One years old!

On the 18th, my adorable boys turned ONE YEARS OLD!

I absolutely cannot believe how fast this past year has gone! I mean I JUST had them right?!

We had a great time for their birthday. 

Devry had to work, but after dinner we ate the cake I made for them, and they opened presents. Well...Payton opened their presents with Cohen and Kayson assisting. 

They devoured their cupcakes... especially Kayson

The day after their birthday I took the boys to a play group I've been going to. I brought cupcakes and ice cream to share (my lazy way of not organizing a birthday party)

It was a ton of fun!

Here are some pictures of them eating their cake..

Now onto the fun pictures.... My friend Suzy took the boys one year old pictures for me! She is so incredibly talented, and I LOVE her work. We had a blast doing the photoshoot... as you can see by the pictures.. There are lots, so enjoy!

Payton was incredibly uncooperative for the pictures...so this is really the only good shot of him. Couldn't get any of all three boys looking and smiling at the camera

It was so much fun! 

At one year...

Cohen is our little goofball. He always has a cheesy grin on his face, or some other funny face. He giggles constantly, and knows exactly how to make us laugh. He has such a little sense of humor! He thinks its so funny to lay his head down on Devry or me, then pop back up and start giggling. He fakes us out by making us think he wants to cuddle, but its just a little game to him. 

He LOVES being social. If someone is talking to him, then stops, he starts hollering at them. He is always babbling and "talking." He does say "mama" "dada" and a large variety of oohs and ahhs, bubbas, and gagas.. He is always using his voice. 

He is such a HAPPY baby. If he is hungry or overtired or hurt he fusses, but other then that he has a smile on his face. He is waving goodbye, and it is ADORABLE. He uses just his fingers, and gets a HUGE grin on his face. 

He is crawling, standing and cruising everywhere. He cruises from room to room, opening and emptying anything he can find. He loves to make a mess! His favorite game is to empty any drawer, basket, toybox, etc he can find. He will not play with a single toy, but empty the entire thing. He stands on his own, but hasn't taken any steps yet. His balance is getting better every day so its only a matter of time. Im in no rush for these two to walk! 

Cohen is still bigger then Kayson, and the gap is not getting any smaller. He weighed in at his 1 year check up today at 20 lbs (25th%), and 28.5" (10th%). He loves to eat, and eats pretty much anything we give him. On the rare occasion he doesn't like something, it is not allowed on his tray, and goes on the floor immediately. He still only has two bottom teeth. I always think he is getting more, but they never come through! 

Kayson is still our little guy! He is standing better then Cohen, and even taking steps, but it looks SO weird since he is about the size of a 6 month old! He weighed 17lbs  (3rd%) and was 28' (10th%). He is long and skinny, but seems SO small, and feels so much lighter then Cohen. It shocks me he hasn't gained more, since he is also a bottomless pit! He didn't eat so great starting out, but we realized he just didn't like being fed, and only wanted to feed himself. I'm sure he will catch up eventually...its still so weird having such a small baby, when Payton was a MONSTER!

Kayson is such a happy little guy. He is always smiling and laughing. He has the cutest little cheesy grin, he gives to anyone who smiles at him. He loves to clap his hands, dance and gets SO excited when he hears music. He loves to make noise too! He is always giving high fives, banging on chairs, or finding things that make loud noises.

He has some funny habits that makes us laugh. He knows it too! Changing his diaper is very challenging. He loves to "Help" while your trying to wipe him. Then when we try to fasten it, he scoots up as fast as he can, just laughing his head off. It takes two people to change this kid! He also gets SO excited to get out of his carseat he twists his body when we are trying to undo the straps. Sometimes its helpful but alot of the time he just gets tangled in the straps. Again, he laughs and laughs. 

He loves to climb the stairs. As soon as the gate is down he books it for them. He absolutely loves Payton, and lights up every time he sees him!

The boys are so different. Everything from their looks, to their habits, to their personalities. They are interacting with each other more and more. They play with each other now, and even have started making each other laugh. They will tackle each other, and steal each others toys or pacifiers. They are loving playing with Payton as well. Its fun seeing them old enough to play alot. It is especially fun to peak in on them while they are playing in their cribs. They swap toys, pacifiers, and stand and babble to each other. It melts my heart!! They still do things like that all the time. Hold hands in their carseats, give each other slobbery kisses, babble and laugh at each other!

They are very quickly growing out of their baby stage, and I am not liking it at all! Cuddles from them are getting less and less. They are getting more and more independent! Both still are little momma's boys, especially Cohen, but i'm feeling like its getting less and less, and that makes me sad! They are growing so fast, and changing every single day! I stopped nursing them a week ago. It was hard. I knew I would be weaning them in the next few months, but both boys got Thrush, and gave it to me, and my milk supply was GONE in a matter of a few days. I fought it for a bit, but realized it probably wouldn't come back, and figured I made it a year, so I stopped. I knew it was gonna be soon, but I would have rather stopped by choice then having to.....maybe just my weird feelings about it, but either way,  now that I am not nursing them anymore I kind of feel like they don't need me as much.

I adore these little guys so much. They are happy, pleasant, ADORABLE babies. I have worked so hard to get them on a good schedule, and they have adjusted well to it. They sleep 11-12 hours at night (usually Kayson wakes up a few times for no reason, but goes back to sleep). They take 2 naps, usually 1.5-2 hours each. They eat well, they play well. They are just happy, wonderful babies! I love having twins! I really do!

Happy First Birthday Cohen and Kayson!! 

6 Years!

Happy 6th Anniversary to us!

Today is 6 years since we've been married!

We are getting a babysitter, and going out tonight! I'm excited!

We have been through a lot in 6 years.

It has gone quick, but at the same time I can hardly remember my life without Devry, so it seems like it has been way longer. 

I love this guy.

He is so kind, loving, caring, hardworking, thoughful, honest, reliable, and HOT!

I am lucky to have such a wonderful husband. 

Happy 6 years Babe! And forever more to go!

Big News!

I haven't posted about our latest big news yet, because I keep thinking its too good to be true!!

But it is official.

Devry starts a new job on March 25th!!

He will still be a diesel technician, but for a mining company called FMC.

It is located 30 minutes outside of where we live, and they bus their employees to and from work.

His regular time wage will be what he is making in overtime at halliburton, so he will work alot less to make the same amount.

And the best part..... He will work Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. (with some optional overtime)

Everything about the job is so perfect. We know several people who work there and have nothing but GREAT things to say about their jobs and the company. 

I am so incredibly proud of Devry for getting this job. The hiring process was INTENSE to say the least! MANY of the mechanics Devry works with at Halliburton have applied at FMC, often multiple times. And said its impossible to get a job there. 

So Devry applied, somewhat hesitantly, thinking it would never really work out. 

He received a call back quickly. They were impressed with his resume. He had his first interview.

A few days later he received another call, with another HR rep, and had a second interview.

Then he did some testing. It was a personality type test, that was a pass or fail. He passed.

Then he was set up for a FULL day of interviews, written and hands on testing. 

He spent and entire friday (7am-6pm) going through interviews, testing, etc. At any point through the day, he could be sent home if he was eliminated from getting the job. He was never sent home.

He received a call a few days later, offering him the position. 

They've been doing background checks, physical etc, and he finally got an official start date today. 

We are so THRILLED! It has been a long couple of years. Him going out of town to work, and working insane amount of hours. It's hard. It is VERY hard. It will be SO nice for him to have normal hours! To see him every single night. To spend weekends with him. To have him home SO much more! 

We were talking the other day, and it will be the FIRST time in our marriage both of us will have "normal" hours. I started working 3 nights a week when we got married. I worked nights until 6 months ago. Devry has worked out of town and/or nights for almost 2 years. We will enjoy a bit of time both being home at night, and no one going out of town! It may not last too long, since I will probably start working again soon. But a few months of "normal" will be SO nice!

10 Months!

My cute little guys turned 10 months last week!! 

They are so busy and SO fun right now! 

I absolutely LOVE having twins! It definitely has lots of challenges, but having two babies to adore is wonderful! They are such good, sweet, happy babies! I am finding it so fun to see their similarities and differences as they get older. 

Cohen is my big cutie!! He is a few pounds bigger then Kayson,  around 18 lbs. He eats literally twice as much as Kayson. He is a bottomless pit and gets very upset and demanding when he runs out of things to eat on his highchair. I haven't found any type of food he doesn't like! He is a little momma's boy, and always follows me around. He lights up when he sees me, and doesn't like when I leave. I feel SO important to this little guy, and I love it! Cohen is so funny! I can already tell he is going to have a sense of humor. He gives me cheesy smiles, is always doing things and giggling, know's the word NO, and when he hears it he does whatever he is doing faster and starts laughing hysterically when I stop him. He is a destructive little guy! ANYTHING he can find to pull down, empty, rip up, mess up, etc he goes right after it. Yesterday he pulled all the books off my bookshelf, and every time one would hit the ground he'd giggle like crazy. He is learning so much every day. He crawled before Kayson, around 8.5 months. He is SO fast now. He is pulling himself up on everything, starting to cruise along furniture, climbing stairs, and climbing on top of things. He gives me high five's, is starting to learn to wave, and knows a few sign's. He signs more, eat and milk. 

Cohen is a great sleeper! He sleeps 12 hours at night, and takes two 1.5-2 hour naps a day. Sometimes he gets woken up by Kayson, and is NOT a happy camper when he's tired. This boy needs his sleep, and as long as he gets it, he is all smiles!

He has his two bottom teeth. I keep thinking more will pop through, but they never do! 

I adore this guy! He really is so sweet. He loves to play and be crazy, but will cuddle up with me in a second. He gives me big drooly kisses and squeezes me tight. He loves playing with Payton, and laughs hysterically at him. He also adores his daddy! He say's Dada constantly. He will say mama occasionally, but mostly it's Dada. He blows raspberries like crazy and babbles constantly. 

My favorite time with Cohen is right before bedtime. I will nurse him before putting him to bed, and always have such special moments with him. He will finish nursing, and cuddle up in my arms and smile up at me. I cuddle him for a minute or two, then give him kisses and lay him down. He goes to sleep so good! I love that boy!!!

Here are a few pictures of Cohen.

Emptying my bookshelf yesterday

Shoving his face with food....a common occurrence for this guy

Handsome boy ready for Church

This is his cheesy smile I get a few times a day. I LOVE it!

Climbing the stairs

Such a cutie!!

 Kayson is my adorable little man! He is still so small! He weighs 15ish lbs.  He might be 16 by now. He is skinny, but still a healthy guy! He doesn't really eat much. He is getting better, and will feed himself more, but its a fight alot of the time. He is a happy little guy , and SO social! He loves being with people, and when people talk to him. Anywhere we go he is all smiles to anyone! He babbles a ton! He says Mama, Dada (and know what they mean), and a large variety of go's and ga's and baba's, etc. He has discovered his tongue, and always seems to be sticking it out. He's been a challenge for us when it comes to sleeping. He just doesn't seem to need as much sleep as I'd like him to get. He will regularly only nap for 30-40 minutes. It takes him a few hours to settle at night, and usually wakes up a few times. He doesn't really need anything, but just wakes up and fusses then goes back to sleep. He's been waking up at 5-6am, and wakes Cohen up. Silly guy! I sure do love him though! Even at 5 am!

He started crawling shortly after Cohen. He did the cutest caterpillar crawl for a long time! He'd get up on his hands and knees then launch himself forward. He'd repeat it over and over until he made it to where he wanted. When he started crawling for real, he would put his hands into fists and crawl on his knuckles. He hasn't stopped that either! We call him our little gorilla baby since that's what it looks like! It is so cute! He is pulling up on everything, and cruising a ton! He doesn't get into everything as much as Cohen, and is much more content playing with toys. 

Kayson has his 2 bottom teeth...and I keep thinking more are working their way through. He is an awful teether! I feel so bad for him! He gets a fever, runny nose, and just cries and cries. He even threw up a couple times...but wasn't sick, just teething. 

Kayson loves to play! Especially with people! He is in heaven if Devry, Payton or I play with him. Cohen still isn't his favorite playmate since the games are usually stealing toys or pacifiers, or hitting each other. I am sure that will change soon!

Kayson is a sweetie. He has such a tender little personality. He loves to cuddle, especially when he is tired, or not feeling the greatest. When he is struggling to settle into bed at nights, sometimes I can't resist, and pick him up and we hang out for a while. I think he loves the one on one time with me and/or Devry. He will let me rock him, and I love those moments. After a few minutes, he goes back to bed no problem, and falls asleep easily. I Adore this little man!!

Some pictures of Kayson

crazy hair after naptime. All smiles

Crawled into the corner of a table. He seems to do it a lot.

Ready for Church

He is working at walking with this little car.

Gorilla baby!! This is how he crawls anytime he's on carpet.

Having Twins is so much fun!

Don't get me wrong. It is hard. I am busy. ALL. THE. TIME. 

The more mobile/active they get the harder they are!

But I am lucky they are such good babies!

They are happy, pleasant, easy going little guys!

I really can't believe how fast its gone!

10 months already?? It seems like its been maybe 5. 

I am still nursing them, which is a huge blessing! Payton only nursed until 9 months..when he lost interest, and my milk supply went away. I was worried about that happening with the Twins. Even buying formula for 3 months would be too expensive with 2 babies. So far so good! They nurse very efficiently.. 5 minutes each. They nurse 4 times a day. 7am, 11am, 3pm and 7pm. It's a good schedule, and I am hoping it keeps up till they are a year, and we can avoid paying for formula all together.

Here are some pictures of all my boys!

Payton loves his brothers...and loves to play with them. Unfortunately he gets really rough!

Playing with the train table! THe twins grab everything they can reach and throw it on the ground. It drives payton nuts!

Cute smiley boys first thing int he morning.

Happy boys playing together after nap time!

RIght before baths. You can see how much skinnier Kayson is.