Four, Three, Two

Orion has turned Four, Adalynn has turned Three and Signey has turned Two.
Honestly I never thought we would get to this point, The Hover home has calmed down in a none newborn sort of way.
Yes, Signey is still a baby and we do still have one year olds but the house is not full of newborn cries, burp cloths, bottle duty in the middle of the night, cuddling, and all the joys of newborn hood.
Orion and Adalynn have started Pre-School which has been a huge adjustment for all of us.
They really seem to enjoy it and have learned a lot since they started going.
Signey has been enjoying her one on one time will the Big kids are at school. She feels like a big girl since she gets to help with the twins and there is no one here to boss her around she is the boss for those three small hours.

This December we hosted a Christmas Birthday Party

Oh the Joys

Well, it has been a really long time since I have blogged.
We have been through a lot in the last year and we really hope that this new year has a bright and rainbow ending compared to last.

Here is a couple of pictures from the fall

Fun with Clay....

A little morning fun. The kids love playing with clay, mommy on the other hand not so much. Orion, Addy and Signey are at the stages where they like to do hands on projects so when I seen the air drying clay I thought what a great idea. Well, for that brief moment in time I forgot about the huge clay mess that it would make plus not to mention Signey enjoying it as breakfast.... Here are some pictures from our Clay adventures

2 and 3 months

Here is a little catch up on the Twins! They are growing fast:)

Celiah 2 months

Finnley 2 months

The Twins

Finnley and Celiah 3 months

Sensory Processing Disorder

So, we have finally been given a diagnosis for Adalynn and the things that we have been going through with her! Yay is all I can say not Yay that she has this and may have certain struggles but a Yay of relief that we finally know what is going on with her! She was sent to OT and and the meeting went great. There were things that we thought were just "Addy" that were actually signs of things that were going on with her. She was diagnosed with SPD and we feel incredibly lucky that after months of telling the doctor that something was not right that we finally have an answer. Adalynn is an extremley bright, loving little girl and now that we know how to deal with her issues things seem to be looking up. We have been to OT a couple of times so far and although Addy hates the things that she makes her do we hope to see a difference soon. We have been equipped with tons of information and tools on how to help her. She is starting to use a weighted vest and blanket (she does not like this at all), she has also been put on a Sensory diet which includes Heavy work. With all the craziness that goes on in this household we try are best to give her the adequete time that she needs. I will post more after are next OT meeting and hopefully by then we will have the results of her Autism screening. Love to all you SPD mommys out there!

National Autism Awareness Day

On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, supported the campaign for a World Autism Awareness Day through the current 62nd UN General Assembly Session, garnering consensus support from all United Nations Member States.
This UN resolution is one of only three official health-specific United Nations Days and will bring the world's attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. The World Autism Awareness Day resolution encourages all Member States to take measures to raise awareness about autism throughout society and to encourage early diagnosis and early intervention. It further expresses deep concern at the prevalence and high rate of autism in children in all regions of the world and the consequent developmental challenges.
World Autism Awareness Day shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.
By bringing together autism organizations all around the world, we will give a voice to the millions of individuals worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help. Please join us in our effort to inspire compassion, inclusion and hope.

St. Patty's Day

Only Addy, Signey and Celiah had a photo shoot on St. Patty's Day! But all the kids enjoyed the festivities. We had such a wonderful day with both Great-Grandma and Grandma. The girls are such little hams. I absolutley LOVE Golden Tees and I may have to get help or stay away from her facebook page! I hope that everyone had a great weekend and a Green St. Patty's day.

Signey

Addy

Celiah's first St. Patty's Day.
She really could care less and would love to have a bottle instead of her picture taken!

14 months Old

 Signey is 14 months old and I can not tell you how much she has changed. She is really her own little person and is starting to get a HUGE attitude! Look out Addy and Orion because you guys are in for it with her as your little sister. Signey is starting to talk and ask for things that she wants. She is also really loving just one on one attention. I have to say that Addy really watches over her and is a really great Big Sister, I don't think a girl could ask for a better sister. (atleast I hope it stays that way) Here is Miss Signey Reese at her 14 month sticker photo shoot.

13 Months OLD

Our little Signey is growing up so fast here is her 13 month old onesie!

Celiah and Finn

Celiah and Finnley are already a month old. Time has gone by way to fast.

Welcome to OUR family!

My o my

Well, it has been a month since I have last blogged and the twins are a month old as well. I can not believe that it has already been a month since we welcomed two healthy amazing children into our family. They are great kids and are pretty content for the most part (they are crying as I write this). The older kids are adjusting pretty well with some minor breakdowns and some fighting for attention. All in all we have adjusted to being a family of seven pretty well and are excited to see what our future holds. I have felt over whelmed only a couple of times and I get through each day with this over whelming feeling of how incredibly blessed we our.... I cant begin to write in words how lucky I feel to have been blessed with five children and to be picked to be there mommy. I hope to get new pics up soon.

Welcome Hover Twin's

We welcome with love the two newest Hover's! 

   Celiah Faith Hover was born at 8:13am weighing 5lbs 10oz and 17 inches

Finnley Carl Hover was born at 8:14 am weighing 5lbs 11oz and 17 1/4 inches

Happy 1st Birthday Signey Reese!

We would like to wish the youngest Hover a very happy 1st birthday! We can not believe that a year has past and how much you have changed. We love you with all of our hearts.......

36 weeks

Well, I have made it to 36 weeks and I could not be more ready to have these babies! I am extremely uncomfortable and in a lot of pain from the babies laying on top of nerves. I have a doctors apt. in the morning and an ultrasound next week to check on the growth of the twins. Hopefully we won't have to wait very much longer to met our two new bundles.

Baby’s senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs… time to start practicing your lullabies! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month. 

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

We had such an amazing Christmas. The kids did really well with all the excitment and enjoyed each and everyone of there gifts. We had Hover Christmas on Christmas Eve and my side on Christmas morning. Here are some of the pics from both days. I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and your holidays brought as much joy as they did here!

Happy 2nd Birthday Adalynn!

Daddy, Mommy, Orion and Signey would like to wish Adalynn a very Happy 2nd Birthday. We are extremely blessed to have you and we could not imagine are lives with out you! You are the most amazing little girl ever and I can not wait to see what the future holds for you.

The day Addy was born. Just a few hours old.



The first time that Orion met you!



You became a Big Sister!

Finally getting some hair!

The little girl we have grown to love!



Daddy and Adalynn



We love you to the WHOLE world and BACK again.....

Signey is 11 months Old!

Our little Siggy is 11 months old. I am in awe on how fast this year has gone and how much she has changed. Next month is her first birthday and I truly can not believe it. She just had a check up and she is doing great.

Signey loves too:
Try and walk all on her own
Stand on her own with no help for a brief moment
Eats any and everything
Is starting to drink whole milk instead of formula
Smile
She has 5 teeth
Play with her Brother and Sister
Play with her Toys


Signey's Stats:
Weight: She weighed in at a HEALTHY  21 pounds 15.5 ounces. 75th percentile
Height: She still is short only stretching 28 inches long. 25th percentile
Head Circumference: What a round little head measuring 17.13 inches. 20th percentile