What a difference a year makes

A year ago today, Justin and I were looking at the twins wondering if they would survive. Its amazing what a year can do. Today we are chasing Heath around and teaching Hallie to sit. This year has been full of ups and downs. It is very true that "preemie life" is like a roller coaster. Once you think things are going your way your hit with another problem. We have been so fortunate to have the twins as healthy as they are. I know how lucky we are. I watched as other families lost their babies and others that I see at the preemie clinic with a lot of problems and I realize that God has truly blessed our family. We do struggle with Hallie's feedings, her weight, and her vision. But, we have her here today! She is an amazing baby with the best little personality. She rarely cries , unless she is in pain with her reflux. She is the baby that can make your day all better by simply giving you a smile. I cant wait to see her grow and her personality blossom even further. Just thinking about all she has been through in the past year brings tears to my eyes. She is so innocent and has been through so much in her first year. She has had 6 surgeries. We have been surgery free for almost 5 months now! Heath, on the other hand, is a big handful. He crawls around everywhere, just waiting for you to scream his name and chase after him. He is going to be our little devil. Since he has been home, he has taken off. He will cry so hard he turns colors but when you pick him up, he is fine. He is at a very fun stage. He will play and laugh with all of us. And he just thinks the world of his big brother. The other night I watched Harley bounce a soft basketball off Heath's head, and Heath was just laughing out loud because Harley was! Heath climbed all the way in Hallie's bouncy seat the other night while she was in it (that picture will be posted when I get it in) , he was just laying on her. They are getting to be so fun. I just cant believe its been a YEAR. Happy Birthday to my sweet miracles! As Harley would say "Happy Birthday Heath Tucker Brother Lovvorn and Hallie Brooke Sister Lovvorn". Here are some before/after pictures!

Julie, the other night Hallie was getting into the nebulizer cord and I was going to "yell" (if you want to call it that) her name.....and I said "Hallie Grace", I think that means I'm a little obsessed!