Introducing

Dylan Thomas Hawk

Born: December 10, 2008 at 9:21 a.m.

5lbs. 10oz. and 17 1/2 inches long

Camryn Hawk

Born: December 10, 2008 at 9:27 a.m.

5lbs. 10 oz. and 19 inches long

Dylan and Camryn are such good babies and we are so happy they joined our family! I had a really good experience at the hospital. I went in at 2:00 in the morning and they were born at 9:21 and 9:27 a.m. I didn't have to have a C-section which has always been a possibility. I feel great and Dylan and Camryn are doing well!

Anderson Hospital puts all the babies footprints on the wall. So here is a picture of Dylan and Camryn's footprints. Gavin chose the spot on the wall. He has been such a big help and loves his new brother and sister.

Dylan and Camryn getting ready to go home. We were all glad to get discharged from the hospital and able to go home!

Update

Yes, I am still pregnant. I am 37 weeks but I measure about 49 weeks. I feel like I am 49 weeks too. I am getting really uncomfortable and I am definitely ready to have these babies. I have been frantically trying to get everything done for Christmas. I am finally ready and looking forward to the holidays! I have been so blessed this pregnancy. My first doctor's appointment was very discouraging. The doctor started off by telling me that twins are double trouble then proceded to tell me all the possible problems when having twins. We haven't come across any serious problems and my doctor said she would be ecstatic if I made it to 38 weeks. Only one more week to go until I get to that point. I have a great husband who is such a big help and I am trying to train my kids to do the same. We are really looking forward to the next couple of weeks to see when these babies come. Keep checking our blog for any updates!

October Highlights

We have had a busy October with all the fun Fall activities. Here are some pictures of all the things we have been doing. We sure had a lot of fun this month!

Halloween Parade

Class Parties

Trick or Treating

Trunk or Treat

Pumpkin Patch

Field Trip to the Zoo

Gavin had a field trip to the zoo yesterday. I had the opportunity to go with his class. There were four boys and three adults so it was pretty easy to keep an eye on everyone. I was very glad because I did not want to chase kids around all day. I think Gavin's teacher knew that too! The boys had a lot of fun and were able to get rid of a lot of energy. We visited all the animals that boys love to see. We spent a lot of time seeing the reptiles.

Ashton, Lawson, Evan and Gavin in the reptile building. They watched this snake for several minutes while it slithered up the glass and finally tipped over.

The boys spent a lot of time climbing on the statues and jumping off of benches. Boys will be boys!

The Circus

The circus was in town last weekend so we went with Mark's family. Gavin and Madison had so much fun! They loved all the performers and animals. They even had tigers this year. Gavin loved the tigers and acrobats. Madison loved all the silly tricks and the elephants. Mark enjoyed all of it and I really enjoyed the bleachers that we sat on. I was very uncomfortable but it makes it kind of worth it to see how much fun your kids have!


The circus just started and I was already a little uncomfortable. But Gavin and Madison were watching so intently that they wouldn't even look at the camera.

It's hard to see but these are the tigers. It is amazing the things the trainers get these animals to do.
The elephants were one of every ones favorite!

We couldn't leave until Madison got to ride the pony. She loves animals and one of her favorites is horses.

Wacky Hospital

Glen Carbon School had their annual Fall Festival last weekend. Gavin and Madison took a trip to the Wacky Hospital. They both look pretty beat up. Thank goodness they got stitches and bandages. It took a little convincing to get Madison to go in because she thought she had to see a real doctor. She was also very concerned about the red bandages and would stare at everyone that had one on. When I told her it was just red paint she was all for it, and they both were very happy with the results!

26 weeks

Well I usually don't take pictures of me when I am pregnant but this will probably be my last. I have many people ask me how big I am. So this is for them! I am 26 weeks and I am starting to feel very uncomfortable! I have the little girls head on one side of my ribs and the little boys feet on the other side. These babies are very active so my ribs are constantly in pain. The size I am now is about the same size I was when I delivered Gavin and Madison. And I feel like I am nine months pregnant! Mark, Gavin, and Madison take really good care of me and always make sure I have time to rest. For the most part I feel really good. We are so excited to have these babies join our family!

Apple Orchard

I went with Madison on a field trip to Mills Apple Orchard. We took a wagon ride out to pick the apples. We picked some really good ones but Madison's favorite is golden delicious apples so she didn't want any other kind. I did sneak a red delicious but she wouldn't let me put it in her bag so I ate it while she picked apples. She was very particular about which apples she chose. Madison also got to help make apple cider in an old cider press. We got to try some cider which I really like but Madison didn't like it at all. I am trying to fit in as many field trips and other activities that I can before we have these babies!

Time out for Women

Time out for Women came to St. Charles, Missouri and our ward decided to go. My mom flew out to come with me too! It was such a great experience and I got such a spiritual boost. The theme of the conference was finding joy in life. I learned many things to help me focus on the joy I experience everday. I have spent more time enjoying life and my family since attending the conference!

My mom and I waiting for the conference to start.
My mother in law and sister in law, Camille.

Madison's 4th Birthday!

Madison turned 4 years old yesterday. She started her day by going to school. She had a special snack, her class sang to her, and she got a present from her teacher! We had a family party later that night and she got lots of presents and had yummy birthday cake! Madison has such a fun personality and always keeps up laughing! She is such a good helper and tries hard to obey her parents. We love her so much! Here are a few of Madison's favorite things now that she is a four year old.
favorite food: lasagna
favorite color: pink
favorite treat: apple (I don't think that is actually the truth)
favorite thing to do: paint and play on the slide
favorite toys to play with: purses and babies
favorite movie: Dora

Madison getting her birthday book at school.

Madison's Barbie cake. I made this myself and I really struggle when it comes to cake decorating. This is actually one of my few attempts. It turned out pretty good and Madison loved it which is what's most important!

The birthday girl getting ready to open presents.

She got everything she had asked for!

Madison getting ready to blow out her candles and of course her big brother was right there to help her.

Madison's first day of school

Madison started school today and has been so excited! It has been hard for her to watch Gavin go to school every day while she stays home. We visited her classroom last week and she was so excited about the dress ups and the sand table. She was concerned that there weren't any purses for her to play with and wanted to take her own. Her teacher this year is Mrs. Hall and we are very excited for a fun filled year!

Madison in her first day of school outfit.

Madison outside her new classroom.

Madison at the sand table. She was very glad to get her hands in there.

Mark's Birthday

We went out to dinner for Mark's 30th birthday last weekend. We went to a place called Lotta Watta Creek. The name says it all because you get so much food. We topped it off with a brownie mudslide, it was delicious! I love spending time with Mark he is such a great husband and father! I love him so much and look forward to spending many more birthdays together!



The brownie mudslide. It was huge but well worth it!

Gavin's a First Grader!

Gavin started first grade today. He was very excited but also very nervous! They did a lot of rennovating at his school this summer so it was like going to a brand new school. I took him to school and he rode the bus home. I always worry that he will get off at the wrong stop. Today Mark and I waited and waited for him to get off the bus. The bus was really late so I was getting a little worried, but he made it home and had a great first day of school!

Gavin decked out in his new school attire.

Gavin's teacher is Miss Hogg. He loves his new classroom and his new desk.