Palmyra, New York Trip

Josh and I took a trip this past week! Without our kids! Many thanks to both sets of grandparents for making it possible!!! We flew out Wednesday night on a red-eye. The flights were honestly the worst! Being pregnant just made it even more unbearable for me! Luckily, I have the best husband ever, and he let me keep my legs up on him for most of the flight. We arrived in Rochester Thursday at 11 ish. Tricia (Josh's older sister), picked us up from the airport and we headed to Niagra Falls! I had never been, so it was quite the experience! It was opening day for the Maid of the Mist, so we took a ride and got wet! It was so cold and windy, but well worth the adventure!At Niagra Falls

Getting soaked on the Maid of the Mist

Next, was a brief stop at the Hill Cumorah. It was still cold and windy, but a neat experience.

At the Hill Cumorah

At the Martin Harris farm

Day 2: In Fayette, NY

At the Grandin building, where the Book of Mormon was printed

On the Smith farm

A view of the Temple thru the trees of the Sacred Grove

Josh's attempt at a car picture - all of the pictures were pretty funny looking!

Josh loves lighthouses, so we had to make a stop for this one! It was beautiful there! Still a little windy, but at least the sun was out!

My sailor, Capt. Josh

On Lake Ontario - with the lighthouse

Day 3: At the Palmyra Temple: Josh and I walked over to the Temple in the morning and walked around. It was lovely!

Lunch at the Muddy Waters - yummy food! We ate lunch outside in the sun! Of course, Josh's chair was in the shade.

Our lovely tour guide, Tricia

Our last stop of the trip was the Jell-O museum! We had so much fun! Thanks to Trish for being our personal tour guide and chauffeur! (Trish is the manager at the Palmyra Inn where we stayed.) We loved chatting and enjoying your company! We were glad that we took the trip when we did, and were able to see so many things! We missed our kids while we were gone, but they were spoiled and loved by their Grandmas and Grandpas! Thanks again!

My WICKED Weekend!

So a REALLY long time ago, Josh bought me tickets to Wicked. We bought 4 tickets for a Sunday show. As the time drew closer, Josh was able to trade our 4 tickets for 2 SUPER DUPER tickets to a Saturday matinee!!! Fourth row!!! My parents watched our kids so we could have a date! We went to Olive Garden for lunch - YUM! I have been craving their salad and breadsticks! We went and saw the musical - which was EVERYTHING I could have wanted! (Since Wicked tickets were so much money, we agreed that this would be my Christmas, Valentine's, and Anniversary present.) Needless to say, I had been waiting a VERY long time! It was perfect!

Then, we went to visit Staci, who had her baby right before the musical started. I got to hold little Porter Reed just hours after he was born! Josh claims that this was my perfect day - eating good food, seeing a musical, and holding a baby. Can't get much better than that!

Easter

Our East this year was fun filled! We had both sides of our families down for dinners and egg hunts Saturday and Sunday. I took lots of pictures Saturday with Cox cousins, but none on Sunday with Putnams. It was a fun change to have everybody drive down to visit us! Thanks to those who made the trek! I appreciated the break from driving up two days in a row! Our kids got adorable new Easter outfits - as you can see! Thomas got a new tie, and couldn't have been more handsome! Our girls looks so cute in their hot pink polka dot dresses! We sure have cute kids! (Please note my lovely daffodils in the background!) Hope you all had a Happy Easter as well!

Twin Update

I went to the Dr. today for a check up! Our twins are doing great! The Dr. saw both hearts, and both babies were moving. The Dr. said that movement is the best indication that they are doing well! I asked a whole bunch of questions, and feel a little more on top of this! I have painful varicose veins, so I got a prescription for some special stockings/tights that should help. I am not a fan of tights to begin with, but I'll try anything that will help! I was concerned that I had only gained 2 lbs since my last appointment, but our Dr. wasn't worried. I am eating all the time, so I am sure I will see the result soon! I also set up an appointment with the Maternal Fetal Medicine Dr! We will go in on May 7th for an ultrasound! Hopefully, they will be able to tell if we are having boys, girls, or one of each! I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Haley's Baby is here!!!

On April 1, 2009 at 7:15 pm, Isabel Grace was born!!! She was 7 lbs 1 oz, 20 in long. She was a week past her due date, but we are glad she's here! I got to go see her today, and she is beautiful! Haley and Ty are doing well!

Playing at Grandma's house

Aunt Tricia was visiting from New York this weekend, so we spent most of the weekend up with family! It was warm enough that we could have a picnic lunch on Saturday. The kids played outside on Grandma's swings and loved it! Kaley is getting better at pumping her feet to keep herself going!

Handsome Dude! Thomas is doing pretty good at swinging on the big swings! He loves to go high!

The sweetest face!

Bella would lean back and wave! She just loved swinging!

The boys helped rake up all the sticks and branches in the back yard before lunch.

Love this girl!

Pure glee! This kid would be outside 24/7 if I would let him! Once this weather cooperates, he can be!

Dress up

My kids LOVE to play dress up! Every now and again I try to take a few pictures. This day they all decided to dress up in the Princess dress ups. Thomas plays along, but usually has a cowboy hat on too. You'll notice that he is playing the full part today with "glass slippers" and everything!

The littlest Princess

Sometimes, Thomas doesn't like to wear pants. It is not worth fighting him over it when we are just at home. He is such a funny kid!

This is one of the days that they dressed up in Thomas' dress up clothes. Kaley has on Thomas' black Sunday pants, and his yellow vest. She has also accessorized with a few bling of her own! You'll need to click to enlarge!

Just a close up of all her BLING! What a gangsta Princess!

Post Office Field Trip

I went with Kaley's class on a field trip last week to the Post Office. They each mailed a letter to themselves. They are putting the stamps on their letters.

Kaley's letter

Mailing the letters

Finding out where they go after you put them in the mail box...

What do the mailmen do?

Getting weighed on the BIG scale

Last stop! They got a sticker, and then we went to Carl's Jr to get out our wiggles!

Guess What?!

We have some exciting news in the Cox household!

We are expecting.....TWINS!!!

We have known we were pregnant for a while, but went in for our first check up a couple weeks ago and found out that it is TWINS!!! The shock is starting to wear off, and the excitement is setting in! We are due around the end of September, but are hoping to make it 'til the end of August/beginning of September.

As much as I would have loved to have called each one of you, it just wasn't possible! So, we'll just have to stick with blog-announcement style. :) Kaley and Thomas are excited for the new babies, although Kaley did require some convincing at first. We were ready for a 4th, but will be challenged with a 4th and 5th! I am up for the challenge! I must be crazy because I think it sounds fun!
(For those who are trying to remember how old my kids are....yes - I will have 5 children under the age of 5!)

I must say, that when I told Josh (he didn't come to the appointment with me because I thought it would just be a routine OB visit - hello, this is my 4th!), he was speechless! He literally didn't speak for the rest of the evening! He is doing better now, but is still nervous about the future!

We appreciate all the love and support from family and friends! I am so grateful to be where I am right now at this time of our life! I have wonderful girlfriends around that have already offered to help with anything! These next months and years will be awesome! :)

In Celebration of Spring

Today we went to the Mall and bought the kids flip flops! They were so excited to try them out outside! Kaley is her mother's child for sure! She LOVES flip flops! Thomas' feet have thinned out a little, so maybe this year they won't be so painful for him! Bella just loves them! Her flip flops have sparkles on them! So cute! While we were out side, we also noticed that we had a flower bloom! Hooray for Spring!