David and Shannon » Kaden and Keegan http://www.davidtucker.org our adventures Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:00:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Presenting Kaden http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/27/presenting-kaden/ http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/27/presenting-kaden/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:00:12 +0000 David http://www.davidtucker.org/?p=241 Well, all good things must come to an end. This is the last of our flurry of videos for the week. We have extracted all of the good video that we have already filmed, so we need to go film some more. This video (just like the first one this week) is of Kaden having some talking time with Mommy.

Video from January 31, 2009


Presenting Kaden from David Tucker on Vimeo.
]]> http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/27/presenting-kaden/feed/ 0 Kaden and Keegan in the Crib http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/25/kaden-and-keegan-in-the-crib/ http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/25/kaden-and-keegan-in-the-crib/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:00:50 +0000 David http://www.davidtucker.org/?p=233 I know this is quite a claim – but, this might be one of the cutest videos yet. Kaden and Keegan were hanging out in the crib together while talking with Mommy. It seems to be rare lately to have both boys happy and chatty. Hope you enjoy!

Video from February 10, 2009


Kaden and Keegan in the Crib from David Tucker on Vimeo.
]]> http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/25/kaden-and-keegan-in-the-crib/feed/ 0 Keegan and Mommy http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/23/keegan-and-mommy/ http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/23/keegan-and-mommy/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:00:25 +0000 David http://www.davidtucker.org/?p=228 Shannon did an awesome job of going back through the video we have shot over the last month and getting some great highlights. We will have two more videos this week (besides this one).

Today’s selection shows Keegan enjoying some time with Mommy by the fire. He is talkative as usual (eventually we will have videos of them doing something other than talking – but it’s just so cute!). We hope you enjoy!

Video From February 8, 2009


Keegan and Mommy from David Tucker on Vimeo.
]]> http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/23/keegan-and-mommy/feed/ 0 More Professional Pictures on the Way http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/21/more-professional-pictures-on-the-way/ http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/21/more-professional-pictures-on-the-way/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:54:04 +0000 David http://www.davidtucker.org/?p=223 This week we had another chance to get some professional pictures taken. Lauren got to go with us – and was a huge help. The boys were so much bigger than last time, and they did very well. It will take a few weeks, but once the pictures are up to order – we will let you guys know.

Taking Photos

]]> http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/21/more-professional-pictures-on-the-way/feed/ 0 The Long Awaited Next Video – Kaden’s Monologue http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/21/the-long-awaited-next-video-kadens-monologue/ http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/21/the-long-awaited-next-video-kadens-monologue/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:50:26 +0000 David http://www.davidtucker.org/?p=217 Well, it has been a while since we posted a video. The good news is that we actually got a bit of spare time tonight, and we imported roughly 45 minutes of video into the computer. We took a bit of time after we put the kids to bed to use the footage we shot today of Kaden being extra talkative (something usually observed with Keegan). We hope you love this video, and we will be putting a few new ones out this week.

]]> http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/21/the-long-awaited-next-video-kadens-monologue/feed/ 1 Mommy with the Babies http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/07/mommy-with-the-babies/ http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/07/mommy-with-the-babies/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:08:53 +0000 David http://www.davidtucker.org/?p=212 Well, I know that there were many of you that thought this day would never come. After round-the-clock diplomatic negotiations, Shannon has agreed to have some pictures of her with the babies posted here on the blog. As always, she is very cute while holding our two bundles of joy.

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Mommy with Keegan

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Mommy with Kaden

]]> http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/02/07/mommy-with-the-babies/feed/ 3 Kaden and Keegan Talking Again http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/01/30/kaden-and-keegan-talking-again/ http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/01/30/kaden-and-keegan-talking-again/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:53:31 +0000 David http://www.davidtucker.org/?p=207 Over the last week, we had a chance to compile some additional video of Kaden and Keegan showing off their conversational skills again. They are so cute with their ‘coos’ and their ‘gees’. They talk even more in this than the did in the last video.

]]> http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/01/30/kaden-and-keegan-talking-again/feed/ 4 Kaden and Keegan Being Social http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/01/19/kaden-and-keegan-being-social/ http://www.davidtucker.org/2009/01/19/kaden-and-keegan-being-social/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:52:20 +0000 David http://www.davidtucker.org/?p=197 We had a lot of fun coaxing the boys into performing for the camera. Kaden is not as big of a fan of the camera as his brother, but he still shows off some of his facial expressions for you. Lauren did a great job getting some of these moments on camera. Keegan starts off the video with some really cute ‘talking’, and Kaden goes next. The boys are developing well and doing things (like rolling over and holding their heads up) earlier than most babies, and it is so awesome to see them as they grow and develop!

NOTE: The beginning of the video shows some splotches across Keegan’s face – that is just because of the video encoding and will go away a few seconds into the video.

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A lot has happened since the boys came home on November 26th. We have been a bit slow to write, but that is only because we try to get sleep whenever possible (so things like blogging and eating have become secondary tasks :) ). It has certainly been an adventure trying to figure out how to keep to newborns fed, changed, and somewhat content. The fun thing is – just when we think we have something mastered, they change.

One of the interesting and fun tasks we get to do is bath time. Since the boys still have their umbilical cords, we have to do a sponge bath. Needless to say, the boys aren’t too fond of bath time (as the picture to the right will testify).

I have attached a slide show of some bath highlights. The pictures of Kaden are from his very first bath. However, for some reason we forgot to take pictures of Keegan’s first bath (probably had something to do with a lack of sleep). The pictures of Keegan were from last week. We hope you enjoy!

]]> http://www.davidtucker.org/2008/12/18/bath-time/feed/ 3 Kaden and Keegan’s First Thanksgiving http://www.davidtucker.org/2008/11/27/kaden-and-keegans-first-thanksgiving/ http://www.davidtucker.org/2008/11/27/kaden-and-keegans-first-thanksgiving/#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:19:53 +0000 David http://www.davidtucker.org/?p=171 Today has been amazing and exhausting! Just yesterday we brought home Kaden and Keegan from the hospital. You will want to hang on to the end of this entry to see the pics and videos of Kaden and Keegan!

I want to give a huge thanks to everyone who helped Shannon out last night (Brook and Lauren who assisted with the feeding – as well as Will and John who helped with the baby logistics during the night). This was SO helpful!!! It gave me a chance to get some rest, so that I could do a bunch of cooking today for Thanksgiving.

Pictures

We snapped a few pictures of Kaden and Keegan in their Thanksgiving outfits. You can check out the slideshow here:

Video

While we were snapping the pictures of the boys in their outfits, we also shot some video (you can click the fullscreen button in the bottom right of the video to see it larger):


Kaden and Keegan’s First Thanksgiving from David Tucker on Vimeo.

]]> http://www.davidtucker.org/2008/11/27/kaden-and-keegans-first-thanksgiving/feed/ 5 Kaden and Keegan are born! http://www.davidtucker.org/2008/11/24/kaden-and-keegan-are-born/ http://www.davidtucker.org/2008/11/24/kaden-and-keegan-are-born/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:13:50 +0000 David http://www.davidtucker.org/?p=167 God has truly blessed us. At 2:14 and 2:16 Eastern time this afternoon (November 24, 2008) Kaden Josiah Tucker and Keegan Matthew Tucker became a part of our family. In reality they had been a part of our family for months, but now we get to enjoy all of the blessings that newborns bring.

The Day

This morning started early. Knowing that there was a chance Shannon might have a Cesarean today (because of the increased contractions and other symptoms) we awoke early for breakfast (so Shannon could get some protein before heading to the hospital. After this, we all went back to bed for a little bit. Finally, at around 8am, Shannon called Dr. Robinson’s office to explain the discomfort she was having

When we arrived at Labor and Delivery, they placed us in a room. The nurses took time to hook up each of the babies to fetal heart monitors (with some big straps that were wrapped tightly around Shannon’s belly). After many nurses came in and asked Shannon some questions, Dr. Robinson came for an initial check. He thought that Shannon was in early labor because of the contractions, and he stated that we might be taking the babies out this afternoon.

On Dr. Robinson’s second visit, that assumption was confirmed. He went ahead with scheduling the operation, and we passed time by watching Thanksgiving recipes from Paula Dean on the television. Next, the nurse assisting with the anesthesia came and asked Shannon some questions, and she informed her that she would be going to the OR in 20 minutes! We quickly made final preparations, and then they came to retrieve Shannon. After 20 minutes, they came and retrieved me.

The operating room was a flurry of activity. There were probably 12 nurses, doctors, and residents mulling around. Initially, this was a bit overwhelming for both Shannon and I. After the initial chaos, the operation was underway, and within a few minutes Kaden was crying and the nurses were holding him for us to see (I cannot emphasize how amazing this was – God’s blessings have never been more real than at this point). Just two minutes later, Keegan joined him.

After each of the babies were weighed, measured, and examined I walked them down to the newborn nursery. I quickly called Lauren, Brook, my Mom, and my Dad (who were all waiting in the waiting room). They got there just in time and got to see the boys before they were wheeled into the nursery for more examinations.

Shannon was soon placed in recovery, and I brought the babies and joined her there. We had a good time just talking about this amazing blessing that God had given to us. Finally, after Shannon had completed her time in recovery we moved into our room, and the rest of the family joined us.

Today has truly been a bit of blur, but it has certainly had some defined moments that neither of us will ever forget. It is wonderful to see how much our lives have changes in just one day!

Together
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