Merry Christmas

We enjoyed a wonderful day with friends and family! Aunt Teresa joined us for opening presents... Pop-Pop, Nannie, Mommy Ryan, Daddy Ryan, Patrick, Sophie and Grace. Our family has grown!

Aunt Colleen joined us for dinner and took some wonderful photos of the girls dressed in their first Christmas Best! Patrick of course refused to donn his holiday garments and instead wore his Buzz pajamas. Oh well-- pick your battles :).

Batman and Robin

Patrick is adjusting as well as can be expected with the arrival of the two new entities. He has been returning to his happy self every once in a while. He has been enjoying playing with Aunt Teresa aka Robin.

We are truly blessed.

This past friday (november 10) Grace hit the big 5.1 pounds. She truly has her father's appetite. (Those of you who have witnessed his amazing feat of eating will agree!)

Saturday was the girl's due date!
It was a beautiful day and we took a photo outside in the fresh air of myself and the 3 children. I was able to carry both girls in the sling for a few hours. When Nannie asked how I got both of them in I replied "I just stuffed Grace in there with her sister!" Now that she is the big 5.0 she can be stuffed.

Big Brother Patrick

Patrick & Sophie

Big Brother

More pics from the hospital

The Babies Birthday!!

Here are some pics from the girls birthday. I tried to edit the more graphic photos (unlike Pop-Pops blog).

Susie with Baby Sophie
Proud parents just after the delivery
Baby Grace tipping the scale at a whopping 3lbs 14oz

Before...

HI - This is Aunt Carina. I'm starting this Blog for PAtrick and Susan in the hopes that they will update it frequently with stories and pictures of my new twin nieces. Here is a pic of Susie a week or so before the babies came.... whoa!

Introducing Sophie & Grace Ryan

Sophie Marie Ryan
6lbs 6 oz
17"

Grace Elizabeth Ryan
3 lbs 14oz
17"

Born Tuesday October24, 2006