Majkin and Carson's 1st Birthday Party

I can't believe it has been a year since our precious babies were born!! (And since my last post!!! SORRY!!!) Wow! Where did the time go? Here are some pictures from Majkin and Carson's 1st birthday Party! Enjoy!! (They are in no particular order!! Sorry!!)

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EVERYTHING'S BETTER with Cheerios!! :)

Yum!!

The Arboretum

The kids and I braved the 93 degree weather today at the Arboretum. I had never been- but heard that it was a beautiful place to walk. The kids and I needed to get out of the house this afternoon- so we went! I should have planned a little better- an gone in the a.m. when it is not as hot- but we walked in the shade and enjoyed being outside for a little while! The sprinklers hit us a few times and the kids didn't seem to mind! Here are a few picutres from our walk!

Random white flower (magnolia I think.)

There were several mini waterfalls like this! So pretty!

There were lots of sculptures among he gardens. Most of the bronze sculptures were of children. I liked this one!

Here are the kids! :) Majkin was smiling in this photo...super cute!

And Carson was smiling in this photo! Again- super cute! It's hard to catch them both at the same time! :)

We had a great time today. I can't wait to go back (when it's a little cooler) with the whole family! It's a beautiful place! (and FREE! Everybody likes that!!)

RICE CEREAL!!!

Carson has been waking up a lot during the night and I heard that starting the kids on cereal would help keep their bellies full longer- and maybe help them to sleep more soundly. So...we tried Rice Cereal for the first time a couple of weeks ago.

Taking his first bite...

Really Mommie? This doesn't taste right!!

Nope! No more!!!

Mommie....No!!

Whaah!

We will try again in a few weeks...and hope for success!

March of Dimes

We walked in the March of Dimes walk in May. After being on hospital bedrest- I learned that a portion of the activities that were offered during my "luxary" stay- were funded by the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes organization's major focus is on premies and their families. While the kids spent time in the NICU- several programs offered to us were also funded through the
MOD. We realize what an important role the March plays for families and are grateful for the help and support our family was shown. Thank you to all who donated to the cause, and to our family for walking with us!!

Meg and Patrick, Kir and Carson, Mary and Luke

Mary and Luke, Ben in the black stroller, Kathy and Ava


Jason, Patrick, Henry, and Meg

Kir, Majkin, Mike, and Carson

Catch Up...

For some reason- I have not posted on this blog in FOREVER!!! Maybe it's because the end of the school year is crazy, or that having 2 kids is crazy, or that finishing school work and having 2 kids is crazy. Yep! One of those reasons....and now it's time to play catch up.

FIRST- Pictures of the babies at 4 months...

Carson- 4 Months Old

Majkin- 4 Months Old

We've spent lots of time with family these past few months. Here are some favorite pictures..

Grandma Viki and Carson

Mamo with Majkin and Carson


Aunt Alyssa with Majkin (Easter)

Uncle B and Aunt Katie with Carson (Easter)

3 Months Old!

I can't believe it's been 3 months since our babies were born! Time flies when you're having fun! :) Carson is now 11 lbs 13 oz and 22 1/2 inches long. Majkin is now 9 lbs 14 oz and 21 1/2 inches long. They are both finally on the growth chart! Carson is in the 25th percentile for weight and Majkin is now in the 5th percentile. Yay!!

Both kids are smiling a ton and Carson has started babbling more and more. When I leave for work in the morning, Majkin looks up at me with her big blue eyes and smiles all over! It breaks my heart to leave her like that! At least I know she is happy at home with Grandma! Carson does the same thing. He'll look up at me and grin so big! I just love these kids something fierce!

This next week is my Spring Break at school- and mom and I are flying back to CO with the kids. (YIKES!) This will be my first trip back to CO since the end of July!!! (Which most of you know is sooooo not normal for me!) Mike will be working his way out to CO via western Nebraska- and will meet us in Longmont for the weekend. Then- he and I will drive back to KC with the kids on Sunday. I'm nervous about the flight...and about the drive! I have no clue how these little tykes will do- but I am praying that they travel well! I am so anxious to see my family and friends! It's been far too long...and I have 2 super cute babies to introduce everyone to! :)

Hi guys!! :)

Weekend...

Mike and I went to dinner Thursday night to celebrate my birthday! My mom and dad watched the kids for us while we were out. Dinner was fantastic! It was the first sushi I'd had since before being pregnant! :) After dinner we did a little window shopping- and then decided to head home.

The kids had done well for Grandma and Grandpa- however Majkin didn't eat and was starting to get fussy. She was also pretty warm. We took her temp and found that she was extrememly warm- 100.6, which for a little baby is too high. We called the Dr. and were told we needed to bring her to Urgent Care to check her out. We left Carson in good hands with his grandma and grandpa and Mike and I brought Majkin in.

We were checked in after 11 pm. She was diagnosed with a uti and a kidney infection- which was cause for admission to the hospital. :( Bummer. We were settled into a room by 2:30 a.m. and Majkin was able to recieve some antibiotics and a little tylenol to help with the fever. The fever spiked through the night (104.9) which really scared me! The Dr. reassured us that the fever would fluctuate over the course of 24 hours- and that was to be expected with this infection. The medicine should start to kick in after the first 24 hours. It did- and by this am little miss was fever free! Yay!

Today has been a much better day. Majkin's color has improved and she is much more comfortable. Grandma and Grandpa Samson brought Carson into visit yesterday and again today. It was great to have him here. It is so hard not be be able to be home with him- but Majkin needs us here- and Carson is in great hands with his grandparents. Grandma Kris and Grandpa Palmer came to visit Majkin today also. I'm sure that helped her perk up! :)

We hope to be able to go home tomorrow! It's no fun to have a sick baby!! We're so glad she is starting to feel better now. We appreciate your prayers!! We'll keep you updated as best we can! What a weekend!