Another month has passed, and I haven't found a minute to blog. Today is yet another snow day...boo...so I decided to just stay in our pj's (not that this doesn't happen often) and update our blog! We love our family! Steph and Andrew are not only our sister and brother-in-law, they are some of our very closest friends. They made the trek east to meet the babies! We weren't able to go out much with them, but we did go to the outlets! We made it there with everything we needed...except shoes for Chase. So our first stop was Nike. Thanks for all of the fun!
When they left...well...it was just really hard. It was the first time I was alone since September. That was a really long time ago. It took a couple of really rough days to adjust, and a lot of tears...from all of us. But we are making it! I still have a lot of days when I cry, others I am too tired to cry, and then those days where I just laugh at our crazy life!

These 2 little gems are growing...A LOT! They both weigh over 11 pounds! Drew is my little ham, I think he knows when I just need a smile to get by, like at 3am! I love it. Reid is much more serious. I love my grumpy little man. And boy does he love his mama. They have such different personalities, and they are both completely perfect.

This is why babies have mommies...

We have had so much snow this winter. We are all done with it, but apparently it's not done with us. We getting another foot today. sad. This sweet boy loves to help do everything we are doing. He helped Nate snowblow for 2 hours!

The one good thing February has to offer us here in this winter wonderland is the Dartmouth Winter Carnival. We were able to leave the babies with a baby-sitter and go out with just Chase. It was just what we all needed.

That would be my little one waaay up at the top of this long hill covered in ice...he flew down with a big grin every time. I couldn't get any pictures at the bottom because I had to stop him from slidding all the way across the pond.

Nate had a good idea to send the 3 kids down together....

it didn't go as planned, but they all came down laughing.

Then we got the stomach flu...all of us....yuck. I was 'lucky' enough to get it over night, so Nate was here to take care of the babies. But the following morning, he left for work and was on call. That day was one of those I was too tired/sick to cry days. But the amazing Kim saved the day yet again. She came and helped me the entire day. I cannot begin to praise Kim enough for all that she has done. I have amazing friends out here...you know who you are :) xo

They couldn't stop looking at the stripes on their crib set. This keeps them occupied for a long time...thank you stripes.

This little duo...love them

This was us, after church...we were really tired.

My boys! I still don't believe I have so many of them, but I am so thankful I do! xo

My oh my time flies when you are having 'fun'. It's a good thing these two are so stinking cute, because...wow! This is really hard! Twins are A LOT of work, I mean A LOT of work. I'd be lying if I said I'm loving every minute of this, I could really do without being up all night every night..for the last 8 weeks. But I am sure loving every minute of the daytime...for some reason sleep deprivation is a lot easier to handle when the sun is up. Why do I live in Vermont, where the sun never shines in the winter? These sweet little babes have yet to really figure out that night time means we sleep. I really, really miss sleep. Like, really.
Sleep or no sleep, we are so in love with these boys. They have managed to make my heart grow in ways I never thought possible. They are perfect. Completely perfect.

I have most definitely not been doing this alone. I was SO lucky to have my mom here for the first 4.5 weeks. And then my dad came for 2 of those weeks. Oh, and he drove 36 hours straight to get here with our new car we bought from them--I love my dad, he is so amazing. How I wish they could have stayed forever. Everything was just easier. They took such great care of me and my family as we all adjusted to these 2 little bundles. My parents really are the best. THE BEST.

Superwoman. She was my rock. She still is, even from across the country. I love you, mom.

the best...

Didn't want to leave this little lady out. Is it weird that I was not at all surprised to find my dog sleeping here?

This is me, after I found the magic make-up that covers the dark circles under my eyes!

Nate with his littlest buddies

Chase has really been the easiest part of this. He loves his babies...sometimes a little too much. He mimics everything we do with them, it is so sweet to watch him try to swaddle them and pat them when they are sad. He is still the best. I love you, Chase.

Christmas was obviously extra special for our family this year. We felt such a sweet spirit in our home.

My little man LOVES trains. I'm pretty sure it is all he thinks about. He was pretty excited to see Santa heard about how much he loves trains, he really delivered this year!

One thing most people don't know about Nate is that he loves to match/coordinate clothing with Chase. Whenever Nate is home these 2 are usually perfectly coordinated and look completely adorable. Chase has recently started to notice, he was so excited when he saw that he and daddy got matching jackets for Christmas.

All dressed and ready to go shovel with Bop.

My dad was a rockin' hockey player 'back in the day' :) and proved he still is! Go dad! And seriously...go Chase! He was hilarious...he eventually just laid down on the ice and nearly fell asleep.

Life is crazy, but good. Really good.

perfection

party of 5

Reid Michael Kofford
11.27.1o 2:14am
4 pounds 6 ounces

Drew Benjamin Kofford
11.27.10 2:15am
4 pounds 7 ounces

The challenges this pregnancy brought became a distant memory the second these 2 entered the world! My heart instantly grew, and we are completely in love with every piece of them.

Nate and I had planned a night out together to go to dinner & a movie. I had a doctor's appointment that we went to first where we found out our date night was going to be a night in labor & delivery instead!

Proud papa holding the little ones for the first time

There really is nothing better than meeting your new child for the first time. Everything happened so quickly, and was kind of a blur...but this moment...I'll never forget.

Where would we be without Dena? It was such an amazing blessing having her here with us for the last 4 weeks. We could have never made it this far without her. This picture captured such a priceless moment, I am so thankful for her!

And there a no words to describe how much I love my Chase. I have been so worried about adding 2 new babies to our perfect little duo. He is no doubt my best buddy, I LOVE being his mom. He has made this scary transition seem so natural. It feels like he knew right away that he has a new role in our family--the big brother!

Everyone is doing great! Drew had a very quick stay in the NICU to make sure he was breathing ok, he got the green light after a few hours and he was back in my arms right where he belongs.

Happy Halloween

We had such a fun Halloween this year! Chase was so excited about everything, it made it so much more fun. Chase painted his own pumpkin this year, if I do say so myself, I think it was a masterpiece!

And...why hasn't anyone told me I have the 'pregnancy face'? I didn't notice until I saw the pictures-and trust me, this one was the best angle...

Apparently, carved pumpkins are scary to the child who I really wasn't sure was fearful of anything. He always kept a safe distance. When we were done carving the pumpkins we had to turn the faces around so he would stop hyperventilating!

Chase has loved every minute with his Great-Grandma Verna. He simply adores her as much as the rest of us! We are so sad to let her go tomorrow, but we know she has a huge fan club awaiting her arrival back in Utah. Thanks for letting us take her away from all of you for so long!

Well, this was the popular pose this year for Chase? Every time he would see the flash he would immediately put his head down. Looking at the camera or not, he looked adorable, and he loved his costume! He is my favorite.

At our ward Halloween party, Chase galloped around the parade with such excitement. The best part was that Nate was galloping right behind him! Chase really has no idea how lucky he is to have such a fun Daddy! They are so unbelievably cute together. The rest of the world doesn't seem to exist, or matter, when they are together.

This was Nate's first and only attempt at getting Chase to look at the camera. Little stinker!

I love my boys, and can't wait to have 2 more!!!