My heart is so so full today. And I can't think of a better day to welcome these beautiful girls into our family. Thankful doesn't even begin to cover it!!
Introducing Lucy Claire Howell (to right in photo)
6 lbs 4 oz
Born at 6:42 pm
And
Catherine "Cate" Bennett Howell
4 lbs 12 oz
Born at 6:48 pm
No c-section necessary and that's another thing I'm so grateful for.
We are all cozy in the mother/baby unit, all healthy, all deliriously happy.
Tomorrow the bigs meet the littlest, and I just know it will be a beautiful sight to behold. And will also probably include some classic one- liners, knowing miss h.
Thank you all so much for your prayers, love, and friendship!!
Happy, happy thanksgiving!!!!
Xoxo
Welcome, Lucy & Cate! You did awesome, Stephanie! :)
Posted by: Laura | 11/25/2010 at 12:43 PM
!!!! amazing!!!!
Posted by: kate sade | 11/25/2010 at 12:52 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! What beautiful little girls.
Posted by: Wendy | 11/25/2010 at 01:05 PM
Oh, that's so great they are here now! So much to be thankful! Little Cate looks just like Harper! Happy Thanksgiving to your beautiful family of 6! (((hugs)))
Posted by: Lori in AZ | 11/25/2010 at 01:10 PM
I kept popping over hoping to see this post, CONGRATULATIONS!! and please keep us posted on the chickies' reactions to their baby sisters.
God bless
Posted by: Alina | 11/25/2010 at 01:20 PM
Welcome to the world sweet little Howells. Big congrats to you and the family. Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Erin B | 11/25/2010 at 01:22 PM
just ablsolutely thrilled for you!!! how wonderful that you didn't need a c-section ... that will make your recovery time so much more focused on your precious babies!!! babies... plural -- that's great! :)
Posted by: pidgen | 11/25/2010 at 01:22 PM
congratulations to all 6! and a very happy thanksgiving to you too. what a gift.
Posted by: hera | 11/25/2010 at 01:50 PM
oh my, how gorgeous ;0) a huge congratulations to all of you! sending big hugs and lots of love xx
Posted by: rosalie boutcher | 11/25/2010 at 01:50 PM
Oh!!! What a beautiful thing to find in my blog reader! I have tears for your sweet family! Babies do that to me.. they truly are a gift. So very happy for you - so very happy.
Posted by: Andi Sexton | 11/25/2010 at 01:50 PM
Congratulations on the two newest blessings to your lovely family! Go you! You did it! Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Kari D. | 11/25/2010 at 01:53 PM
congratulations from France!
It's one year since I've been following your blog and I had to leave a comment on that special day.
I am so happy for you! You are going to live something extraordinary and special: twins!... mine are 5 years old and I love watching them grow together, it's so fantastic!
Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: fany | 11/25/2010 at 02:04 PM
So so happy for you all. I'm all teary-eyed, beautiful news. Congratulations again!
Posted by: Katherine | 11/25/2010 at 02:06 PM
Congratulations - they look beautiful!
Posted by: AnyaMari | 11/25/2010 at 02:23 PM
Steph, the twins are beautiful. Congratulations and indeed, what a happy thanksgiving with much to praise and thank God for! Praising Him with you in your joy!
Posted by: Kimber-Leigh | 11/25/2010 at 02:25 PM
Congratulations Stephanie, Jimmy, Harper and Sadie!!
Your girls are beautiful... all four of them.
Posted by: Andrea | 11/25/2010 at 02:31 PM
Congratulations!!!! They are beautiful of course!!!
Posted by: Amanda Sevall | 11/25/2010 at 02:33 PM
Happiest of prayers and thoughts to you! Congratulations! You, the four princesses and your soldier enjoy and drink it all in!
Posted by: A | 11/25/2010 at 02:34 PM
Congratulations Stephanie and family!! Yes, what a perfect day to have them -- the 24th just happens to be my youngest, Cami's, birthday as well! :) They are beautiful additions to your beautiful family and I wish you the best!
Posted by: aud | 11/25/2010 at 02:37 PM
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you!!
Posted by: Dee Mc | 11/25/2010 at 02:41 PM
Yep another Aussie sending you huge congratulations - the girls are so beautiful and already look like their big sister H. So glad that everything went really well for the delivery. It was beautiful news to read this morning when I got up. So very happy for you and your family, much love
Posted by: Corbett Creations | 11/25/2010 at 02:57 PM
Congratulations to you and your family! They are beautiful. I cant't wait to see pictures of all your 4 girls together.
Posted by: Ana F. | 11/25/2010 at 03:07 PM
Congrats to you and your family!!! They are absolutely Beautiful!! God Bless you all...
Posted by: Maria Sutton | 11/25/2010 at 03:07 PM
Wow! So fabulous! Congratulations again!
Posted by: Candy | 11/25/2010 at 03:16 PM
Congrats from New Zealand! Ive been stalking twitter for an update hehe Cate looks so much like Harper in that photo I think.
Posted by: Joanne | 11/25/2010 at 03:16 PM
Congratulations to you both xxx
Posted by: Becky | 11/25/2010 at 03:31 PM
Huge congratulations on the safe arrival of your two beautiful daughters. What a wonderful way to celebrate Thanksgiving! I can't wait to hear what the two big girls have to say about their new sisters.
We welcomed our first granddaughter into our family a week ago today and know only to well the joy and love you are feeling at the moment.
xxx
Posted by: Rhona | 11/25/2010 at 03:44 PM
Stephanie,
wishing you so much love and happiness on these two beautiful girls. What a wonderful gift from God above
So happy for you and your sweet family. I think one of the twins looks like Harper your oldest. Just adorable. Look forward to seeing the pictures of the Big sisters holding their babies. Once again big congrats go out to you on a job well done.
Posted by: Fran Heupel | 11/25/2010 at 03:47 PM
A big huge congratulations to the Howell family - I am so happy for all of you! They are beautiful and I imagine this will be the best Thanksgiving forever - one to remember always. Thank you for posting a photo so quickly - I have been following your blog for a long time now and have been waiting anxiously to see those two amazing little faces. Glad to hear Mama H and babies are doing well and can't wait to hear about Harper and Sadie meeting their little sisters for the first time!
Posted by: Patty W | 11/25/2010 at 03:55 PM
Congrat to you and your family... So beautiful girls... Stephanie from France.
Posted by: Stef31 | 11/25/2010 at 04:02 PM
Happy Happy THANKSgiving x2!!
do I see a little cleft chin like sadies?!
I hope so! I love that!
xoxo
tara
Posted by: tara pakosta | 11/25/2010 at 04:04 PM
Congratulations from Alberta, Canada! What beautiful girls. God's blessings during this wonderful (and busy) time as you grow together as a family.
Posted by: Sherry | 11/25/2010 at 04:26 PM
Congrats Howell family, they're gorgeous!
Posted by: Laura | 11/25/2010 at 04:30 PM
Congratulations to a wonderful family.
They are so very beautiful, I am glad that they arrived safe and sound.
I read your blog each day but never comment, I just had to today. I am
looking forward to seeing how your other two beautiful girls react to
finally meeting these darlings in person.
Enjoy your family at this special time.
Posted by: Siobhan | 11/25/2010 at 04:41 PM
Congratulations. What sweeties, will they both go home at the same time? What a wonderful Thanksgiving gift and a Thanksgiving you will always remember. Hugs Ann
Posted by: Ann Lind | 11/25/2010 at 05:08 PM
Congratulations! What a beautiful time of year to have babies! There's so much to be thankful for! Good luck! xo
Posted by: Krystle | 11/25/2010 at 05:09 PM
Oh my...how miraculous?!?! They are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Praying that God continues to bless you and your family this holiday season. {{{hugs}}} to the "Bigs" and kisses to the "littlest".God is good... ALL OF THE TIME!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Posted by: Misty Munn | 11/25/2010 at 05:13 PM
Congratulations! They're both beautiful. Best wishes & Happy Thanksgiving to you all :)
Posted by: Olivia | 11/25/2010 at 05:21 PM
A huge CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I can not think of a more perfect day for your two new beautiful blessings to be born on. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and Happy Birthday to your new little chicks!!!
Posted by: Alissa | 11/25/2010 at 05:26 PM
Congrats!...and how lovely that Harper and Sadie have a twin each to hold, and love.
Another Aussie lurker:)
Posted by: Deborah | 11/25/2010 at 05:28 PM
A double blessing. They are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Lou | 11/25/2010 at 05:43 PM
Congrats, Stephanie & family!!
They are precious!
Posted by: penelope | 11/25/2010 at 05:48 PM
Oh, YAY!! Congrats, they are so precious! Can't wait for Harper and Sadie's reaction!
Posted by: Carrie | 11/25/2010 at 05:51 PM
Tears of joy for the wonderful blessings for you and your family. I am so thankful that all went well with the delivery. The twins are gorgeous! May God continue to bless you all for all the days ahead.
Posted by: maryk | 11/25/2010 at 05:58 PM
OMGsh!! they are beautiful Stephanie!! Well done you on producing such healthy, gorgeous girls!
Congratulations to You, Jimmy & the girls on your wonderful additions.
I think Lucy looks so much like Harper already!
Take care & take it easy! Love Cathy:)
Posted by: Cathy C | 11/25/2010 at 06:13 PM
Can't go past that cuteness without a comment!
Congratulations, all the love in the world to your family
Posted by: Theresa | 11/25/2010 at 06:23 PM
oh my gosh... just so precious!
glad you are well stephanie... your family is just
beautiful!
happy thanksgiving!!
Posted by: joanee smith | 11/25/2010 at 06:42 PM
What a lovely Thanksgiving for you and your family. Such a blessing to add healthy beautiful babies to your family. So glad it went so well.
Posted by: Betsy | 11/25/2010 at 06:43 PM
Congrats! They are beautiful!
Posted by: Louanna Stiner | 11/25/2010 at 06:53 PM
Congratulations to the Howell family!
Posted by: Brenda A. | 11/25/2010 at 07:02 PM
what a thanksgiving gift :-) you guys make such beautiful babies!!!!
Posted by: Bree | 11/25/2010 at 07:07 PM
WOOHOO!!!
Welcome little ones!
Posted by: vanessa | 11/25/2010 at 07:11 PM
Just came online to check on you!!! What a wonderful day to welcome your two little girls into the world!!! They are beautiful! So happy for you and your family!!!
Posted by: Natalie | 11/25/2010 at 07:13 PM
Oh my goodness - they are so beautiful!!
Congratulations to all of you!
Posted by: Vivian | 11/25/2010 at 07:21 PM
congrats!!!
Posted by: jung a | 11/25/2010 at 07:24 PM
Congratulations. What a perfect day for you and your family. I am so happy for you and those babies look so sweet.
Posted by: Brenda | 11/25/2010 at 07:27 PM
Oh Steph, they are beautiful!!!! A big congratulations to you and Jim!!!! They are the best Thanksgiving gift!!! Look at all that hair!! My youngest had hair like that!! Explains all the nasty heartburn for sure!!
Posted by: Michelle Unruh | 11/25/2010 at 07:27 PM
So glad to see your post today! Congrats on the birth of Lucy and Cate! They are beautiful! I think they look like Harper! I follow your blog and am looking forward on seeing many more photos to come!
Posted by: DeeDee | 11/25/2010 at 07:33 PM
Congratulations!! They are beautiful, just like their big sisters! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Posted by: Lynn | 11/25/2010 at 07:40 PM
You just had twins and you are blogging. I will never complain about having too much on my plate again! Congratulations!!
Posted by: JoLynn | 11/25/2010 at 07:41 PM
Congratulations Stephanie! The girls are absolutely beautiful and I'm sure their sisters will adore them. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.:)
Posted by: Sue Pardue | 11/25/2010 at 07:58 PM
so beautiful! congrats to your family and your new edition! Happy thanksgiving!
Posted by: tam | 11/25/2010 at 08:03 PM
Congrats to the Howell family, what a wonderful Thanksgiving blessing! They are absolutely beautiful Stephanie, I can't wait to hear the reaction from Miss H, LOL!
Posted by: Dolly | 11/25/2010 at 08:07 PM
Congratulations Stephanie!! I am so happy for you and your family. So glad to hear that the babies are healthy. I had a feeling I was going to be reading this today. Now your new journey awaits you. How wonderful it will be.
xoxo, Christine
Posted by: Christine Ousley | 11/25/2010 at 08:14 PM
I don't normally leave a comment but just couldn't not comment today!! They are soooo precious. Congrats on the new additions to your beautiful family. Glad to hear it was a good delivery and that there was no need for a c-section. My friend is about to give birth in the next few days and I hope it runs as smoothly. There seem to be so many November babies!!
Posted by: Ashley | 11/25/2010 at 08:14 PM
amazing grace.
enjoy!
Posted by: Mary | 11/25/2010 at 08:22 PM
CONGRATS Howell family. The girls are SO precious. Life will be so FUN and full of joy with 4 girls. I LOVE having all girls! :)
Posted by: Danielle Calhoun | 11/25/2010 at 08:29 PM
woohoo : cute noses!
Posted by: emily pitts | 11/25/2010 at 08:30 PM
well what a wonderful gift to be thankful for today!! i am so happy for your growing family.
xxoo
stacy
Posted by: stacy | 11/25/2010 at 08:42 PM
Congratulations! They're so beautiful!!
Posted by: Barb @ getupandplay | 11/25/2010 at 08:43 PM
Awwww...beautiful! Congratulations! What a blessing they are....so sweet! Sending you the warmest of warmest hugs and well wishes! The song "Four hugs a day" from Charlotte Diamond just popped up in my head...Four beautiful girls, blessings indeed!
Posted by: Elizabeth | 11/25/2010 at 08:48 PM
OMG!!! Congratulations!! What adorable little angels you have there! What a perfect Thanksgiving Day!!
God Bless!
:0)Natalie
Posted by: Natalie | 11/25/2010 at 08:52 PM
awww!!!CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR TWO BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRLS!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Isabel Shaw | 11/25/2010 at 08:56 PM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Jayna | 11/25/2010 at 09:10 PM
Congrats on the arrival of your two beautiful girls. Can't wait to see a picture of the 4 of them all together. It will def be a beautiful time.
Wishing you all well as you all settle into your extended family. xoxo
Posted by: lynne H | 11/25/2010 at 09:10 PM
Congratulations! Tiny little you did so GREAT.. I mean these are fabulous weights for twins..right?! and ADORABLE... and so much hair! Too, too darling... I am so happy for you and your family. Bless all of you and the happiest of Thanksgivings to you all as well!
Posted by: Beth Moore | 11/25/2010 at 09:12 PM
OH Stephanie... and family... they are just absolutely precious!!! So stinkin teenie little ones... Hope you just kiss kiss kiss them all over.. so sweet... Hope you got a piece of pumpkin pie .. hee hee Enjoy your time in hospital.. and rest up!
Peace,
Kim
Posted by: Kim FAucher | 11/25/2010 at 09:17 PM
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you all!
Posted by: Kathy M | 11/25/2010 at 09:19 PM
Congrats! Sweet little picture!
Posted by: Amanda-ThriceBlessed | 11/25/2010 at 09:20 PM
I have been following your blog for a few years...how exciting to have those little girls finally here!
Congratulations to you and your family.
Posted by: Linda | 11/25/2010 at 09:33 PM
Congratulations!! I think those beautiful girls have more hair than my daughter did when she was 2. LOL! They are gorgeous.
Posted by: Kim | 11/25/2010 at 09:47 PM
They are SO beautiful!!! Congratulations to you and your family! So happy for you all!
Posted by: Amber | 11/25/2010 at 09:52 PM
They are absolutely gorgeous...you are so blessed...4 beautiful girls! CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Grandma Shelley | 11/25/2010 at 10:13 PM
Oh, congratulations!!! What a wonderful day to bring such beautiful babies into the world!
Posted by: Erica Hettwer | 11/25/2010 at 10:16 PM
Stephanie, Jimmy, Harper and Sadie -- CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you all, and praising God with you that He brought the newest additions into this world safe and sound (and kept their mommy that way, too). Blessings to you all!
Stacy Aannestad
Posted by: Stacy A | 11/25/2010 at 10:20 PM
CONGRATULATIONS STEPH! Way to go on the non-c-section birth! I had to have one with my twins (actually it was easier on me for recovery...except the puking part during delivery!). You have two beautiful new additions to your family of four girls. So happy for you and Jimmy. Yay! :)
XOXOXOXO
Posted by: Cari Skuse | 11/25/2010 at 10:21 PM
So Beautiful!!! So precious. What a gift. Congratulations!
Posted by: Tracey | 11/25/2010 at 10:25 PM
Congratulations!! Knowing what a grateful heart you have it couldn't be more appropriate that these angels were born on Thanksgiving!! Enjoy every moment!!
Posted by: Dawn | 11/25/2010 at 10:28 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! They're beautiful!
Posted by: Mandi | 11/25/2010 at 10:31 PM
Huge congrats!!
Your girls all have such beautiful hair! Can't wait to see more photos!
Posted by: Janell | 11/25/2010 at 10:36 PM
So happy for all of you!! The girls are precious. Enjoy these new memories :)
Posted by: April P. | 11/25/2010 at 10:56 PM
so thrilled to see your beautiful babies! congratulations!! you have a gorgeous family. so happy everything went well - happy thanksgiving! :o)
Posted by: Erica | 11/25/2010 at 10:59 PM
Congrats! There are definitely going to be plenty more pink princess moments in your life!
Posted by: Maeghan M. | 11/25/2010 at 11:07 PM
They are simply beautiful!! Is it me or does Cate looks like Harper? Congratulations to you all!!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | 11/25/2010 at 11:17 PM
I follow your blog every day and had to say they are BEAUTIFUL! congratulations!
Posted by: Amy Gomez | 11/25/2010 at 11:31 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of you!!!!
I get your updates in my email so don't usually comment, although I OFTEN think I should. Yours is like the ONLY blog I 'follow' anymore. :)
I am more excited and happy for you and your family than I can even express!!!! :) Congratulations again!
Now......go get some rest!!! :)
Posted by: Stacey Flores | 11/25/2010 at 11:36 PM
Congratulations! They are beautiful! :-)
Posted by: Carrie | 11/25/2010 at 11:41 PM
Congratulations on your newest Thanksgiving blessings! Glad your twin pregnancy went so long, good baby weights, and no C-section! God is good.
Posted by: amy | 11/25/2010 at 11:41 PM
Oh, Stephanie! CONGRATULATIONS! They're gorgeous and look the hair! You said you saw it in the ultrasound. So lovely. Congratulations to you all again :o)
Posted by: Debra | 11/25/2010 at 11:42 PM
Congratulations!!! They are beautiful!
Posted by: Maria | 11/25/2010 at 11:58 PM