The Twohy Family

February!

2011-02-24T09:10:00.000-08:00

February has been a fun month, lots of exciting things...I went back to work which has been amazing. I really love my job! Jordyn's favorite thing is to help mommy cook. She loves getting things out of the pantry and exploring different food. Kendra is a whole new baby. Talking up a storm, trying to sit up, and rolling all over. We're BUSY but having lots of fun.

Grandma the photographer

2011-01-13T16:25:00.000-08:00

My mom has become quite the photographer! We are enjoying daily photo shoots with the most adorable baby. Kendra is 2 months old now, we can't believe how fast it is going. Pretty soon she'll be sitting up, crawling, and even walking! It's going to fly!

Kendra Griffin Twohy

2011-01-09T16:53:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of our little baby Kendra. All of a sudden this week she is coming into her little self. She is so sweet and quiet!

Family of Four

2011-01-02T15:02:00.000-08:00

It has been sooooo long since I've updated this thing and I finally have both kids down for a nap so thought I would take a few minutes to share with what is going on. 2010 was a busy year for us! We decided in January to move back to Seattle so we started the process. In the middle (April) we found out we were expecting our 2nd baby! The Twohy's don't stop-so we continued with our plan, sold our house in May and moved to back home! When we got to Seattle we found out we were going to have another girl-poor Sean is outnumbered! Sean started his new gig at the Seahawks in June and is loving the new facility, seeing Pete Carroll, and eating his "free" lunches with the staff. I was hired on by the Renton School District and love my new 2nd grade teaching job. The feeling of home is complete because of the school I'm at. Our house is 2.5 miles from my parents which has been a BLESSING and we're close to Sean's Aunt Diane and Uncle Chris-whom we love and cherish our times with. We've also been able to see Sean's brother and his fabulous FIANCE' more and have blended with her wonderful family. Sean's grandma and grandpa also live close. We've been reconnected with some great friends and it seems like we're a tad maturer and a little wiser (and a little more exhausted trying to keep up with all of our kids!) We just feel blessed to be back with our close family and friends. With all of the trials and tribulations we have experienced this year we are happy to have added little Kendra to our family and have found a church to explore (Christ our Hope).

Here are a couple of pictures of our crazy summer/fall. We're looking forward to 2011, I hope I can keep this updated!!

Triathlon Weekend

2009-06-16T20:07:00.000-07:00

Kelly Twohy and I finished the Redondo Beach Triathlon. 1/2 mile swim, 6 mile bike ride, and 2 mile run. It was easy for Kelly (who by the way kicked my booty) but next time I'll be more prepared!

Ken Twohy was the best tour guide. We spent every moment doing some sort of local activity. He even showed me the 90210 condo!! 90210 is my all time favorite tv series so it was great to see the house that Kelly and Donna lived in.

Jordyn discovered sunglasses for the first time. Doesn't she look like Elvis?

Jordyn Sleeping

2009-06-11T15:09:00.000-07:00

Jordyn loves to sleep with her face squished up against anything. This is how she was napping this afternoon...cutie. :)

Biltmore Pool

2009-06-07T15:53:00.001-07:00

Jordyn had a big weekend! We were able to enjoy the Biltmore Resort pool. It was lots of fun and now were exhausted!

What a Beautiful Weekend

2009-06-07T09:53:00.000-07:00

The weather was perfect this weekend! Just around 100-I know sounds hot so some but it's better than 115! We took Jordyn to the park by our house and she was able to go in the swing for the first time. She was very curious and enjoyed it.

2009-06-05T18:27:00.001-07:00

Okay, FINALLY! Some recent pics. Sorry for the delay everyone! Jordyn got her first tooth this week! It's finally coming through, she's been working on it for a long time. She is also sitting up on her own which she loves.

On her way to 5 months old!

2009-03-31T18:48:00.000-07:00

Well, it has been a long time since I've updated this. Hopefully I have a good excuse...new baby and getting back to work. Whoo-what a life! Update on Jordyn - she is at the cutest age ever. Talking non-stop and eating rice cereal. She is going to start veggies this weekend so stay tuned for that.

Uncle Rhett and his fabulous girlfriend came to visit us this weekend. We had a blast with them. Jordyn loves her uncle!

We also have good new on the Twohy side. Sean's grandpa's surgery was very successful. He is now in an assisted living for rehab. He is very positive and his sense of humor has returned. Thank you for all of the well wishes for him.

2009-02-16T16:45:00.001-08:00

Jordyn is almost 3 1/2 months old! She is smiling and cooing so much these days. Keeping us entertained and happy. We had a great weekend with her, we try to take her out as much as possible. And, she is sleeping through the night! She is a morning bird though, up by 5am every morning. Urgh!

Routines

2009-02-07T19:23:00.000-08:00

Well, getting into a routine has been difficult, Jordyn does what she wants!! But, we're starting to get her used to eating dinner with us in the evening. Usually she stays awake and watches us but this time she PASSED out! It was cute and we could take our time eating.

Fun in the Sun

2009-02-02T15:44:00.001-08:00

The weather is getting nicer here! Finally in the 70's every day. It's so beautiful, we've been able to get Jordyn out and about. Here are some pictures with grandpa.

Road to the Superbowl

2009-01-21T14:16:00.000-08:00

Wow-time flies! We have had so much excitment in our house!!

Sean has been very busy at work, working 12 hour days 7 days a week. His hard work is finally paying off though. He will be going to the superbowl with the rest of the team in two weeks! Sean, Jordyn, and I got to go on the field before the last game and check out all of the changes they made to the stadium for the game. And, I was able to go to the last game with my friend Monique. It was an exciting game and a very emotional win for the staff and family. We've all worked so hard to get here.

In other news...Jordyn is continuing to grow before our eyes. She reached 12 lbs at her last check up and is 24 inches long, 90th percentile for her height. We also took our first trip! Grandma and Grandpa invited Jordyn and I to Tucson for two nights. It was so nice not to worry about the house and just focus on Jordyn and sleep (and grandma's fabulous gin and tonics!). Grandpa bought a telescope so we get to look at the stars at night, it's a lot of fun.

Jordyn also started daycare. I'm not back to work yet but want to transition her in before I go. She is going twice a week until I go back which is a nice break for mommy. I get to go grocery shopping and take a shower! You sure start to enjoy the little things in life.

6 Weeks Old

2008-12-28T09:02:00.000-08:00

Little Miss Muffin, as we call her here, is continuing her growth spurts. She enjoyed meeting Uncle Matt for the first time this week and was mesmerized by him. Jordyn is also holding up her head more and enjoying her awake time. Her favorite time of the day is still when daddy gets home, she loves to sit with him and gazes adoringly at him.

We also had our first Christmas with Jordyn. Although she slept through the whole thing, she received the most gifts and is enjoying her new outfits from Grandma and Grandpa.

Grandma Martin sent her a rocking horse that makes noises! Its very cute and we can't wait until she is old enough to ride it.

One Month Old

2008-12-17T18:15:00.001-08:00

Jordyn reached one month old this week! She is continuing to grow like crazy, she is well on her way to 10 lbs. Jordyn has outfits that she outgrows daily. She is holding up her head very well during tummy time and is enjoying seeing grandma and grandpa daily. Grandpa sings songs to her and she stares at him and listens to every word. It's very sweet.

Sean and I are still exhausted and can never seem to catch up on sleep. We're looking forward to Christmas, Sean will have a couple of days off. Our house continually looks like a tornado swept through. It's amazing how a little munchkin like Jordyn can cause so much disarray.

3 Weeks Old

2008-12-09T22:06:00.000-08:00

Jordyn reached 8.5 lbs! She is growing so fast, it literally feels like over night. She is spending more time awake and loves to look at her toys. She is holding her head up more and able to turn it from side to side. She loves it when her daddy gets home from work because he feeds her and puts her to bed for the evening. Tonight she stared at him for about 30 minutes and smiled, it was so sweet.

First Outing

2008-11-28T14:36:00.000-08:00

We had our first outing to Safeway! It was quite an experience but made us feel confident that we can do this!!! We took Jordyn to the dr and she is gaining weight. She now weighs 7 lbs 6oz. Her cheeks are filling out and she is so adorable. We are having lots of fun getting to know all of her sounds and movements. Sean and I are both camped out on the couch and exhausted but we're pulling through and I'm determined that it will start to get easier.

Jordyn Kay Twohy

2008-11-25T15:49:00.000-08:00

We had quite a surprise about two weeks ago! Jordyn decided that it was time to grace us with her presence. We are so happy she did and are having the time of our life.

Friday November 14 I started having contractions at school and didn't really realize what they were. I had a dr apt at 4:30 that day so I decided I would stick it out and wait until my dr apt to see what was going on. Well, at about noon, my contractions got closer together and were a lot stronger. So, I split my class and left school at 2:30. By the time I got to the dr office, my contractions were 5 minutes apart and very strong and regular. I was also 6 cm dilated and my sac of water was hanging out and leaking. Jordyn was still breech so my dr called and ambulance to transport me to the hospital! I never thought I would be in an ambulance, let alone minutes from delivering my baby! We got to the hospital at 4:15 and I was 10 cm dialted, water hanging out more, and Jordyn was moving her feet down my pelvis. The only option at this point was an emergency c-section. When I arrived to the hospital, there were about 9 nurses and drs waiting for me, poking me with stuff and getting me prepped for a c-section. I met my dr in the OR at 4:45 and Jordyn was born at 5:03 pm!

She was 7 lbs 2 oz. and 19 3/4 inches long. Very healthy and doing great. We're all recovering and at home now getting used to our new life. Sean and I are both tired but hanging in there. We are SO in love and just admiring her daily.

Another Baby Shower

2008-11-09T07:18:00.000-08:00

My friends at school threw a baby shower for me. It was so nice of them to do and they gave very thoughtful gifts.

Sean and I went to a childbirth class which was very informational. Sean learned a lot! He now feels prepared to coach and get us through the birthing process.

We're at the end of 35 weeks and found out at our Dr. apt that little Jordyn is breech! So, her head is the opposite way that it should be at this point. I'm also measuring 4 weeks farther a long that I should at this point. We're scheduled for an ultra sound this week and should find out how much she weighs and see if it's her that is big or me. Based on the ultra sound, we'll start making decisions for delivery. We'll keep you posted!

Running All Over The Place

2008-11-02T19:07:00.001-08:00

This weekend was dedicated to running errands and getting last minute things that we think we'll need. I was in desparate need to shop for myself this weekend which I did-it was so comforting! Things are coming a long well...Jordyn is getting bigger and her movements are more rolls than "kicks". It's very strange to see your stomach move and think, "that's a foot!". We have a dr apt on Friday so we'll keep everyone posted on the latest and greatest. I'll be 35 weeks this week! AAAHH!! It's going to be here before we know it!

Festive Weekend

2008-10-25T10:06:00.000-07:00

Time has slipped by! I can't believe how fast things are going-all of a sudden we're washing clothes, packing bags, and trying to find a place for Jordyn's gifts.

We had a great weekend last weekend-baby shower and celebrating my birthday. Our great friends the Merritts and Leah came to celebrate with us. My parents and EP and Sandy Twohy also came into town for it. Although it was busy, we had a fabulous time together and somehow it was relaxing at the same time! Jordyn received a lot of gifts, she is very spoiled and loved. She has more clothes and stuff than Sean and I!

We're both busy getting ready for the arrival of our little one. I have about 4 more weeks of work left and then will start my leave.

2008-10-11T12:01:00.000-07:00

Well, we're at 31 weeks now and had a dr apt this week. So far, things are going good. Jordyn is measuring quite large so in 4 weeks we'll do an ultra sound and check her lungs to see if she can be ready to deliver early. So, we could have our little one here before we know it! It's coming up so quickly now and we still have a lot to do!

Next weekend our good friends the Merritts, Leah, and Mama Kay and Papa Ken are coming into town for the baby shower. We can't wait to see everyone!

30 Weeks

2008-10-04T19:34:00.000-07:00

Today we had our last 3/4D ultrasound which was so fun! We got some great pictures of Jordyn. She loves to have her hands around her face and is not cooperative in turning to get full face shots. She's really comfy all squished against the placenta. She loves to put her hands in her mouth and grab her toes. We got to see her yawn, smile, and frown-all very adorable. She also has super cubby cheeks, just like her dad when he was born. And, we think she has Sean's nose. If so, she's lucky because it's cute!

Mama Kay and Papa Ken sent us a glider this week which we love. It's so comfortable to sit in an just rock. We also got a car seat and a baby einstein entertainer. I can't wait to see Jordyn in all of her new stuff! She's already very spoiled and loved.

Football Sunday

2008-09-21T19:59:00.000-07:00

Football all day long! Jordyn must be getting used to the sounds of the tv and football games. This will prepare the little one for her daddy. We invited some Cardinals over to watch the sad game today and some of my teacher friends came too! It was very relaxing and nice to see everyone.

We put together the crib and high chair and love them both! Getting bigger as the days go by...28 Weeks and 5 days right now...

Countdown Begins!

2008-09-14T19:24:00.000-07:00

We are now officially counting down the days until Jordyn arrives! We finally put our crib together and received a high chair from Grandma Martin; it's so cute. I am getting tired, can't breathe, and am getting big, AND I feel like I still have a long time to go. Sean has been SO great, we bought a gift for him this week: at 58inch flat screen tv. He loves it!