Getting into the Spirit of Christmas

As we started decorating the house this year it became clear just hiw much bigger the girls have grown since last year. They are all about the decorations and lights. We've gone Christmas light looking probably 5 times already and all we hear is "I want to see more lights Daddy". The girls loved decorting the tree. If only I could convince them that the ornaments are meant to saty on the tree so Mommy doesn't have to redecorate it every day.

Visit with Santa

We took the girls and Matthew to our annual Jackpotts Christmas party last Saturday. Although we talked about Santa Claus all week long, the girls were still not thrilled with the idea of sitting on this strange man's lap. Check out the picture with Santa as the girls are clinging to Joe. Matthew liked his big white beard!

Moms of multiples are freaks of nature

Being a Mommy to twins, this video cracks me up. You would be surprised what people ask and how personal it gets. By far the most common question is if I had an infertility procedure. And no our twins were spontaneous.

Black Cats

Just finished making the girls Halloween costumes for Sunday. Check out the cutest black cats I've ever seen!
*Abby



*Chloe

We Heart Our Little Brother

I love that the girls really want to play with Matthew. It is going to be so much fun this time next year!

Go Rays!

Here are my favorite two Rays fans...

Let the Imagination Play Begin...

Abby and Chloe have really started getting into imagination play and I just love watching them think, explore and have fun. With the addition of Matthew the girls have really gotten into playing with their baby dolls. They copy everything I do with him including changing diapers, feeding, burping and now playing. I am so happy they have each other when I cannot give them one on one time:)

Bath Fun!

Life has been very busy at the Nichols' house. I can't complain because I am in love with my family and the life we have! Although I haven't posted lately I still think about blogging almost everyday!

Enjoy this cute video from bathtime last night!

I Heart My Family!

This is a video taken a few weekends ago. We were having a lazy relaxing Saturday!

Happy Birthday Aunt Sarah!

Wishing we could be there to help you celebrate! Here are two very special birthday wishes from your goddaughters!

All Smiles Here...

Matthew is two months old now and is doing great. He weighs 12 lbs. and is growing bigger everyday.

Happy Birthday, Grandma!

Our intentions were good and we actually filmed these yesterday but I didn't get a moment to post them. So Grandma Dawn here are two very special birthday wishes from Abby and Chloe!

New Matthew Pictures...

*Matthew...so big


*Matthew actually taking his pacifier



*His onesie reads Mommy's best friend but Joe likes to say Mommy's breast friend:)

Building...

Abby and Chloe love building with their new blocks they got for their birthday. They had a little help from their Mommy in these pictures but they are getting better everyday stacking the blocks.

So Big!!!!

Can't believe these beautiful 2 year olds are mine. Sporting some new hand-me-downs from our neighbor! Thanks Evan for the cute clothes!

*Abby



*Chloe

Matthew's Smiles

Caught Matthew smiling on Friday night! All I can say is soooooo cute!

Growing So Fast Already...

It's hard to believe Matthew will be 6 weeks old this week. He is already growing so fast. He looks different from the pictures on his birth announcements, he is awake more and he started smiling at us about 4 days ago. I am proud to say he smiled at his Momma first. This is huge to me because the girls smiled at Joe first. He smiled so big at me this morning at 4am that I didn't even care what time it was. He enjoys watching his sisters play and is not quite as fussy as when he was a week old(although he definitely still has his moments). Once we get him to sleep at night (usually between 11-12) he is good about sleeping for 3 hours, breastfeeding and then goes right back to sleep, which I certainly appreciate. I found that he loves the sling wrap I bought for the girls which they hated. We walked to our voting precinct last Tuesday and he slept the whole way in the wrap. Looking forward to when he starts to play with some of his toys.

Big Boy!

Check out Matthew at his sister's birthday party this past Saturday. Lovin' his big boy outfit!

Birthday Girls!

Abby on her 2nd Birthday


Chloe on her 2nd Birthday

Matthew

Thought you all would enjoy a short video of Matthew. It's a cute one of him awake.

Little Mommies...

Abby and Chloe received Cabbage Patch kids for their birthday. They are so in love with their babies and have watched Mommy with Matthew enough to know exactly what to do. Watch in the video as Abby swaddles, rocks, burps, kisses and feeds her baby. So sweet! Their babies have turned into the take along in the car toy.

Sibling Love!

Happy Birthday, Abby & Chloe!

Happy Anniversary!

Wanted to wish a very Happy Anniversary to my Dad and Mom! Hope you have a wonderful day and know that we are all thinking about you both!

New Pictures!

Today is our first day without any helpers:( So far the day has gone better that I expected. I'm sure we will have our ups and downs as we find our routine.

Check out a few new pictures from our weekend with Aunt Laura and Uncle Greg!

*New blanket from my Uncle Tom and Aunt Joni


*Aunt Laura, Chloe, Uncle Greg & Abby


*Daddy and Matthew sleeping...just precious!

Open Eyes!

Matthew is a really good baby. He has been opening his eyes more and more the last few days. He is also so strong and lifts his head already! Sometimes we have to remind ourselves he is only a week old.

Coming Home...

At the Hospital...

Delivery Day...

Welcome Baby Matthew

The Nichols' Family is proud to announce the arrival of their newest addition. Matthew Joseph was born on July, 20, 2010 at 1:01pm. He weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. Mommy and baby are doing well and adjusting to life at home with his big sisters.

C-Section is Scheduled...

After having my appointment today with my OBGYN, we have scheduled a c-section for tomorrow at 12pm. I was 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced. My doctor was not comfortable inducing with this little progress made and a prior c-section. At first I was really bummed and felt like I was giving up on my VBAC attempt, but after some time to think I am now pretty excited to have our baby boy tomorrow. Our doctor is estimating the baby to be close to if not 9 lbs. and he felt my body was at its limit for a baby this size. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow!

Weekend Fun!

Check out a few pictures from our 4th of July weekend fun.

*Sandbox Fun!



*Chloe cheesing


*Abby cheesing