12-month Checkup

The twins at 12 months

This week the twins had their 12 month checkup at Wake Forest Pediatrics. They both had to get complete blood counts and all the labs they did looked good. Brett's white blood cells were at a normal level, indicating that he probably doesn't have an infection at this time - yea!

Gantt got 2 shots, and Brett didn't get any. Gantt only got ones that didn't have live viruses in them, for Brett's protection. Hopefully this possible immune system compromise will pan out fine and they can get their shots at 15 months.

Gantt weighed in at 21 pounds, 2 ounces, which puts him in the 25th percentile for weight. He is 30.5  inches long, which puts him in the 75th percentile for height!  Those numbers are based on a full term baby growth chart. If we had adjusted for his prematurity (because he would only be 10 months), he would've been in the 90th percentile for height! Wow!

Brett weighed in at 20 pounds, 15 ounces! We are so excited to report that he has MADE IT onto the growth chart for regular full term babies! He is in the 20th percentile for weight! His length is 27.75 inches, which is in the 15th percentile for height.

Our babies have grown so wonderfully. We are very blessed!

Mark's New 'Do

For a while we've been discussing with Mark whether he wanted to get his hair cut short. Today we took the plunge. The only person we would "trust" to cut it from long to short was Eric Garner, and Mark loves to go there because he always has candy! Here are some pics!

Blow drying - Mark pretending he's an airplane. Gotta LOVE little boys!!!

All done - "it's the new me! Will anybody recognize me?"

Before

After

S'mores

One of the highlights of the ski trip was enjoying tableside s'mores for dessert at the Firefox Grill. We had it almost every night because it was so much FUN!

To see how it actually worked, watch this video. Yum!

WV Winter Wonderland

What a long trip! And it was soooo cold! But we thought it was worth it once we got there and got settled in our cozy 4 bedroom cabin.

It really was so much fun to watch Mark ski for the first time. He had an absolute ball. Rob was very tired after trying to keep up with Mark all day (and night). Although Brett and I had to leave early, I was thankful to have had at least one day to ski.

I think this video of Mark is worth posting again. If you didn't catch it last time, be sure to check it out now.

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

On our way to Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia in March, we stopped on the way to visit Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Grandpa had been wanting to visit for 30 years, but just never really had the perfect opportunity. Well, this was it. We were driving straight through Charlottesville to get to Snowshoe. The weather was cold but the day was pretty, and we had a good time!

The historic home was extra-beautiful with the snow still on the ground.

These two photos were taken on the shuttle bus from the visitors' center and museum up to the residence. Rob, Brittny holding Brett, and Grandpa (Rob's dad) holding Gantt. Mark and I sat across from them on the way up.

The view was beautiful as well. Check out my facebook page to see the entire photo album.

Bubbles

He is Risen!

Celebrating Resurrection Day - and giving thanks to our risen Lord, Jesus Christ. He has conquered sin, he has conquered death. He has given us His Spirit so that we may free from the power of sin. One day we will reign with Him and we will also be free of the presence of sin. There will be no more disease, no more decay, no more heartache. Just enjoying eternity with our Savior. What a wonderful hope!