Jude Anchor and Lily Ann Arrived....2 months ago!!

So the twins did arrive 2 months ago and I just never posted on this blog. I suspect that anyone who actually reads this blog has already seen many a picture, but I thought I would update and try to stay a little bit chronologically correct on this blog. I hope to update a couple of more pictures today. Lily Ann had this awesome picture taken just moments after birth and she looks so very pleased to be out in the world, huh?! I love it. They were born just 4 weeks and 2 days early, so they had to go to NICU for the hospital stay. Praise God, they did get to leave the hospital with us just a few days later and we all went home healthy and happy. Jude was born first at 5 lb. 6 oz. and Lily was 5 lb. 1 oz.

Jude sporting all of his NICU cords and monitors for his few days there.

The twins sleep beautifully just inches from each other to this day. It is so fun to see them snuggle up to each other and find comfort in each others presence.

Home on the farm in Anton, our little family of five. Pete LOVES his brother and sister and couldn't be prouder of them. He tells practically everyone we meet, "I have two babies." with a big smile.

Life Around the Farm & 9 months Pregnant

We have been back in Texas now from Rwanda for 2 months and are just now quickly trying to update the blog. Pete has been busy around the farm, playing with baby kittens, hanging out wit the dog, feeding chickens and gathering their eggs and the list goes on and on. My Dad recently built this little pond out at the farm and it makes for some great swimming on these hot summer days. We have loved that Pete has gotten so much time with his Papa and MeMaw this summer. Also, is a picture of me 9 months pregnant with Jude and Lily just a few days before we delivered them. They are here now, but that will come in a later post.

As you can tell, Pete LOVES the kittens around the farm. He is about the only person who can catch them and I am glad to say they are all still alive - despite his "enthusiastic" hugs and petting.

Who needs professional swimming lessons and fancy pools, when you have a pond full of algae and goldfish in your own backyard! Pete has a blast every time we go swimming.

Noche is so very tolerant of Pete sitting on him, kissing him, riding him, hugging him and in general constantly bothering him. They are pretty good pals.