#3 & #4

Yep...that's right. We're having TWINS!

We went in this morning for my first trimester ultrasound. As soon as it was on there, I saw 2 little circles and knew it was twins. Jeff thought, "Huh, that's interesting. There's a mirror image." That's no mirror image Jeff.

The Dr. said, "I've got a surprise for you two. It's twins." I was so excited, I got a little teary. Jeff about fell off the chair. He said, "What?!" He kept asking, "Are you SURE?" The Dr. kept saying, "100%."

I'm 11 weeks and they are due around March 18th. So, for about 2 weeks we'll have 4 kids, 4 and under. (Kam turns 5 the end of March) 

Who's ready to come visit?

Buck Creek

What creek? Yeah, I don't think it's a very good name for it either. It sounds like butt or some other thing that nobody should be saying. 

But, it's very fun and we got to spend the day of the 4th with great friends.

McKay loved the beach, the water, all of it. He loved the water so much that he would just walk out in it, right up to his shoulders.

Jeff was playing football and had to run for the water to stop Mac. Mac didn't stop so yes, Jeff had to run in with his shoes on to catch him. 

 All the kids loved our friends little doggy.

 Most of the guys were content to not swim but rather play football and catch.

I loved this pic cause Jeff is getting ready for the long distance throw.

 The Johnson's, Talbot's, Hayslip's, Crowley's, Rasmussen's & Fisher's.

I don't know where Eric was for the pic.

The Thompson's and Beeston's had left by the time we got a pic. 

 At the fireworks in Hilliard.

They played music and it's pretty obvious that the kids had a great time!

Red, White & Boom

 McKay gearing up for a long night.

 Kamden & Elise loving the sparklers.

 McKay loved balancing on this little camp chair.

 Enjoying the dessert.

 I especially love this picture because Kam is "pretend" sleeping.

**Happy 4th of July!**

McKay is 2!

My baby boy is 2!

He is sweet and happy and we love him so much.

He woke up to find that the birthday fairy had helped decorate and even brought him balloons!

 We went bowling!

Mac loved it despite Kamden continually asking when we were going to go eat.

 Birthday Boy

It's pretty much impossible to get a good pic of a 2 year old.

 He LOVED his tricycle.

Hence the past tense in LOVED. Turns out, the front wheel doesn't hold up too well when a 230 lbs grown man rides it around the block like a scooter.

I even have to laugh now. Notice Jeff's foot in the picture below? It's like he was just waiting to take it for a spin.

What is it?!

Ah! Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head!

What a nice boy to share.

McKay, we love you!

We are so happy you are part of our family and our lives.

Part 6-The Grand Finale!

 After Sister's Weekend, my family dropped me off in Spanish Fork for the last few days. 

The boys had so much fun, I don't know if they even noticed I was gone. :)

This post has so many more pics of McKay but he just kept doing all these cute little things.

Like wearing Baylie's hair bow.

 And thinking he was pretty cool.

 Then showing that it's okay to wear a hair bows AND play baseball.

 But to really LOVE the airplane mommy got in St. George.

 But a tutu is always a good change. Especially with the diaper hanging out the back.

 For as long as I can remember, Kamden has lined things up. 

Food, toys, rocks, sticks, anything!

He loves the tramp and his army guys so...life is good.

 We also celebrated McKay's 2nd birthday!

What 2 year old wouldn't love that cake?

Delish

 Always sad to say goodbye but it won't be forever.

Thanks everyone for such a great trip!

See ya next time.

Part 5 -St. George

SISTER'S WEEKEND

Every year, all the 'sisters' on my dad's side have a weekend getaway.

Sisters, moms, aunts, cousins, grandmas, nieces...if your a girl and a Barthlome, you're in.

I haven't been able to go for the past few years and I'm always sad that I have to miss it.

This time, our trip worked out so that I could go. Yeah!

Jeff's mom watched the boys so I really did have an all girl weekend.

This year it was in St. George and my parents/grandmas house.

I LOVE ST. GEORGE!

I want to live there.

It was my dad's youngest sister's 50th! 

Did I mention it's his YOUNGEST sister who was turning 50?

She beautiful and fabulous and doesn't look a day over 29. (seriously)

So, we all dressed appropriately...in black of course.

Everyone gave her 50 of something.

We played a game all about Aunt Penny.

And had such a good time. 

A GREAT time actually.

There are 6 sisters and 2 sisters-in-law so needless to say, all of their families together make for a lot of 'sisters'.

We had 6 air mattresses, 2 hid-a-beds, 3 regular beds and the floor.

Let's just say we were cozy.

The first day, I noticed an earring in the screen door. Weird. I later learned the reason for the earring.

I am much much taller than most of the other 'sisters'. The only other 'sister' that is near my height is my 'sister' Robyn and she's right up there with me. All of the other 'sisters' are so small. So, my aunt was walking from the living room out onto the patio and I think the earring was a little too high for her eye level. She walked right into the screen! Knocked it off the runner and bent it a little. It was hilarious. But I think the best part was watching 6 'sisters' trying to get the door back on.

We finished the night off playing games and enjoying the company.

The 'Sisters'

I am so glad I got to go this year and I missed my aunt and cousins that couldn't make it.

Maybe next year!

 The Barthlome Sisters

Part 4- More Idaho

I love Kam's glasses in this picture. What a nut.

Playing with Hinkley, Paisley & Averee.

Unfortunately, in Grace & Spanish Fork, it was very cold and windy while we were there.

We thought outside the box and took the kids bowling. It was a HIT!

The pictures of it where blurry but McKay would not let me help him with his 6 lb bowling ball!  (refer to previous post~ Mr. Independent)

He HAD to be the one to take it off the stand AND carry it to up to roll is down the aisle.

Mac, Raife and Hinkley

Just chillin at GG's

Haircuts from Toni.

I usually cut my boys hair but it's always nice to leave it to the experts every now and then.

Mac did pretty good for his first 'professional' haircut. He even sat still with a little bribery of gum.

This picture cracks me up. They all climbed up for the picture and Kamden put his arm around Mac.

"Oh, so cute. What a nice brother." 

Paisley saw/heard this and grabbed Cole around the neck for the same effect.

 It was pretty funny.

To say my mom loves lady bugs is an understatement.

Like, she seriously loves these bugs.

I saw this pattern at JoAnn's and thought I'd make an attempt at following it.

I ALWAYS ask my mom lots of questions on whatever sewing project I'm doing so needless to say, there are a few mistakes. But...it's finished. That's always a good sign.

Now cause I think I'm so funny...this is how I gave it to her.

Me, walking into the kitchen where my mom is.

me: Mom! There is a huge bug on your bed. I can't kill it. I can't do it. Go look at it. It's HUGE!

Mom, stomping from the kitchen to her bedroom.

mom: Oh. Somebody probably left the door open. I just can't keep them out.

SIKE!

It was so hilarious. I'm sure I didn't do the story justice but we had a good laugh.

Part 3-Idaho

 How the 2nd part of the trip usually starts.

On our way up to Idaho.

 Baby owls in my parent's tree.

 How things go at Grandma's house.

Goody in mouth, carrot jammed in a toy.

 We helped Rachel put together a garage sale. 

We had so much fun...once 10 pm hit.

 We found some real treasures.

 All in all it was a hit and a fun way to spend some time together.

 Back up to Idaho.

We were all looking forward to 6 wheeler rides. What we weren't expecting were the BUGS! 

We had to drive with one hand up to block our faces and squint our eyes. When we got back, we were covered in BUGS. They were EVERYWHERE!

 Then on to celebrate some June birthdays.

My mom, Hinkley, McKay, and Nate.

Happy Birthday all you June Bugs!