All My Girls

Here are some pictures of the twins and Amanda.

This ones a little out of order but this is Amanda riding a horse. Cameron and Ken were helping.

Emma in her cool shades under the billy light.

Eva in her cool shades under the billy light.

Eva holding her daddy's finger.

Cameron, and me holding Eva.

We took Amanda horseback riding for FHE on Monday. She had a great time.

Amanda on Arimac

Amanda switched horses half way through. She's on Dude in this one.

Cameron holding Emma

EVA

EMMA

Amanda looking at baby Emma

Amanda looking at baby EVA

They're Here!!

So I don't know how many of you know...but we have had the twins. They are about 2 1/2 months early. Here is the shortened version of their miraculous arrival. On Sept. 22 I woke up and all of the sudden had very painful contractions very close together. We were going to take me to the hospital when I felt something and it turned out to be the head of baby. I yelled for Cameron, he came in the bathroom and saw. Then my water broke and the baby came out. Cameron grabbed her, dried her off, helped her breathe and then layed her on my stomach and covered her up. So pretty much Cameron delivered our baby. About 2 minutes later the paramedics got there, they cut the cord, and ran with the baby to the hospital. Then they took me in the ambulance to the hospital. There they found out baby 2 was breech and we had to do an emergency c-section. In the operating room baby 2 decided she didn't want to wait either and so I delivered her breech. I really wanted to be knocked out...but no such luck. The babies are now in EIRMC at the NICU. They are doing well and progressing well also. We are very grateful they are alive and doing so well. We named the first baby Emma Jay and baby 2- Eva Ray. I will post pictures either later today or this week, so come look at our new additions.

Pictures

So since I've been pregnant I've had a hard time keeping up on this blog. But I finally got some pictures put on here that I've meant to for the last 6 months. It goes from oldest to newest. Enjoy!

Me and Amanda

Amanda and Cameron eating Green Eggs and Ham on St. Patrick's Day.

Amanda and I having a snowball fight when it snowed end of March.

Amanda at nap time. She is always sleeping with something.

Amanda in her new Easter dress.

Amanda finding chocolate eggs on Easter around the house.

Cameron walking through the arch at ISU with Amanda.

They had a lunch for those who are graduating after they walked through the arch. Cameron's sister Marcelle came with her son Jonas.

Our future graduate.

Aunt Ray, Grandpa, my mom, and Amanda. All waiting for Cameron's graduation to start.

We are so proud of him for graduating.

Some of Cameron's family came up to see him graduate. This is Lynda's sister and husband with Jonas and Maggie.

Our princess dressing up in her dress and mommy's shoes.

She is so excited for her first barbie.

Playing with her barbie doll. She has been such a good girl during my pregnancy we got her a present.

SURPRISE!!

So it's been forever since I've updated...and it will probably continue to take a long time in between posts. The thing is...I'm sick...all the time. Yep, you guessed it...I'm PREGNANT!!! We are really excited about it and the surprise just keeps getting better because we were in the hospital for one of my many visits and found out...I'm having TWINS!!! Now that was a shock. So, I will do my best to post pictures on occasion, but don't give up on me if my posts are few and far between.

YEA!!!

So the day has finally arrived...well, almost arrived. But at least I can see the finish line. Cameron is graduating from college. YEAH!!!! He is graduating from I.S.U. on May 8th. The last few semesters have been challenging and required a lot of sacrifice on both of our parts. Him because he studies all the time and me because he studies all the time. :) But all that's about to change. To be honest...I'm not sure what we will do with all of this extra time. Anyway...for those who are waiting for more pictures, I do have some coming from Easter. I'm just a little behind on putting them up. Then I will post pictures of Cams graduation when we get those as well. YEAH!!!!

Funny Story

Here is a funny story. We were in church on Sunday listening to testimonies. Cameron had worked a graveyard the night before so hadn't slept in about 48 hours. He was holding Amanda and had his eyes closed. Amanda looked at him and yelled, "Wake Up! Wake Up!" That made his eyes shoot open.

Our Family Update

So after looking back on my blog I noticed that I don't have a lot of pictures where Amanda actually looks good. I just wanted to post that I actually do do my daughters hair. It isn't always a jungle. :) Although with how hard she plays it doesn't stay in very long. Cameron is applying with the Army as an Officer and we will be waiting to see if he gets accepted here soon, if so we will be moving. Our first choices are in Germany so Europe here we come...maybe. He did really well on his ASVAB and was told he could do whatever job he wants in the Army which is a plus. Who knows...I always wanted to see Europe and this is a good way to do it. I will keep you posted. :)

A little Bit of everything

Here are some pictures of a little of everything. There's Amanda in bed, to her cooking, to Christmas. Not necessarily in the right order. Haha

Amanda in her big girl bed.

Amanda and her friend jumping on the tramp.

Amanda Cooking

Amanda walking with her new umbrella.

Amanda and her new Christmas stuff.

Me opening up a Christmas present.

Cameron opeining up a present.

Cameron helping Amanda with her presents.

Amanda in her new princess chair.

Me and Amanda in new pajamas.

Cameron and Amanda in new pajamas.

Amanda playing in the snow.

Amanda helping decorate our first Christmas tree.

Amanda on Santa's Lap.

Amanda didn't like his lap so Cameron sat with him first.

This is how I have to exercise. Amanda likes to help. This is Pilates.

We had a sleep over in the front room.

12 Days of Christmas

This year my parents did the 12 Days of Christmas. Each day we opened a present and then did something as a family. Here are the results of our fun!

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

Day Four

Day Five

Day Six

Day Seven

Day Eight

Day Nine

Day Ten

Day Eleven

On day 12 we went to our parents for FHE and told about everything we did. It was great.