Monday, March 16, 2009

Highlights of our girls first week home!

I really feel this experience thus far has been incredible. Finding out we were expecting twin girls, watching my belly stretch until in Tyler's words it looked like it might explode, all the anitcipation, and nerves of what this might be like. then to have delivery and recovery go so smoothly. I feel so blessed!! I hope it continues. We were having family scripture study the other night and of course did not make it to the end of the chapter but ended on a beautiful scripture that just seemed to put into words what I am feeling. It's in Alma 26 vs. 11-12
"...but behold, my joy is full,yea, my heart is brim with joy, and I will rejoice in my God.
Yea I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things.."
I know I will need to be reminded of this when things get tough and I feel like I might go crazy.



Kinsley and Madison. (I usually put Kinsley on the left and Madison on the right, it helps me keep them straight especially in the middle of the night)

Wrestling with Grandma! We are so glad she has been here. We love Grandma!!


A game of pictionary on sunday night. Can you guess who it is!


These are my boys. What can I say, we have fun!!


I love this pic. They were laying in the exact same postion. No staging. I had to capture it!




18 comments:

Cute Family said...

I must say, those ALL are the cutest pictures EVER!!!

Christine said...

So cute cute cute!! I loved the picture of the twins laying in the same position. Your family is beautiful!!!!

Terra said...

You make me wish I was having twins--almost. :) They are beautiful. I hope the recovery keeps going well.

Nick and Stacey said...

How cute is that! You have got the cutest kids ever! Beautiful babies, and beautiful brothers and sister! Look they look up to Sydney already!

Love Fam said...

Ohhhhh. I love the pictures of the two of them together!!! Brings back so many fun memories!! You have a darling family, you look great!!

Sher said...

Oh my goodness, you really DO have twins! I'm totally boobing over here. I want to reach right through the computer and hold them! If C will let me, I so want to come visit. We'll see...
The pics are so precious! I love the one where they are all cuddled up together.

Holy Cow, Kris, you have FIVE kids!!!

Krazy Kat said...

They are so beautiful, I am so glad you are posting pictures, I really didn't expect you to. I can only imagine how busy you are. Keep it up though. Your little family is so cute.

Jessica said...

They are so precious! I love all the pictures and I'm so happy to hear everyone is doing so well. You are amazing to handle all of it so well. Wow I can't believe I'll have a little tiny one in a few months. Seeing your little ones makes me want mine to come sooner! :)

Watts Family said...

You are so amazing!!! Love the post and the pictures.
Hope to see you soon.

Leslie said...

you have the most beautiful children! Congrats on 2 more.

Dana said...

Congrats Kristen! They are so beautiful. Go you for delivering them both without an epidural! Hope all is well!

Natalie said...

You make me want to be a better Mom every time I read your blog. You are such an inspiration. Thank you.

Stacey said...

How Beautiful! The scripture is perfect, one to scribble down or better yet, have scrolling across my walls so I can't forget it.

Truly blessed the Barney's are! I bet Syd is such a big helper and the boys... they're boys, I'm sure. Mine seem to be doing that shirt over the head thing lately too.

So glad I found you guys via blogging and am able to keep up with your ever-growing family. And to think Layton was just a newborn back in the days of Forest Grove!

Barney's ROCK!

~Stacey

KellyAnne said...

You lucky girl! What beautiful babies you have. My favorite picture is the last one with Sidney.
Hope everything is going relatively well. I'm glad you have grandmas there to help out. Enjoy your sweet family!

young family said...

Thank you for that scripture, I needed it and I didn't just have babies.

Your babies are beautiful and I can't believe you have 5 kids now either. You are an awesome mother though and you can do it!!

Take care!

Jason and Tricia said...

Oh my goodness! Your kids are all so cute. I love the picture of the twins sleeping with their heads together...so sweet.

The Strand Family said...

LOVE the family pics of you guys being crazy!! LOVE IT!!! Congrats on the twins. You did an awesome job girl :)

Megan Lofgran said...

Oh my gosh! I can't believe you! You are so AMAZING! And the girls are beautiful. My favorite picture is when there heads are bent together; priceless! I loved your scripture reference as well, it happens to be one of my favorites! Your family is getting so big! I'm glad to be able to keep up with you guys. Take care!