Happy Birthday Mattie and Hailey!!!!

Meet Baby Mattie!!

Meet Baby Hailey!

Mattie and Hailey were born at 1:29 pm on February 15, 2009!!

Mattie Lynn was first weighing 3 lb 14 oz. She is 16 3/4 inches long.

Hailey Sutton was born next and she weighs 4 lbs. She is 16 inches long.

Mommy, Daddy and the babies are doing great! The girls will spend a few days making buddies in the NICU since they need a little extra oxygen---arriving early and all!!

Mommy Erin will be in the hospital for a few days too. Everyone is happy (and beautiful!!).

Here are a few pictures....we'll get more up for you to see as soon as we can!

This is Mattie (top) and Hailey (bottom) next to the Grandpa Sutton's hand so you can see how big they are. Mattie's already working on her tan here lounging under her lamp!

(posted by a very proud Aunt Lauren!!)

"Happily Ever After!"

It only seems appropriate to complete a "Marriage Survey" for Valentine's Day!
1. When was your engagement: May 25, 2007.
When is your anniversary: September 1, 2007
How long have you known your spouse: since middle school
4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged: off and on during college, but a year once we were both in Memphis
5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time: In Conway, AR- we knew who each other were in high school, but officially met in college.
6. What is your spouse's full name: Dr. Kenneth David Haynes
7. Do you have any children yet: 2 girls on the way
8. How many: 2 on the way
9. Do you have any house pets: yes- sweet "Memphis Belle"
10. Do you own a house or rent: rent- have you guys not heard the Galveston story???
11. Do you live in the country or town/city: suburbs, but in Nashville
12. What is one of your favorite activities together: watching movies or anything that allows us to unwind together.
13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot: our HONEYMOON-Excellence Riviera in Mexico
14. How many siblings (including in-laws): 1 twin sister- Lauren, 2- sister in laws, Dena and Rachel
15. What church do you attend: Fellowship Bible Church in Franklin
16. Is this the church you were married in: no, we were married at Bartlett United Methodist (the church where I grew up)
17. What town is your current address: Nashville
18. Do you work or stay at home: I am a full time stay at home mommy!
19. Where did you honeymoon: Puerto Vallerta, Mexico
20: Leave a piece of marriage advice: Wake up everyday thinking "What can I do to make _____'s day easier?" That is truly what a help mate is for in marriage. :) :) :)

SUPER BOWL!

Here we all are OMFS group watching the 3-D commercials. Thanks Pitt for getting the glasses for everyone. :)

Mattie and Hailey's Nursery update!!!

Here are the latest pictures of the girls nursery! We have beds!!!! We aren't done, but we are a giant leap closer.

"Wiggly Wrigley"

Please click on the picture of Wrigley to vote for him to be on a Bissel vaccum bag. He is my sister Lauren's puppy dog. Thanks!

A "Shower" of Blessings!!

Presents....

Presents... and more presents! We are so blessed to have so many that love little Mattie and Hailey already!

Here is a picture of me and my mom- she gave the girls 2 beautiful "baby dedication" gowns made from her wedding dress. (I'll post up close pictures soon)

This was sucha sweet sweet gift. I will cherish these dresses always!

Aunt La La "smelling" her first dirty diaper! It was really candy bars that we had to guess what kind!

The Sutton girls!

Courtney, Max and I! I think Ralph Lauren will soon be calling for this baby to model!

Dena's house- set up for the party! It was so sweet of Dena, Rachel, and Grammy to throw this party for us! We had the best time.

Katy, my favorite Temple Texan- flew in for the shower. I will blog more on our weekend together soon. We had the best girl time! Such a treasure of a friend. :) Miss you!!

More pictures from the party soon- I'm waiting to have some emailed. :)

OH Baby!! x2

One of the food tables!!!

My sweet friend- Jana! I love my gold bag and goodies! :) :) :) You know me so well!

Here is a picture of how I felt- elated! Ken and I are very blessed to have so many people in our lives that love us and our girls! Lauren made sure every detail was perfect! I can't think of a time I felt more special! Thanks to everyone who came and Lauren for putting together such special day for me and the girls!
Here are a few pics of some of out LOOT!

Look at the cute booties!! So tiny!

Here I am getting ready- wearing my favorite Katy K. shoes!!! :)

Honey and I! :)

Here is a quilt that Grammy made
for Mattie! It is precious! Hailey has one just like it!! How thoughtful. :)

Bibs and diaper covers with their names on them!

3 diaper bags I have received- or maybe purses!! :) :) Everyone sure knows my love for animal print!!

Heelarious shoes- the girls first pair of high heels! SO SO SO precious!

Monkey mommy with twin girls- Honey got creative!! :)

Here is a picture of both our bouncers! Can't wait to see the babies in these! Thanks Sexton family!!

Here is a sweet outfit given to us by Grammy- see their names she monogrammed!

Look at the adorable outfits that the DES girls brought my babies! They took care of mom too with $$ for a mani/pedi! You must have known I can't reach my toes anymore!!

Upclose picture of the dresses Aunt Lauren made Mattie and Hailey! Precious!!!!

Hailey and Mattie's first "little black" dress.

Super cute outfits that Honey gave the girls!!

Precious newborn gowns that Carla gave us!!! I can't get over the preciousness!!!

We got our carriers from my Aunt Sarah and Uncle Sonny, the head protectors from the Riggan family, and the poodles from Lauren.

Past and Present Dexter Elementary crew! SO good to see you all! Thanks for making my day so special!!

Two of my favorite Dexter friends- Natalie and Melisa!

Here I am with my sister in law Rachel!

Lindsey T- due in 10 days, Carla Clack and I! It was SO good seeing you girls!

Amanda and I! Such a sweet friend!

Here I am with Dawntoya, Lara, and baby Zapporah! She is BEAUTIFUL- just like her mommy! It was so good seeing my Downline friends!!! :)

This is Lauren's house before the party- check out the precious pillowcase dresses that Aunt Lauren made, 2 carriers, and 2 bassinets!

This was the wreath that was on the door- now worries, you will see this again on our hospital room door!

A picture of me and the hostess! Look how skinny I make Lauren look!!! :)



Here is the strawberry cake that matches the invitaion! DELICIOUS!!!

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Baby, Baby!!!

Here is a picture of Mattie and Hailey's "coming home" outfit! Aren't they precious! My sweet sweet mother in law mongrammed them for me! I have always loved monogrammed things in my home, but now there is definitely a functional use too, since we will most likely have 2 babies that look very similar. That reminds me- I need to buy a label maker! The key to twins- ORGANIZATION!!! I am so excited about seeing them in these little outfits. This weekend is our first shower! I am so excited to see my Memphis friends and family! My twin sister Lauren is hosting the shower- so I know it will be perfect!!! :) :) :) We are really getting close to crunch time for preparations. Both bedding sets are in- I haven't seen them yet since I custom ordered them in Memphis- my mom says they are cute and look like me. I hope that is a good thing. HA! Nursery pictures will soon follow I am sure! Although we are unsure when they will definitely come, the doctor did tell me that he won't stop them after 34 weeks- that is mid/late February!!!!! I am still convinced they are pretty content where they are and will stay put until the doctor tells them otherwise. I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend! Thanks for all your love and support during this amazing time in Ken and I's lives. (Is that grammatically correct???)

2009- Here we go!!

In celebration of the "New Year" and all that is brings, I have tried to come up with a resolution/challenge I could actually keep- since I don't really know what to expect this year with twins, but I think I have found the thing! A sweet, sweet friend of mine Beth, sent out info on a scripture memory challenge through Beth Moore's blog. You will memorize a new verse on the 1st and the 15th. If you are interested in the challenge- check it out on http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/ This week the verse is

Isaiah 33:6

And He shall be the stability of your times, A wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; The fear of the Lord is his treasure

I am so excited about this! By the end of 2009- you will have memorized 24 verses. Let's hide the word of the Lord in our hearts! :) :) :) I hope you and your family have a very blessed New Year!