We made it!

The LPs did great on the car ride home!!! We left my parents house at 4:45 and didn't stop until we got to West around 8. We filled up with gas, took a potty break and changed and fed the little nug-nugs. They were rockstars and slept most of the way. Not to mention we completely avoided the holiday traffic! Score for the Jobs!

The rest of the day was spent unpacking and doing laundry and attempting to get organized again. 

Monday we bundled up and headed to see Dr. Autumn. A huge cold front came in Sunday night but that didn't stop people from getting out of the house. We waited for about an hour and Dr. A fixed us all up!!!

Waiting at Cafe of Life!

We came home and spent the rest of the day snuggling and eating. These boys are growing! I'm just loving their sweet chunky cheeks and little personalities. They are beginning to smile more and I can't get enough of it!

Mom, enough with the pictures!

Knox is milk drunk!

So is P-man!

Snuggles with my boys while waiting for daddy!

Daddy brought chipolte home for dinner. We fed the LPs and then ate and both passed out cold. The boys did great and slept for 4-5 hours. We are not complaining!  Happy Monday to us!

Boudros

This morning, everyone got up and around. We were out the door around 11:15. Quite the feat for 8 adults and 2 infants if you ask me! 

Mom had made the suggestion that we   go to the Riverwalk. Grand idea!!! I have not been down there in a HOT MINUTE!!!

Our favorite restaurant is down there. It's called Boudros (www.boudros.com/). 

They have an incredible margarita called a prickly pear margarita. It's smooth and super tasty. They also have table side guacamole that they make with an orange. I'm not a huge guac person but this is pretty yummy. 

We made it down there and unloaded all 8 of us and the boys. They put a table together and we enjoyed a long lunch. We had to pick up the pace because Amanda had to be at the airport by 3:30ish. We made it in time!

At 6:30, the rest of the crew took off. When mom got home, we played with the boys, did laundry and packed up. Nick loaded the car and went upstairs to get some sleep. Our plan is to be on the road by 4. We will see!!

It was a Thanksgiving for the books. A farcry from my normal work thanksgivings- which are always fun, just not the  same as being with family. 

Friday at MK's

My amazing godmother, Mary Kay (aka MK or KK) had some people over to meet Pierce and Knox on Friday. 

Several people came over. I tried my best to get pictures of everyone who came over, but they are all on my good camera and not my phone :(

MK had quite the spread for us. Lumpia, stuffed mushrooms, meatballs, her famous chicken wings, pretzels and dip and an amazing Chinese salad. There were desserts galore. From my favorite- ladylocks - to lemon bars, brownies and a gorgeous "Pierce and Knox" cake that was DELICIOUS!!!! 

KK's husband, Steve, had put up the Christmas lights and we were able to snap a few pics outside. I loved this! Especially since Nick and I aren't decorating very much for Christmas this year. Our house has been overrun by baby things. Next year will be different. Hopefully we will be in a bigger house by then!!! 

Here are a few pictures of our special day. 

Me and the LP's

Our fam-bam!

Family and friends that we've made our family. Doesn't get any better!!!

KV and Pman!

Knox and daddy

Nick, the LP's, me, KV, Derek and Lollie!

5 on Friday!

Here are my 5 favorite things of the week!!!

1.  My new booties!!! I'll be honest, I was so NOT on the bootie bandwagon when they first became popular. It took me a while and I started out slow. Now I own multiple pairs. They are the perfect mommy shoe! I got these at Nordstrom Rack for $37!!!

2.  Long tunics. I love anything that I can wear with leggings and covers up the camel toe and butt! I got this one at H&M and I wish I had gotten every color. 

3. Leggings. I know that some people don't consider leggings appropriate but I do! I love them and would live in them daily if I could. These are from Soma. They are a little pricy but they are not see through ( that's a biggie!) and they are thick but not too thick!

4.  Etsy. I ❤️etsy. It has everything you could ever need or want. I'm especially loving these outfits for the boys that our friends Whitney, Clay and baby Gunner got us! Too cute right!?!?!

5. OPI nailpolish. I am in need of a mani/pedi but it won't be happening for a while. In the meantime this is getting me by. 

Here I am sporting all 5 of my favorite things this week!!!

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. There's so much to be greatful for!!!!1

The LPs First Thanksgiving!

Happy first Thanksgiving Knox and Pierce!!!!  You both have followed the age old tradition of eating and sleeping. Way to go!!!

Last night mom and Amanda slaved away in the kitchen prepping for today. They made sweet potato casserole,  gourmet potatoes and my moms famous brownies. 

This morning it was green bean casserole, a green salad, orange jello salad, pumpkin cake, rolls, ham and of course, turkey!!!  Everything was delicious! Hats off to the chefs!!!

This year, Nick and I have more to be thankful for than words can describe. We are thankful for our doctors- Dr. Pinto for assisting us in getting pregnant and Dr. Gaitonde for making hard and important decisions when I went into labor multiple times. For a fairly healthy pregnancy and most importantly for our two little guys who made it onto this earth safe and sound. We are eternally grateful for all of the blessings in our lives - especially those bestowed upon us this year. What a ride we have been on - and will continue to be on with the LPs!!! 

We are thankful for all of the love and prayers we have received and we cannot express our gratitude. Give thanks to The Lord for he is good. His love endures forever. 

We are family!!!

Wednesday we spent the morning cleaning the house, doing laundry and anxiously awaiting the arrival of my Nana, Aunt Debbie, my Aunt's fiancé, Loren, and my cousin Amanda. 

I am beyond thrilled that they are able to come out to celebrate Thanksgiving with us, but I'm more excited that they are able to meet the boys!!!  

We spent the evening enjoying each other's company, loving on the LP's, eating pizza and drinking wine. It all went by so fast. Before we knew it, it was midnight and time for bed. 

Nana with Knox

Aunt Debbie and Loren with Pierce 

Nana with Knox

Amanda with Pierce

Nana and Aunt Debbie status post feed!

I love my family and I want to embrace every second of them being here :)

Lazy days

Monday and Tuesday were spent holding, changing and feeding babies. My dad took the week off of work so it's been the two of us during the day loving on the LPs. They've been awesome as usual!!!  Here are some pics from the last few days :)

Louie loving on Pierce

Then it was Knox's turn :)

Sweet dreams Sweet P!

Maybe one of my favorite pictures of all time. Tell us how you really feel about tummy time Knoxwell!

The LP's snuggling in their wombies!

Mommy and her nuggets

Doesn't everyone get to chill like this???

Mommy, I'm so happy!!! -K

Just making breakfast! We have two growing boys!!!!

Mommy, you're funny!!!! -P

Hope everyone's having a wonderful week! The LPs are getting spoiled rotten!!!