Do you smell what the Guthrie is cooking?
And I flip you!
Hey! Feet!?! I called no feet!
You may have won this time, but I will be baaaaack!
The Adventures Of Big Sister Evie Lu And The Gentlemen: Zevon & Guthrie!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Your Next Action Stars
Hey Zevon, there is something behind my neck I want to give you.
Do you smell what the Guthrie is cooking?
And I flip you!
Hey! Feet!?! I called no feet!
You may have won this time, but I will be baaaaack!
Do you smell what the Guthrie is cooking?
And I flip you!
Hey! Feet!?! I called no feet!
You may have won this time, but I will be baaaaack!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Grandpa Wayne Arrives!
Okay Grandpa, smile because I'm the first and your favorite.
Grandpa Wayne arrived today to great fanfare and excitement. We weren't sure if he would be able to make the trip, but we are all so glad he did. Evie especially is glad to have someone new who will play games and chase her around.
Grandsons are alright
We got some great news today as Guthrie and Zevon have both passed their birth weights and received glowing marks for their progress. (Kaia is doing a great job too!)
Put to work
Grandpa Wayne arrived today to great fanfare and excitement. We weren't sure if he would be able to make the trip, but we are all so glad he did. Evie especially is glad to have someone new who will play games and chase her around.
Grandsons are alright
We got some great news today as Guthrie and Zevon have both passed their birth weights and received glowing marks for their progress. (Kaia is doing a great job too!)
Put to work
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Updated Stats
Enjoying the summer
Zevon and Guthrie had their one week check in yesterday and we are thrilled with what we heard. Zevon has almost returned to his birth weight and has grown 3/4 of an inch. Guthrie is within 4oz of his birth weight and is up 1/2 an inch. After watching Evie Lu grow and hear about our child being in the 90th percentile for weight and height it is wild to hear our new doc be excited about Gus and Zevon making it into the 10th percentile. They are growing big and strong and soon we hope to be done with the overnight feedings every 2-3 hours.
We also learned that Zevon and Guthrie are not identical. After a week with them I would have been willing to bet that they were fraternal. There are just too many differences for them to be identical. I think this makes for an even more exciting adventure as we'll have two very different sons.
Zevon and Guthrie had their one week check in yesterday and we are thrilled with what we heard. Zevon has almost returned to his birth weight and has grown 3/4 of an inch. Guthrie is within 4oz of his birth weight and is up 1/2 an inch. After watching Evie Lu grow and hear about our child being in the 90th percentile for weight and height it is wild to hear our new doc be excited about Gus and Zevon making it into the 10th percentile. They are growing big and strong and soon we hope to be done with the overnight feedings every 2-3 hours.
We also learned that Zevon and Guthrie are not identical. After a week with them I would have been willing to bet that they were fraternal. There are just too many differences for them to be identical. I think this makes for an even more exciting adventure as we'll have two very different sons.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Staying Close
A kiss for my brother
Yesterday Kaia peeked in to check on Gus and Zevon as they were sleeping in the bassinet in the living room. As she looked down the picture above is what she saw; Guthrie giving Zevon a kiss on the nose. There is a slight valley in the middle of the bassinet and as they wiggled The Gents found themselves face to face.
Yesterday Kaia peeked in to check on Gus and Zevon as they were sleeping in the bassinet in the living room. As she looked down the picture above is what she saw; Guthrie giving Zevon a kiss on the nose. There is a slight valley in the middle of the bassinet and as they wiggled The Gents found themselves face to face.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
One Week Old
Sitting in the eye of the hurricane
I know that I've been present and awake for the last week, but I honestly could not tell you where the time has gone. We are in a constant loop of changing, feeding, sleeping, Evie entertaining, and sanity maintaining. Somehow in the midst of all of that a week flew by.
Guthrie sacked out
The Gents have their first pediatrician appointment tomorrow and Kaia and I are excited to see how they've grown. When we left the hospital Zevon and Guthrie were 1oz away from falling below the 10% weight loss line. (You do not want to fall below that line.) They've been eating very well, so we are hopeful they've at least gained back what they've lost.
Zevon snoozing
I know that I've been present and awake for the last week, but I honestly could not tell you where the time has gone. We are in a constant loop of changing, feeding, sleeping, Evie entertaining, and sanity maintaining. Somehow in the midst of all of that a week flew by.
Guthrie sacked out
The Gents have their first pediatrician appointment tomorrow and Kaia and I are excited to see how they've grown. When we left the hospital Zevon and Guthrie were 1oz away from falling below the 10% weight loss line. (You do not want to fall below that line.) They've been eating very well, so we are hopeful they've at least gained back what they've lost.
Zevon snoozing
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Twice As Many Cuddles
Kaitlin meets her nephews
It has been an exhausting, but amazing couple of days at home. Thank goodness for Grandma Bev and all the help we've been getting from wonderful friends like Cam and Erik.
Too Sweet
It has been an exhausting, but amazing couple of days at home. Thank goodness for Grandma Bev and all the help we've been getting from wonderful friends like Cam and Erik.
Too Sweet
Monday, July 19, 2010
Heading Home
Do three car seats really fit?
After three days in the hospital, we were released into the world. Is the world ready for us? Are we ready for the world? Evangeline came with Grandma Bev, but was insistent on leaving with us. I've never been a more careful driver than I was on the short trip home.
The Gentlemen at home
We've settled into a pattern of Zevon and Guthrie eating every couple of hours during the day and every three hours at night. I had forgotten the newborn routine, but it has come back in a rush. Thankfully the boys are super relaxed and are treating us very well.
A proud Grandma
My first reflection as a father of twins is that I'm amazed how they can be sleeping inches from each other and they don't wake the other up. Guthrie was the loud one last night and Zevon was sleeping like a log. Amazing.
Sleeping arrangements . . . for now
After three days in the hospital, we were released into the world. Is the world ready for us? Are we ready for the world? Evangeline came with Grandma Bev, but was insistent on leaving with us. I've never been a more careful driver than I was on the short trip home.
The Gentlemen at home
We've settled into a pattern of Zevon and Guthrie eating every couple of hours during the day and every three hours at night. I had forgotten the newborn routine, but it has come back in a rush. Thankfully the boys are super relaxed and are treating us very well.
A proud Grandma
My first reflection as a father of twins is that I'm amazed how they can be sleeping inches from each other and they don't wake the other up. Guthrie was the loud one last night and Zevon was sleeping like a log. Amazing.
Sleeping arrangements . . . for now
Saturday, July 17, 2010
The Real Star Of The Show
Holding one close to her heart and one in her hands
Kaia's strength is something to behold. The journey from finding out we were expecting twins to actually holding them has been a challenging one, but Kaia has traveled it with great grace. Zevon and Guthrie may only be two days old, but they've had months to learn from their awesome mom.
Zevon in a close up
Our ultrasound doc dropped by yesterday and again asserted that he things our boys are identical. Take a look at the pictures here and let us know what you think. Zevon definitely has a baby rash and Guthrie's complexion is smoother, but I flip flop on whether I think they look identical or not. At the moment I think not.
Guthrie takes a turn
Kaia's strength is something to behold. The journey from finding out we were expecting twins to actually holding them has been a challenging one, but Kaia has traveled it with great grace. Zevon and Guthrie may only be two days old, but they've had months to learn from their awesome mom.
Zevon in a close up
Our ultrasound doc dropped by yesterday and again asserted that he things our boys are identical. Take a look at the pictures here and let us know what you think. Zevon definitely has a baby rash and Guthrie's complexion is smoother, but I flip flop on whether I think they look identical or not. At the moment I think not.
Guthrie takes a turn
Friday, July 16, 2010
Evie Lu Meets Her Brothers
Okay, I give up, how do you tell them apart?
Zevon and Guthrie have a growing fan club, but there is no doubt as to who the president of that club is right now. Their big sister is crazy for her brothers. As Grandma Bev stays with her and Kaia and I are at the hospital, Evie spends her time wondering what her brothers are doing. Evangeline told Bev after Vacation Bible School was done, "Grandma, I'm going to see MY babies at the hospital."
All of her time playing with baby dolls has paid off as my little girl is very gentle as she holds her tiny brothers. As I write this I realize I've committed a very big dad sin, I'm not totally sure which brother Evangeline is with in these pictures! I'll check with the all knowing Grandma Bev, but I think it is Guthrie. Man, am I in for years of trouble with my boys!
Nope, I'm still the cutest.
Zevon and Guthrie have a growing fan club, but there is no doubt as to who the president of that club is right now. Their big sister is crazy for her brothers. As Grandma Bev stays with her and Kaia and I are at the hospital, Evie spends her time wondering what her brothers are doing. Evangeline told Bev after Vacation Bible School was done, "Grandma, I'm going to see MY babies at the hospital."
All of her time playing with baby dolls has paid off as my little girl is very gentle as she holds her tiny brothers. As I write this I realize I've committed a very big dad sin, I'm not totally sure which brother Evangeline is with in these pictures! I'll check with the all knowing Grandma Bev, but I think it is Guthrie. Man, am I in for years of trouble with my boys!
Nope, I'm still the cutest.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Gentlemen Arrive!
Happiness
Although we were thinking July 21, The Gentlemen made their appearance today. Kaia and Grandma Bev were at an ultrasound appointment while Evie and I were at Vacation Bible School and Kaia's blood pressure was higher than our doc was comfortable seeing.
Side by Side
Zevon Thomas and Guthrie Clayton were born at 1:41pm and 1:43pm. Zevon was 6lbs 8oz and 18 and 3/4 inches long. Guthrie was 6lbs 5oz and 18.5 inches long.
Zevon Thomas
Kaia was amazing. She is doing very well and I am blessed to be married to such an wonderful woman. The Gentlemen have already changed our lives. Oh the places we will go!
Guthrie Clayton (aka "Gus")
Although we were thinking July 21, The Gentlemen made their appearance today. Kaia and Grandma Bev were at an ultrasound appointment while Evie and I were at Vacation Bible School and Kaia's blood pressure was higher than our doc was comfortable seeing.
Side by Side
Zevon Thomas and Guthrie Clayton were born at 1:41pm and 1:43pm. Zevon was 6lbs 8oz and 18 and 3/4 inches long. Guthrie was 6lbs 5oz and 18.5 inches long.
Zevon Thomas
Kaia was amazing. She is doing very well and I am blessed to be married to such an wonderful woman. The Gentlemen have already changed our lives. Oh the places we will go!
Guthrie Clayton (aka "Gus")
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Megan Wants More Evie!
Dad, are you sure Jimmy Buffett is the only music for hammock time?
Evie's Aunt Megan demanded more and so here is another just Evangeline post. A few days ago I picked up a $20 hammock at one of my favorite stores. I checked google to see how to tie a hammock knot and voila we have a new chill out spot on the deck. I'm not sure if it is the low price or the fact I put it up, but Evie and I are the only ones who will use it.
Evie loves the hammock and I love to see my not so little girl hanging out with me.
Yeah, I might be here all day.
Evie's Aunt Megan demanded more and so here is another just Evangeline post. A few days ago I picked up a $20 hammock at one of my favorite stores. I checked google to see how to tie a hammock knot and voila we have a new chill out spot on the deck. I'm not sure if it is the low price or the fact I put it up, but Evie and I are the only ones who will use it.
Evie loves the hammock and I love to see my not so little girl hanging out with me.
Yeah, I might be here all day.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Summer Finally Came!
I don't like to eat them, I just like the fire
Evie has been having an amazing time with her Grandma Bev and last week warm weather finally came. Nearly every day featured kiddie pool time and outdoor eating. Evie was initiated into the marshmallow roasting club too. For some reason she still likes the plain ones better.
Evie has been having an amazing time with her Grandma Bev and last week warm weather finally came. Nearly every day featured kiddie pool time and outdoor eating. Evie was initiated into the marshmallow roasting club too. For some reason she still likes the plain ones better.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Zero Concerns
Kaia sees a Torgerson nose here
"I have zero concerns about the health of your baby boys." Those were the words of our doctor today near the end of our ultrasound appointment. We had been a little worried about Baby B after a non stress test yesterday, but all those worries were wiped away, by the two little words, zero concerns.
These are definitely giant noggins
Another special treat was seeing Baby A in 3D. He has been hiding for the last 6 weeks and it was so good to get to see him. Of course his brother decided to hide and that is why you only see one good profile in the picture above.
Kaia is a real trooper and now that she is into her 36th week she is really uncomfortable. There is no such thing as a restful position anymore. If the boys hold to July 21 our doc thinks twin 7lb boys are a strong likelihood! Whew!
The side by side comparison of waistlines shows B has really caught up
"I have zero concerns about the health of your baby boys." Those were the words of our doctor today near the end of our ultrasound appointment. We had been a little worried about Baby B after a non stress test yesterday, but all those worries were wiped away, by the two little words, zero concerns.
These are definitely giant noggins
Another special treat was seeing Baby A in 3D. He has been hiding for the last 6 weeks and it was so good to get to see him. Of course his brother decided to hide and that is why you only see one good profile in the picture above.
Kaia is a real trooper and now that she is into her 36th week she is really uncomfortable. There is no such thing as a restful position anymore. If the boys hold to July 21 our doc thinks twin 7lb boys are a strong likelihood! Whew!
The side by side comparison of waistlines shows B has really caught up
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Every One Is Growing!
From May 30, 2010
It has been a wild week! Last Thursday Grandma Bev rolled in from Minnesota to help with Evie care and Gentlemen prep. Very quickly the phrase, "Grandma can you . . ." became constant.
Kaia hit 35 weeks yesterday and we are ecstatic. Even better we had a growth scan today and here are the latest numbers. Baby A is targeted at 5lbs 10oz and Baby B is estimated at 5lbs 9oz. Baby A is growing well and Baby B has closed the gap! Our ultrasound doc is feeling pretty strongly the boys are identical. We are just thrilled that the Gentlemen are growing strong.
From July 1, 2010
After church last week a member asked if we needed to build scaffolding to help keep Kaia upright. So far, she's doing great!
It has been a wild week! Last Thursday Grandma Bev rolled in from Minnesota to help with Evie care and Gentlemen prep. Very quickly the phrase, "Grandma can you . . ." became constant.
Kaia hit 35 weeks yesterday and we are ecstatic. Even better we had a growth scan today and here are the latest numbers. Baby A is targeted at 5lbs 10oz and Baby B is estimated at 5lbs 9oz. Baby A is growing well and Baby B has closed the gap! Our ultrasound doc is feeling pretty strongly the boys are identical. We are just thrilled that the Gentlemen are growing strong.
From July 1, 2010
After church last week a member asked if we needed to build scaffolding to help keep Kaia upright. So far, she's doing great!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
A Quick Update On The Gents
It has been a month since our last growth scan and today we had another. Our Doc told us that Baby A who had been in the 60th percentile has slowed a bit in his growth to the 40th percentile and is now at 4lbs 11oz. (He said this slowing was normal and nothing to worry about.) Baby B on the other hand has closed the gap and is now in the 30th percentile at 4lbs 8oz. Brain and heart development continue to look great. Baby A is breach (feet down) and Baby B is transverse (laying horizontally and on top of his brother).
All signs point to the Gentlemen staying put for a while longer which is very good.
Evie came with us and got to see a 3-D picture of Baby B. She was very excited.
All signs point to the Gentlemen staying put for a while longer which is very good.
Evie came with us and got to see a 3-D picture of Baby B. She was very excited.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
A Graduate!
A distinguished group
Friday June 11th was a major day for our family. Kaia attended her hooding for her master's degree in teaching. Evie and I were very proud to be able to be with her and see the culmination of a lot of hard work. Way to go Kaia!
Evie is eyeing what degree she wants
Friday June 11th was a major day for our family. Kaia attended her hooding for her master's degree in teaching. Evie and I were very proud to be able to be with her and see the culmination of a lot of hard work. Way to go Kaia!
Evie is eyeing what degree she wants
Monday, May 31, 2010
A Little Rain Can't Stop Evie . . .
. . . especially when it comes to sandbox time.
There is room for you!
It has been more than two years since Evie started daycare and now it is done. This week marks the beginning of our not so little girl staying home with Kaia full time. (Kaia is counting the days until Evie's Grandma Bev gets into town.) What will a typical day look like? Well if Evangeline gets a vote it will have multiple sandbox sessions. Evie doesn't care if it is raining out, she really wants to play in the sand.
Just like lying on the beach. Right?
There is room for you!
It has been more than two years since Evie started daycare and now it is done. This week marks the beginning of our not so little girl staying home with Kaia full time. (Kaia is counting the days until Evie's Grandma Bev gets into town.) What will a typical day look like? Well if Evangeline gets a vote it will have multiple sandbox sessions. Evie doesn't care if it is raining out, she really wants to play in the sand.
Just like lying on the beach. Right?
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
All My Friends Ride Lowriders
Drivers, start your engines!
Life is starting to change for Evangeline. She's got two brothers on the way and already attention has begun to shift away from her. (Most people at church ask her about the brothers instead of about what she's up to.) This week also marks her last at daycare. Evie Lu started over two years ago and it has been a great experience for her.
The big wheel was a $20 find on craigslist.com and it will be a part of "staying home with Kaia time." Evangeline has really loved the tricycles at daycare and now she has her own. I can't wait until she learns how to power slide through corners.
Looking Good!
Life is starting to change for Evangeline. She's got two brothers on the way and already attention has begun to shift away from her. (Most people at church ask her about the brothers instead of about what she's up to.) This week also marks her last at daycare. Evie Lu started over two years ago and it has been a great experience for her.
The big wheel was a $20 find on craigslist.com and it will be a part of "staying home with Kaia time." Evangeline has really loved the tricycles at daycare and now she has her own. I can't wait until she learns how to power slide through corners.
Looking Good!
Friday, May 21, 2010
A Quick Update On The Gentlemen
On Thursday May 20th we had another growth scan and ultrasound. Baby A and Baby B continue to grow at their own paces. Baby A is weighing in at 3 1/4 pounds and Baby B is at 2 pounds 12 ounces. This is good news! Kaia's new due date is July 21st, so as of today we are two months away from the arrival of our two bundles of joy. Keep us in your prayers.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Way to go, Grandma Rhonda!
Two weeks ago we traveled to Billings to see Grandma Rhonda graduate with her Masters in Accountancy. We are so proud of her and felt honored to be with her on the big day.
Jody and Will posing with the graduateAfter the graduation ceremony, there was a big party to celebrate. Aunt Becky's awesome band provided music, with guest appearances from friends and family.
Sing it, Grandma Rhonda!
Will and Trevor join the band
Our time in Billings was way too short. But it did provide some quality time with family. It took a while for Evie to warm up to everyone, but she eventually did.
Playing with Uncle Jody
We realized on the way back home that this was the last road trip that our little family will take for some time. The idea that the next trip our family will take will involve 5 of us is overwhelming!
Monday, May 03, 2010
Our Church Baby-Baby Shower
We're not worthy! We're not worthy!
It doesn't surprise me that the people in our church love us, but I am regularly overwhelmed by how much they love us. Kaia's sister Kaitlin (also our Youth Director) along with our great friend Cam and Karen (our Children's Ed Director) organized an amazing shower for us.
Oh yes, there was a twin cake.
They thought of everything from great food to a fun game. One of the most touching thoughts they had was to ask some folks to bring little gifts for Evie so that she could have some gifts to open as well. Evangeline made out like a bandit and we'll be doling out gifts bit by bit after The Gentlemen arrive.
Oh, right, we need two blankets.
Thanks to the generosity of our community we are well on our way to being ready for The Gents to arrive. A gift that tickled Kaia were matching Minnesota Twins onesies. The card for that gift appropriately said, "To Will and Kaia (but mostly Kaia!)" All we need now is to know when you'll be coming to visit!
Blankets for swaddling!
It doesn't surprise me that the people in our church love us, but I am regularly overwhelmed by how much they love us. Kaia's sister Kaitlin (also our Youth Director) along with our great friend Cam and Karen (our Children's Ed Director) organized an amazing shower for us.
Oh yes, there was a twin cake.
They thought of everything from great food to a fun game. One of the most touching thoughts they had was to ask some folks to bring little gifts for Evie so that she could have some gifts to open as well. Evangeline made out like a bandit and we'll be doling out gifts bit by bit after The Gentlemen arrive.
Oh, right, we need two blankets.
Thanks to the generosity of our community we are well on our way to being ready for The Gents to arrive. A gift that tickled Kaia were matching Minnesota Twins onesies. The card for that gift appropriately said, "To Will and Kaia (but mostly Kaia!)" All we need now is to know when you'll be coming to visit!
Blankets for swaddling!
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