Spring

We are loving the sun that has decided to grace us with it's presence. The boys are growing at a rapid rate and time needs to SLOW down. I am amazed every single day how much they learn. We were able to go home for 8 days and it was so much fun and very much needed. We have started enjoying living in Wright and have made some good friends, but nothing compares to being home with our family. The boys were so cute with everyone and definitely got very spoiled. Jase and I haven't been to the temple since last May so we decided to take a day while we were home and do a session at the Logan temple. My sister Heidi lives in Logan so we dropped the babies off with her. It was so nice to be together and take a break from our everyday lives. We don't ever leave the babies, there is no one here to watch them, so it was a nice break. I think Auntie Heidi may have been a bit overwhelmed with the two screaming babies we left her with, but she did a great job and we REALLY appreciated it. We also got to eat at Texas Roadhouse, one of our favorites. While we were in Pegram, Jase got to spend some much needed time with his dad and brothers hunting and working on the ranch. I think he enjoyed the break from "baby duty" and I enjoyed the help from his Mom and Shonnee. My sisters were able to come home to Star Valley while we were there and I was able to do some of the "girly" things I miss out on. It was so much fun to be all together and it really made me realize how much I miss being able to spend a lot of time with them.

We had a great Easter. The boys were adorable with their baskets. We had an Easter feast at our friends, Erick and Amy's house. It was great to take a little extra time and remember the Savior and everything he has done for us.

The boys are six months old. Where did the time go? I can't believe it. They are definitely mobile, rolling all over the place. We are working hard on solids. They don't love it yet, but they are improving. They NEED to improve so we stop going through such an insane amount of formula. Right now we go through a can and a half a day. It's unbelievable! They are at such a fun stage and we are loving it. They love each other and really seem to notice each others presence. Stedson thinks Treydon is hilarious and is constantly cracking up at his every move. It's so adorable. Here are a few pics from our trip and Easter. :)

There is something so magical about being a mom. I can't fully wrap my mind around the fact that these two boys are mine. They make me so happy. I can't even put into words how happy being a mother has made me. These little fellas bring so much joy into my life every single day. There are so many times during the day when I am busy picking up or cleaning, and I look over at them in their jumpers or bumbos and they have the biggest smiles on their faces. It literally melts my heart. I don't know what I would do without them in my life. I feel so blessed to be given the opportunity to be their mother!

They are starting to react a lot to each other. It's so adorable. I can already tell that they have such a special connection. They have been talking and laughing at each other. I think this will be one of the funnest parts of having twins. We started them on rice cereal a few days ago! I am so excited to be feeding them solids. It's amazing to me how fast they grow and how much they change and learn every single day.

The boys had their 4 month appointment on Friday (even though they are almost five months) and they are literally growing like weeds. Stedson weighs 17lbs 1oz and Treydon weighs 13lbs 13oz. They had to get their four month shots and it broke this mommy's heart. I don't know how I am going to handle seeing them in pain.

We are getting anxious to make our trip home in a few weeks! We haven't been home since Christmas and it will be so fantastic to see our families and spend some time relaxing.

I have turned into a bit of a picture and video fanatic lately. I am obsessed with capturing every single moment of my little angels lives so I don't forget anything. Here are a few of the most recents...:)













I have been wanting to share this video with our families because I think it's the cutest thing ever but I haven't been able to send it as an attachment so you all get to enjoy it!:) (Please ignore the bad video skills, it was one handed with my phone)

Never Grow Up

The boys are now four months old and are at such a fun stage! We are having so much fun with them. I can't believe how big they are. Their little personalities are really starting to show and they are definitely different. Stedson has found his voice and knows how to use it! I guess he is sick and tired of waiting around. :) They are starting to play with toys and they LOVE their jumpers. I can't believe how fast they are growing. It makes me so sad. I had to box up their newborn and 0-3month clothes this weekend and it sure was a bitter sweet moment. I am happy they aren't getting up every two hours now, but I really will miss that adorable newborn stage.

They are both really close to rolling over. We spend a few minutes working on it before every feeding during the day. They are starting to tolerate tummy time a little better which I am very grateful for. I think I am getting good at tuning one baby out. There are just times during the day that I can't keep them both happy at the same time so one of them just has to cry until I can get to them. It used to really bother me when they would cry, but I have decided that it doesn't hurt them and is good for their lungs. I promise I don't let them cry on purpose though. :)

They are both officially sleeping in their cribs which is a pretty big deal for us. They have done awesome and seem to really enjoy it. They are so sweet when I go get them in the mornings. They both are so smiley and happy to see me. It melts my heart every time.

Here are a few of the newest pictures. Enjoy. :)

Pictures

In January we had professional pictures of the boys taken. I really wanted to get some done before they lost the "newborn" look. I think they turned out great! Here are a few of our favorites.

Private

I have decided to make our blog private. If you would like an invite to be able to continue to view our blog, please leave a comment with your email address so I can get you an invitation sent out. Thanks!

Love like crazy

I have turned into a horrible blogger. I seem to have a heck of a lot on my plate lately. BUT since I claim to use this as a journal, I need to take the time to do it once in a while. I am busy to say the least. It's such a great busy though. I am back in school full time, which is a chore in and of itself. It's really important to me to finish and get my degree...even though I have been in school for five years now, I will finish someday. I am also the beehive advisor in the Young Women's and give the lesson every Sunday. I love this but it's hard sometimes to find the time to prepare a lesson. Last but not least, I am working hard to lose the weight that my little darlings helped me gain. It's a slow process but slow and steady is the key I guess.

The boys are doing great and growing like weeds. They are starting to react to things and are smiling and laughing more! We are so in love with them. They have such different personalities.

Stedson: He is so subdued and mild. He is a FANTASTIC baby. He usually has to eat second, bathe second, be held second, everything. Sometimes I feel really guilty about this, but I know that he will sit patiently until it's his turn. He has turned into the cutest little chunk. When I think of how far he has come since he was born I am simply amazed. He is gaining weight like crazy and boy does the kid like to eat. When he gets super hungry (which is most of the time) he attacks the bottle like a ferocious lion and his right leg twitches like a dog. It's the cutest thing I have ever seen. He is sleeping so great, usually four or five sometimes even six hours in a row. He is smiling and laughing a lot and is so cuddly. We LOVE him!







Treydon (Trey Dog): Treydon is literally the opposite of his brother. He is fiesty to say the least. He knows what he wants and he isn't afraid to scream, arch his back and simply throw a tantrum until he gets it. He loves to be held. Most of the time I am more than happy to cuddle him, but sometimes I need to get a few things done (like feed his brother). He is so smiley. He reacts to our voices and is starting to enjoy games like "Patty Cake" and "Peek-A-Boo". He loves bath time and loves it when I tickle his face. He is so observant and has the biggest, bluest eyes that are constantly scanning his surroundings. He wakes up so happy in the mornings and wants to play and talk to his mommy all morning long. He LOVES getting his picture taken and instantly smiles when I pull the camera out. We LOVE him!






Jase is such a great dad. I get teary eyed when I think about how much he loves his boys and how much he helps out. He wakes up with a baby every single night and then goes to work the next day. He lets me sleep in on Saturday mornings and gives me a break at nights to workout or take a bath. I really couldn't ask for a better husband or dad for my babies. I love him SO much

Motherhood

As I sit in my recliner, thinking about all that I need to get done during the few precious hours that both babies are sleeping, I am overwhelmed with love for these little fellas. I'm not going to lie, I am EXHAUSTED. I don't remember a time in my life when I have been this tired before. Between diaper changes, outfit changes, feedings, bottle sterilizing, and pumping it's hard to fit much else in. Yesterday I was particularly tired. I hadn't got much sleep the night before and my house needed a good cleaning. I had just got the boys down and was taking a little break before jumping into cleaning and getting ready for the day. I was listening to the country channel on the satellite, and Reba McEntire's song "When You Have A Child" came on. If you haven't heard this song, google it. One line of the song says "The first time you hold 'em it's like you see God's smile, what a smile, when you have a child." I do see God smile every time I look at my precious little angels. It doesn't matter how many times I get peed, puked, or pooped on I see God smile every time I look at them. I never knew I could love this much. I would do anything for these little guys. They bring so much joy to our lives already, I can't imagine our lives without them. They are almost six weeks old. Can you believe it? They are changing so much already. I am trying to soak every bit of them in because I know they won't stay small for long. I feel so blessed to be given the gift of Motherhood.

Daddy & his boys

Stedson Jess

Treydon Jay

Little cuties