Fenberg Family Fine Dining

We love this tradition. If we hadn't established this last year Valentines Day would have passed with little acknowledgement this year. The girls reminded us several days in advance how much they loved their night to be served by their parents. Moss' performance as a waitor is something to behold. I of course spend the evening behind the scenes whipping out all the food. Our menu began with a delicious assortment of fresh fruits, followed by a very sweet waffle and juice. The kids were so full they opted to save dessert until the next day. We love traditions!

Valentine's Day Festivities

We started off the day with the heart theme hairdo. The girls loved having the hearts in their hair. I was barely quick enough to keep Brooke from running away from me. You gotta love other people's blogs- so many ideas!

Can I just say the novelty of classroom parties has totally worn off?! How is it that I am such a sucker? How many times will I run around with two little bedraggled kids, a stroller basket full of who-knows-what, and be incharge of the games before I will finally say no??? First we hit Mary's class party. Brooke was perfectly at home at the party. Where there are sweets, there is Brooke.

After a quick visit to Mary's class we headed down to see Anna and to join in her festivities. Brooke went around scavaging everyone's candy valentines much to Anna's horror. Fortunately they had names on them so they could be returned.

As you can see, Brooke did not come off empty-handed! This girl is definitely an addict. Is it me, or does it seem like candy never goes away? I swear we have been loaded up with candy since Halloween!

The Poor Tired Daddy

This is how I found Moss last night after feeding one of the girls. I had a good chuckle. The poor guy really is sleep deprived these days. I knew it was bad when I found his clothes piling up on the floor beside the bed (definitely not typical). I thought Angela would like to see how well here wonderful gift works. (We might need another one, but in blue:)

We love it!

We are so grateful for each warm day that comes. It is so wonderful to have the kids running and playing outside. They seem to play better and are so much more cheerful (maybe that's me) when they can be outside. Hopefully they keep on coming!

Hooray for Big Sisters

Anna loves little babies and small children. They also really like her. Our little neighbor girl who is 2 screams whenever Anna leaves her house. You will often find Anna off entertaining the little ones while all the other kids are running around. We are very grateful for her helpfulness! (Even if it does spoil the babies.)

Wild and Wacky

Whenever a class earns 100 braggin dragon cards at our elementary school the class picks a way to celebrate. This time Mrs. Finck's class chose to have a "wild and wacky" day. Here is Mary all dressed up and ready to go. The hair was of course the most exciting part. (a special thanks to our wonderful neighbor who picked up the hairspray for us!)

Miracles have not ceased!

I witnessed what some may call a small miracle, but I say it was comparable to moving a mountain. This morning as we all got ready for church, a 2 hour process on most ocassions, for everyone to be dressed, fed, brushed, and buckled with a church bag in tow. This morning due to feeding the babes we only had an hour and much to my happy surprise the kids were awesome. Each of the kids dressed themselves, Anna dressed Brooke, and Mary helped with the babies and I had actually packed all the essentials the night before. Needless to say I was very grateful since it was my first time getting everyone there alone. They were so amazing that I had to take a picture (for those future not so pleasant mornings:).

No. My Babies!

Moss started bantering with Brooke over whose babies the girls are and Brooke finally declared, "No Daddy. I got them from Mommy and the doctor!" There is no doubt that she feels very strongly her place in their lives. She really adores them and is sure she can meet their every need, whether it is feeding or burping them or getting them a pacifier (which is what they need for sure). She is such a fun girl to have around.

Holding Lillian

With Aleia
(what regression?)

Holding Aleia

Bathing Lillian

A warm and wonderful Saturday

Last Saturday was a beautiful day, and so Moss and the kids finally got to finish the tether ball project that has been in the works for a while. The kids had a great time helping Moss, as well as getting wet and dirty. We put it in the backyard, and we all love to play it. I love warm weather. I love bare feet and playing in water. I love my kids being outside together running around. Maybe someday I will again get to live where there are mild and short winters.

We are in Love

The girls are now two weeks old, and somehow it seems like they have always been here. They are still quite demanding at night, and I am not really sure how we will survive without Grandma Carolyn here. But despite their nightly habits, they are adorable and sweet and we are really enjoying them. Fortunately they are quite happy and very tolerant of the affection they receive from their siblings. They are quite oblivious to all the ruckus that goes on around here and can sleep through anything. And until they can communicate otherwise, we will have fun dressing them and taking their picture together!

News Flash!!!

The long awaited day finally arrived for Anna. She was sure she was the only kid in the whole first grade to never lose a tooth. She refused to have her tooth pulled, so last night as she fiddled with it, it finally fell out. She jumped up off the couch with a whoop. She was also thrilled to discover that the one next to it is also very loose. Congradulations Anna!

Lillian- One week Old

Lillian is also adjusting well to life outside the womb. She is getting spoiled, and prefers to sleep next to us rather than in the crib. She is very sweet and bright-eyed. We are amazed at how much change happens in just a week.

Aleia- 1 week old

Well, it has been a week since the girls were born, and as I say "every day after birth is better than the one before." We are adjusting, and thank goodness my Mom is here because I surely don't have enough arms to do all that is required. Aleia is doing well, and adjusting to the world outside the womb. She has not quite figured out when she is supposed to sleep, but we hope it will be soon.

We Love our Sisters

Mary and Lillian

Anna and Aleia

Grandma Carolyn, Brooke and Lillian

Grandpa Glen and Aleia (the real reason the girls were born so early is so they could see their grandpa before he had to leave to go home after Christmas)

They are Here!

After what seemed like forever to me, the girls are here safe and healthy. They were born Saturday, December 27th. Because of possible complications they were delivered in the OR, which was not my favorite, but worth the safety of the babies. The delivery went as smoothly as possible and both girls were born without any complications or problems.

On the left is Lillian Charlotte, she weighed in at 5lbs 5ozs and is 18 inches long. On the right is Aleia Caroline, she weighed in at 5lbs. 6ozs. and is 19 inches long. Aleia was born first at 1:21pm, followed closely behind by Lillian who was born at 1:23pm.

Needless to say everyone is very excited to have them here.