Now that we're home...

We've had a lot of fun over the last several weeks. One visit that we enjoyed was that of Santa Clause. This was the very first time Alexis and Riley met Santa.


Santa with Alexis


Santa with Riley


Santa with both girls



Santa with whole family



Santa and Riley looking at each other


Santa and Alexis looking at each other



Family photo with girls in their adorable outfits


We spend so much time together...


Even to the point that we share each other as a pillow.



Alexis with her serious but photogenic face


Riley showing off her smile (earning her the nickname Smiley Riley)


Alexis and Riley showing what sisters do best.


As you will know by reading the older blog postings, Riley was sent home on a heart (apnea) monitor. Below are a few of the final pictures with the monitor attached. Loose leads were the biggest issue luckily.


Riley in her rocker with the monitor attached.


A look at the leads that measure her breathing and heart rate.


I'm Free!!!! Riley after her bath. She will finally not be hooked up to the monitor (see cords above her).


Riley sleeping comfortably with no monitor


The girls had their first professional photographs taken in late November. Here is a look at them.
Alexis and Riley


Same picture as above, but in black and white



Alexis and Riley in their dresses



Two pictures of Alexis







Two pictures of Riley





So, with all these pictures, we couldn't pass up the idea of sending one out on our first holiday card since the girls were born.



Thanksgiving

There is a lot to be thankful for this year. We are so happy that Alexis and Riley are home and healthy with everything they have been through. It was a rough couple months for them as well as their mommy and daddy. Going through each and every day since their birth was a challenge. Not knowing what the final outcome would be and the changes that can happen so abruptly, it is definitely a time to be thankful for the good health granted to Alexis and Riley. Below are some pictures from the Thanksgiving holiday.


Great Grandma with both girls - this was the first time she held them both at the same time

Great Grandma has adjusted to holding them both


Grandma and Grandpa Kane with the girls

Great Grandma, Grandma, Mommy, Great Aunt, Aunt and girls (That's right...you read that right...four generations in one picture together!!)


Grandpa, future Uncle, Daddy, and girls




Aunt Shannon, Cousin Tommy, Grandma, and girls




Aunt Shannon, future Uncle Chris, and girls




Mommy, Daddy, and girls enjoying Thanksgiving




Great Aunt Kathy feeding Riley