Worth 1000 words

10.30.12

When I rolled on to Hope's campus 13 years ago I never imagined a picture like this.

Use all the space you have and use it well.

 

That there Clark is a mini-van

 

Finally home, I'm beat!

They are getting so big and strong

She loves trying to figure all this stuff out

Dad, she tried to run but I held her down until you got here

How long do I have to be in here before you feed me again?

Whoever, is looking at me is the cutest thing I have seen in months

Hi mom.

You can tell when the professional has the camera...great picture by Jacqueline

Dad said its snowing, no idea what that means but I'm burning while we're inside

This snow stuff better be worth it, this hat is messing up my hair.

We don't get what all the fuss is about...but they will-SNOW!!!

So updating took longer than thought.  Tomorrow or Thursday I will get a bunch more pictures up from our phones.  Those are the ones when you can really catch a random moment.

Where has the time gone?

10.30.12

Today was a big guy for our not so little guys.  It was their first snow fall.  A fitting way to bring the close to a crazy month.  I know there is the little thing called Halloween left this month, but I try to ignore the day all together.  So lets wrap this thing up shall we?

This month has seen a move to a new state and a bunch of traveling.  As Jacqueline mentioned in the previous post we are now residing in the state of Ohio and enjoying the nonstop campaign ads.  One of the big adventures of the month was a tour of the Midwest.  The circumstances of the tour we not the best, but we made a family adventure out of it and managed to make it back to Cincy in one piece.  Jacqueline's grandfather passed away on Sept 30th, so we went to Louisville the first week of October to be with family there.  We didn't stay long because a good friend of mine from school lost his father, so the family headed up to Michigan to visit with them and be at the memorial service.  Both were fine men and will be missed.  There is no doubt that Evan and Emily will hear stories about both.  They will hear how they met their great-grandfather and how he loved to feed the squirrels in his back yard, loved the U of L, and most importantly his family.  They will also hear about Chris Warren and how he and his family were a family away from home for their dad while he was in school.  They will hear how Chris loved to run and had a treadmill that wasn't going to fit into the basement, 'but let's try and get it down there anyway.' They will hear how at Chris' memorial service he was remembered well, but the lasting memory of that night will be that HE was greatly praised.

This month was big for Jacqueline and I too.  I know for me it was the first time that it really sank in that it time to start raising them.  Up to this point, and to a large extent going forward, we have been meeting needs-changing diapers, feeding, comforting.  However, I have seen them responding more to us and soon enough guidance and directions will be of the greatest concern.  We have been charged with caring for these two little ones, but we also have a greater responsibility.  This month, for the first time, I have understood that the time is coming, and soon, for us to start to teach and guide.

Okay, back to the other reason you all tuned in...cute pictures... I will break them up into a few posts cause there are a lot to choice from.

This a series of us trying to a family shot...fail, but enjoy.

One year (part 1)

A year ago I was sitting at home with my mom, Ryan, Tracie (MIL), and Hannah. That day was a huge day in our lives. It was the day that two little embryos were injected into my womb.
We started the year out with a bang!

That morning, October 9, 2011 was the Chicago marathon, which shuts down major streets in the city. We had just moved to Chicago on the 1st and didn't realize the impact of this event on traffic patterns. In true Wells style we were running late to get to our appointment and this made things even more exciting. Our appointment was in Naperville too! Luckily our doctors were understanding and all I had to do was call!

We made it to the office and as I prepared for the procedure a wave of nausea came over me. I thought it was a response to all the excitement and medication I had been injecting myself with and didn't think too much about it. When we went into the "OR" or some place very similar I actually began throwing up. To the point that the embryos almost were not introduced that day! (little did we know that in a week we would have possibly chosen to wait). With an extra ultrasound of my abdomen the dr decided everything was okay and we could proceed.

The rest of the day was uneventful. We laid around and tried a new restaurant for dinner. Bar on Buena. Not too bad.

This day a year ago 16 little cells were placed in me. I am in awe of what God made out of them! Em and Ev are amazing!! I love them so so much.

I won't pretend like things are easy, but I could not have imagined more perfect children for Ryan and myself.

I would not trade the past year for anything!! God has blessed my soul!

Mug

Wordplay Mom Design Mug

Shutterfly custom cards for Valentines Day, Easter & Mother's Day.

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Learning

They are also learning so much these days! Emily can hold her head up, Evan's is still way too heavy for him! Evan is starting to grasp objects and both have found their hands and thumbs! Emily has also found her feet.

I have video as well but am still trying to figure out how to post that from my phone!

Louisville

We have been visiting my family in Kentucky for the past week. The twins have met so many new people and are enjoying the change of scenery.

They have spent quality time with grandparents and cousins! They even went to a birthday party.

Below are some pics:

3 months!

The E's are 3 months old! How crazy is that?! They are doing lots of things, like learning how to "talk" and play on their tummy's. I have just a few seconds before Evan is in all out panic mode, so I will post a few photos.