Izzie's Swim Lessons

Izzie started swimming the first of July and has been doing so good! She likes everything but the backfloat, which just seems to really stress her out. Here are a couple shots of her and daddy in class together. I may have some other cuter ones later if my mom remembers to email them to me, but this is it for now!

Me and My Projects

Obviously my main project has been getting the twins here safe and sound. Let me tell ya, it's been a harder job than I thought! I know I'm probably the last person who should complain about being pregnant considering it's so hard to get me in this "condition," but being pregnant with twins I think warrants me some extra complaints. :)

Besides just feeling huge and downright uncomfortable (for the last couple of months at least!) things have gone really well. As Todd says, a textbook twin pregnancy. I'm not so sure those really exist, but that's what it seems like just the same. My latest update is that the cerclage is out and I'm now almost 36 weeks. I go to the doc tomorrow and am hoping he tells me I've started dilating some. That news would be fantastic!

32 weeks

 

34 weeks

My biggest fear(s) at this point would be my water breaking in public, or maybe even worse, during the middle of the night. My great neighbor and visiting teacher has offered to help in that situation and wants me to call her to come stay with Iz, but I will feel terrible if I have to call her at 3 am!

Anyway, since it hurts like crazy to move around too much or run errands or do anything, really, I decided to do a couple last-minute projects that have kept me busy and at home. I made some blankets, one for each baby. I think they turned out pretty cute, and the pics don't do them justice.

I also figured I better put a couple pics of the kiddos bedroom now that it's mostly finished. My mom made the valances, crib sheets, crib skirts, and is just about done with the quilts. I'll just have to post those pics a little later. I just love the colors of the room and how everything has turned out. 

That's it for now. Wish me luck!

Growing Up

We recently keep tell each other that we just can't believe how fast Izzie has "grown up." She really is just a big girl now and is so smart! She knows her colors and can count to three all by herself, and she is a great little helper (when she wants to be). She's a mover and is always running or dancing, and is as curious as can be. We love her funny little personality and all the entertaining things she does!

 (Sorry to put a pic of the "whale" in here, but it's to show Izzie running in the background!)

 What a sweetheart. We love you baby girl!

Fun at Grandma's

So during this really LONG pregnancy (or what seems to be), Todd had to make a few trips to Hawaii. Since I was told not to pick up Izzie, that made it difficult to stay home. Instead, we went to grandma's house to stay! We've had lots of fun over the last few months and just wanted to share a few of the pictures!

"Wearing" her swimsuit around the house.

Playing outside with cousin Maddie.

 Maddie playing at grandma's new toy, the water table.

More playing . . .

Just relaxing! 

Chillin' with grandma and some fun mermaid dolls!

Just finishing with the bath . . .

. . . and ready to get pjs on for bed! 

Thanks for letting us stay over grandma and grandpa! :)

Big Sky 2011

We were bad at taking pics during our trip to Big Sky back in June, so these are the few that we have. We had a great time though, and it was so pretty up there! Thanks to the whole Barlow fam for making it such an enjoyable time.

Getting ready to go on the 4-wheeler!

In Yellowstone visiting Old Faithful.

Intently watching Old Faithful too!

The buffalo that was right next to our car as we drove by!

Catching Up!

Here are some fun pics of Izzie from the last month or two. We sure love that funny, silly girl!

Sitting at her little table having some snacks. She now likes to cover her face for pictures, the little silly!

After a morning of fun play time in our backyard. She fell asleep before I could even get lunch ready. :)

Helping daddy get the sprinklers all ready to go for this season. 

Just being cute!

OLD, but Cute!

I just noticed the following post never published! See below:

Todd's brother Curtis took some cute pics of our family just after Izzie turned one, so here are a few for your viewing enjoyment! Sorry it took me so long to get them up. We have a ton more, but these are definitely some of the favorites!