Cousins

Here are all Matthew, Mallory and Kyle's cousins. It's so very rare that we get them all together. Matthew and Cole were the protesters, they did not want to be photographed.

Left to Right: Kyle, Britane, Mallory, Mckenna, Jacob, Josh, Matthew, Gemma, Tyler and Cole.

Mallory and Kyle are ONE!!!!

Yesterday was the big day. This time has gone so fast. Certain moments over the past year stay frozen in my mind, however most of it is just one big blur. We had a small party for them at home. So many special people came! Thank you to all who shared this momentous time with us!

Our Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was great! Chris, Matthew and Myself were all sick with fevers, but I still cooked. The show must go on! Matthew was too sick to eat, he just sat on the couch while we ate until he fell asleep. The babies loved dinner as you can see from above. That was our big 25 lb Turkey. All of which is gone by today, Sunday. Now that the family is complete, many new traditions to start.

Sharing my Thanks on Thanksgiving!!!

This time last year, I lay in a hospital bed seven months pregnant with twins. Not knowing what would happen or could happen, I was alone with my thoughts. Chris was home with Matthew at night and I couldn't sleep. In a situation like that you try to remain positive, however no matter how hard you try, the worry creeps in. I never shared the thoughts I had that night with anyone until tonight.
It was the night before Thanksgiving and I was so scared. I thought about how if I lost those babies, holidays will never be the same, especially not Thanksgiving. How could I celebrate year after year? I know I would have to for the sake of Matthew, but is that possible? Would I be able to fake holiday cheer?
Then my thoughts went else where. The possibility of the babies nor myself making it. I couldn't bear the thought of the pain that would cause Chris and Matthew. How could Matthew grow up without a mother? His holidays would be ruined. I knew he would have his extended family there to share his holidays and life with and him nor Chris would be alone. I also knew that it would not be the same.
Fast forward one year later, I am here and two healthy beautiful babies are here. We are ready to celebrate Kyle and Mallory's first Thanksgiving and our first Thanksgiving as a complete family. I have a lot to be thankful for! I have a wonderful husband, who has, been through so much with me and has been supportive the whole way through. I also have three amazing children who light up my life everyday!!!
This year my thoughts are in the present and the future. I look forward to future Thanksgivings as the children grow and even one day with grandchildren running around!!!

I AM THANKFUL!!!!