March 21st 2015: IN AND OUT!

I almost forgot to post this. We took this picture on March 21st, before going to see JWP play. I am so glad that I remembered to take this photo. Zoe and Zayne came almost 7 weeks early at 33.2 weeks. I am thankful for every extra day that stayed in. We took this picture on Saturday March 21st. It's them at 33 weeks out. I don't have a great photo of me with them inside at 33 weeks. I am pretty sure Andy had went out with his friend Dustin that night and came home late and I was throwing a pitty party by myself on bedrest so the photo never got taken. Of-course it's the one that I would want to use later. Oh-well at least I took a belly pic with my phone:)

I love looking at these. We are so thankful and so grateful for these two wonder bundles of joy in our lives. We are totally blessed. I love to look back on these weekly belly photos, even though the pregnancy was so complicated and I was stuck on bedrest, I truly loved every moment of being pregnant.

It's crazy to look at the picture with the text on it. I remember our last U/S that week. They told us they both were "about 4 pounds." I remember telling Andy that I didn't think they were 4 pounds. I believe our U/S was on Thursday. Two days later these two little miracles decided to enter the world. Zoe came first at 10:36 am, weighing 4# 6oz and 17 1/2"- Zayne came second at 10:37, weighing 4# even and was also 17 1/2" I was surprise how close the last U/S was and I did not feel like I had 8# 6oz. of baby in me. Two little blessings.

"Everyday is a Gift."

33 weeks out! My heart is full. 

"Splish, Splash."

March 22, 2015:  Quick little post. I just have to throw in a couple picture of these two taking a bath. Andy loves doing bath time with them. You can see the excitement in there faces. Just love them!

Luck of the Irish...Do you ever get down?

March 17, 2015: Anyone who knows us knows we love holidays... I just love having an excuse to dress in something fun. St. Patty's day is always a fun one. Plus, I think I may just have a little Irish in me ;) Grandma Carolyn and Grandpa Ron sent Z&Z the cutest little outfits so I was excited to get to put them on them.

Honestly, Does it get any cuter!

Zayne also received a special package in the mail. I got the package in the mail and it was address to Zayne. I opened it and quickly realized that it was from friends of Andy's. So, I sealed it back up so that he could open it. Andy got home and open the package, I could see the emotion in his face and eyes as he read the card and looked at the check. First Andy and I got green tye-dyed T-shirts made by Andy's good friend from Jamestown, Megan Fossum (Yeah, we now had something fun to wear for St. Patrick's Day). But, there was also a card with a note from Andy's friend Larry A.K.A "Knobby." He is in charge of the Jamestown  Pub Run Fundraiser that they hold on St. Patrick's day. Every year they donate the money to a charity. This year they choose to Donate the money to us. It was quite the surprise, and a bit emotional for Andy to feel the love and support from his home town. Much love to Jamestown and those who donated to this event.

I have a feeling family photos will always look like this, there will always be one not cooperating!

March 21, 2015:  I have been waiting for this day for a long time. I put it one my calendar with much excitement awaiting. We found out back in January when we saw our good friends 'Jon Wayne and the Pain' play here in Utah that they were coming back in March to play in Park City at "The Canyons" with one of our favorite bands 'Medicine for the People.' When I found this out, I said "there is no way I am missing that again." Nahko was here this summer to play in Park City, It was in July, so I was on bedrest. I was quite bummed out that I couldn't go, but I was almost as excited, as if I were going, that Andy got to go. 

So, we planned for this day. We got a baby sitter for Zayne (I even consider taking him with). One of his primaries Hailey, was more than thrilled to spend her Saturday spending the day with her favorite little man. Zayne is for sure a UTE fan as Hailey and him watch the NCAA Basketball tournament while she danced and taught him the UTE song. And, Zayne appropriately dress in his UTE gear just for Hailey. They won!

Andy, Zoe and I headed to The Canyons ski resort in Park City on Saturday. The drive up there was is so pretty, this was my 3rd time going up there. We hadn't even got there or heard the bands and I already told Andy, "this is my best day in SLC, thus far."

We watched Jon Wayne and the Pain play. Andy went to school with Jon. I am guessing we have seen these guys play somewhere between 30-35 times, maybe more. We have become good friends with them. I have to honestly say this was one of the best JWP shows that I have seen. There were so many people at this show. And can I say what a trooper little miss Zoe is. This is here second time seeing JWP and this one was outdoors and more festival like. She LOVES it. Teaching them young!
Andy and I brought a picture with that we took while I was one bedrest. We listen to a lot of Medicine for the People, honestly I believe it helped keep our heads clear, gave us inspiration, and hope. We used this quote a lot "I believe in the good things coming..." It kept us going. I brought this picture with in hopes to get Mr. Nahko Bear to sign it. He came  out and did a song with JWP when he was done, Andy said "now is your chance to get it signed." So, we quickly made our way through the crowd, Zoe in tote in her carrier, to the back of the stage just in time to catch him...and he signed in willing "Blessed, <3 Bear!" My day was complete!

Nahko opened with a solo performance playing the keyboard. He started out playing a song that Andy and I listened to all the time, a lot during Zayne's toughest days. We thought he was actually going to sing the whole thing but he transition into a different one. I have never been to any show that I have had the feelings I did during this one. (I know it sounds weird) But, when he started this song I looked at Andy and said "I am going to cry." Maybe I am emotional but his music moves you, and it does something to you, and it has a lot of meaning to me after all we have been through. Even though Andy said "I hate to say, but they were better in July." This was probably one of the best shows I have been too! and Nahko himself said "This is probably the biggest crowd we have played for." Can't wait for the next show!

Festival Friend in training!

I love the amount of people who come and tell us "Good job, Don't stop doing what you love," when they see us there with Zoe.

Hey Guys, "I know the band."

Chuck!

Mr. Jon Wayne! I actually got a bit emotional for Jon when he got to join Nahko on the stage!

Just a bit of the crowd

Mr. Nahko Bear himself!

Family! Zayne so you will experience this too!

"I believe In the GOOD things Coming..."

April 26 (I actually started this about 2 weeks ago...Geesh). Moving forward.

Hi Brother. Let me chew on your hand! (7 Month photo)

I am finally (well going to try really hard) to get back to posting blogs of our everyday life here on this site vs. caringbridge. I finally escaped to the local grocery store to try to gather my life here in this blog. Trying something new. Maybe this will be a new routine and help in clearing my head. With the twins keeping me busy every minute, I am sure not to remember most of the precious moments. PS... Looks like my blog needs a new title :) suggestions welcome.

Our "limo!" Out for a walk.

I don't even know where to start/pickup at. I am going to go back to March. The rest is on caringbridge. The following pictures are of Zoe and Zayne when they turned 7 months. We had there 6 month check up (nearly 7 months)We thought Zoe was a lot heavier than Zayne but come to find out they are pretty close in weight. Zoe was 14# 12.9 oz and 25 1/4" long and Zayne was 14# 3.9 oz. and 25 3/4" long. Zoe has rolled over once or twice but then quickly forgets how or what she was doing. Zayne still does not roll over. They are becoming more vocal everyday. Zayne has definitely found his voice, sometimes you can't even tell the two apart. We still continue to be amazed that they are able to take naps together. We don't even try to get them on the same nap schedule, they just do it on their own. They usually fall asleep within 5-10 minutes of each other and wake up 5-10 minutes of each other if not at the same time. They also continue to be sleeping through the night which is great.

Just love Zayne's face in this picture.

We like to take the two out for walks. They  both like to get outside. The weather has been super nice here so we try to take advantage of it. Grandpa Scooter also came to visit in March. He brought his chanter (part of his bagpipes) and we quickly learned that Zayne loves to listen to the bagpipes. He was so excited when my dad was playing for him. It was really quite cute, we have never seen him get so excited. But, the two do really love music. I always tell people that the only things I did while on bedrest was listen to music, sleep, and pray, okay I did to my fair share of crocheting. So, it's not to our surprise that they love music.

They both love bath time. Zoe loves to kick and splash. She is quickly teaching Zayne how to do the same. It's so fun to watch them in the bath tub, even if it is a lot of work getting them there. We have yet to do baths together.

I am always impressed with how much Zoe loves the water. She has no fear. She gets so excited for bath time. I am excited for when we can put them in the tub together. 

Does it get any  more precious?

Could stare at this forever. 

I hope the the many caringbridge followers that we have will start to follow us on this blog. You can set it so that you are a follower and can get notifications. There is a part of me that wishes I would of put our whole caringbridge on this site...looking back. But I guess after a flight here, knowing you are on bedrest for the foreseeable future, unsure of the health of your babes, and being on magnesium, you can't quite think things through. So, I will work on the merge. This blog is not only for mine and Andy's memories, but I hope that it helps and can encourage other parents who go through similar situations, also it is very therapeutic for me to sit and write these memories and feelings out. I could go shopping, go for a walk, whatever to get out of the house, many times  I just ask Andy "can I please just go write a blog?" and when I do, I feel better.

Also I would like to copyright this website address and the pictures on here. If anyone has advice on how to that, please email me, comment on here, text, or message me on facebook.

Many, many people say I should write a book. I can't count the number of times I have been told that. So, if someone want to find that writer looking for a good story, and the publisher, then I am all for it, Come to find out, you are really busy with Twins and I don't have time to write a book. Oh, and I get the money :)

So yeah, here is my first new update on our blog. I feel better! Hugs.