New Favorite Photo

Every once in a while you stumble on a moment and happen to have your camera ready at the perfect time.  Dave's family came down to celebrate the 'big twins' birthday this past weekend.  Here's one of my favorite pictures from the weekend:

Uncle Dan and Mirabelle playing with a water fountain at the Arboretum.

Increasingly Difficult

We tried shopping for patio furniture this past weekend . . .

In all honesty, it wasn't 'that' bad:

Yes, Finn.  We'll buy it; but only if you promise 

to break it in the next few years.

Mirabelle is revolting against society's shoe wearing requirements . . . 

but not against kisses from Daddy . . . she LOVES those!

Life In A Test Tube

Today the winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded to Robert Edwards.  I don't know this man, but he has profoundly affected my life.  He pioneered the science behind In Vitro Fertilization and thus made it possible for Finn & Belle to call me 'Mama'.

I struggled early in our IVF process with the moral principles of fertility treatment (check this post).  Did science overstep it's boundaries by making it possible for humans to birth 'litters' of children?  Did we defy God's will by conceiving through 'unnatural' measures or was it God's will for Dr. Edwards to develop IVF?

I don't know these answers and really could care less where the truth lies.  One thing I do know, now that I've experienced motherhood, is that life is the real gift.  Whether you adopt, foster or create, raising a human life is a beautiful thing (well, at least today it is . . . while they're napping).

So, thank you Dr. Robert Edwards for giving Dave and I the opportunity to love Finn & Belle.  

My Best Friend Ever!

Dave and I love this commercial!!  We're pretty sure if Finn & Belle could talk they'd agree their Granddaddy, Oma-ma, Nana and Pap-pap are their 'best friend ever'.



PS:  I feel the same way about my Oma and Grandma!!

Just Say Gnome

We spent the better part of September debating what costumes to buy the babies for Halloween (this is what happens when an over-thinking wife stays at home to raise the children).

Last year they were Star Wars characters.  This year we were going to pay homage to the Flintstone's 50th Anniversary with some Pebbles & BamBam action but didn't like the store-made costumes (unfortunately, I'm not known for my sewing, cooking or cleaning abilities).

Instead we've chosen Garden Gnomes!  During the month of October, for a limited time only, the twins are available for photographing inside yours, or a loved ones, garden.  This rare photo opportunity (forget it's with other people's children) make great souvenirs, holiday gifts, and/or special keepsake memories.  It's only $9.99 for one photograph, or $89.99 if they happen to smile.