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Check back some time soon for pics. Blogger is not letting me upload pictures right now and boy do I have some cute ones! Sorry.

Sleep ... Yeah Right!

The kids have all been sleeping really well ... that is until last night. Camden and Harper (on separate occasions of course) have even slept through the night a couple of times each ... but not last night. Carter was up and down all night upset about something ... The twins were each up a couple of times ... Stephanie and I were up all night. I'm quite positive neither one of us slept more than a total of 4 hours. And boy are we feeling it today. I miss sleep! Even sleeping kid-less for two nights in Atlanta I didn't sleep - was too quiet, not my bed, no wife sleeping next to me. I miss sleep ... please come back and visit us!

I've heard recently "through the grapevine" that a lot of folks have been saddened by my lack of posts (translated I believe that means lack of pictures). I am sorry, but hope to get back in the swing of posting more regularly. For now, here are some pictures to wet your appetite ...

Harper in the foreground // Camden in the back.


Carter turned 2 on October 22. Check out his new tractor!


Carter was Elmo for Halloween.


A rare moment when someone isn't crying or eating.


All 3 kids hanging out.

Too Cute!

Our friend who is a photographer came over to the house the other day and took some pictures for us.
The family ...

Harper on top, Camden on bottom of pic ...

Camden Bek ...

Boy=blue, Girl=pink ...

Harper Mae ...

More Big Bubby

Big Bubby, Carter, loves his new babies ... or is he smashing them.
Just today Carter discovered Sonic ice!

Pictures ... Finally

Camden taking a quick nap ... so peaceful (for now).
Harper, up close and oh so cute.
Harper sure loves to cuddle with her big brother, Camden.

Nap Time

Right now ... all three kids are taking a nap at the same time. Yes, I know, Steph and I should be taking a nap right now ... but with at least two hours of sleeping kids, we want to take full advantage of the gift. So we're "vegging out". All is well. Carter seems to be getting a little more jealous everyday, but seems to be taking this change in his life quite well. I've been able to take vacation since the twins' birth, but am going back to the office this Wednesday. I've never taken vacation time and just stayed at home before - it's quite nice.

Who Needs Sl...zzzzzzzz...eep?

Steph and I are running on empty. We're learning what it takes to survive and take care of twins and a toddler on about 4 - 5 hours of sleep / night. We're hoping the twins find a good sleep/eat routine at night real soon. Steph's mom has been a huge blessing ... to the point we want to keep her.

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Everyone is doing well - thank you all for your support and prayers. And please, anytime you want to hold babies, we have plenty to go around! Just come visit us.

We're Home

We're home and everyone is doing well ... mom, twins, Carter, and dad (with the exception of a little bit of lost sleep). Camden and Harper have their first doctor's visit tomorrow ... hope all is well. They both look a jaundiced, but hopefully it's just a little bit. This is the anxiety filled visit (are they getting enough to eat, pooping / peeing enough, too much sleep / not enough sleep, the list goes on and on). We'll be sure to keep you updated.

Big Bubby

Lots of folks have asked us how Carter is doing with the new additions to the family. Well, even though these pics don't quite tell the "whole" story, he is really doing quite well. Of course he doesn't understand the concept of light touches, so we have to watch so he doesn't squash the twins. But he loves to give them kisses and checks up on them often. He has an independent spirit, so he's usually off somewhere in the house doing his own things (mostly playing with his tractors or riding his bike). We still have hopes that he's going to be a wonderful brother and he's definitely heading that way.

They're Here!

Camden Bek and Harper Mae joined us all in the world outside of the comfortable confines of their mother's womb today, August 20. Camden came first at 6:42pm and weighed 5lbs.11oz. and Harper made it about a half hour later at 7:07pm and weighed 6lbs.0oz. They both measured 18.5" long.

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A fast labor ... Steph's water broke this afternoon at about 3:00pm ... we made it to the hospital at about 4:00pm (she measured 5 cm.) ... and both babies were born within three hours. Thank God!

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Camden is on the left side of the picture and Harper is on the right.

Powdered Donuts

Steph really hasn't had any strange cravings during this pregnancy ... but she does have a "pregnancy vice" ... powdered donuts. And just like this picture shows ... Carter hasn't just discovered powdered donuts, he likes them too.

No Place Like Home

Steph's doc let her come home earlier this evening, without too long a stay in the hospital. She is still on continued watch and we're hoping the contractions stay under control. Doc still says that he isn't going to stop labor, just trying to slow it down. We're just hoping to make it 7 more days - that should put us in the clear on the development of the babies' lungs. Thanks for all your support.

Another Round of Contractions

Steph has been battling another round of contractions. She is currently at the hospital undergoing one of her scheduled non-stress tests, but has continued to contract, so they're keeping her a little longer to see if they can control the contractions. She has dilated a little more, but not enough to have the doctor thinking she is going into labor. Hopefully we'll be able to watch Big Brother from the comfort of our home tonight instead of the hospital room.

Looks Like We're on Our Way

Steph and I got to come home today after about 30 hours in the hospital. Her doctor came in to check on her this afternoon and said that everything looked good - all of the contractions don't seem to be labor producing. He did say that we shouldn't be surprised if the babies come in the next week, but that it could still be two or three more too. He put Steph on "Stage 3" bedrest (in bed or on the couch except for bathroom privileges), and still has her watching those contractions.