Friday, February 20, 2009

Happy Birthday Babies!

I really can't believe that one year has passed by so quickly. It seems like just yesterday we were told that we were going to deliver the following Wednesday February 20, 2008. We were so nervous and so excited to meet you both. We didn't know what the next year would hold but we were ready for whatever was in store for us.

The first two weeks were crazy. You were both in the NICU and I felt like you two would never come home. I really didn't know that I had so much more love in me until I saw your little faces. When you came into the world I knew you had truly completed our family.

The next two months are a bit of a blur. There was crying, a lot of crying. Not much sleeping and lots of nursing. I learned at that point how to fall asleep while sitting up and nursing you both at the same time. I even figured out how to prop my laptop up so I could type and nurse at the same time. There was a permanent imprint of my butt on the couch for those two months. Then we found out that both of you had reflux. It was the reason you were crying so much. After we got that under control life became a lot easier.

The next 4 months were still a blur. We just weren't sleeping much. But you both started to smile and look at us and it just made our world brighten up. Your big brother and sister just adored you both. Their favorite was when they would hold one of you and you would fart on them. They thought it was hilarious.

Starting around 6 months our world started to change. You both started sleeping a little more. Like 4 whole hours in a row. The only problem was that you would never do it at the same time. But you both starting sitting up and playing more. Your little personalities came out and they were so much fun. Ella you are a total drama queen with a little smile that will charm all the boys. Beck you are a super chill dude with the greatest belly laughs in the world.

Around 8 months you both started to move around. We were a little scared of what was to come, but it turned out to be a blast. We love watching you explore and find all of the new things in your world.

And now that you are both one year old we are loving you more than ever before. Every day is a new adventure and we love being able to join you to see what you discover. We strive to enjoy every single day with you. We know that it all goes by way to fast. You two little rays of sunshine combined with your brother and sister give us a life filled with love, joy, and dreams of what you will all become.

7 comments:

HollyH said...

Great post! Happy birthday to the babies!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday B&E!!

Helen said...

Yea! Happy Birthday, babies!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday B and E!!! We so wish we could make your party. We're thinking of you!

Devine Photography said...

Happy birthday little loves!! Can't wait to see you soon!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Beck & Ella- I cant believe that you are both a year old now! Time sure flies! Your mom is an awesome writer and great photographer :)

Kelly said...

Happy Birthday sweet, sweet babies!!!! Congratulations Mom & Dad... you've made it through the first year. Your post brought tears to my eyes!!! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful day with your sweethearts. I love the cake pictures!!!
We are having our party next Sunday so I will post pictures as soon as I can.
McKenna and I are coming down to Dallas in April for a weekend with some good friends. You're in that area, right? Maybe we could do a playdate or something? I'm not familiar w/Dallas, but I'll find out where they live!