Merry Christmas!

Our first holiday! And what a great one is was! After much (much, much) consideration and contemplation, we decided to head to NC to spend the holiday with our families. We decided it just wouldn't be the same to be in GA without family for the babies first Christmas. So we left GA after the 11am feeding on Christmas Eve, and returned after the 8am feeding the day after Christmas. We were originally going to leave Christmas night, but it was so cold and rainy we decided to wait until the next morning. Plus, Oma and Opa were helping out during the night feedings. We would feed and change diapers, and they would comfort and rock until the babies fell asleep. So Dan and I were able to get about 2 hours of sleep straight in between feedings, a rare treat!

We were hesitant to make the trip for many reasons. First, they don't have their one month vaccinations and we would hate to expose them to too many of the winter cooties. Also, the prospect of a 4 hour car trip each way with two 4 week olds seemed daunting. But in the end, we decided it was worth the trip, and the grandparents were happy for the surprise visit! The babies did great, and really love the car. We stopped at the GA/SC border rest stop to change them and feed them, and we got quite the looks from strangers as we sat in the car doing dual feedings. Dan would then stay in the car with one baby as I took the other baby inside to change diapers. Someone asked me "weren't you just in here?" Yes...same mom, different baby. I look seeing people expressions as they register we have twins.

Dan's parents came over to my Dad and stepmom's house Christmas day, and my sister met the babies for the first time Christmas Eve. We didn't see any other family this trip, as we will be back in mid-January and we'll make the rounds of brothers/sisters then. The babies were too little to "open" their presents, or really know it was a special day, but they were thankful for their ornaments, outfits, and other goodies. We also started their college fund, and we know they'll thank us for that once they are older!

Hope you enjoy some of the pics. Merry Christmas, Luke and Olivia...we love you so much! And Merry Christmas everyone!