Sweet Sisters

Betheny took pictures of three sweet little sisters when we went to pick up the cupcakes for Reagan's baptism. I think that she caught the girls playful and sweet natures! They are three tiny best friends and definitely the best big sisters that two little babies can ask for.

TWINS!

Matt and I are expecting. Our family will be complete on August 22, 2011 with the addition of two little babies to the family. We are having twins!

I went to the hospital for my first normal boring check up. I'm eight weeks pregnant. This Dr. said we would do a pelvic exam and ultrasound. He let me know that he likes to do three ultrasounds during pregnancy- one at the first appointment, one at twenty weeks where we can determine gender, and one toward the end of the pregnancy.

The ultrasound showed us the surprise of a lifetime. The technican held up two fingers and said, "two". I said, "what?" And she said, "there are two babies". I didn't say anything for a bit and she asked if I was in shock. I had the biggest smile on my face and started crying. I really don't know what mumbling, "It's unbelievables" came out after that. I was shaking a bit and practically yelled, "Kenna, there are two babies in my belly, do you see them?". Kennedie said, "Mom, your tummy is going to be HUGE." Laughing, I had to agree. The technician was so cute and said that I had the best reaction. I couldn't stop crying and my smile was plastered to my face.

I called Matt as soon as we got everyone seatbelted in the car. He didn't believe me. No joke, he really didn't believe me. He was with his brother, Mark, at the time. After our call he said, "Mark, we don't have any twins on either side of our family" to which Mark replied, "Yes we do, Matt, Grandma Warinski was a twin!" Matt called me back and asked if I was serious. I had to text him pictures of the ultrasound before I think he truly believed it. He is scared out of his mind, but excited too.

We picked up Reagan from school at 2:15. I told her that Kennedie had something to tell her. She asked, "why are you smiling so big?" Kennedie told her that we were having twins and she was so cute and excited!

I told the few friends and family who already knew that we were expecting that afternoon. Natali had the best reaction. She literally screamed. She was holding baby Miles who was so frightened by her scream that he started crying! She was so happy.

I don't think that I can adequately explain how happy I am. This will be a huge adventure, very difficult, and I think there will be so much joy that it can't all be contained! The Mogle's will be a family of seven in August!

Playing with Cousins

Lana and Claire were able to come and visit a couple of days before Reagan's baptism and Bryan's blessing. Friday night we went to the Riverwoods to visit Santa. The girls each told Santa their greatest desires. Reagan wanted a diary, Kennedie a zhu zhu pet, Brooklyn a stuffed animal, Lana a bell from Santa's sleigh and Claire wanted a pillow pet. Santa was able to come through on all of these wishes.

All of the snowfall for the winter seemed to come during their stay, much to Kalene and my Mom's sadness. On the day of the most snowfall we built a snowman. All five girls contributed and had fun building away. They also jumped on the snowfilled trampoline to their hearts content and took the sled down the hill in the backyard.

We were dogsitting Lucky for ten days during this time for Jared and Holly. The girls all loved Lucky, who is a really great little dog. He did the opposite of help with building the snowman, eating the chocolate chip eyes and buttons. That's what dogs are for, right?

The day after Reagan's baptism, baby Bryan was blessed. My Mom made his little suit and he looked so handsome, as always. I think he looks so much like my brother Phillip, his uncle, except with Disa's brown eyes. He is always a happy baby, but didn't like being in a laying position to be blessed. We then played games and had family visit throughtout the day.

Reagan's Baptism

Reagan turned eight on November 19, 2010. Almost a month later on December 18, 2010 she was baptized. We were able to move the date so that she could be baptized the same weekend that baby Bryan was blessed. My parents and Kalene and her girls were able to come from California.

The day turned out to be a bit crazy as we also had a ward Christmas party that morning and the building was scheduled for a funeral as well. To accommodate all the events we pushed the time back a bit on Saturday. This worked out wonderfully. All of our family was able to come to our home for lunch and then we were able to head over to the church without having to worry about any hungry kids.

Reagan is so special. She was baptized by her Daddy with her Grandpa's standing as witnesses. The circle of men around her during the confirmation was amazing. There were so many family and friends, worthy priesthood holders that we love.



It was a fantastic day. My friend Betheny made cupcakes for Reagan that were truly to die for. We had chocolate cupcakes with raspberry filling and strawberries and cream cupcakes with an almond buttercream frosting and yummy filling. Betheny also took pictures of Reagan and her sisters when we picked up the cupcakes.

My favorite part of going to New York this past year is the story of Reagan's baptism dress. Matt and I had just finished visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It was a hot day and we popped into Century 21 to cool off before we continued our walking around the city. The department store looked to have some unbeatable deals, so as Matt was perusing the men's section I visited the girls area upstairs. As I was looking around I saw a white dress in the middle of a clearance rack with other clothes. It was the only dress and completely out of place in the rack- not to mention that was white and gorgeous.

The dress looks like a mini wedding dress and looks extremely expensive. It was marked down to $49. However, when the cashier rang the dress up she announced that it was on a further sale and my total was $24! So I purchased the most beautiful dress I could imagine for less than I would be able to make a dress and Reagan got to have a baptism dress from New York City!



I am so proud of Reagan and the choice that she made. I am even more rpoud of her actions the following night when she came to me and said, "I did something wrong. What do I need to do to fix it?" She understands repentence and the sacrifice that our Savior made for us. I am honored to have her for my daughter.