Thursday, October 3, 2013

No Pictures...Just Memories

I must admit, that I have been a lazy blogger this summer.  If it wasn't for Crystal, we would hardly have anything entered into "Life on the Lake".  Thanks to our wonderful daughter-in-law for keeping us up on the fun that we have had this summer.  I will try harder because I know that if I don't, important memories will be forgotten.  Let's see what I can remember some of those things right now....

1.  Of course, Jake and Luke's exciting entrance to the fam (just did a blog entry on that.)
2.  Paddy's many amazing, completed, perfectly executed wake board flips for the first time THIS summer with the new boat.
3.  Crystal wake boarding also!
4.  Dad says, "Fishing was for crap!"
5.  Lily learns how to ride her bike without training wheels.
6.  Grammy Camp with the zoo, Toledo Museum and private tour.
7.  Jackson masters driving the Gator and charms the family with his love.
8.  Layla decides that she doesn't want to be called, "Miss Bossypants" and informs all of her list of foods that she likes.  (about 11 things)
9.  Joey executes his ninja warrior routine and takes swimming lessons with Grammy.
10. Logan continues to make me laugh and counts to 10 in Spanish.
11. Jeremy is a baby whisperer with the twins.
12. Molly is amazing with her long ordeal this summer.  She and Jeremy juggle 5 children with courage!
13.  Sarah loves her nieces and nephews with all of her heart.

Let me know if you can think of anything that you remember, feel free to add.

Twice the Blessings!


Summer 2013 was a bit exciting because we all were awaiting the arrivals of 2 baby Stewarts.  Molly was almost immobile, but she put on a brave face and kept those babes in the oven for a full 38 weeks.
Here she is with Lily on the day she enters the hospital.

July 29th


Jeremy was working mom and dad roles, while Molly did her best to help those darling babes grow!
She and Jeremy enter U of M on the 29th of July.  She labors with help for over 24 hours.  Great nurses who give her lots of support are constantly by her side.





On July 30th, around 11:30 pm Jake Jeremy joins the family.  On July 31st, Luke James enters the world minutes after midnight.  Molly is wheeled back to the room absolutely glowing, with Jeremy by her side.  
She was an absolute Rock Star as she amazes everyone pushing out both babes!
The nurses and doctors claim that she is the talk of the maternity floor with her strength and courage.  Yea, Moll!



 Jake is 8 pounds 3 ounces and Luke weighs in at 7 pounds 10 ounces...really big boys.  Thatsa lotta babies to be carrying!  Grammy and Grampy are so happy and feeling blessed.




Joey is overexcited to see his baby bros.  Cheerios come in at a close second.

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Paige and the family come visit at the hospital.  It makes for a very crowded room.



Lily snuggles with her baby bro.



Jake has a certain look..we think he looks like his daddy.





Grampy tells Joey to be a good example to his little brothers and teach them all that he knows.  That may end up being a little scarey.



              The twins are just happy to have arrived.  Healthy and Happy!!!