The Johnson Clan

We just had the best best week in Florida for Thanksgiving. All the siblings and their spouses and their kids were all in the same house. So fun! On the way down the girls did really well. Everything went according to plan. The way back was a whole different story.  We went to Epcot and played in all the different countries. My favorite was Mexico. I’ve always had a thing for the Hispanic culture. Clayton really enjoyed Epcot, and said he was surprised how cool it was (he wasn’t the biggest fan of Disney, but is now a total convert!). The girls did okay with all the trips and missed naps. It was definitely worth the hassle of traveling with their giant stroller.  I loved that Cora and Ruby had lots of time to play with Tatum, Penny, and Marshall. They were all so sweet with the girls. Cora and Ruby went swimming for the first time. They love baths usually, so I thought they would enjoy the pool too. Cora did, but Ruby did not. Cora even liked the little floaty that goes around...

I have about a million pictures of Cora and Ruby, and I always have the hardest time picking which ones to post when I’m reminiscing. So here’s a bunch of them. It’s National Prematurity Day. My twins were born at 34 weeks exactly,which means they were about 6 weeks early. Although technically they want you to deliver twins 2 weeks early at 38 weeks anyway, even if you make it to the end.  I remember when I first held both girls for the first time (well, I don’t actually really remember the first time because I was so drugged up. When I say the first time I mean the first time that I was totally cognizant). I just couldn’t believe how teeny tiny they were. I remember thinking that the word precious had just taken on a whole new meaning to me. Those were long, hard days in the NICU. The doctors kept pushing back the day that we could go home, and I was going crazy in there. What started out as an estimated 1 week long hospital stay turned into 3 weeks. I watched as other babies came...

As always, we had a wonderful time at Nana and Abba’s house. The high light was going to the Christmas parade and seeing the Clydesdale horses. It was pretty dang cold, and I was really glad Nana had suggested that we bring the girl’s snowsuits with us. Other than their noses, Ruby and Cora were toasty warm!    Ruby and Abba became best friends this weekend. I guess he has the magic touch with our little stranger danger gal. 

We’re hanging out with the grandparents this weekend.  Nana made these awesome beanies for the girls. Now they won’t be able to pull their hats off. 

Ruby and Cora are 7 months old! We had a pediatricians appointment today. Both girls have gained about 1.5 lbs in the past month, they army crawl, and they grab everything they see. Cora thinks it’s funny to scratch people’s faces with her razor sharp talons, and Ruby thinks it’s funny when you react to pain. Weirdos.  The best update is that they can now ride in the shopping cart, making grocery shopping 1,000 times easier. I used to wear one in a carrier and put the other one in her car seat in the basket. The one in the basket didn’t like being stuck in her car seat, and I couldn’t fit very many items in the basket. Today’s grocery shopping was much more enjoyable for everyone.  Cora and Ruby have brought me so much joy and love. Being their mom is my greatest blessing!