Peace in Love

This brother and sister are absolutely crazy about each other.

Duke

Below are some pictures from Duke's first few days with us. Hope you enjoy.

Picture #1 is "Airplane Papaw", Kim McMorries, introducing Duke to his new world. Being the first family member to hold Duke is one of the perks of being both the grandfather and the Dr. performing the C-Section. His friend, Dr. Tony Haskins, also helped on the C-Section. They both did a fantastic job in treating Karen and watching out for Karen & Duke's best interest.

This is Lauren holding her two new babies. They were delivered the same day as Duke. This picture is about the only moment she has held them because once she met Duke she is absolutely the most caring and protective big sister ever! She has adjusted incredibly well so far to the new family dynamics and is absolutely the best daughter ever.

Proud dad and new baby boy. He is such a great baby!

If you are wondering what Lauren and Duke have been doing since his birth on Feb. 11.....this shows it all. Lauren demands to hold Duke regularly and will hold him for hours at a time. Duke is a great baby boy but somehow gets even better when being held by his favorite sister. He just melts in her arms. They both love each other so much.

We thank God for such healthy and beautiful children and also for our wonderful family and friends.

9 Weeks Left...May the countdown begin!

Thank you for all of your thoughts, encouraging words, and prayers throughout our pregnancy. Both mom & baby are doing great! Below is the link to our baby registry some of you have asked about as well as some recent photos.

Babies"R"Us Baby Registry Information

Link: Young Family - Baby Registry

Happy Birthday #3

Lauren enjoyed a fudgy chocolate cake and cookies and cream icecream on her birthday. Our big girl is now 3 years old!

Snake Eyes

I met this snake a couple of months ago, when returning to Grandma & Grandpa's house after a swim. I was by myself, in the dark, and the snake was directly in my path to the front door. If you look closely on the left side of the picture, you can see his eyes glowing from the flash of my camera. I looked him up online later, and he most resembles the non-venomous King snake. You can't see the full length of his body in this photo, but he was big! Probably 5 feet!

Baby Boy Young - 19 weeks

I am happy to finally look pregnant and hopefully not just like I ate a few too many cupcakes! (Yes, this is Karen attempting to blog for the first time...)

Baby Boy Young

Here is a picture of our baby boy! He is due to make his grand appearance around February 21, 2010. He is only 17 weeks old and already training to keep up with his sister. Mom and baby are both healthy and getting along fine. :)

Oh yeah, Lauren and I are doing just fine too.

Sleeping Beauty

Smell the flowers

Reflection

Proper Planning

Lauren making sure everyone is in place before she starts down the big slide.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Sure there may be other two year olds that are potty trained, can sing their ABC's and count past ten like Lauren can but not many can do the Riverdance like she can!

Our little flower

This picture was taken in our new hometown just after Christmas day.

A Puuurrrrrrty One

Here is one of Lauren's pics from this fall. Notice the ears and tail that truly made the costume. This outfit was actually hand made by her Aunt Marla. Lauren did her own make up and all three of us had an outstanding time at Trunk or Treat.

Thirsty

My little dinosaur

She made the mask at the local library with her mommy.

Perception

This nice fish came to see Lauren in her "natural" habitat.

Content

Who needs a bed when you have Grandpa V?

Cramming

Future Olympian