Sleepy Head

I didn't realize how many funny pictures I had of Nolan sleeping until I uploaded my photos onto the computer! Check them out...

Plopped right onto the floor & he was out like a light!

I get sleepy from a full belly too:)

Fell asleep while playing with the IPad

Watch out Ansley! He toppled over!

Fell asleep on my lap during a movie Jon & I were watching.

Rude Reaction

I guess not everyone is as thrilled as me that I'm expecting twins. I do get a lot of mixed reactions to my oh-so-wonderful news. I certainly appreciate the genuine congratulations & secretly chuckle at the others who do not see my news as, well, great news...

I was shopping at Motherhood Maternity yesterday. Another shopper was there shopping for her pregnant daughter. The fact that I'm pregnant with twins came up in conversation. As the lady was checking out, she looked at me, then looked at my 3 children who were standing next to me. She asked if all 3 were mine. Then in the most disapproving tone said, "Good Lord."

I just stood there shocked. Now its just a funny story to share.

Christmas 2010

Jon, me, & the kids headed to Louisville a week before Christmas. Jon had a week off which was great. Time was spent with family & friends who we haven't seen in a while. We celebrated with my Dad, my brother's family, & my Aunt Mary Jo Christmas Eve morning. Christmas Eve evening, we celebrated with Jon's family. The kids were happy that Santa found us in Louisville. Christmas day was spent bumming around, napping, & playing with new toys. Here are a few pics of our Christmas holiday. Unfortunately, I don't have many of the Day side of the family b/c Ordie is the family photographer.

The kids playing with the array of cool balls at Maw Maw & Paw Paw's house

Santa Buddy

Reindeer Madelyn

Ordie & Nolan sharing sausage, biscuits, & apple butter

Nolan, Ansley, & their cousin Graham on the inflatable at Incredible Dave's

Madelyn & Jon at Incredible Dave's

2 picky eaters: cousins Ansley & Emory sharing french fries for lunch

Christmas Eve at my brother's house

Proud Grandpa & the Pate grand kids

My little brother Brian & the maker of the best stuffed mushrooms EVER...my sister-in-law, Lea Ann

Jon & I

My Dad & my Aunt Mary Jo

How You Know He's the One

Our granite guy that is;)
Last night our granite guy came out to measure for our new counter tops. Not only did he get the measurements, but he also sang "He's got the whole world in His hands" with Ansley, chatted with Madelyn, picked up Nolan WITH a poopy diaper, & gave Nolan a kiss on the head as he left. Nolan wouldn't tell him bye-bye or look him in the eye b/c he was sad to see him go. Call me a sentimental fool, but this man's got the job!

btw...anybody seen the Yo Gabba Gabba with Jack Black as the special guest? I watched it this morning with Ansley & Nolan. Seeing Jack Black doing the disco roll in DJ Lance's orange jump suit made my day!

Happy Thanksgiving

My little helpers!

Above is my first Thanksgiving feast! I made a 6.5 lb turkey breast in my electric roaster, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn pudding, green bean casserole, my Grandma Honey's macaroni & cheese, rolls, cranberry sauce, & pumpkin pie. I know I don't get any points for presentation, but hey, at least I made the food! Jon worked on Thanksgiving day so we celebrated on Friday. It was just our family of 5, whom I am so thankful for!

Day, Party of 7...

is what we will hear if we are brave enough to take the family out to a sit down restaurant next year b/c we are 11 weeks pregnant with...TWINS!
Need I say more?

Disney World

Within 5 minutes of day 1 at Magic Kingdom, 2 park employees asked us if we would like to meet a special guest. Turns out it was Cinderella!

During our 2nd day at Epcot, we hurried to see Princess Jasmine & Aladdin b/c we had missed them the day before. The line patrol lady said we were too late & that we would have to catch them another time. So, we stayed & watched them sign autographs. Lucky for the girls, Jasmine told the line patrol lady that they could see one more family...us!!! Woo Hoo! The girls had worn their Jasmine outfits that day...I think that helped:)

Mulan was such a cool princess to pose as if she was sword fighting. I think she liked Madelyn's sword souvenir that we bought in Norway in Epcot! Madelyn likes Mulan, Pocahontas, & Jasmine b/c they're not as dainty as the other princesses.

This picture was taken at our dinner inside Cinderella's castle. Princess Aeriel took some time out for Buddy & did he ever appreciate it! I think he was in love!

We ended our day at Animal Kingdom with dinner at Rainforest Cafe. I can see why the food is overpriced...you are paying for the experience. Where else can you dine alongside robotic gorillas, elephants, & snakes?

The girls finally got their face painted during our 2nd day at Epcot. I say finally b/c they begged & pleaded for several days. Ansley chose a princess kitty cat & Madelyn chose cherry blossoms in honor of Mulan.

Nolan got kissed by Princess Belle at our princess lunch in Epcot. The poor little guy just couldn't hang on any longer!


Playing the drums at Animal Kingdom & Epcot was one of the kid's favorite things!

Nolan loved taking a break at the playground in Magic Kingdom's Toontown. He felt like a big boy b/c he could independently go up the stairs & down the slide!