Happy 1st birthday, Emory and Luke!!

My sweet nephews turned one yesterday and had a Masters themed birthday party.  I'm not sure what all that entails, but my parents flew to Virginia to celebrate with them.  I'm sure I'll get all the details from them!

I can't believe how much they've grown!

Such a sweet family :)

Love y'all!!

Luke and Emory come to Texas

Yee Haw!

Jack, Caroline, and the Valente Kids met their new cousins for the first time last week.  It was great to have everyone under the same roof!!

We took family pics, celebrated Brian's 31st birthday, and enjoyed our time together!

Trip to Virginia for the boys' christening

Sarah and I went on a quick trip to Virginia to see my nephews' baptism/ baby dedication.

We had a great getaway together, and Brian, Abby, Luke, and Emory were so much fun!! Sarah was very excited to meet them!!

Please forgive all of the pictures, but this aunt has to gush a little.  :)

 

Luke...

 



 

Emory...

 

 

 Emory...

 

Luke....

 

 

Baptism Day...

 

 

 

 

Stole a pic of Emory during church... Irreverent?

 

 

Sweet family...

 

B is holding Em and Abby has Luke...

 



 

At brunch in their honor.

Emory... How angelic are these boys??  Love them!!

 

Luke....

 



Playing with Em...

 



 

Now it's time to play with Luke...

 

Naptime...

Luke...

 



 

Emory...

 

 

Emory and Abby...

 

Welcome, Luke and Emory!

On April 12, my sister-in-law Abby had twins! I've held off blogging about it because I wanted them to make it "facebook official" and do their own announcement first.

But now the world knows they're here so I can share!

Abby was about 33 weeks along when the boys decided to make their debut.  The doctors tried to stop the labor for a day or so.  Then they realized that the boys had plans of their own. 

Ultimately, she went into the hospital late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning but didn't have the boys til Saturday afternoon.

And to top off the long journey, Luke was born at 3:40 PM and Emory was born at 6:54!  Yep, three hours apart!!

She didn't have a C-section obviously.  Luke wanted out and Emory was content to stay a while longer.  He wasn't in distress so they let him take his time.  Talk about a LONG labor.  I can't imagine waiting an additional 3 hours for Twin B.

Abby is my hero!

Here are the official stats:




Luke Hudson
4 lb 3 oz
16 in

John Emory
5 lb 5 oz
19 in

They are in the NICU for a couple of weeks but are thriving!  It won't be long until they're home, and Hilary and I will be headed up to see them.

Happy first Easter to this precious new family of 4!!! :)