Boys Hanging Out

The boys decided to make a video while I was cooking tonight :)

Family Snuggles

Well, looks like the dog has finally decided for sure that he likes the boys :)

Tour of Missouri!

Well, the boys went on their first long outing to the Tour of Missouri! Never too soon to get them interested in cycling :) And we wanted to support this event, since it's a really cool event for our state to host (and it has the potentiasl to be cancelled.....it almost didn't happen this year)! We loaded up the jogging stroller and found a nice spot at 31st and Broadway to sit in the grass, enjoy the weather, and watch some of the best cyclists out there whiz by us! It was really cool, a great way to spend our Sunday afternoon!

Welcome Home Abram!!

Well I am a little behind on blogging, but Abram came home a little over a week ago, on Saturday, August 29th. Abram and Owen seem to be very happy to be back together, and like to snuggle close to each other, it is so cute! Abram also had his first bath the Monday after he was home, so I attached pictures from that also.

They Already Have a Girlfriend!

Brooke and Lucas Hillis welcomed their daughter, Adalyn Nicole, into the world on August 25th! Her and the boys are so close in age, it will be so fun for them to grow up together. We've been talking about an arranged marriage, but I guess most people don't really do that anymore....bummer! :) She is so cute, and has lots of pretty hair! Owen has already been on a date with her, and Abram's dying to get out of here to get his chance!

Owen's First Bath at Home!

This past Monday, we gave Owen his first bath at home! He definitely did not like getting his body washed, but LOVED getting his hair washed. The hospital gave us a little baby head massager to rub shampoo in, and it was a big hit!

He smells so good! Gotta love that baby smell. Can't wait for his brother to be home and kicking and screaming along with him :)

Still in the Hospital.....

Well, Abram's respiratory issue was resolved, but then replaced with other issues! He has had some heartrate dips (they call these something like "brada cardias", not sure how it is spelled, but it's when his heart rate goes below 80), is having a hard time maintaining a high enough temperature, and is having some trouble eating. The doctors and nurses tell us that all of these things are normal with preemies, and are telling us we shouldn't be too concerned. However, the combination of issues has kept him in the NICU for a week now. Leaving the hospital without him last Saturday night was one of the most difficult things I've ever done! We have spent every day here since then here at the hospital. We're typically here from 9am-7pm. This allows me to be here for 4 of his feedings. It's also hard because he's in an incubator, and we haven't been able to hold him except for during his feeding times. I also feel bad that he missed out on coming home the same time as his brother, having his first bath with his brother, and other things. I definitely want him to be healthy though, and if this is what they think is best, then we'll do it!

Today they are a week old, and he's made alot of progress. He's eating better and keeping his temperature up. He might even get to come home with us this weekend! I sure hope so.

I attached some pictures that we took here in the hospital!