June 15th
So, today is my daughter's 1st wedding anniversary, the day my twin sisters were born, and Fathers Day.
A year ago today was one of the best days ever.
HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY, ALI & ROD!!
54 Years ago today, my mother was in the hospital for a very different -- and much happier -- reason! And, also, SURPRISE! The legend goes (and, yes, it is a legend): Having been told at her OB/GYN visit the day before that she had another month to go, and to expect a big baby boy, she was in the hospital a day later and delivered TWIN GIRLS! The hospital staff awaited placenta after Sharon (aka, Baby A) was born, and lo & behold, a half-hour later it was Karen (aka, Baby B) instead.
It boggles the mind -- almost as much as a woman who could look THAT GOOD holding newborn twins. That is my mom.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHARON & KAREN!!
My mother is still in ICU, tweaking here & adjusting there; it takes time. And patience. And, oh, I just can't thank you all enough for your good wishes.
Happy Fathers Day to my pretty terrific husband, and dad to our three daughters. (Note to self: updated photo of hubby & daughters.)
(we did this)
HAPPY FATHERS DAY, RUSTY!!
What a wonderful day full of terrific memories! Sending healing wishes your mom's way, and plenty of XOXO to you. (It's my daughter's birthday today - June 15 - too!)
Posted by: Kym | 15 June 2014 at 09:01 PM
Clearly, lots of great things happened on June 15th for lots of families; it's my birthday, too! That picture of your mother is beyond amazing. Anyone that can look that good and composed after having twins is a woman to be reckoned with. Sending continuing good wishes and hoping she's out of ICU soon!
Posted by: Bonny | 15 June 2014 at 09:32 PM
It never gets old - all the photos on Facebook and Instagram and Twitter and here - June 15th is an amazing day for your family and I hope you are all continuing to celebrate. Sending good karma to your mother, that she will be ready to return home soon.
Posted by: Susan | 15 June 2014 at 10:16 PM
What great things you had to celebrate yesterday! And that photo of your mom with your twin sisters is amazing. I hope she's feeling stronger every day.
Posted by: Carole | 16 June 2014 at 06:56 AM
I NEVER looked that good after giving birth, and I had mine one at a time. Happy days to all the Vicki's Clan!
Posted by: kmkat | 16 June 2014 at 09:16 AM
Your mom blows me away. Twins and she looks like, "No big deal, just looking fabulous with my girls." Still sending love her way.
As they say, "It was a large day, indeed."
(Maybe that's an East Coast colloquialism, but it suits a day with so many things to celebrate.)
Posted by: Stephanie VW | 16 June 2014 at 09:30 AM
It's a trifecta of wonderful days. Love all the pictures, the wedding, your mom and her girls (love the story), Rusty and Katie, and your three girls! You have a fabulous family, Vicki!
Posted by: margene | 16 June 2014 at 03:05 PM
June 15th has portent in your family! (It's May 19th for us.)
My Chicago OB had a similar story to your sisters' ... her mom was told to expect a very large baby, probably a boy, and delivered identical twin girls instead. "Supposedly, she ripped the crucifix right off the nun's neck," she said.
Posted by: Ruth | 16 June 2014 at 09:02 PM
I love the pictures. It's hard to believe it's been a year since your daughter got married.
Your mom looks so very calm in that picture. I would have been much more frazzled with (surprise) twins!
Hugs to you & good wishes & prayers for your mom.
Posted by: Angelia | 17 June 2014 at 09:02 AM
I am behind in my reading. I am sorry to learn that your Mom is in ICU. What a beauty she is in this photo. What a story, too! The wedding a year ago was magical! The photos are a good reminder of that. Happy Father's Day to Rusty. What a lovely family you both have.
I am praying for your Mom and hope that she is over her pneumonia soon. Chemo is a nasty thing. I seems to cause so many other problems while it fights off the cancer. I am praying that all goes well. A woman who can look so good having surprise twins can beat this!
Posted by: Linda | 18 June 2014 at 05:33 AM
Glad you found several moments of happiness in your day. I continue to hold your whole family in thought.
Posted by: Kim | 18 June 2014 at 12:51 PM
What a crazy surprise twins must have been! These are fab family photos, thanks for sharing them.
Sending along a prayer for your mom.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 20 June 2014 at 01:04 PM
I hope your mom continues to improve. What a beauty holding those babies. Best wishes for the whole family. Hang in there.
Posted by: Beth in Seattle | 21 June 2014 at 01:40 AM