Hello Friends and Family,
This past week has been the hardest and best week of our entire lives. We have been blessed with two beautiful and healthy bundles of joy and they have not stopped amazing us and winning our hearts. Annabelle Faye and Levi Robert were born Tuesday, Dec. 22nd at 8:02am and 8:03am. Annabelle Faye weight 5lbs 9oz and was 18.5 inches long, and her 'younger' brother (born a minute later) was 5lbs 5oz and was 18 inches long.
Our first week with the babies was a whirlwind in the hospital of tests, feedings, visits from friends and family and the Christmas holiday in between. It has been wonderful to see and hear how supportive and excited everyone is for us; our kids are very loved.
They are growing and changing every day. There personalities are developing and we are getting to know them more both together and separately. We've had wonderful moments with each of them, laying in bed with their eyes wide open playing and smiling, and they are loving all of their grandparents, aunts and uncles.
We have had lots of help with feeding them, which takes place every 3 hours, and takes about an hour, so we have two hour windows in between to either sleep or attempt to do other things. It is a much more involved process than we thought, but now that they are eating healthy and growing, it has turned into a fun time with them and with those helping out.
Kealy is recovering great and we are both amazed at how much we can love two people. It almost hurts sometimes and our hearts are overflowing with love and with joy. As we begin a new year, we are so excited for this new adventure of parenthood and to have the privilege to watch two of God's children grow. We love singing and playing with them, snuggling and kissing their heads (which have a lot of hair on them, by the way) and looking into their beautiful eyes.
There is so much more to tell and many stories. We will do our best in the craziness of our new schedule to keep you all updated. For now, have a Happy New Year and enjoy some pictures from our first week with our kids.
Much love and gratitude,
Ryan, Kealy, Annabelle and Levi
Their first picture together
Being wheeled in to see their Mamma:
Mamma and Babies Together:
First Time in Carseats:
Home, Sweet Home:
Mr. Levi Robert:
Ms. Annabelle Faye:
Mother/Daughter Time:
Father/Son Time:
Father/Daughter Time:
Snuggle Time Together:
Our Family of Four:
Exhausted:
6 comments:
WOW they are soooo adorable & it looks like you guys are adjusting really well to all that craziness!! They are so blessed to have you as parents!
Such a blessing! You all look wonderful and to hear how overflowing your hearts are with love for those two is so touching. Love you all!
Congratulations!!!! They are absolutely beautiful, and so precious. I am thrilled for you guys, and so happy that everyone is healthy and doing well! Best wishes as you get to know your little angels, and learn about becoming their parents. They couldn't have asked for a better mom and dad!
This is so amazing. thanks for sharing!
It was so nice seeing you today in Subway :) I am glad to hear things are going well. I love the posts. Congratulations again, they are adorable!!
Oh man, your post went straight to my heart, Ryan, bringing back so many memories. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes.
Your babies are so beautiful, sweet and pure. They are blessed beyond comprehension to have you and Kealy for parents. Blessings upon blessings to you all! Amen.
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