Sous chef Gracyn...

She loves to help in the kitchen!

(Even though she doesnt look that happy!)

Solids...

Landyn had his first taste of rice cereal. He did really well and ate more than I expected for his first time but has no interest in it anymore. We started him early because he is so hungury all the time we thought this would help. Not so much! So maybe time to add some formula!

Gotta have shades...

No matter how hard I try I dont look this cute in those sunglasses!

Playing...

Hi mommy!

So cute to see them play together!

What mom?

I found my toes...

Landyn found his toes!! 5/28/08
They are his new best friend and he gets really upset they dont reach his mouth!

Oh to be so carefree...

Double trouble.....

So how does it happen that both kids are getting teeth at the same time?

Gracyn is finally starting to get her two year molars which have to be the most painful ones yet!! Those teeth are so big for such a little girl! She seems a little cranky and once again is chewing on her fingers to relieve the pressure! Poor little girl!

Landyn is starting to get his first tooth. Or I should say teeth. The tooth bottom ones have started to push up to his gums and you can see two little bumps on the bottom. He is constantly chewing on his hands and SLOBBERING!! Tons of drool!

I wish I could take away the discomfort for both of them!!

Where do they get those good looks?

New pictures of the babies!

When I look at these pictures I just sit back and thank God for letting me be thier mother! These two teach me something new everyday and I couldn't be more proud!

Everyone is doing great. Gracyn is learning how to be "gentle" with Landyn and Landyn is learning to put up with the occasional poking and tugging Gracyn gives him. At the rate he is growing we will be teaching him how to be "gentle" to her! It is quite fun to see these two interact!

Gracyn's first haircut!

Gracyn had her first haircut today! She did so well. The stylist cut over 2 1/2 inches off the back and probably less than a 1/2 off the front. :-) She got rid of her baby mullet though and it looks so much better! Everyone keeps saying that her hair will start to grow quicker now. I hope it's true! It's taken her so long to get what she has now!

Gracyn had her first dental appointment yesterday. She met with her dentist and they counted her teeth. She laid on the table and did everything the dentist asked her to do without any hesitation. She did extremely well for her first visit. She goes back in 6 months to get her teeth cleaned and have x-rays. Hopefully she will do just as well then.

Landyn laughed for the first time this weekend! It is so much fun to watch him and Gracyn interact. She can always make him smile and can calm him down when he gets upset. I cant believe he is already three months old! I always said that Gracyn grew so fast but Landyn seems to be growing so much faster!

The scoop...

Well it has been quite a while since I have updated everyone on things that are going on here in our crazy house. Gracyn is becoming quite the intelligent little girl. She has such a HUGE vocabulary these days and loves to use big words whenever she can. She uses them correctly too which never seems to amaze me. Once she hears a new word she likes, she quickly tries to use it. Landyn is growing insanely quick! He will be three months old on the thirtyith. He had his two month appointment on the 10th of April. He weighed in at 15 lbs 7oz and is 24 3/4 inches long. He had to have his first set of shots. I had forgotten how hard it is on both of us. He did pretty well through them and slept most of the day after we got home. He coos all the time and it is amazing to hear him and Gracyn carry on a conversation. He does love his big sister and she loves him! Gracyn is getting ready to go to her very first dentist appointment on the 28th and so far she is quite excited. She has three new molars coming in so she is anxious to show the dentist. We are so excited that warm weather is coming. Gracyn keeps asking if we can take her fishing. It is going to be so much fun to watch her fish for the first time!

Growing babies....

To read Landyn's Journal go to:

http://www.babiesonline.com/journal/journal_view.asp?be=l/littlerube2

First photos....

Our Babies....

What's new...

Landyn is growing so fast! I took him to the dr. last wed (2wks) and he had put on a full pound! He was 9lbs 2oz. He eats all the time and sleeps the rest. He is a great baby! I thought we got lucky with Gracyn and this one would be our payback but he is awesome! He doesnt cry very often, maybe twice a day and he has a great sleeping pattern.

We are all starting to get into the swing of things now that my mom has left and we are doing it on our own. Mom was doing so much around the house and with Gracyn that I wasnt quite sure how I would handle it all. But after my first day on my own I think I will be okay! It is obvious that it does take time though! I figure if everyone is fed and has on clean clothes at the end of the day I did perfect! hahaha! But I am ready for my mom to come back!

Gracyn is adjusting well!! She is smitten with her baby brother and wants to love him all the time. However, that means we spend a lot of time telling her not to hug so hard and she can wait a little while before she gives more kisses! We really cant complain though she still has a great attitude and isnt acting out.

The scoop on Landyn....

The details:
Landyn William Rubesh was born 1/30/08 a day earlier then planned. I was scheduled to have a c-section at noon on the 31st. I woke up on the 30th with contractions 32 minutes apart for about 2 1/2 hours they then went to 45 mins so I started to relax. At 1pm my contractions went to 20 minutes apart and grew really intense. It went down hill from there. They got to 6-8 minutes apart and Aaron and went to the hospital. That was 4:30. My dr, let me labor until 7:30 when they finally took me in for my section. My contractions at 7:30 were less than 2 minutes apart. So at 7:42pm Landyn was born.

His info:
Landyn William Rubesh
8lbs 2oz
20.5 inches

For all those who have sent emails with congrats and well wishes we appreciate them all! These days there is not much time to spend on the computer writing everyone back so here is the updates:
Landyn is doing great! He is a great eater and a wonderful sleeper. He doesnt fuss much and loves to be held. I am getting a little sleep and luckly my mom is staying with us for a few weeks which allows me to take a few naps during the day.
Gracyn loves her little brother! She is adjusting well and constantly wants to shower him with hugs and kisses. She is getting used to sharing the attention with Landyn and loves to tell people she has a new baby brother!
We are all doing great. I am slowly recovering and everyone is adjusting well. We are truly enjoying this time and are loving every minute of the new adventure.

He's Here!!!

My baby's at 36 weeks....

36 weeks pregnant with Gracyn!

36 weeks pregnant with our second miracle!
It's fun to look at how much I have changed!

Sledding with daddy...

Sledding with daddy...

Christmas 2007...

My Growing Belly

Important date......

January 31, 2008 @ noon!!

We have set the date to bring our new little miracle into the world!

It is quite exciting to know that unless God has a different plan it will be 6 weeks from today when our little miracle is here and in our arms! It is getting even more exciting by the day!

Santa's little helper!

Merry Christmas!

Our first ice storm!

The trees in our yard were covered in ice as well as the grass! It was a slick and slushy mess but it was beautiful! Unfortunately Aaron still had to get out and go to work but Gracyn and I were lucky enough to stay home. It was not as bad as they predicted but it has still left lots of ice on the roads!

Our Family!

Yes we truly are this happy! The loves of my life! Ok this is more like it! :-)

A few new pictures....