Good morning!

Little Audrey in her Christmas outfit from uncle Marty and auntie Ann




She must have inherited some of the kawaguchi genes because she looks a lot like her auntie DJ!

Bring home a baby, collect a present

The timing of Audrey and Nolan's arrival may be confusing Lucy. Taking the babies home two days before Christmas has been a two-for-one celebration. Many times Lucy will show off her new siblings and then open a Christmas present. It seems to make this whole big sister thing worth all of the work!!

Hopefully she doesn't expect this to continue past today!

Some quick photos!

Momma just waking up from her emergency c-section. Two perfect companions by my side!


Kyle and my first day photos circa January 1982


Kyle 2.0, AKA Nolan Stephen



My mini-me, Audrey Yoshiko

Moving day!

At the hospital. Hooked up to the machines. Waiting for Audrey and Nolan to show up!!

I took my moms advice and had Kyle snap this photo of me and my 38 week belly before we left this morning!

Fixed it! (I think)

Woohoo! Just in time for my crazy duo to arrive, I fixed my phone app so that I can blog from my phone or (Lucy's iPad) again... This means more itty bitty baby photos. And more Lucy pictures too.

Since switching phones I couldn't get my blog app to work. All of a sudden it dawned on me that when I switched phones, I also switched gmail passwords (gotta be safe). Well, I think that was my problem.

Well, here's a photo from last weekends "snow storm"...

Still pregnant....

My little overachieving duo was scheduled to arrive any day. That's ANY DAY now. So any day they could've come. I mean, any day, as in today, tomorrow, yesterday, three days before that. I think you get the point. I've realized that I'm "past due" for twins. Yes, better than not fully cooked, but I'm starting to think these two squatters might be a tad too cozy in there.

The plan is to evict them Friday (pending they don't arrive today or tomorrow). Oh well, better go enjoy my last days of being pregnant. But hopefully no one asks me when I'm due, or at least they get the hint when I reply "oh, any day".

Oh, and a picture of Audrey from our last (and final) ultrasound...

Happy First Birthday Jacob & Benjamin

Two of my favorite little boys are turning one year old today.

Jacob has become such a handsome little guy. His little tooth-filled grin usually is accompanied by a string of drool and a giggle, and it melts my heart every time.  He has become quite the adventurer. When he seems to be playing contently with the blocks, I turn around, and he’s on the other side of the room using the plant to prop himself up to standing. I’ve never seen him turn down food, and eats just about everything. And once he’s done eating, he takes his hands and wipes them in his hair. This is so cute, when it’s your nephew and not your child (sorry Kels!). Though Jacob comes off as rough and tough, he’s really a momma’s boy at heart. Me holding him won’t soothe him. When Jacob’s upset, I’ve learned it’s best to get him to his mom.

Benjamin just keeps growing. He really looks like a Ring baby. He and Lucy have built a very special bond. She tells him what to do, and he listens. It seems to be working out very well. She loves big family pictures and pointing out "Ben". I think it's another one of her favorite words. I just love holding Benjamin. He is definitely the cuddly type. Though also adventurous, he seems to get him caught in more stickier situations. The other day while at Nana and Papas, I hear a grunting noise, and look over, and Benjamin is caught underneath the stool! Poor guy, it took us 5 minutes to figure out how to get him out! Benjamin is such a little cutie pie. I love just watching him figure out a new toy… Well, that is if Lucy or Jacob don’t take it from him first!

Happy first birthday Jacob and Benjamin! We love you so much!

Looking back...

Remember the last time I was 37 weeks? It was here: http://mrandmrsring.blogspot.com/2012/04/37-weeks.html

I'm actually only 35 weeks, but wanted to reminisce of when I thought that this sweater looked huge. Now it fits Lucy perfectly. Knitted by Kevin's mom, Barbara, it is Lucy's number one choice for outdoors wear. Here are some photos of her while she and Yosh play soccer on a nice fall day!