Ella and Zoë: Nothing Beats Grama & Grampa's House:

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Nothing Beats Grama & Grampa's House:

From checking out the new big blow-up bed ....

.... to celebrating Grampa's 72nd Birthday ....

.... to swimming in Gary's pool .....

.... and collecting tiny triplet frogs.

Or cuddling together while sleeping soundly, after a fun-packed summer day .....

..... all while at Grama and Grampa's house ....

8 comments:

Catherine Anne said...: What a fun post, I had to call the kiddos in here to see the flip flops~; June 30, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Annie said...: Awww, they are adorable.; June 30, 2010 at 3:50 PM
Rydley said...: Looks like such fun!! Our girls would love those frogs too!; June 30, 2010 at 9:37 PM
SouthernDogwoods said...: That is one fun filled post.
Adorable pictures - love the 3 frogs; July 1, 2010 at 6:37 AM
The Mommy said...: How fun!! Isn't visiting grandparents the best?!
The picture of them cuddled together is so sweet.
Btw I have an award for you on my blog:) come claim it, you totally deserve the recognition!; July 1, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Sadia said...: Oh, how lovely! You're so good about getting the camera out at the right time!; July 1, 2010 at 2:03 PM
Mama Hen said...: Oh my goodness these are too cute! Your girls are adorable! What fun to be with family! Have a great day!

Mama Hen; July 1, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Heather said...: These are the best pictures! You are right, nothing beats time at Grandma and Grandpa's house! Looks like a blast.; July 3, 2010 at 2:03 PM

The Beginning of the Adventure . . .

After trying and waiting for a long time, June 26th 2006 was the estimated due date of Baby A and Baby B. We were thrilled. But a little over 10 weeks early our doctor decided it was time for us to meet the babies. On Wednesday, April 19th at 6:49 pm, Ella Marie was born. We named her after Tom’s mom, Della Marie, and her name means 'Light'. She weighed 2 pounds 14 ounces, was 16 inches long and was perfect. At 6:51 pm, Zoë Dianne was born. We named her after my mom, Dianne, and her name means ‘Life’. She weighed 3 pounds 5 ounces, was also 16 inches long and was perfect too.

Both girls stayed in the NICU for almost 2 months and did really well, especially considering all of the 'what could have/should have beens'. It was a 'one step forward two steps backwards' type of dance those first few weeks, but after 47 days we brought Zoe home and 10 days later brought Ella home. FINALLY, we were all four under the same roof, and were ready to start the next exciting chapter in our lives . . .

Ella and Zoe turned FIVE this April and are THRIVING. They are fun, funny, naughty and sweet. The joy they bring to our lives is immeasurable. They are also really fun to take pictures of : )