Sunday, November 29, 2009

The Tree That Never Was....

We took the babies tree shopping yesterday. I did claim that they might be too young to go chop one down but Lowe's pulled through as always. Joe and I had different ideas about the tree that we wanted. And it became clear from the start.


The first goal: to actually attempt to get both babies into the truck. Joe tried it once with the seats but we never actually tried it with the real babies.

It was a tight success.


There were many tree choices for us this year. But the first one Joe picked up touched me in a special place. I just knew it was the one. We tried several trees and I could not agree on any of them. This is Joe going back to my dream tree for the 3rd time.

Joe is a pretty big guy. It took a lot of man to get this tree up. He refused. He "claims" it was an actual "oak" and that it would not fit in our home. It would have fit.

This is Tony. He was on my side for the whole oak incident. We agreed it would be pretty fabulous to own that tree. But eventually Tony tried to make me feel better by suggesting this tree. You can see his efforts with his thumbs up approach. It worked. We bought it.



The finished product. I like it but I still think the other tree would have fit.

Four stockings!!

John was watching the lights very seriously.


On a sad note, today is my last day at home. I go back to work tomorrow morning after being off for 7 months. I am pretty sad but know that I will be ok once I get back. I will keep up the blog....just not every day!!!!

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Reunion

Thank you Jessica and Chris for hosting us on Friday! It was something to have all of the kids and babies together. Whew...I am still tired.


Thank you for bringing Isabella by to see us Whitney!!!

Beth and Matt loving on Virginia.

John's rattail...hanging over his collar.

All of those babies and none of them are his!

The crew from high school!

I am sure Jessica and Tessa hope this is not the start of a matching clothes tradition....but I could not resist.

Granny B and Paps even made it out!



Virginia was so excited about Caroline that she spit up. Not that she really needs an excuse.


Ohh....they linked arms!!

Happy 1st Thanksgiving!

We had a great visit to Salem. Right before we left...poor John had some bathroom issues. So bad that I had to cut him out of an outfit! Shame.

P.S Welcome Baby Collin Light! We only you wish you would have come before my maternity leave ended. Happy Birthday!


A big smile from John!


Cousin Carter with the babies....3 little monkeys!!!


Cousin Cooper discovered Virginia....

and John.


All dressed up for turkey!!


I'm stuffed!!!



Sometimes you have to hold both at once.




Eating their Thanksgiving dinner!!


Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Gobble! Gobble!

We have so much to be thankful for this year. We never imagined we would have TWO babies! What a blessing it is and we are thankful every single day.

We hope you have a wonderful Turkey Day! We are off to Salem! Be safe and have fun!

P.S. Baby Boy Light.....we expect your arrival sooner versus later...so get on it!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

River House Party

A big thanks to Grandma and Granddaddy Koontz for a wonderful coming out party for John and Virginia on the river Saturday. What fun! We loved the people, food, drinks, and view! I know the babies had a blast...since they slept so well that night! What a special way for us to get together with some family and friends!

Grandma and Patti got the babies as soon as we got there!

3 generations of Koontz men!

All dressed up and ready to go.

She had to take a pre-party nap....like her momma when she was in college!

We never get pictures with just one baby and us!




We were thrilled that Aunt Cherry and Uncle Bill made it. We love the new blankets!



Boys only!


The Jennisons made it too!

Graeme and Virginia loving on each other!




Why do the babies always look so scared??

Thanks for coming Connor!


Somehow...this happened. Clearly he was so upset...he spit up.



Maya loves her new girl cousin.