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Monday, April 27, 2009

Happy Birthday Darla and Dexter !

Well, they are finally here...and boy do we love them. Both doing well and so are we. Thanks for all your support.

Enjoy a few pictures.

Darla Tzaneen Emily Kontoes - 6lbs 0.6oz and 19in @ 2:17pm 25 Apr 2009
*Tzaneen = Chris' favorite area on his mission (South Africa)
*Emily = A tribute to the Brown's (Jackie's family)


Dexter "Dex" Pashby Ngwenya Kontoes - 5lbs 10.1oz and 18.75in @ 2:18pm
*Pashby = Chris' middle name / a family name
*Ngwenya = Last name of one (of the many) awesome families of South Africa that has had a huge influence on Chris (and Jackie got to meet them on our honeymoon)

Darla "Twin A" & Dex "Twin B"
Daddy and the kids
Mommy and the kids
I'm sure there will be many more to come, so . . .
"hold your horses," we don't really have any free hands at the moment.

29 comments:

shana said...

Love you guys! Love the names! I am so glad everything went well! I am so happy for you guys!

renhallows said...

Congrats to you all, the babies are beautiful.
The names are great!

Race Fam said...

Congratulations!!! They are darling! Dexter is my favorite show on tv and Darla is great too!

Lindsay Rondo said...

how exciting!!! congrats! they look wonderful and healthy! I'm so excited for you guys and i can't wait to meet them!

The Price Family said...

Congratulations my dear friends!!! I can't wait to meet them. And you are soooo right Darla does look like Chris and Dexter looks like you. So fun. Bring them home to me. :)

Abby said...

Congrats! They are adorable. I hope they are good sleepers!

Meg said...

Soooo cute! I love them and miss them, hurry home so we can take care of you guys more easily!

Zobrist Family said...

Congrats guys!

lindsey said...

Wow Jackie I am so impressed by you, you look so comfortable holding two! You were seriously ment to have twins. They are so precious, beautiful and sweet! Congratulations!!

The Evans Family said...

They are beautiful! They are almost the exact same size as ours were. Those pictures brought back memories...I can't believe Isaac and Grace are 6 months already. I am so glad everything went well and that they are here safe and healthy. Good luck and get some rest while you can!

Anonymous said...

oh! they are perfect! congratulations!

i'm erin. said...

OH Jackie! They are beautiful. And such wonderful beautiful perfect names. I think you look stunning in your picture and I wish I was there to hold your babies. luv erin

shira said...

awwww! they are so cute! they certainly are a handfull! they are so beautiful and i can't wait to meet them! congratulations!!! we love you guys!

Stephanie said...

yay jackie!!! so happy for you guys and cant wait to get to hold them someday. they are precious!

Tammey said...

Congrats Jsckie


see Jonna

she is the expert on swaddling

Shanae said...

Congrats!!!!! Can't wait to come meet the little ones. YAY!

Vicki (Nana Albee) said...

"Congratulations to all four of you" Hi this is Nick Albee's mom Vicki, I have been checking up on you and waiting for your new family to arrive. Just wanted you to know how happy I am for you both. Your babies are beautiful and very healthy looking. My thought and prayer are with you. Lot's of love. Vicki Ps and thank you for all the love and support you give to my kids, Melisa and Nick. :)

... said...

Whoa! You had twins? It's been a while. Do you even remember who I am? CONGRATS!!!

Anonymous said...

So cute. Remember to get your bootah up and walk walk walk then sleep sleep sleep. It will help you recover so much faster...we love you guys can't wait to meet the little buddies.

amynicole said...

aaawe! they are absolutely darling! i'm so elated for you guys! i looove their names! you are so amazing!

The Browns said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLA AND DEX!
All our love to you as you get to know your angels. Thank you for honoring Emily by giving the name to precious Darla. There are no words..! You were meant to have these two babies Jackie- Amazing. Did I ever tell you I secretly wanted to be Darla from the Little Rascals? WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THEM! And yes- Darla looks just like her Daddy and Dex looks like his Mommy!

Josie said...

Darla and Dexter are so precious! Congratulations Jackie and Chris! xoxo

Carrie & Patrick said...

I LOVE YOUR FAMILY!

Alina Lee said...

Congratulations! beautiful babies, beautiful names and jackie, that photo of you in hospital holding babies is gorgeous. I hope to see you all very soon.

Natalie. said...

As soon as I'm no longer sick as a dog I will be there to hold babies, clean toilets, prepare food, rub feet, whatever you need! I'm so so happy for you guys! Love love love love you guys! (one love for each of the Kontoes!)

Crazy Black family said...

Congrats! They're super cute little things... like I'd expect anything else. :) Have a blast with them.

Heidi and Rich said...

Wow - so cute. I can't wait to see updated pictures. I totally understand that you have no free hands - we'll be patient!!!

Kindsay and Erik said...

I love Darla and Dexter! They are so darling! Good job Jackie. You're already such a great mom!

David and Amanda said...

Jackie, I feel like such a loser, I'm just now checking your blog and you've already had your adorable babies! Great job mama! They are precious!!!!