Praying today. Hope for tomorrow

Life continues to get away from us. Tonight we hug our babies closer, let them stay up later, snuggle closer and eat just one more snack. We take it all in and look at life just a little closer on days like today and everyday in between. The world has become a scary place, each day I am more baffled by the things we have to witness the things that I will have to one day be able to explain to my children when I am not even sure I can explain to myself the things that are happening. Tonight even as my two sweet babies sleep, i look at the pictures of there sweet innocent faces. Tonight we light one extra candle for the people of Boston and the other for hope for the future of our children.

We can only pray that things get better, we can hold onto hope that these faces will see the good things that are still surrounding us.

The babes are growing and changing. 2 3/4 and 14 months. Growing and glowing.

Winter Blues

Needless to say we are so sick of winter at the Fevold household! It is freezing outside and we are just plain not used to it after having such nice weather for such an extended period. The girls are definitely bred from me considering they pretty much hate any weather under 32 degrees. And so does there immune system. They have gotten every bug under the sun as have all the other little children at the daycare. It is being passed around like the plague. Addi has had a running nose for a year. And Franki is down to saying "Go away cough, leave me alone". This girl knows she wants to feel 100% again. She also had hernia surgery. Her little belly button popped out and now it is all fixed. It was a quick day procedure with the doctor I work with and trust 100%. She did really well, her usual feisty self, even the drugs couldnt keep away the little personality that she has. The called me early from recovery saying this mom needs to come get her child jumping out of the bed and yelling for me?! Yep thats my girl. Despite her numbness in her belly and her pain medications she wanted just like her mama to do everything and anything by herself. She would get mad if you tried helping her get to the bathroom or get her to sit down. She is truly her mother's child, persistent, independent and on the go at anytime. She was feeling all better in no time and was running around flipping off the couch quickly. So lests hope soon we will have some warm weather to get out all of our dust bunnies from the long winter! Addi is throwing no and mine all over the  place lately and she is ready to run and play outside! Her are some great shots caught on the phone and in the moment!

Post mickey mouse live this past weekend: Addi was caught smiling and laughing and shaking her bummy the whole time!Franki wanted more princessed and popcorn

Her new twinkle toes from uncle arch!

A cupcake outing on a cold day, it was the reward for the girls tolerating a cold walk!

Sister Love

Her and Doc with matching bandaids post surgery!

Leprechaun Love!

One year Pictures!

We have been busy battling the winter viruses, runny noses, and birthday bliss. Some good some bad but that is what the winter in Chicago entails. Both girls were sick for over 10 days. It was grueling process but we are all on the mend and have even gotten to enjoy some snow days recently. We have built snowmen with friends and just relaxed as a family. Check out our pictures of our sweet sisters!
We are loving these beautiful girls and there forever growing relationship.

Happy 1st Birthday!

Adelina Antoinette will be one this week! I still cannot believe that one year ago we were getting ready to have this sweet girl. She has brought so much joy into all of our lives. She lights up a room with her crooked toothy grin and mischevious eyes! The love between Franki and Addi is undeniable and absolutely amazing to watch. They can make each other laugh at the slightest facial expression, movement, touch. Addi is currently into everything her sister does, she gets frustrated if she cant do what Franki does, i.e jump off the couch, climb all over everything, eat certain foods, etc. I should also state she is one tough cookie. If she wants to do something or get something she will do everything in her power to get it. She has all boys in her school room at school and I think maybe she learns a thing or two about roughness from them. She inhales when she laughs  and it always takes her a minute to catch her breath. She has the sweetest little elbow dimples that I could kiss forever. She loves giving open mouth kisses to everyone. She says, HI , mama, dada, hulk, night night, bye bye, ball, nana and is very vocal and finds a way to communicate with us through pointing and sounds. We have been working on signs with her, she can do food, all done, milk, cup. She loves playing with anything that tests her motor skills such as opening and closing cups, stacking items, mixing water, etc. Her mind is always at work looking for new things to learn and do. She goes up stairs well but down is a whole other story. She really just adds a whole other personality to this home that I cant imagine our lives without. She literally has brought so much Love into all of our hearts and home (Thats what a Valentine's Baby will do :)) She gives the best hugs and greetings. She literally runs into the arms of people she knows to hug and snuggle her head up onto your leg or shoulder. (or just wipe her nose all over your shirt).  Almost Happy Birthday to my Amazing little Lovebug!

Franki is now 2.5 years old. She turns everything into song nowadays. She is a talking machine. Everyday her recall and her amount of knowledge continue to amaze me. She constantly talks about her love for different people. Her favorite things are school, friends, family and dancing. She loves being surrounded by people and entertaining everyone. She can be shy at first but as soon as she gets to know you watch out because youll have a new best buddy! She is such a sweet tender hearted kid. She always says please and thank you. She constantly shares stuff with her friends and most of the times listens really well. She is cautious and curious which makes for an interesting combination.  She is an amazing big sister and daughter. Her little smile continues to light up our life and gets her out of all kinds of sticky situations!

little update!

 

Love these Girls!

Addi is 11 months old! One month to go until our little girl turns one! She runs all over the house literally sometimes I cant find her, considering she hides under tables and behind curtains! She loves anything and everything that Franki does. She loves popsicles, lolipos and animal crackers. She eats her way through the day. Her litttle giggle is infectious. She loves to say hi, hulk, buh bye. She makes goofy noises all the times and waits for your attention very patiently. She smells of perfect baby bliss. She is so content and can play pretty much all day as long as someone is close by listening or akcnowledging her.  Love me little love bug!

 

Franki: As she would say im 2 and a half and my name is Franki cesca kaureen feevol. She is one smart cookie. She talks all day long. Most everything is now understandable. She is very verbal and articulate. She loves to give compliments and flash that beautiful dimply grin. She is so much fun to be around. She still is a very cuddly, light hearted girl. She loves holding hands, dancing, playing baby dolls, painting and making Addi laugh. She loves school. She is getting into what she wears and I just love the way she asks me in the morning. Mama what me wearing today? Oh so gorgeous or I love it! This little girl lights up all of our lives! And as she would say she is the best sister ever!

 

 

Happy new year!

Merry Christmas and Happy new Year!

Life has been in full swing lately between, work, dance recitalsl, the holiday and just lots of quality down time with family and friends! The girls are growing so quickly and changing so much these days it is hard not to soak up as much time as possible with them. This means lots of playroom time and lots of dollies, balls, art projects and cuddling. Its been a wonderful year this year as I reflect on all the different things that have happened. We welcomed the sweetest little Addi into our home and we are forever changed again with the love that this little one came with. It has been so amazing to watch these two girls change so much and already become fast friends. We have been blessed with two very beautiful, smiley well mannered(most of the time :)) girls. I mean really everywhere we go people cant believe how happy they are and how smiley they are. I like to think it has something to do with the way Tyler and I am and the way that we parents these sweet girls! I cant wait to see what this next year will bring. My toddler will turn into a preschooler in just half a year and my baby will be one in just 6 weeks! We have so much to be thankful for and are ready to hit 2013 with a head first start!

Happy New Year from our family to yours!

Fall in December

Have I mentioned that I love where we  live. Seriously it has been nice here since Last year February. I seriously do not remember a time when I have not liked the weather since Addi was born. We haven't seen snow in a seriously long time and I am totally ok with that. We have taken full advantage of the beautiful weather by hitting up local parks, playing outside and just taking Hulk on extra long walks around the neighborhoods on explorations for geese, rocks, trees (really these girls just love the outside). I love how much kids enjoy the outside. No toys just nature its the absolute best thing! Here is to the nicest warmest weekend start to December. We kicked it off with a holiday party and all the kids made reindeer food in mason jars all ready for x-mas eve and decorated ornaments for there tree. It was so nice to let the kids run around and enjoy some time with girlfriends! Its officially time to celebrate the Holidays! Time to Celebrate more to come!