3-14-09 Update

Zachary after a bath. 3-3-09 (look at the matching outfits)

Aria after a bath. 3-3-09

Aria loves to be in the warm water. 3-3-09

Zachary loves to be in the warm water also. 3-3-09

Grandma Rasmussen took Samuel to play at the park with his cousin Londan and Aunt Shea one day while I was with the twins. He had a great time. Thanks Grandma

I thought this picture was so cute of Samuel and Londan.

Proud Daddy. He finally got to hold both of them at the same time.

While Travis was holding them they were holding hands. They have been missing each other. I'll have to remind them when they get older that they use to like each other. Ha Ha 3-8-09

Sorry I didn't get an update last Sunday. Things got a little crazy so I was unable to take the time to update my blog. My mom has gone to be with my new niece (Mae) in WA with my sister Maria. She was born March 8. She is the 1/2 sister to Marlee and they will also be adopting her. It is very exciting. Maria and Roger now have 6 kids. YIKES!! 4 boys and 2 little girls.

Zach and Aria are doing great. Zachary has moved into and open crib and is keeping his body temperature up to where it needs to be. He weighs 3 lbs 13 oz. He is just a sweet boy. When I talk to him he just stares at me. It is actually looking like he has some auburn coloring in his hair. He is such a handsome boy. Aria is finally starting to put on the ounces. ha ha She is now 2 lbs 14 oz. They say they can't hear her heart murmur anymore so they feel the PDA has closed. That is great news. Once she gains a few more ounces they will put both of them in a bigger open crib together and they will be able to keep each other warm and finally be back together again. I'm so excited for that. We finally got the coveted window seat at the NICU so Lori, Bret, Amy and Shea came to see their niece and nephew. I brought them right up to the window so they could get a better look. Samuel loves to look in at them. He will blow them a kiss. He is always asking questions about them and if they are still on oxygen. He is very worried about that. ha ha I was talking to one of the doctors there and they thought that they might be able to come home in another 3 or 4 weeks. We are so excited to have our little family together. We thank all those who have helped take care of Samuel while my mom has been gone. It is comforting to know I have many places that I'd trust Samuel to be at and also to have a great time.