day We all celebrate one more year of growth in all areas. How do we celebrate, you may ask? Let me show you.

We started the day off with the new tradition of going out to eat. I even tasted a blueberry, yummy!

Ryker really likes this new tradition.

First Teddy had brought over lots and lots and lots of presents to open actually the day before my actual Birthday. There was new clothes, a new baby with a baby carrier, crafts galore, and a new computer just for me. Oh Teddy, you know me to well. Oh she also got me the one thing I have been asking for, SPARKLY RED SHOES. I about passed out from excitement, which is why there is no picture.

Then as soon as we got home from Breakfast on my actual Birthday, we checked the mail and there was a package from Grandma M. I had it opened before Mommy could get the camera (remember I am 4 now, that means super speedy fast doing the things I WANT to do), but at least you get to see me modeling the new clothes. Wow, people really know me! Hi, I am a girl and I like new clothes.

But after that quick little fun, Daddy and Mommy started picking up for the little Birthday party we were having. I of course declared it was MY Birthday and I get to do the things I like to do, that means they had to let me do the vacuuming.

That means Mommy got stuck doing her least favorite, dishes and cleaning the kitchen. My Birthday, I get to do the fun activities.

Then the party started and we opened some presents.

Even though I was super speedy fast, it was not fast enough for Ryker and he started opening up some of the presents too. More clothes, more toys, and another pair of shoes, Red Converse. Oh dear me, I am now the happiest girl ever!

And to finish it off, we had pizza (I got to pick out the two types myself) and Birthday Cake. Actually, I stuck with the pizza theme. We made fruit pizza. It was delicious. I actually tasted it myself.

It was an absolutely amazing Birthday!