Monday, October 26, 2009

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY

My How these little miracles have grown! I can not believe they are a year old, well in a few hours. I still remember sitting at the hospital a year ago playing Trains when the nurse came in and said the NICU is ready, there's room for three babies!! It is pretty crazy to think how small and helpless they were in the beginning. They are learning new things daily now. But- some things just don't change. Here is Tatum staring down her daddy, she still feels the same and can't get enough of him.Then Carter stuck in the NICU at Children's before the surgery, about 6 lbs.
And Lincoln prepping to go home--- that pacifier is gigantic compared to his face.
We did have a "party" for them Saturday which turned out to be a lot of fun. We invited a few friends.. didn't want to make a big deal out of it but thought it was a good excuse to throw a BBQ! The friends were a great help, the babes were always given the desired attention and the kids helped the babes open their presents and show them how they work. I just can't believe it has already been a year. So here is our party set up, things can get a little crazy with three babes. They had car cakes that actually turned out as good as I thought they would... Ben even decorated one as Chick Hicks. Then Spence showing Carter how to open and play with the new present! The total Chaos. And then the cutest things I've ever seen, made by Holly! So impressed!! Then Tatum, she is getting closer to walking everyday. She'll turn and just start walking somewhere- making it about 10 steps or so. It is so much fun to watch them learn something new. They just love it! They have their checkup on a few days so we'll update everyone on the stats... any guesses??

11 comments:

KH said...

Happy birthday little McDowells! I can't believe how far they have come!

Trevor and Heather Caffall said...

Wow... one year old. I still remember those little fingers bending backwards when they were so little. I miss you guys and your little family so much. Can't wait for Christmas! Happy birthday babes!!!

Adam and Nikki said...

Wow how have have grown. They are the cutest little ones. Happy Birthday.

Bert and Benton said...

Happy Birthday babies!! Congrats on making it a year!

Mark and Jaelynne said...

That was a fast year! It was really good see you guys the other day. Wish we could have talked longer. Mark and I were both disappointed that we didn't get to visit longer. Your babies are so dang cute and are growing up so fast. You are such good mom.

Skinners said...

Wow! That has gone super fast and they are so stinkin' cute! Such fun times! Makes you wish time would slow down a little so you can enjoy it more!

Cec said...

WOW! Guys, that has just flown by! They look so happy and healthy...certainly something to celebrate!

Nate Jenna Grant & Cale said...

Wow! Are you serious they're ONE?! We've never even seen the munchkins! They are sooo CUTE, you guys make great babies!

Topher and Carma said...

Your kids are so cute! I love their cakes - such talent. I found your blog from Holly's...I love it. Our is okybarnetts.blogspot.com. Talk to you soon. - Carma

William and Marianne said...

So big and healthy! Wonderful =) I cant believe its been a year!!!!!

Unknown said...

Wow! You made it to one year! Way to go! I wish I could be there and come to the birthday party. We miss you guys a ton!