Reese is walking!

Reese is an official walker now! He takes about 7 or 8 steps at a time to get to someone or something unassisted! I am still waiting to catch him on camera because it happens so quickly! The look on his face is PRICELESS! He also flaps his little arms and hands around like he is flying. ;-) These are the best days.

Ricky is learn to take steps also! He is taking 2 or 3 steps at a time. Seems a little less sure than Reese but he also couldn't see either! The glasses are helping him build his confidence. I can't wait to see him on the move more.

A scare for mommy!

During a play date at our house I noticed Ricky was acting up. I grabbed him and he was on fire! My car a/c was out (great) so I grabbed the phone to call my mom. She wouldn't come so I called Elizabeth. She was on the way! I was terrified because Ricky has kidney reflux. Any fevers that are unexplained could be a UTI so he has to get a catheter. HELL on a baby and a mommy. I was a mess...crying and all upset. Thankfully he had an ear infection. We have been fighting the fever for two days and the meds make him throw up. The best bet so far seems to be putting the meds in his bottle. We will see. So thankful for a great friend.

Ricky needs glasses

Last week I noticed that Ricky's eyes seemed to be crossing. Not bad but enough to keep thinking about it. On Tuesday we had an appointment scheduled with Dr. Fierro so I decided to ask them about it. The nurse practitioner saw it right away. I called the eye Dr and they had a same day appointment. We went and after a LONG day we found out he is severely farsighted. Glasses have been ordered and we should see them next week!

I think he looks adorable! I hope that the glasses correct his eyes or surgery is the next step. ;-(

Playdate at Ethan and Elijah's house!

We had another fun playdate with our new friends!!! 4 moms and 8 babies....somehow we survived!!! Its great to hangout with a group of moms that have very similar days and nights. All of the babies are between 8 and 13 months old. Simply adorable!

That is only 5 of them....

So cute!!!

Rebecca brought us two little girls to play with this week!!! YAY!!

This week Angie, Ashley, Rebecca and myself had a few hours to hangout and watch the babies wear themselves out. ;-)

July 4th!!

Our first "real" July 4th!!! There was a ban on fireworks this year so unfortunatley the boys didn't get to see any but we still had tons of fun!!! The Tate's came over (Kristina, Josh and Nathaniel) and Louis for a BBQ. The girls and babies had a fun time in the house while the guys sweat their butts off outside being men. ;-)

We loved our food!!!

Our friend Nathaniel enjoying his FIRST cupcake!!!

The boys all had so much fun playing together! Mommy and Kristina had fun talking girl talk. I soooo love and miss adult conversation!

I see miracles everyday!

This week has been amazing for me. The boys turned one last Monday and it seems like they are growing up so fast. For the past year I have had a constant worry about my beautiful and sweet baby Ricky. He was in the hospital for a month past Reese, came home on oxygen and his brain bleed lasted longer. I have always know that he may have future delays so when he dose something....It feels like witnessing a miracle...every single time.

This week he learned to stand up and to cruise!! ALL IN LESS THAN A WEEK. Its like hes telling me "don't worry mom, I got this" in his own little way.

Reese started pointing at everything this week. We went for their one year checkup and the doctor asked if they point yet. I answered no. Reese then decides to pick up that beautiful little hand and point at daddy. Gotta love kids!

Our first time in a BIG pool!

We went swimming for the first time at Tiana's pool. All the kids came and it was REALLY relaxing! Ricky is a little fish. He kicks his legs the entire time....even when we lift him out of the water. Reese seems to relax and take it easy in the water. Its amazing how they are so different and both so wonderful.

Of course our big brother Cameron and big sister Zoe played and splashed with us! We are so lucky to have two older children that adore the babies!