catching up

Since we haven't been on facebook for a while, I decided I should start blogging so that we can share pictures and updates with family and friends.

This year has definitely been a crazy one!! We welcomed two beautiful babies, and we have our hands full!! Gabe has been struggling with the adjustment. I'm not sure if his attitude has changed or if I just have less patience with him now that I have 2 other babies to focus on. He definitely doesn't get as much one on one attention from mommy. Too often I catch him pushing the babies or being a little too aggressive toward them. It can't be easy for him. There have been some (rare) moments when I catch him being loving and tender toward the babies. They absolutely LOVE him, and any attention he gives to them is well received. Just today I could hear all 3 kids in the kitchen. They were all giggling. Gabe was laughing and they were following suit. Gabe is still a bright and handsome boy. He loves to sing, and actually sings on key! He loves to read and do puzzles. He can stay on one task for a LONG time if he is enjoying himself. He just turned 3 in December! I can't believe how quickly he is growing!!

Trevan is such a good daddy. He is one of the most hands-on husbands that I know. I feel very lucky to have a true "partner" when it comes to raising the kids. He doesn't get a whole lot of time to himself. When he comes home from work, he usually finds me slightly frazzled from my day with the kids. He always jumps in to help take the load off, even though I know he is tired from his work day. We are greatful that Trev has work right now, despite the lack of new work for his company. We are lucky that Trevan's boss has kept him busy through the slow time. Trev does occasionally take a couple of days over the weekend to go to St. George and ride his 4-wheeler. I'm glad that he has an outlet to take his mind off of the stresses that he feels at home and work.

I love that man!!!

As for me... I am hanging in there! I miss theater a lot, but I do find a lot of joy in my beautiful babies. We are very blessed.