Thursday, September 10, 2009

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Today is Atticus and Isaiah's 1st Birthday! We have been doing a lot of reflecting upon what things were like for us this time last year and what has occurred throughout the year. We feel so blessed to have two healthy, happy boys. Here are just a few things that have been a great testimony to God's faithfulness to our family this past year.

- The boys arrived at 37 weeks, term for twins, after 7 weeks of bed rest.
-I did not have to have a c-section.
-They did not have to spend any time in the NICU, they came home with us from the hospital.
-With the exception of one ear infection, a runny nose or two, and some strange rash they had for a month, the boys have been in very good health.
-They are good sleepers and nap takers.
-I have been able to stay home from work to be with them.
-Dan continues to have a job despite the economy around us.
-We have not had to buy diapers for our boys.
-We still have gift cards that we can use to buy things for the boys as needs arise.
-I was able to nurse them for 11 1/2 months.

Here are some pictures from the past year, it's amazing how fast they have grown!

Atticus and Isaiah
September 10, 2008


Little Pumpkins
Isaiah and Atticus
October 2008


Snoozing
Atticus and Isaiah
November 2008


Merry Christmas
Atticus and Isaiah
December 2008


After their Baptism
Isaiah and Atticus
January 2009

Tennis time
Atticus and Isaiah
February 2009


Visiting Richmond
Atticus and Isaiah
March 2009


Loving each other
Atticus and Isaiah
April 2009

Sitting up at the beach
Isaiah and Atticus
May 2009


Isaiah and Atticus
June 2009


Pulling up
July 2009

Crazy Hair
August 2009


Happy 1st Birthday Atticus!
September 10, 2009

Happy 1st Birthday Isaiah!
September 10, 2009

O LORD, you are my God;
I will exalt you and praise your name,
for in perfect faithfulness
you have done marvelous things,
things planned long ago.
Isaiah 25:1

5 comments:

  1. your post just brought tears to my eyes! God is faithful and it is just so wonderful to see his goodness through those cute little boys. I hope to meet them soon someday. happy first birthday Atticus and Isaiah!

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  2. Yeah!! Happy Birthday boys!! Carrie, congrats, you're boys are too cute. :)

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  3. Amen! God is Great and in His mercy He gave
    you all two precious gifts! Yep, I thought
    a lot today about this time last year..all
    that we prayed...all the blessings we
    experienced....what joy!
    Love ya,
    alisa

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  4. Wow! How wonderful! Happy Birthday Boys! We love you so much! You have a really great Daddy and Mommy! Thanks for sharing Carrie! Love the pictures! Fun to see how much they have grown. Can't wait to see you all soon. Yes, God is good. Love all of you! Aunt Jennifer the Great (Hey, if it works for Grandmother why can't work for me?) The kids have been thinking a lot about the boys this week and today, too. Hope you all enjoyed this milestone!

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  5. wow 7 weeks bed rest? wow, and what is this about not having to buy diapers? how did you swing that?

    your boys are wonderful and yes, you are incredibly blessed.

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