3 (weeks) is the magic number

Today marks the 3rd week
birthday for Samuel and Nathaniel! We have truly been doubly blessed.
The past few weeks have been an adjustment, to say the least, but we
are enjoying the process of bonding with our sons. They are precious
and we thank God every day for them and for their health.

The boys are gaining weight and getting stronger with each passing
day. They have had the privilege of meeting all of their grandparents
in person, except for Grandad Johnson--who they've met on webcam via
Skype.



This past week, we really noticed a difference in the wakefulness of
the boys. They were alert more frequently after feedings, and we began
doing tummy time more deliberately. They interacted with each other
more when they were on the blanket--see the photos and video on the
"Pictures of Us" link. So cute!

This coming week will be a special one--Curby turns 9. He's getting
closer to the double digits, finally! Before we know it, the boys will
officially be older than he is. :)

Two weeks and goin' strong

Sam and Nathan would like to announce to everyone that they are two weeks old today. This has been a precious time, with some late nights, lots of new adventures and mostly sleeping and eating. Mom and Dad are doing well and continue to be amazed at the miracles God placed in their lives. Speaking of birthdays, the boys would like to send a shout out to Pa Pa in Wyoming, who celebrated his birthday on Valentine's Day. They can't count yet, but they are pretty sure he isn't two weeks old.

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A Belly Tale

Sleeping Angels

Meet the twins

February 3 will be a special day in our family from now on, as that was the day Nathaniel Calvin (left) and Samuel Curby (right) came into our lives. Samuel was born at 5:19, weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz and is 20.25 inches long. His brother, Nathaniel was born 19 minutes later, weighed 8 lbs, 5 oz and is 21 inches long. Mom is doing well and has been sleeping for the last hour as the boys are in the nursery getting their bath and measurements. We are grateful that their delivery went so well and that they are healthy. I look forward to sharing more with everyone about their lives in the coming days, months and years.

Day 2: More of the same

"Uh, yeah, like things were moving along great, but the hospital got like a rush of high risk cases coming in. And they were all, like, 'I know this is frustrating, but we are going to stop inducing labor until these high risk cases are resolved.' And I'm all like, 'Whatever! Just don't make me go home,' and they're all like, 'No, you can stay,' and I'm all like, 'That is so incredible! Thank you SO much!' So, they let us stay the night and started inducing labor again this morning. That's all there is tell you right now. XOXO, Mommy Girl signing off!"

The big day has finally arrived

Gina, Karen and I are at UVA hospital now. We are very excited to get this process underway and finally get to meet our little boys. Please pray for safety and peace during the whole process, especially during the delivery.