2 boys 2 girls a boy and a girl?

SOON we will find out what our babies are. Soon as is five days, four hours 27 minutes.
Can you tell I'm just a LITTLE bit excited?

I've been so sick, and a tad miserable with these babies. Although....I stopped taking my prenatal vitamins and it has made a WORLD of difference.

Hopefully there is at least one baby girl in there.

Turning 5.

My sweet sweet Jackson...He has turned five! On October 16th 2010. ( I know the post is REALLY late) I really cannot believe it. Everytime I look at him I think when did you get so tall? or when did you get so smart? It really seems like yesterday we were bringing him home. I love you my little stinky face. I'm so proud of the little boy you are becoming. You have such a heart of gold and I know you would do anything for your little brother Dilly. Thank you for making me a better person little bear.

(Pictures to come blogger is being retarded)

October 26, 2010

This is a day I will NEVER forget. The previous couple of weeks I had been having a little sickness. Like morning sickness.

It was a little thrilling to think that I might be pregnant. I had told Ben a few months before that I just KNEW it was that "time" again. You know....when you know when that little spirit is bugging you that they are ready to come. But Ben talked me out of it. We REALLY weren't in any position to have another baby, financially anyway. We would need to wait til we paid off our car and got rid of a few other bills. And then Dyl would be potty trained blah blah blah....so we continued to "prevent".

Apparantly Heavenly Father knows best....A lesson I am still trying to swallow.

I took a pregnancy test on a Friday, it came back positive. I called the doctor on Monday and they made me an appointment for the following day. I hate the girl doctor SO badly. I knew they were going to ask me lots of questions like what was the first day of your last blah blah blah....(which I had NO idea) and they were going to look....down there....dun dun dun.

When I got to the doc it was your typical pee in a cup, get your weight....(holy crap! Really?!), and blood pressure and such. Then it was, get undressed put this sexy paper nighty on and here is a paper blanket incase your a little more modest then most....

Luckily, I have an awesome Doctor. I Love Doctor Astle, he is so kind. After he did my "exam" He said we were going to do an ultrasound so we knew what my due date would be. and in went the "probe" and up came the picture. He looks at it a minute and says "hmmm..."

"Hmmm...?" I'm thinking, "that's All you have to say?" Then he says and points to the screen, "That there is Definately a baby...but see this sack right here, I'm a little troubled," And my heart SANK, could it be? There is something going to be wrong with this pregnancy? My little unborn baby is at risk for some complication...a million scary things were going through my head and I started to cry a little. Then Dr. Astle says, "see that right there....that my girl is another baby".....probe some more...."Yep, see that little flutter, thats a heartbeat, you are having twins!"

What?!?!? and I started to SOB! and sob, and sob, with deep heaving breaths inbetween. For a VERY brief second it was relief that my baby wasn't going to have some kind of horrible complication and then I was pissed that Ben wasn't there, (even though I told him not to come) and then I was just plain scared. Scared for the pregnancy and all the complications that could arise, scared for the financial burden, scared because we would never beable to afford a new and bigger car, scared I wouldn't beable to be a good enough mother to the two I already had.

 I couldn't take my eyes off of the screen. TWINS! Holy crap. TWINS! What are we gonna do. TWINS! Ben is NEVER going to believe me. When i realized the doctor was staring at me like I was a crazy person I blubbered, "I'm not sad, I'm just REALLY scared. My husband is never going to believe me." and the doctor said, "Thats why we send home pictures," and he gave me the most kind and reassuring smile.

So out came the probe and the doc and I discussed what will likley happen, babies will probably come in May sometime since you don't carry them full term, I will have to get with a multiples doctor, he will see me every four weeks til the first trimester is over then every two after that. He gave me a prescription for prenatals (the hugest pill I have ever seen) and a prescription for Zofran (anti-nausia)

I called ben as soon as I was dressed. He, of course, didn't believe me until I started crying (again). I think I cried all day long. I called my mom, she was so excited. and it gave me hope. She told my dad, he said that it was "such a blessing". My grandma made me say "Honest." and our dear dear friends Dave and Brooke had the next most reassuring smiles for me that day. They helped us out and we are now the proud owners of a bigger vehicle that will hold ALL of us.

It has taken me awhile but I've come to terms with having twins. It will most likely be my last pregnancy. and I'm feeling ok about that. I'm sincerly getting more excited by the day and also more sick. I can't wait. and I am REALLY hoping for at least one little girl.

Fitzwater Sneak Peek

I had had a dream.....a dream to shoot in a laundry mat. Crazy! I know. But when it was a TOTAL down pour for these clients I had realized my dream. Rye and Portia are beautiful people! They are so kind and funny and willing. Thanks Rye for putting up with ALL of the picture taking and poses.

Pickering Sneak Peek

I cannot believe how well behaved this families kids are! they were so good held still and smiled. Although the location sure gave me a run for my money....(we shot in the morning)Thats alright though. Pics are turning out great! The rest will be done soon!

Frisbie Sneak Peek!

I had so much fun with this family. We shot in a time crunch and the photos are turning out fabulous. I'll get the rest to you soon!

BFF's

These little gals are so fun. They want their pics taken VERY often. (Luckily for Jackson) and they are very good practice for me. They are BFF's and do just about everything together. We curled hair and picked out some headbands and whalah they were ready for photos. Aren't they SO pretty! They have FANTASTIC eyes.

I tried new action and I LOVE it (maybe too much). Adds lots of contrast and a little Vintagey feel. Gives the photos that LOMO effect. I heart LOMO.

First Day of Preschool!

Yeah for Jackson! He has started preschool! (on August 24th)  and thus far he loves it!

When I dropped him off on the first day he told me, "Mom can you be done taking pictures now, I have to go to school." :(

I really expected him to have a little seperation anxiety. He didn't, but I did.  Oh well....Here are a few pics from the first day.

Is it really a surprise?

In August we in Enterprise for the CornFest. After checking out the booths and running into people from the past we headed to my parents. They have a four wheeler and Gator and the boys love riding and climbing on them. We had just gotten back from the store when Dylan took a tumble off the Gator and split his head open. My mom called the P.A. for the Enterprise Valley Medical Clinic and he opened up the clinic and let us in. He said it was a pretty good gash and could use a couple of stitches. (a first in the Mommy milestones) We discussed it and decided to use glue stitches because if you know Dylan there would be no way he would hold still long enough for a needle and thread.

Is it any wonder his head looks like this?

 When we find him Here......

Or here....wait, wait, wait....

or here.....

or here.....or my favorite place so far.....

.....here?

Yep that's my Dyl. My little adventurer and climber. He'll learn one day....Right?



The misAdventures of photography....

It has been a long time since I just sat Jackson down and did a few pics of just him. I decided that that day was going to be yesterday. We talked about it the night before, and I promised we would go to Sue's Pet Castle if he was "a good listener for mom."

The next morning I set up the backdrop on my table and Jax woke up JUST in time for some nice lighting in my kitchen. He was already wearing his favorite shirt (cause it wore it the two previous days....and nights) As we are walking into the kitchen to start, there was a KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK on the door. And it was THAT knock...You know, the one when you know it is the best friend at the door? Yep, it was Connor. Jackson's favorite little buddy. I KNEW I wasn't going to get jackson to take pics now...so I invited Connor in to do pictures with us. And it was SO fun. Connor wanted me to do his hair in a Mohawk. So I did. And it stood at least 6 inches tall! After everyone's hair was done. (except mine of course) I started on the pics. I did a few of just Jackson....

and CRASH! the backdrop fell over on top of Jackson. Dylan had crawled up the other side of the table and pushed it over! the backdrop came back hit dylan in the stomach and knocked him off of the table (luckily he landed on the same chair he climbed up on)  It hit Dylan so hard in the stomach puked and pooped at the same time and he had a huge cut on his belly from the wood. So off to instacare to make sure all was well with little Dyl's insides.

A few minutes later, and I really mean a few minutes, the nurse just told us to go home and watch him and if he got extra cranky or if we saw any blood come up or out to go to the Emergency Room. (OH. thanks lady.) We make it back home and do some pics of Connor...and this kid has PERSONALITY!

Then we did some together. Because they are besties you know.

BUT WAIT!!!!!

The story doesn't end there! After these shots were taken the boys went outside to play. About 30 minutes later Jackson runs into the house screaming his head off saying Connor stuck a stick in his ear. You can imagine my surprise, So I look (as far as I can see) into Jackson's ear. No blood.

ME (holding Jax)...Ohhhkayy son, calm down.....

Jackson (near hyperventilation and crying)....It hurts, he just took a stick and poked my brain!

ME...Oh man! Take a deep breath...why did you let him put a stick in your ear buddy?

Jackson (still crying and a look of DUH on his face)....cause we were playing doctor and Connor was the doctor!

Luckily Ben was home from cleaning carpets already, because I was not about to show my face at the same instacare twice in one afternoon! But to no avail, the nurse recognized Jackson from earlier. ***SIGH***

So...2 trips to Instacare, 1 ruptured ear drum and a $100 perscription for ear drops later (and that was AFTER a $25 off coupon), Both children are fine and I am a happy mom cause I got the pics I wanted. (Its a wonder why i don't take more "professional looking" pics of my kids)

Dylan's FIRST Birthday Party!

Yes....it was back in July, and I'm just getting to it. Better late then never right? Here are a few pics from his paRty. Nothing fancy just a few friends and family.

Best Buddies! Jackson on Dylan's new bike.

Uncle Joe and Dyl.

Cupcakes. There were SO any flies I had to keep them covered!

It was soooo HOT that day! Poor Dyl....his cheeks were so red!

Dylan liked the tissue paper more then his gifts.

Big Brother Jackson

Dylan's new ball.  He LOVES this ball.

Logan Friend.

New chair from Grandma and Grandpa Paine. He loves this thing.

Tristan walking to Daddy Dave.