Life is really busy now as you can expect, but I still manage to pull out my camera to capture the sweet moments with my three babies. Here are just a few (hah) of my favorites.

She loves being a big sister.

Fourth of July parade in Happy Valley

Waving at the car to get them to throw candy!

Eli during his photo shoot (just kidding but it looks like it)

My lovely sister with one of our favorites, Elephant Ears! When we presented a bite to Allie she started crying because she thought we were buying her a bit elephant ear to put on her ear, she requested a pink one.

Allie riding her first pony!

This look is, no more pictures mom, and no I don't want to smile.

Splash pad after her pony ride. The duck football sticker on her face had been there for two days. She refused to let us take it off.

Her first fireworks

One of her favorites. It used to be my favorite too.

Playing with my new iphone. She LOVES all the games and their educational too. Amazing that she is two and can maneuver around the menu to find her game.

Playing together. Sometimes while sleeping they touch hands like they just love knowing the other is there.

My three loves.

Sam in her bonnet. :)

Tummy time

Sisters! Sisters!

Painting on her new easel.

Concert in the park last night. My sweet boy.

Sleepy Sam

Can't believe the twins are now one month old. It has been a whirlwind month and I think I only remember 25% of it. :) I have enjoyed the precious moments of the last month though and can't wait until they are awake a little more and sleeping a little more at night! I wish I could say it's been easy but it's been challenging to say the least. I wouldn't change a thing though. I am learning slowly how to balance motherhood of three. and loving every minute.

Samantha Rose

Eliott Mitchell

My three lovies. So proud to call them mine. Allie is so excited to be a big sister after so many months of talking about the babies.

For those of you who still check this you probably already know we had our babies. and since life has been a bit busy I am just getting to this post 3 weeks late. Although life has been crazy I wouldn't change anything. I am so in love with our new additions. I have a ton of pictures too but for now I will post a few and if you are my facebook friend look there for more.

The babies are now 3 1/2 weeks old and are doing great. They are both gaining weight but Samantha seems to like her food a bit more then Eli and is now almost a pound bigger. As for me I am getting a bit more sleep thanks so my amazing husband and awesome family. Thanks to everyone who brought us meals, folded laundry and did our dishes. I owe you!

Samantha Rose was born at 2:58am. She was 5.4 lbs, 18 3/4 in.

Eliott (Eli) Mitchell was born at 3:04am. He was 5.7 lbs, 18 3/4 in.

Big sister Allie came for a visit later that day.

Holding a baby for the first time.

Leaving for home

Finally home with "The Big Benz Family" as we are now calling it. Allie is loving having them home. She gets so excited and asks where her babies are when she wakes up. We are all still adjusting but slowing each day gets a bit better.

A few weeks ago my mom, mother in law and sister threw me a great shower. My favorite little touches were the double stuffed oreos, double mint gum, twix bars and all the pink and blue decorations. Matt's mom and my mom even coordinated the color of their shirts. :) Thanks to everyone who came and celebrated these two new babies to be born. You all helped us get prepared for their arrival!

My mom wearing her blue one.

Matt's mom found these little name confetti but they didn't have an Eli so she bought Elijah and cut off all the jah's. Now that's decorating and love. :)

My mom and grandma made this amazing diaper cake.

Allie came a bit later and she got presents of her own!

Then she cleaned up after herself, she loves to do that.