The McClains

Makes My Heart Melt

2009-02-26T08:33:00.000-08:00

Last night the boys weren't feeling well so Adam and I let them sleep in our bed. They are so precious!

Dana's Bday

2009-02-26T08:27:00.000-08:00

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Adam and I went out Saturday night for Dana's birthday and had a blast! Here are a few pics from that night. We ate dinner at Ichibon, went bowling and then went out. Needless to say we were tired the next day. Happy Birthday Dana and thank you for being such a good friend!

The Girls Had Fun Too!!!

2009-02-19T10:35:00.001-08:00

They loved riding the rides and climbing on the toddler gym! They were so sweet all night. Of course they did spend an hour eating, but we wouldn't expect any less from them.

Happy Birthday Boys!!!

2009-02-19T10:24:00.001-08:00

We took the boys to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate their birthday. Their friends all came to celebrate with them! Everyone had a fantastic time. Even Uncle Matt was able to make it since he was in town. They loved playing with him and all the toys he got them!

Garrett loved putting all the coins in his pocket it was soooo cute! Gavin's little feet couldn't stay still. He is always so happy.

Adly Taylor

2009-02-19T10:20:00.001-08:00

Adly is the sweetest child ever! She is so sensitive, so she does spend a lot of time crying, but we love her just that way. She is usually so obedient, hence this picture. She was the only one who was enjoying watching videos on the computer. All of her siblings were being BAD so they were kicked out while Adly enjoyed her nursery rhymes.

Avery Taite

2009-02-10T09:55:00.000-08:00

I really wish that everyone would get the opportunity to meet Avery. This child has so much personality it isn't funny. I often look at her and ask what I am going to do with you, Adam is always quick to say well what would you do with yourself? Yesterday I was cooking lunch and she and Adly were sitting on the counter watching me. Well, Adly started touching things that she shouldn't have been touching so I quickly popped her on the hand and took her off the counter. As expected she starting crying and Avery looked at her sighed and rolled her eyes! I just about fell on the floor laughing, it was such a grown-up reaction. She is a professional eye roller! She has been rolling them at her GG since she was 6 months old and they still have a love/hate relationship. Oh she is something else!!!

Man After My Heart

2009-02-10T09:47:00.000-08:00

Garrett Tristan is going to make the perfect husband for some lucky lady!!! He loves to help clean, cook and he is so compasionate. Just the other day we were playing outside and when I told them it was time to go inside I asked that they all clean up. As usual Gavin, Adly and Avery just come inside and plop themselves on the sofa and Garrett and I stay outside to clean. When I turned around after picking up some balls this is what I saw. He was calling this his garage. Such a smart little boy!!!

25 Random Things About Me

2009-01-30T10:59:00.000-08:00

1. Words cannot describe how much I love my children. I really never knew you could love another person so much.
2. I am still in shock that I have 2 sets of twins and it was ALL natural, no drugs needed.
3. I am so crazy that I desperately want more children! Unfortunately Adam said he wouldn't have his vascetomy reversed.
4. The coolest thing ever is watching the babies interact with each other. They have their own language and my favorite thing is to catch them all talking to each other and laughing away. I mostly think they are talking about me when they are doing that.
5. I love that even though they are twins they all are their own person. They have 4 completely different personalities!
6. I am very proud that I breastfed each one of them and for so long! Especially since most people doubted that I could do it.
7. I would love to persue a career being a lactation consultant and doula.
8. I regret having my children in the hospital and not at home as I had planned. I let too many people get in my head with their negativity.
9. I am so proud of my husband. He is more successful than I could have ever imgained! He is a wonderful husband and Father. I am truly blessed to be married to him!
10. I think it is the oddest/neatest quality that Adam has is he can completely tune my bitchness out. 8 years of practice makes you really good at it I guess.
11. I am shameless addicted to my Soap Operas. I literally get very anxious if I miss 1 episode!
12. I LOVE reality TV!
13. I love to cook. It is a great way for me to de-stress. I really just love food in general.
14. I am obsessed with cleaning and organizing. No matter how much I clean it is just never enough.
15. Mustard is my favorite condiment. It is kindof gross how much I like it.
16. I have 4 really close friends and not one of them are anything alike.
17. My sister is my best friend, always has been and always will be. I really admire and look up to her!
18. It is sad to admit this, but even though Meagan is younger than me she is more mature than I am. This is why I still "pop" her nerves.
19. I am ALWAYS in need of an alcoholic beverage.
20. Adam and I are like celebrities when we go out with the children. People literally stare at us, talk/whisper about us. It is really funny.
21. I find it very enjoyable to work my Mother into a complete frenzy. It is really funny and easy.
22. I love talking politics with my Dad. We are both die hard Republicans!
23. I get along with people from all walks of life. My biggest pet peeve is people who judge others.
24. The people that make me really angry are those who take advantage of others. That is the biggest insult that you can give someone because you are basically saying that they are stupid. I WILL NOT have someone like that in my life.
25. It took me about 5 minutes to figure out how to post a note on Facebook.

Playdates

2009-01-30T10:47:00.000-08:00

Adam and I have been busy this week taking the kiddos on playdates with our good friends the Schumanns. Wednesday night we took all the kids to Chuck E Cheese for the first time, they absolutely loved it! I think their favorite part was putting the coins into the slots! Needless to say lots of rides were wasted. Avery took it upon herself to go behind the counter and try to take all the prizes. I was a little embarassed, but then I realized that this little girl has some personality! She and I are going to go rounds when she turns 16!

Today Dana and I took the kiddos to Jump N Jungle. They had a blast! It is so nice for them to get out and it is nice for me that they wear themselves completely out. Dana and I always get funny looks when we go places because between the 2 of us we have 7 kids and 6 of them are twins! People certainly think we are crazy. We always have such a good time!

Adam is in the Dog House!!!!

2009-01-26T09:51:00.000-08:00

Friday evening I took the girls to Hobby Lobby and DSW and told Adam that he and the boys needed to go get their hair cut. When those little boys walked into the door I was in shock. I was so mad at Adam that I could have hit him and so sad that they boys no longer had hair I cried. Adam, thinking he was funny, looked at Avery and Adly and asked them if they wanted Daddy to take them to get their hair cut they both quickly told him NO!!! I told Adam he doesn't have to worry about anyone's hair being cut but his own from here on out.

Rare Moment

2009-01-26T09:45:00.000-08:00

I caught the girls playing so sweetly with one another the other day and even got a couple of good pics! These 2 little girls are very high maintenance. They think they need to be help at all times, and their Daddy always caves in. Needless to say I am thankful that they still like/want to be held b/c they are my babies!

Cool Whip

2009-01-22T13:12:00.000-08:00

Last week the boys woke up from their nap before the girls and I was busy on the computer so I turned on the TV thinking that they would finish waking up until I could complete my task. As I was finishing what I was doing, I notice them walking into our bedroom with the cool whip and a tablespoon each! It was so funny seeing the 2 of them eating the cool whip with a tablespoon. Needless to say they finished the tub before the girls woke up!

3 Years Ago

2009-01-22T12:39:00.000-08:00

This is a picture of me 3 years ago. I had the boys a month after this picture was taken. I had NO clue how my life was about to change.

Twin Talk

2009-01-13T09:46:00.000-08:00

This is one of the most amazing and fun things about having twins. The way they look at each other and just know what the other one is thinking. It is so sweet to catch them all 4 in the playroom talking to each other and me not understanding a word they are saying, but they all know what is being said and are usually laughing. It is so cool how the girls just picked up on the boys language. How nice is it that they always have their best friend with them? They all love each other so much and always will.

Date Night

2009-01-13T09:38:00.000-08:00

Some nights Adam and I have stay at home date nights. After the kids go to bed I fix us a nice dinner and we have a some wine and just hang out with NO distractions. Last night was one of those nights. I made us orange roughy with a delicious Mediterranean topping, garlic mashed red potatoes and asparagus. It was so tasty!

McClain Family Dinner

2009-01-10T09:12:00.002-08:00

Ute and Max were in town this week, so Adam and I had them over for a family dinner. I am sure they had never seen such chaos in their lives! Adam and I had a blast catching up with them and they enjoyed seeing the babies. The girls were particularly fond of Aunt Ute and Garrett of cousin Max. It was so sweet how Garrett followed Max around and wanted to sit in his lap. Adam enjoyed teaching Max how to play playstation, I know he cannot wait to teach out boys! Thankfully Connie was able to make it over, I know it is hard for her to fit last minute plans into her busy schedule. Of course Merry was here too. She and Nick were so kind to let Ute and Max stay with them all week, I know they all had a great time. We enjoyed our time with everyone and cannot wait to see them again.

Firefighter Fran

2009-01-10T08:29:00.000-08:00

Yummy...Food

2009-01-07T07:52:00.000-08:00

For anyone who has lived in Laurel then you know of Pasquale's and their wonderful calzones. Well, I have started imitating them and they are delicious. Also I made the boys a welcome home cookie cake, it was so cute and easy. I love to talk about food b/c it is such a huge part of my life. I cook at least 4 meals a day and truly love it! Adam and I think it is so important for our children to eat well balanced family meals.

Momma's Boys

2009-01-06T21:35:00.001-08:00

I love these two little boys more than words can descibe. I hope that I can always hug and kiss them like I can now, without embarrassment on their part. I am so proud of them each and everyday. I am also so grateful that my husband has worked so hard for me to be able to cherish each moment with them. Thank you honey!!! I will never forget these times when a simple kiss cures all and a smile makes their sadness turn into laughter. I LOVE YOU GAVIN AND GARRETT.

P.S. Adly and Avery I am not leaving you out, but you are both Daddy's girls.

Jack In The Box

2009-01-06T21:17:00.000-08:00

We're Back.....

2009-01-05T09:49:00.001-08:00

So it has obviously been a long time since I have done this, but frankly I haven't had the time. It is amazing how busy 4 babies can keep you. I have enjoyed every minute of being home with them full time. It is hard to believe that I have been SAHM for 2 years now. I have decided to take this up again b/c it is such a wonderful way to keep everyone up to date on all the adventures of our lives. I hope that this finds you all well!

We had such a wonderful Christmas at my parent's house in Brandon. Meagan, Shaun and Tiki were there too, so it was a full house. Everyday was filled with tons of laughter, my favorite. It is amazing how you count down the days until you are all together and then that week flies by. The kids love being in MS. They get to play outside and get so much one on one attention. Adam and I love it too b/c we get a break!

The babies got soooo much for Christmas! Garrett's favorite was his garbage truck from Aunt Meagan and Uncle Shaun. Avery loves her "high heals" from Santa and Adly loves her swingset from Nana. Gavin loves his police cozy coupe from GG and Granddaddy.

Yesterday Adam met my parents half way between League City and Brandon to pick the boys up. My wonderful parents kept them the week after Christmas and I cannot tell you how thankful I am. Oh and did I mention 2 kids are a breeze. The girls and I hit the town everyday and had so much quality time. Daddy enjoyed having all his girls with him too. He even took us out to dinner and the mall one night! This was the first time that they had ever been away from each other and it was so sweet to see the excitement in each one of them yesterday when they saw each other again. The sweetest was Abby and how happy she was to have the boys back, they chased her around and hugged and kissed her for about an hour after they got home. Then they hit up the swingset. My parents really worked with the boys on their listening skills and it has really helped. Thank you so much Mom and Dad!!!

We hope that 2009 is another great year. I just cannot wrap my head around the boys turning 3 and the girls turning 2. Where did the time go? It is so much fun watching them grow and mature, but makes me miss them as babies. Here are a few pictures from Christmas.

Quick Update

2006-11-27T17:15:00.000-08:00

Man how life has changed since our last entry....The boys are now 9 1/2 months and getting bigger by the minute. They are both weighing in at over 20 pounds and cruising around the house. It is quite a task attempting to keep up with the two of them, I cannot imagine what it will be like with 4! For those of you who may not know I am 4 months pregnant with twins, again. We found out today that we will be introducing 2 girls, Adly Taylor and Avery Taite, into the world late April early May. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Love to All,

The McClains

Lets see how this goes.....

2006-08-15T17:55:00.000-07:00

After much thought and a list of blog do's and don'ts from Lucas I have decided to give this blogging thing a try. I hope that my posts will keep all informed on the latest development's of Garrett and Gavin.

For those of you who don't know Adam and I brought the two most beautiful, perfect boys into the world on February 18, 2006. It is amazing how much life changes when you add kids to it, but it is the most thrilling and rewarding thing anyone could ever imagine. Only a parent can explain the love that one has for their children, it is truly undescribable. I hope that you all enjoy a glimpse into our crazy lifes.

We are fast approaching the six month mark, CRAZY! It seems like only yesterday I was calling Adam telling him I think I am in labor. Of course, before I could guarantee him that I was in labor I had to come home and get ready, little did I know that Garrett and Gavin were planning on taking their sweet time. Oh, when I say sweet time I mean 30 hours!!! Followed by the miserable week of Garrett in the NICU and the best 11 weeks of my life (maternity leave).

Now Adam and I are greeted each day with the two of the most beautiful smiles. I love watching them play in amazement of everything and anxiously anticipating they day they can get to all these things they see. For now they are limited to rolling, scooting and the occasional stroll in the walker. Crawling is right around the corner and then Adam and I are really in trouble. To my dismay the babies are enjoying their daily serving of fruits and veggies, which usually turns into play time. Gavin has taught Garrett the thrill of screaming and Abby darting for the doggie dog at the height of the screaming.

I am sure that I will soon be typing that they are one, can you believe it....For now I will enjoy all the wonderful moments that tonight holds for me.

Love to All,

The McClains