Juggling Twins

Having twins is like a circus. You have to feed, bathe, clothe, change, love, play with the baby and once you get that one settled down and asleep, there is another that needs your attention. It is a constant flow of babies needs at our house. Luckily we have come up with some ways to console them both when needed.

There isn't much else that gets done around here when the babies need attention, so we resort to sleeping, watching tv, or reading if we are lucky!

Family Pictures

Our family does NOT like to take pictures, whose family does. So when Jaron got his nice camera I thought great, now he can take our family pictures. So last week we decided to see how it would go. I think they turned out pretty well. Jaron still wants to try again to see if he can get the camera settings better. We were going to go up the canyon to find a great spot, but didn't have the energy to get 5 kids ready and head up there. So we just set up in the back yard with the rock garden as the back drop...good enough for me:)

Of course Nathan had to have a turn holding one of the babies in a picture since the brothers got to...so here is his quick photo, since we were all hitting our picture limit!!!

Four Weeks

I can't believe that four weeks have past already. It is SO nice to have those weeks behind me and to be moving forward with the two little ones. Although I have really good babies, it is quite a challenge to have two of them. Once you get one fed, changed and happy...there is another that needs your attention. Thankfully they are good sleepers, sleeping 4+ hours at night. They are also pretty good during the day!Jessica is weighting 5 lbs 12 oz, gaining 19 oz in two weeks. She is very social and when she is awake she is very alert. She loves to be held and has become quite spoiled with all the helping hands around.

Justin is weighting 7 lbs 2 oz, gaining 18 oz in 2 weeks. He is our mellow guy and loves to snuggle. He has been smiling at Jaron for the last couple days, but no smiles for mom yet.

First day of School

OK so school started over a week ago, but what can I say, I am a little slow this year...maybe it is the lack of sleep, the constant feeding of babies, or just plain laziness:) The boys all have wonderful teachers this year. I am very happy with them all! They are all enjoying school so far!

I can't believe it is the last year that all of them will be in Elementary school. Tyson is loving being a big 6th grader and all the perks that come with it, like sitting in the back of the bus. He is becoming a true pre-teen. He loves everything skateboarding and rides his scooter all the time. Braden is still our sweet boy, with a hint of being mean. He loves his teacher and enjoys each moment he is in. Nathan LOVES being in 1st grade and having lunch at school. The first day he went I was thinking it might be a little hard for him, but he took off to the bus like it was the best thing ever. I even walked down to the bus stop and he was like "why are you here mom?" Sure makes the transition easier when they love it so much. My boys are growing up so fast, I can't believe it.

2nd Annual Farr Family Olympics

Another summer Farr family games! Last year we started doing the Farr Family Olympics. It was inspired by the summer olympics last year that all of us got into. Also, when Jaron was little his family would do something similar. We have many events that take place in the back yard including pull ups, sit ups, standing long jump, high jump, 40 yard dash, etc. This year we added a new event, high jump off the tramp, the boys loved to see how high they could get! It was a great family event and all of the boys improved from last years marks. Nathan "superman" over the high jump Tyson flying high

Braden's front flip over the high jump

Two Weeks old

Justin Boy...He is proving to be a very good baby, he reminds me of Braden when he was a baby...very laid back. He eats well and then just chills out or sleeps. We love our little man and are so glad he is a part of our family.

Jess...Little Miss, she is such a sweetheart. She loves to down her bottle very fast. When she is awake she is very alert and loves to see the world around her. She is also content to just chill in the swing or bouncer when she is awake. We are so happy to have her with us!

Here they are together, what cute kids. We are so lucky that they have been so good. It has also been wonderful to have Jaron home so he can help out. The older boys have been big helps, especially Braden. We are so grateful for a wonderful ward that has helped with meals, for Grandma and Grandpa Farr being so willing to jump in when we need them, and for Amber and the Barrus family for helping out SO much! Thank you to everyone!

Jessica comes home - Sunday Aug 9

JESSICA NALANI FARR

Here she is!!! We are so happy to have her home and everyone under one roof!!

Braden LOVES his little sis and has turned out to be the most helpful of all the boys. He is always so willing to help out!

Nathan and Jessica look alike...such cute kids:)

Big Brother Ty, the protector of them all...

Grandma and Grandpa Farr have been such big helps, we are so lucky to have them living so close to us!

Jessica and Justin together again!