Monday, August 2, 2010

Top 10

Top 10 Reasons These Babies Need to Come NOW!!!

1. My stretch marks have stretch marks. I feel like my skin can't stretch anymore and is going to rip open any minute!

2. When I look down, my boobs actually look small because my belly is so big. For once in my life, I feel like a small chested woman and I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing!

3. My toes look like little smokies and my fingers look like hot dogs. Swelling is awesome!

4. My belly is measuring 43 weeks. Enough said.

5. No one looks at my face anymore. For some reason, my big pregnant belly is more interesting to stare at.

6. My belly is like an anchor. When laying on my side, it keeps me on my side unless I physically help my belly move to another position. These babies are getting heavy!

7. When I sit down, my boobs rest on my belly and my belly rests on my lap. Sigh...I feel like a snowman!

8. My kids are pointing out the obvious...I waddle. Yes, I have the big pregnant lady waddle. As a matter of fact, every time I start walking the only thing I think in my head is "Waddle, Waddle, Waddle"!

9. I can't wait to touch my toes again. It's such a simple thing, but I can't wait!

10. I also can't wait to hold my babies and see their little faces. I'm scared about having two babies at once, but like someone told me before, it's twice the blessings. These babies are Heavenly Father's children too and He wouldn't send them if He knew I couldn't handle it.

This is going to be such a challenge, but I'm really excited. I never in my lifetime thought I would be having twins and throughout my pregnancy I have learned so many things and have grown as a person. I am forever grateful for everyone who has helped me so far and is willing to help even more once the babies are born!


July

July is over! I can't believe it's August already. Unfortunately our summer hasn't been packed full of adventures, but we have made it fun! Of course I had to save all of my energy for the 4th of July because it's not summer without the 4th!


We went to the I.F. parade and scored with the candy. It felt like Halloween! The kids loved the all of the military floats and of course, the horses.


Natalie loved the parade too!


Then we went to Teton Village and rode the Tram up to the top of the mountain. On the way up when we went over the tower supports, the Tram tipped and my kids panicked! I could feel Hallie's heart about to beat out of her chest! It was actually pretty funny.


Once we got up there it was much better. Asher and Hallie took turns with the viewfinder and were completely amazed at the mountains.


The view was amazing. On one side you could see the entire Jackson valley and it was gorgeous! If you look the other way you could see the entire mountain range. It was one of those places where you feel so small!


Me and my kids. I love how Asher is using my pregnant belly as a pillow!


Then it was time to go so we could get back for the fireworks! And they were amazing.


And of course it's not summer unless you play in the water! This year has been a lot of fun watching Natalie figure things out and interacting with Asher and Hallie outside.


Natalie could splash all of the water out of the pool if I let her! She is definitely a water baby!


They grow up so fast!