Baby Jail
Dear Anyone,
Can someone let me outta here. Or in there.
Thanks,
Porter

Daddy's Shoes
The kids kept untying Carey's shoelaces this morning. Were they trying to tell you something Dad?

The Weekend!
Sorry for the delay in posting Grandpa! Time just got away. Carey worked half a day on Saturday. Mom and Abbey went with Julie to a Bridal Show on Sunday.




Daddy played bass, Abbey sang tenor.



Carey hadn't played his bass in months, so he drug out the equipment and had a jam session with the kiddos. They were more interested in the cords than anything.



Abigail sat up all by herself on 2/25/07. Way to go Abbey! She's so proud of herself.



Balancing herself using her hands.



Dad and Porter hanging out in Dad's chair.



Having my bottle waiting for the Oscar's to start.



End of the day. My little frog princess.



Coffee talk. Talk amongst yourselves.



Our livingroom after the day.

The Park
Carey took a half day and we packed up the kids and strolled to the park. Our park is in the middle of our neighborhood and it goes on forever. Lots of trails and jungle gyms for the kids. There are lots of pics posted. I couldn't just choose a few. Enjoy.


Porter's hand in the grass. He kept not wanting to be on the grass. He would hold one leg up not to touch the grass. So funny. He liked the comfort of his blanket.


Abigail laying on her blanket. She's so pretty.


Exploring.


Dad, you take a nap. I'll keep watch while I have my bobby.



It's wayyyy up here dad.



As you can see, Porter and dad are having fun watching the kids play. Abigail is snoozing away.



I'm a big boy.
Porter kept laughing when he was swinging.



Pretty as a flower.


Hi mom.




Hi daughter.



Here I come.



Head stand. The latest thing he does.


Our spot in the shade.



Buddies.



Are you talking to me?
Abigail looks like she should be at the Derby with that hat on.







Strike a pose.




Blueberry eyes. Squirrel cheeks.



Mom, I love you.

Posing with mom and Dad
Porter is sporting his English driving cap while Abigail seems elated with her bucket hat.

Fun with Pepper
Pepper is the only dog who will tolerate the kids. She lets the kids touch her paws and she gives them kisses in return. How they can stand her breath is beyond me. She likes to sit beside them when they play. She is great with the kids.

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Changing a diaper in the back of the car





















Here- ye, here-ye!
















Abigail has a new hat!
















Tongue out, again!

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!!!!!!

Porter with his nurse.

I remember when Carey and I took the tour of the hospital. After the tour, they asked us if' we'd like to tour the NICU. We said sure. I wanted Carey and I to be prepared. I had seen photos of babies in the NICU but I wanted Carey to see. I am so glad we went.

After the kids were born, it was about 9 hours before I could really go see the kids. Carey tore off to the NICU to see them and witness their measurements and their APGAR scoring. He came back to me with a full report. Carey got me in the wheelchair the morning after and we rolled up to the 8th floor I was staying on the 7th and I remember thinking, "I'm sleeping right below my kids every night." We got to the window and you had to announce who you were and flash your wrist bands. I'm glad the security was so good. Once you got past the big double doors, you had to sign in, make a left and wash your hands using a special wash and clean under your fingernails with this little plastic tool. Rinse and you're on your way. All the nurses would say "Hey, it's the Best parents."

You couldn't help notice the other little babies in the other bays. I knew my kids were healthy, but I was also aware there were some very sick babies and they were struggling to survive. So heartbreaking. You had this feeling of guilt when you saw other moms whose kids were sick.

So your heart is just beating so hard cause you know you're getting ready to see your children. It was like Christmas every morning and it still is. Carey placed me close to Porter's bed. He was lying on his little warmer and he has his little legs all laid out. I touched him on the arm. My sweet precious man. I was in love. I stared at him and then went over to Abigail. There's my beautiful daughter. Laying peacefully. She had some wires like her brother and of course that stupid IV. Ouch. I touched her little face. I remember she was sooo tiny. She was pink and you could see her ribs. I held them for a few minutes. I could only stay for a moment cause of my incision. But it was ok. I knew they were safe and they needed to rest. They used up calories just being held. I still cannot say enough about Seton.





















Carey looking over Abigail. All those wires. They look scary but they became normal to us.
















Abigail's hand on mom's hand. It was so fun to touch them. Notice how their skin is transparent.















Miss Abigail in her isolette.
Ok people, I've got work to do in here. Leave me alone. I'm trying to gain some weight and grow some hairs!

March of Dimes Luncheon
We were treated to a luncheon today at the Four Seasons. This was the annual kick-off luncheon celebration. This was a very special occasion and it's inspired us to walk and raise money in the upcoming years. There were quite a few kids there too.















Grandma and Porter at our table. Of course Porter wanted everything on the table.




















Miss Big Girl Abigail with her name tag. So cute.

















Porter and KVUE's Melissa Gale. Abigail missed the photo. She's getting her beauty rest in the back of the stroller.