Happy Birthday Megan and Haley!

I know this is a little late, but I wanted the last late post to sink in a bit.

Megan and Haley turned 5 this last Wednesday and as I look at them it is hard to believe that I once held both of them (in one arm) and looked at them and cried thinking how will I ever do this? I remember vividly the day they joined our family. I had my perinatal appointment that morning and a then my regular OB appointment later that afternoon. Just regular appointments. In the first as I sat looking at my two tiny little girls and then listened to the doctor joke about how I would be pregnant for at least 2 more months (I was already 37 weeks along!) I noticed that he stopped the jokes and said he would be right back. 2 seconds later he was back with another tech. rubbing goo all over my ginormous belly again and each looking at the other. I had no idea, I thought they were just both amazed that I was so far along and the girls were both measuring so big and we still had had no complications. Yes I was truly amazing, much like an elephant! So they told me to get dressed, not eat anything and to go see Dr. Martin later that afternoon as planned. Jeff went back to work, my mom and I went shopping - to keep my mind off food, and when it was time to see Dr. Martin I kissed Paige (2 1/2 years old) goodbye and told my mom I would be back in an hour. HA! Little did I know that as soon as I stepped foot into the Dr.'s office I wasn't even allowed to undress and I was immediately sent down the hall to labor and delivery! WHAT! I don't have my bag, camera, baby clothes, baby books, HUSBAND! nothing! As I passed the "no cell phones allowed" sign, I quickly called Jeff and told him to get here quick, called my mom and said I wouldn't be coming home, oh and could you please pack ..... for me and then called my dad in Hawaii (finishing a project there) and told him that the girls were on their way. Still not too panicked, but a little nervous, I mean I hadn't even had time to get my toes done! Jeff and my mom made it with an hour to spare. I stepped into the labor and delivery prep room at 3:36 p.m. and delivered Megan at 5:06 ( and 10 seconds) who was followed by Haley at 5:06 (and 35 seconds). I remember hearing Megan cry immediately and holding my breath waiting for Haley - who took a little longer and caused me to cry instead! It wasn't until later that I learned that the girls were footling (SP?) breach and threatening to deliver the umbilical cord ( I guess I shouldn't have done so much shopping that day, oops!) As I sat looking at them and Jeff called EVERYONE! I couldn't believe that 2 little girls had chosen me to come to and now that they are older I still can't believe they would want to come knowing how hard it is to live with me. As shy as they are and as often as I joke about them being total apron string kids, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Haley on her first day to church.

Megan ready for church already sleeping. So quiet in church even then.

And what post from me would be complete without a picture from Disneyland. This is their second trip to disneyland!And they loved it!Happy baby Megan, riding in the motorhome of course!

Their very first Valentine's Day. I made them dress up even then!

So to celebrate their 5th birthday, we invited cousins over and had not one but two princess parties, Jasmine and Barbie Mariposa, to be exact. Two cakes, two games,tons of gifts and two happy little girls! I love you both Meggy and Hays!