It seems like it takes me three weeks just to be able to update everyone on what's going on around here. Sorry! :) I'm going to plead lack of sleep. Though, to be honest, I have it wayyyy easy. The twins are only three weeks old and already blessing me with about 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night. Not bad, huh? (Of course, everyone must now knock on wood just so I don't jinx it.)
We all got a huge thrill over Labor Day weekend when Ben was FINALLY able to meet the boys. :) It took no little amount of doing on his part either. He had to fill out a literal ton of paperwork which then had to be filed in triplicate, stamped, pre-approved and then approved. (I joke, but I'm probably not far off the truth.) The day before he was supposed to come up they popped a surprise room inspection on everyone and almost everyone failed... thankfully, Ben and his roommate (who's name I'm not even going to try and pronounce let alone spell) were on the ball and passed. Those who failed were knocked back down to what they call "Phase One Liberty" meaning they weren't allowed off base. I can't imagine how depressed I would have been had that happened to Ben.
But, he made it! Seeing him again at the airport was AMAZING! He looked so good (as you can see in the pictures). It was wonderful to be able to actually hug and kiss him without having to worry about the on-base PDA (public display of affection) rules. (When I went to Lackland a few weeks ago, we could only link arms and kiss for no more then three seconds... DUMB!)
Of course, as much as he loved seeing me again... I think his mind was really on his boys. He missed Jake soo much and of course, he wanted to meet his two newborn sons. It was definitely love at first sight. As soon as he picked them up and started talking to them, they each turned their heads to the sound of his voice. They both just stared at him for the longest time. It was so wonderful to watch. I've posted a few of the pictures.
We had an amazing weekend and it was hard letting him go again. Thankfully, we only have two more weeks until we have him all to ourselves again. He graduates A School on September 26th and will have about 10 days of leave after that before he has to report to Coronado NAB in San Diego, CA. :) We're thrilled that we got San Diego. Not only are we going to be close to Jenn, Ryan, Sam and Jack but Lizzy is already planning our Disneyland vacation next summer. :)
Oh, and at the last pediatrician's appointment both boys weighed in at over 7 1/2 lbs. They're growing wonderfully. :) They're actually starting to get a little chubby. Love it!
