Twins 6 month update!
I
can't believe it's been half a year since you were born! I don't
realize how much you've changed until I look back at the photos and
videos from the first few weeks. We are so blessed to be your mommy and daddy!
It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.
On
August 31st, we had your baby dedication at East Gate Church. It was
so special! Your friends Archer and Emma were also dedicated. Willow and Sue spoke about the meaning of your
names, what they saw for you, and prayed over you. Jamie also spoke and prayed over you.
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| Baby Dedication |
Kyle
Benjamin...Your name means Victorious, From the Strait, and Son of my
right hand. Spiritual Connotation or Character Qualities: perceptive
insight and mighty. Some words for you are that you will teach about
spiritual warfare and setting captives free. 1 Cor 15:57 “Thanks
be to God, Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Proverbs 15:33 “The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
and before honor is humility.” Psalm 18:35 “You have also given
me the shield of your salvation; your right hand has held me up, your
gentleness has made me great.”
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| Kyle tucking in his bottom lip. |
Tyler
Owen...Your name means tile maker, mighty warrior, distinguished.
Spiritual Connotation or Character Qualities: Resourceful, pleasan to
look upon. 2 Tim 4:2 “...preach the Word; be ready in season and
out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and
instruction.” Mark 11:24 “So I tell you, whatever you ask for in
prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
2 Samuel 23:4 And he shall be like the light of the morning when the
sun rises, a morning without clouds, like the tender grass springing
out of the earth, by clear shining after rain.
You
will both play several instruments and minister together in the Word
and music. Many will call you “dynamic duo”.
Family
who attended church were Parke, Sharon, Nate, Josie, Mike, Lynn,
Ryne, Tammy, and Nicky. We had lunch at Mike and Lynn's afterwards.
More family joined us that afternoon and you got to see Ron, Lori,
Reese, & Regan McClure, as well as meet Jon, Karen and Annalise
Bennett.
On
September 12 we finally separated you in two cribs. I kept putting
it off because I loved having you together but once you (Kyle)
started rolling and getting your arms out of your swaddle, you would
sometimes wake up Tyler. Plus you are getting longer and are running
out of room! You guys are doing great in your own cribs. I don't
think you really care if you're together or not or if you even
realize it! I added mobiles and crib mirrors too that you love
looking at before you fall asleep.
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| Tyler is peeking from the crib behind Kyle. :) |
We
tried out the exersaucer for the first time and you guys like it!
You also sit in your Bumbo seats for short periods of time. You like
to sit up (but need held/supported or you'll topple over.) You like to play on the floor on the activity
mats or just with toys on a blanket. You like to roll on your belly
and hold your head up to look around. You are getting stronger all
the time and less frustrated with tummy time. We've noticed that Kyle usually does
something first, and Tyler is only days behind him in whatever the
skill is.
You've
started “blowing bubbles” with your lips/tongue. Kyle started a
new cry and it sounds like he's saying “mama”. We put the swings
up on the tree outside for you and have used them a couple of times.
The logistics of taking 2 babies outside to swing is a 2 person job!
You
like playing in the water during bath time when I leave the faucet on
in the kitchen sink. You are eating 6 oz. every 3-4 hours during the day.
You sleep from about 8:30pm-6am. You are sleeping well but sometimes
cry in the middle of the night. We just put your pacifier in and you
fall back asleep. There was one night I was up 8 times but that is
rare! A couple times a night is normal. You had a great 6 mo. well visit. Kyle weighed 14 lbs. and was 26" long. Tyler weighed 13 lbs, 6 oz. and was 25" long. You made it on the percentile hart for weight for the first time (5% and 2%)!
Happy 6 month birthday! We love you to the moon and back! You bring us so much love and joy!
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| Wearing the sweaters that were handmade by Heleen's grandmother. |
