They're Here!

Tavah Marie Hill
5 lbs. 8 oz. 17 3/4 in.
12-5-09 6:52 am

Thompson Steed Hill
5 lbs. 13 oz. 19 in.
12-5-09 6:53 amGeoff and Aleena had their twins on Saturday. I am already in love with them and I am ready to jump in the car and drive to Vegas to see them. Could they be any cuter? Thompson looks just like Geoff but I am still trying to decide who I think Tavah looks like. We are so excited for Geoff, Aleena, Aria and Laila! We can't wait to meet them!

Soup Recipes?

There is snow on the ground and I am freezing. None of us feel good and all I want for dinner is soup. Can you help? If you have a good soup recipe please post it so I can have it! I don't have very many but I love soup in the winter. Thanks for your help!

Brotherly Love

These two love eachother! I have always been told that twins share a special bond but it is so neat to see it first hand. They are always looking out for one another and want to be together all the time. I am so grateful they always have a playmate and someone to entertain them! I love these boys and feel so lucky to be their mom!

No Internet :(

Here is a quick update...
We moved into our new house and are loving it! One down side, last week we noticed a little visitor. He was very small, had a tail, and was super fast. Yes, we have mice! Don't worry, we think we got it out. Ryan found it in our new garbage can the other day. It is one of those that opens automatically with motion. Ryan shut the lid as quick as he could and ran out and put the garbage can in the street. My new garbage can no longer looks new and has a few scratches but at least we got the mouse out. Last night I went and bought mouse traps and something you plug into the wall to scare away the mice. I am hoping it will work. I can honestly say I have not slept as well or enjoyed my house as much as I did before we met our little friend. I guess that is what we get for building next to a field where construction is still going on.

The boys have adjusted well. They ask every morning if we can go to Grandma's house but have not had a hard time going to bed or adjusting otherwise so I am grateful for that!

Luke is getting huge! He loves his food and is actually rather chubby these days! We love having him in our family and can't imagine life without him!

We are getting the internet on Thursday so hopefully I will be able to post pictures then!

First Smile!

Luke smiled for the first time yesterday! He did it over and over and over. He is such a great baby and so much fun! In case you didn't know, I am famous! If you watch SYTYCD that was me next to Ashleigh in the picture! My mom is so funny and paused it and took a picture! Thanks Ash for getting me on national TV!We close on our house tonight! We are so excited! Wish us luck!

Tattoo

Today we were at shopping at Old Navy. As we were leaving the cashier was nice enough to give Brady and Easton tattoos. Of course they thought they were a sticker so when we got home they insisted I put them on. I started with Easton and he was so excited to hold the wet rag on it and count to 30. When we got to 30 and I took the rag off he burst into tears. He hates it. He keeps telling me it is hurting him and he has not stopped staring at it and crying for the last 20 minutes. We called Ry and he tried to convice him over the phone that it was cool but Easton did not buy it. Brady refuses to let me put his on. I had to take a picture because I think it is hilarious!Hopefully he will remember how much he hates tattoos when he gets older!

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Our lives have been crazy this year. We have had so many exciting changes and have felt so blessed through it all. To add to the craziness, after 4 years as a medical transcriptionist for IHC, we have decided it would be best for our family if I stay home full-time with our kids. As crazy as it sounds, it is bitter sweet for me. I have worked in the medical field since I graduated from high school and have genuinely enjoyed it. I have loved being able to work from home these past few years and help support my family while Ryan was in school. It has been a great "mom job" which is exactly what I was looking for. It will be nice not to have to be up until 2 a.m. or jump on the computer every time my kids are asleep or napping. I am excited to be able to spend more time with Ryan in the evenings and have a little more down time. I am grateful for the skill I have and may go back someday but for now I am going to enjoy being a mom, wife, and homemaker!