Day 5: Baby Updates

Ella and Nathan enjoying tummy time

Nathan and Ella sporting the only sleepers that actually fit them!


Ella and Nathan appear to enjoy their bouncy seats!

Mom giving Nathan his first bath at home! He loves it!

I know everyone wishes for daily updates and pictures so I had some downtime (even though I should be napping) to give a quick update. We had a good night last night. They were up every 3 hours, but went back to sleep easily after each feeding. They even gave their parents a full 2 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Dan and Laura left this morning to go back to Minnesota. We loved having them here and cannot wait for Caleb, Bennet, and Kylie to meet their new cousins. We also know Darin, Tricia, Brayden, and "Baby To Come" are eagerly waiting their first visit. Tim and I still are amazed that we are parents of two babies. We feel blessed by God for receiving such wonderful gifts and thank Him daily.

The latest pictures

Ella shows off her beautiful eyes!


Nathan checking out Grandma!


Proud Grandparents and mamma


New Family of Four


Nathan sleeps soundly (but of course it is day time......... to check out his eyes join us around
4 am!)

Day #4 in the life of Ella and Nathan! Today was their first outing to the Pediatrician. They are growing good. Nathan is 5lb 13oz and Ella is 5lbs 9oz. They have not lost any weight since leaving the hospital so we are happy for that. They seem to be very content, but possibly have their days and nights switched around (to the fatigue of their parents)! All in all, we are thoroughly enjoying our new Christmas blessings. Alissa's parents and her brother Dan and Laura came up on Thursday to meet the twins. It has been wonderful to have more hands to hold, burp, diaper change, swaddle, comfort, and spoil. We are enjoying having meals made for us by Laura and we know Mom Beckering will continue this for us in the next two weeks. We attempted our first time with cloth diapers today. It is a two person job to get them on right now and at this time the disposables will definitely be used at night!

"First Cries" Nathan begins and Ella chimes in!

Mom with Nathan

Hi Ella.
Open your eyes Nathan.
Stocking Stuffers (2007)

Introducing Nathan Dean and Ella Shermae born at 4:09 and 4:11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 24. Nathan's is 6 lbs. 2 oz. and 19 inches, while Ella is 5 lbs. 15 oz. and 19.5 inches long. Mom and babies are doing great! The delivery went as well as we could have hoped! Thank God for epidurals. From water breaking to delivery was only 6 hours. We arrived home on Wed., Dec. 26 and we now realize that banking sleep hours doesn't work, but waking during the night to stare at their beautiful faces makes it all worth while. We thank you all for your prayers and support during our pregnancy and delivery and now we covet your prayers during this new adventure of parenthood.