I think we may be watching too much American Idol. . .
Our goal is sleep so this is what we have resorted to overnight. . .
Annika and Lauren are reading to Audrey. 
Only one crying. . .woo hoo! 
We had kind of forgotten about our porch swing. It is now Lauren's favorite thing. 
Happy Birthday, Grandma! 
Annika and Lauren are getting lots of together time now that the twins are occupying lots of Mommy's time. This is one of their happier moments.
Scootin' down the hill!
Annika was SOOOO excited to wear her Easter dress. Here they are standing above the register to make their dresses poof out. 
Checking out our haul of candy at the Garden Easter Egg Hunt. Lauren is still recovering from the trauma of meeting the Easter Bunny.
Joseph is deciding which piece of candy he is going to take while Lauren is distracted by the camera. Very sneaky, Joseph. 
Having fun decorating eggs with Grandma.
Olivia was so sweet. Samantha started crying so Olivia walked the rest of the way with a comforting hand in the stroller.
The girls were very excited to see the water running again.
Annika and Olivia running along the reflecting pool.
Joseph is about to get his head stuck. . .meanwhile Annika points out a turtle.
Fish food!
This branch is pretty unique - growing into the ground! This pic was taken shortly before we were reprimanded for climbing on Garden trees.
Care for some tea?
Peek a boo!
Our first official outing to one of our favorite places. . .the Botanical Garden. The twins (mostly) slept through it.
I love laying on the changing table!
Look how we've grown!
One advantage to having the trees down next door is our new view from our bedroom window. This is sunrise over downtown. . .God's masterpiece. 
Samantha's first bath.
Audrey's first bath - she wasn't happy.
Birthday cupcakes in honor of Samantha and Audrey. Annika and Lauren made them with Grandma's help.
Annika and Lauren were so excited to have their little sisters home. They rocked the car seats, sang and read stories.
Suddenly our minivan seems very "mini."
Lauren and Olivia are guarding the babies.
Audrey's praying hands.
Grandpa and Grandma with 3 of the girls.
All of Daddy's girls.
When we had one child, the homecoming photo shot was such a simple undertaking. This was a "hurry up and take the photo while everyone's in the picture and not crying (nevermind picking your nose, looking away from the camera, and being half in the shade)."
Snugglin' sisters.
Samantha's praying hands.
Aunt Cindy and Uncle Mark sent Big Sister t-shirts for Annika and Lauren. They wore them proudly.
Grandpa, Grandma, Annika and Lauren wave good-bye as Mommy and Daddy head to the hospital. 
"Every good and perfect gift is from above". . .Thank you Lord for 2 healthy, beautiful baby girls!
Audrey weighed in at 7#8oz, 21.5 inches. Samantha weighed in at 6#14oz, 20.5 inches. 
Annika and Lauren are very proud big sisters. 
