Sunday, August 23, 2009

A Year Ago Today...Hailey and Mason Were Made!

One year ago today (click here) we found out we had 11 successful fertilizations. If we'd only known how crazy our lives would be a year later!

We've made it to 4 months and since our last posting this is what we've been doing:
  • We have rolled from our bellies to our backs
  • We REALLY want to roll from our backs to our bellies
  • We love to smile
  • We laugh and coo
  • Mason did his first belly laugh when Hailey stuck her fingers between his toes
  • We got our 2nd round of vaccines
  • We started cereal in our bottles
  • We are in escrow on a house and are trying to pack in our "free time" (seriously....who's idea was this?!?!)
  • Hailey slept through the night 3 times
  • We started Stage 1 foods with a spoon (this was today - GREAT pics!)

I have lots of pictures to post and just as soon as I find the time, I'll get them up. Casey and I both have crazy schedules and the poor kids never know who's coming and going. Everyday they're staying at home with either Mommy, Daddy, Grammie or Granny Goo. They definitely don't miss out on the hugs and kisses!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

So Many Blessings

A year ago this past week I started Team Turner's page in cyberspace (click here for our first posting). Its crazy to think of all the exciting events Casey and I have had in such a short time. One year ago we were praying for just one baby...tonight Hailey and Mason are sound asleep in their crib, sleeping unswaddled for the first time.

So much has happened since my last post and I have so many photos to share. It seems as though the days get shorter and shorter as the babies get bigger and bigger! Today the babies turned 15 weeks old and only a year ago we were excited about just beginning the in vitro process.

The Lord has blessed us in so many ways. Although there are hard days (where I break down and cry...repeatedly from exhaustion) there are so many more happy days! I wouldn't change any of it, each day is an adventure and my little family is the greatest gift ever!

Happy 15 weeks, Hailey and Mason...and Happy 1st birthday, blog!

Monday, July 20, 2009

Hailey and Mason's Newest Relative

My cousin, Leslie, had her third baby this past week (click here for a link). She's a cutie! Welcome, Blake Lynn Gurrero!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

An Evening with Chance, Rachel, Tiger and the Queen?

Having babies changes everything...no doubt! Our social life has pretty much hit the skids for the last 4-5 months due to a bumpy pregnancy and the delivery of twins. Last weekend we had plans to go to a wedding and had Grammie and Gramps coming over to keep the babies. I had already showered and fixed my hair and make-up when our A/C decides to go out. LOVELY!!!

Casey had been under some extraordinary stress at work and was still processing and working through his emotions after dealing with one of the most violent wrecks he's ever seen. We were both looking forward to an evening of fun and relaxation last week until our A/C started blowing hot air. We cancelled our plans and got the babies packed up to go to Grammie and Gramps when the A/C decided to fix itself and began blowing cool air again.

By this time the house was cool, we were both over the wedding fiasco and decided we'd stay at home with the babies and try again later for our first night out. Last night Grammie and Gramps were nice enough to offer their babysitting services to us again along with their house for the night, too! We jumped at the offer - no night time feedings and some good solid rest...oh to experience such luxury! What would the 2 of us possibly do with our free time? Run errands!

We went to Target and stocked up on baby supplies - diapers, wipes, detergent and Mylicon. Then we hit Best Buy for a new printer/scanner/copier and Casey got to play Tiger Woods on the xbox demo. The highlight of our night on the town was a stop by the hospital to visit Chance and Rachel, the proud new parents of Emilee (click here to see this cutie!). We had a nice visit with the Montgomerys and then we headed to most happenin' place on any Saturday night...Luby's! At 8 pm this joint was jumpin...well maybe not but it was good food with no wait. After Luby's the real fun began...back to Grammie and Gramps. We had a house all to ourselves, no babies, no baby monitors, no phones ringing...just me and Casey! Whats a couple all alone for the first time without kids going to do....sleep!!!

I fell asleep on the couch within minutes of arriving. Evidently I had some pretty crazy dreams. Casey told me this morning I kept asking him about England and Queen Elizabeth - what?!?!? Either way I woke up rested and renewed and couldn't wait to get home to my babies! Casey, on the other hand, woke up rested and renewed and headed to work after a wild night of pillow talk with this little hottie......

Friday, July 17, 2009

3 Months!!!

Yesterday marked three months since Hailey and Mason joined Team Turner. Every day it seems like they do something new and are always amazing us. They're doing really well with head control, it seemed like it happened overnight. One day while Casey was feeding Hailey we both stopped and gasped when we realized she was looking around the room unsupported. Mason followed soon after Hailey. They both love to smile and we're waiting to see who will be the one to start laughing first. Right now they both do a big smile with a really loud coo.

Hailey is now wearing size 1 diapers, just like her Bubby. They are both on Zantac and Prevacid now - acid reflux is still under control. At our weight check visit at Dr. L's office this past week we learned that Mason now weights 12 lbs, 6 ozs and Hailey weighs 10 lobs, 3 ozs. Its hard to believe that Mason has already doubled his birth weight and Hailey is hot on his heels!

2 weeks old...
3 months old

Preparing to leave the hospital for our trip home.

Same clothes 3 months later.

Our little angels!


Sweet Pinky is starting to get fat cheeks

Our handsome boy with his wide eyes


I think these outfits are so cute and Casey thinks they're the worst. I decided I need to grab a picture before they no longer fit. Mason is really starting to swell up!

Part of our fashion show the other night included their camo outfits from Dayna. Everything was great until Mason had to wear his cute hat...then it was all down hill. If he only knew how precious he looked!

You think she has her Daddy wrapped around her finger?

Probably the only time Casey will let Mason wear rhinestones (especially on camo)!
Bath time fun for my big man!


Sweet girl loves to splash!

Pinky wrapped up in her towel watching her Daddy, as usual. Look at those sleepy eyes!
Mommy and Daddy love you, Hailey and Mason!!!

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Just Mason...

These are some of our favorite, most recent shots of Mason...










All you can do is laugh when your belly button's as long as your weenie and your belly flops over your diaper!



Just Hailey...

These are some of our favorite, most recent shots of Hailey...










We love her thhiisssss much!!!!!