Happy Father's Day

"Any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad." -Proverb


I put the kids to bed last night (while David was playing some very deserved Father's Day golf) in their special "shout out" to Dad outfits...That way when we woke up this morning they were all ready for the big day! We had a great morning hanging out and eating breakfast together. Unfortunately, David had to squeeze in some yard work, so he took care of that and then off to Church he went with Elise (the new summer church schedule falls right in the middle of Lila and Bennett's nap) for some special Dad and daughter time.
I plan to cook his favorite dinner later today!

My children are very blessed because they have an incredible Dad. He works extra hard while NEVER complaining, and has even before they were born (when we only hoped we would be SO blessed), to enable me to stay home with the kids- something that was a priority for both of us. He never mentions all of the golf he never plays (yesterday was a rare occurrence), or the fact that he wears 10 year old suits (while our kids are dressed to a "t"), or the fact that he drives a 10 year old "mom" car that never has the right time on the clock! All he cares about is giving all he can, both tangibly and intangibly, to his family. Although he is often away at work, he makes the absolute best of the time he is home with the kids. From the moment he walks in the door he is "on". Elise asks for him all day long and her excitement is huge every single day when he gets home. He loves to take them places on his own and plays just like a little kid on the floor with them! As they grow I hope they will begin to realize just how lucky they are! They ALREADY love him so much- it is obvious!!
So, since they are unable to tell him on their own...

Happy Father's Day Dad!
We love you!
Elise, Lila and Bennett

Sweet, yet spunky, Lila

I just wanted to back up my post from yesterday where I mentioned we may have some trouble with Lila - I was more or less joking, but her spirit continues to amaze me! Here are two examples, and this is only from this morning! I don't know how well you can see in the above picture, but she pushed a large blow up ball over to the side of the play pen so that she could STAND ON TOP OF IT- and try to escape! She was also bouncing up and down like a crazy girl on top of it!! Needless to say, that toy was removed from the "kennel'!



A few minutes later, she found a spatula and frying pan in Elise's play kitchen and started beating away! Bennett even cried it was so loud. I think that even encouraged her more...



I love my little devil!!!

Hope ya'll are enjoying the weekend!
Love, Nicole

Sweet Lila

Lila is so proud of herself today with her hair clip! It's almost like she knows she looks like a big girl...
I think I may be in trouble with this one...

Happy Friday!

Soccer Tots

I don't know why these pictures came out so badly, I'll have to do better next time!
Elise had her first soccer tots today. It was really cute! Some friends we met through the multiples group invited us to join their team and we decide it might be good to have at least one scheduled event a week this summer! As usual, Elise started off shy, but then before long she was loving it. It is hard to see, but in the above picture they were practicing "heading" the ball- by using a balloon. Below they chased hula hoops! It is more of an organized drill type setting to help build skills they will need to eventually play actual soccer. It was great exercise and she had a good time reuniting with some friends we hadn't seen in a few weeks!
The best part is that it is inside! So, no worries about sunburn and too much heat!
Can't wait for next week!

1 year check up

Check up went well this afternoon.

Here are their "stats":

Lila 25lbs 2oz and 29 3/4inches
My sweet girl is in the 75% for length and the 95% for weight...(it's ok munchkin!)

Bennett 25lbs 6oz and 30 3/4inches
My little man is in approx the 70% for length and weight.

So, growth wise, they are doing well. Everything else seems to be ok. We will re-evalutate developemental progress again at 15 months. Our Dr. seemed pretty sure that any delays (like them not walking, Bennett not standing unaided, and not too many words said) at this time are most likely due to the fact that they were preemies, and that all will happen on its own time.
So, that was very encouraging!

We are so thankful for our healthy growing babies!

Goodnight!
Love, Nicole