Preparation

As I prepare for the 2nd birthday of my little loves I'm overcome with joy and love for these two very special little ones.  I can not imagine my life without the giggles of Chase, the deep chuckles of Owen, the sweet yell for "MA", the chases throughout the house, the kind looks into my eyes, and the list goes on.  I cherish each moment with them, I really do.  I love to come home and see their little smiles as they see me.  What joy they have brought to my life.  I can not believe a whole 2 years has gone by and can not believe the growth.  What a blessing and thanks be to God for His work in our lives.

Two years ago tomorrow I was on my way to the hospital with Bell's Palsy-or as Jeff calls it, my face was falling off.  It was my Mom's birthday and we were so excited to think the babies could be born on her special day.  What anticipation and what a great and special day to remember that event 2 years ago.  Boy I've grown as a Mom and person.

I don't care how I look, the funny faces I make or the snot, dried food, etc. that is crusted on me, for I know I am loved by my children, my husband and my Lord.  I am not perfect, my house is not perfect, I'm not all put together, but I have fun, I experience life, I provide unique experiences for my children to learn and grow and I love it!

We love to rough house at the Bergers'.

 

Owen and Mama having some cuddle and fun times

 

Chase and Mama having fun

The boys were squeezing me so hard and were just trying to hug as much as they could!

 

Now they are pulling me down . . . going, going . .  

Gone, we fell over!

 
These are the radishes I let Chase plant.  Do you like the clump?

 

Owen and Chase looking at me through the window.

  

Chase running in his cute Puma outfit from G and G A

 

Owen playing bubbles in the sink

 

Owen and Chase in the ottoman watching TV, all snuggly.

  

Chase

 

Owen at my parents' enjoying his first sweet corn!

 

Almost 2 years ago!

 

This is a picture my mom took of me sleeping by the boys during the first few weeks of their lives.  They had been up all morning and I just slept right by them so I could put their pacies in when they fell out and then I could go back to sleep.  I was so pooped. I can't believe how hard those times were.  I didn't know it at the time, but after 2 years of reflection, boy was it hard!  I was pooped.