Wilson: Party of 5

What a weekend!  

We went from a family of 3 to a family of 5 in a matter of minutes!!

First Family Picture 

Loves His Little Sisters

Before Parker and Payton were born, we still had work to do on the nursery. It's finally starting to look like a finished room!  (More on that later). 

The Nursery ... Waiting

Big Brother and "Big Mommy!"

The girls were born one minute apart from each other.  They look so much like each other. AND their  big brother.  

Parker Faith was born at 8:27.  5 lbs 13 oz. 

Payton Lindsey was born at 8:28. 6 lbs. 9 oz.

Payton and Parker

The first visitor was Barrett.  He got to meet his little sisters by himself and spend some alone time with them before the rest of the family came in.

Then the girls got to meet the rest of their family!

Papa, Nana, Daddy, and Big Brother

And I know that I missed some for sure!

 Aunt Kelley

 Aunt Tracey

 Uncle David

Uncle Thomas

Aunt Mary

Aunt Rachel

Poppy

Poppy and Gamma

Gamma

Aunt Shannon

Aunt Lindsey AND Uncle Kyle

And the doctor who took such good care of them for the past 9 months:

We are so blessed to have had so many visitors, friends and family, that I could do an entire post full of pictures of JUST our visitors.  Thank you for loving Matt and I and our family.

This little boy cannot get enough of his new little sisters:

Snuggle Time

Helping Daddy Feed Parker

Saying Goodbye 

Sisters!!!

Lots Of Kisses

Proud Big Brother

After a few days in the hospital, we were ready to head home.

Not So Sure They Were Ready to Go Home!

And once we got home, I noticed 2 little presents waiting for me to open:

The Twins' Initials to Add to My Charms

In Addition to THESE Two Perfect Presents

Sweet little girls, we already love you so much!  We have waited so long to meet you, and all 3 of us are so excited that you are a part of our family.

Sweet Twin Sisters

All 3 Of Our Angels

Family of 3: One Last Time

Barrett got to enjoy the day with Mommy and Daddy all by himself for one last time!  We wanted to make today a little special for him since the next few weeks and months will be revolving around his new baby sisters.  

We are all so excited about finally meeting Parker and Payton and bringing those sweet girls home!  Barrett's new favorite place to play is in their room, and he loves showing "ParkerPayton's Room" to anybody that comes over.  He likes to feel the babies move, and when he talks to them he says things like "Hey Parker. Hey Payton," "It's Barrett," "I'm big brother," and "See you sooooon!"  I can't wait to see his face when he finally meets them! But today was all about Barrett. 

We started the day by visiting the aquarium:

Best Family Picture We Could Get

"Stiiiiiing Raaaaayyyyy!!!!!"

After a quick doctor appointment for one last peek at Parker and Payton, we headed to lunch.  Where does a pregnant girl want to eat one of her last pregnant meals?

Yummmm!!!!

Daddy and Barrett

One lest stop: frozen yogurt. Barrett and Mommy went on a date for a "special treat."

All His Favorites in One Cup

Fro-Yo Selfie

Tomorrow new adventures begin as a family of FIVE!!! 

Papa's 60th Birthday

This weekend was Papa's 60th Birthday, and we celebrated with a party!  Matt's aunts and uncles even came in town for the celebration, and many of them hadn't seen Barrett in quite some time.   He was grown up a LOT,  and to my surprise, he wasn't shy about showing off his new skills.  He "jumped," showed off his toys, and played with his cousins the whole party.

 Reading About Bugs with Hannah

 Becca Making Barrett Laugh at Funny Bug Pictures

Hannah Wanted in On the Action Too

 

 Holding Baby Nathan .... Getting Prepared to Hold TWO Next Week!

Barrett Loves His Cousin

After we ate and sang Happy Birthday to Papa and Great Grandpa, Great Grandpa held the floor for a speech.  Until someone else decided he wanted to spotlight ....

 Look What I Can Do Everyone!

Before we left, Barrett wanted to spend some time with the Birthday Boy

 Papa Snuggles

 Oh, You Want Me to Look at the Camera?

And a couple of pics of Papa AND Nana that I thought were sweet:

Little One sure does love his grandparents!  Happy 60th Birthday Papa! We love you!

Getting Close!!!

Now that Christmas is over we can focus on the last few weeks of pregnancy and FINALLY meeting our baby girls!!!

Barrett is cracking us up lately.  The things that come out of his mouth never cease to amaze us. I still cannot believe how well he is communicating and how many words he knows.  I held up a shape the other day and asked him what it was, and he replied "octagon!"   I mean, it was a hexagon, but STILL!   I was kind of impressed ~ thank you Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!

And he gets such joy out of making us laugh. When he says something we find funny, he giggles and then follows up with "I make Mommy laugh!" or "I make Daddy laugh!"  The smile on his face and the light in his eyes show the joy he feels as we react to his funny reactions and sayings. 

I think he loves playing with Mommy and Daddy as much as we love playing with him!  Pretty soon he'll have 2 new permanent playmates :)

Funny Faces

He Still Thinks I'm Funny .... Documenting It While It's Still True

Barrett continues to love to read.  I find him in his room, sitting in his big chair, "reading" his favorite books over and over.  I could cuddle with him all day long and read with him.  He loves to point out observations he sees in the pictures, and fill in the familiar words when I pause.  He feels like he is reading "with" Mommy.  But there is something so heart warming about finding him reading on his own .... Discovering new things in his little world. 

Favorite Animal Book

My favorite time of day is post-nap snuggle time.  I love snuggling with this little boy!

Not Quite Ready to Wake Up

Snuggling With His Sisters in Mommy's Tummy

Big news over the weekend!  Baby Nathan was born! Barrett couldn't get enough of him.  He wanted to hold, kiss, and hug him nonstop. 

Hi Cousin Nathan!  We Love You Already!

Baby Kisses

Can't Get Enough!  

Watching Barrett with his new baby cousin made me really excited to see him with Parker and Payton when they get here!  He was so gentle, and sweet, and loving with the brand new baby.  I can't wait to see him with his sisters!  He already is so sweet when he puts his hands on my tummy and waits for one of the girls to move.  He doesn't wait very long, but if he happens to catch any movement,  his little face fills with excitement as he looks at me and says "Baby kick Mommy!"  Not positive how much he really understands about what is really happening, but he sure does think it's funny!

We have also been working away on the nursery for the girls. The closet is organized, diapers are put away, but we have not been able to figure out how to arrange the furniture in there.  As soon as it's finished I'll post pictures, but it's starting to come together!   I think it's going to turn out really cute!

Not Sure These are Both Going to Fit 

That's Better

The doctor says that both Parker and Payton are doing great!  They are growing big and strong!  In preparation for my daughters, I've been buying fun headbands and sparkly clothes and shoes for them to wear.  I can't wait to dress up little girls!  We think they are coming in just a couple weeks, and we are so excited to meet our girls!