A day before country icon Toby Keith met his demise, he shared a video of him performing on his Instagram page. Footage depicted the “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” artist standing in front of a huge cheering crowd as he raised his guitar above his head.

Toby Keith performing in Las Vegas, Nevada posted on December 12, 2023 | Source: Instagram/tobykeith

Toby Keith performing in Las Vegas, Nevada posted on December 12, 2023 | Source: Instagram/tobykeit

Toby Keith performing in Las Vegas, Nevada posted on December 12, 2023 | Source: Instagram/tobykeith

Toby Keith and Tricia Lucus at the People’s Choice Country Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on September 28, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Toby and Krystal Keith at the 38th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee in 2004. | Source: Getty Image

Toby Keith in California in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

Kate Middleton is keeping herself far away from public life as she continues her cancer treatment. The Princess of Wales announced the cancer diagnosis on March 22. Since Easter, she and her family, including her and Prince William’s three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, have spent quality time with each other at their country house, Anmer Hall, in Sandringham.

King Charles and Kate Middleton both are going through cancer treatment. The king and princess are said to have supported each other through thick and thin throughout this challenging time. While Kate was recovering from her abdominal surgery at the London Clinic, Charles was said to have visited her to check in. 

Shortly before her announcement video, Kate sat in the gardens of Windsor. She and King Charles reportedly had lunch together at Windsor Castle. Now, new details about their lunch have surfaced — and they don’t leave a dry eye. 

King Charles and Kate Middleton are in the middle of their cancer treatments. The monarch, who was officially crowned king in early May of last year, disclosed his cancer diagnosis in early February, and about six weeks later, Kate Middleton shared the news of her diagnosis.

Kate Middleton – cancer diagnosis

On March 22, Kate Middleton broke her nearly two-month silence about her health after undergoing her “planned” abdominal surgery. The Princess of Wales revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer and is now undergoing chemotherapy.

“I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery,” Kate Middleton said in the video, as she sat on a bench in the grounds of Windsor, daffodils visible in the background behind her.

She added that the news came as a “huge shock.”

“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful. Tests after the operation found cancer had been present,” Kate continued, adding that she was in the early stages of treatment.

“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”

“As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I am going to be okay,” the Princess of Wales added, asking the public for privacy as she begins her treatment.

Several experts analyzed Kate Middleton’s video and the way she presented her cancer diagnosis to the world. Body language expert Judi James said that Kate sitting alone at the bench in the Windsor Gardens was a “testament to her strength and courage” and that it appeared that the Princess of Wales hadn’t” lost her sense of humor.”

Kate Middleton compared with Queen Elizabeth by royal expert

Meanwhile, royal biographer Sally Bedel Smith told People Magazine that Kate’s video was “sincere, dignified and “poised.”

“She is inherently shy, and for her to do that took a lot,” Bedell Smith explained, adding that she got flashbacks to Queen Elizabeth II.

“When she ended with ‘You are not alone,’ it rang a bell with something that Queen Elizabeth would have said,” Bedell Smith explains. “It was very similar to what Queen Elizabeth said during COVID when she said, ‘We are all in this together.’”

“She was mindful there are very few people who read about that or watched that who doesn’t know someone who has cancer. She was mindful of that. It was a way of reassuring people not only about her condition but helping them have courage,” Sally Bedell smith added.

Kate Middleton has always been close to her father-in-law, King Charles. The Princess of Wales has even been labeled “the daughter he never had,” and after they both received cancer diagnoses, it appears that they have grown even closer.

Royal expert Victoria Arbiter pointed out that King Charles and Kate Middleton’s already strong relationship has likely grown even more vital as they have faced similar health struggles. Speaking on The Royal Beat, the royal commentator said they “would have found tremendous comfort in each other, going through something so similar.”

Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith agreed and told People Magazine that she believes King Charles and Kate’s bond is growing stronger because of their similar health issues.

“He has always had a very good bond with her. I don’t think it is presumptuous to say that she is like the daughter he never had,” royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith told People Magazine. “He shares with William an impulse to protect her. They are in this together, Kate and the King.”

Shortly after Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis, the Palace issued a statement. King Charles said he was “so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did” and added that he has “remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks.”

King Charles “emotional” one-on-one lunch with Kate Middleton before cancer announcement

The statement was undoubtedly emotional, but according to royal expert Jennie Bond, one word confirmed that the two have an extraordinary relationship.

In an interview with OK! Magazine, Jennie Bond says that the fact that he said “closest contact” and not “close” was noteworthy.

Moreover, Bond revealed that the two had lunch together at Windsor Castle less than 24 hours before the video was released, which left Charles very emotional.

“There’s no doubt that cancer has cemented an already strong relationship. It’s very touching to think of Charles toddling down the corridor to see Kate when they were both in hospital. And it is understood that the King was left very emotional after their one-on-one lunch at Windsor Castle the day after she recorded her broadcast,” Bond said.

“There are so very few people in whom a senior royal can confide, certain that everything they say will be secure. I’m sure that both Charles and Kate have found it comforting to be able to discuss their emotions as well as the chemotherapy treatment and how it has made them feel.”

Jennie Bond added that Kate Middleton isn’t “looking for a father figure,” but that she and Charles have formed a “genuinely affectionate relationship.”

“After all, remember how Diana said Charles had always wanted a daughter. And he loves the grandchildren and now sees much more of them either at Windsor or Sandringham,” the royal expert continued.

King Charles thinks of Kate Middleton “as his daughter,” expert says

“It must be particularly tough for the children to know that both their grandfather and their mother are ill. But I’m sure Charles, like Kate, tries to shield them from that and carries on being a fun grandpa as much as he can in their tight knit little group.”

King Charles might not have shown his emotions about his bond with Kate Middleton in public. However, the monarch did reveal that he did cry after the enormous response to his cancer diagnosis.

In February, during a meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shortly after his cancer diagnosis had been made public, King Charles said, “I’ve had so many wonderful messages and cards. It’s reduced me to tears most of the time.”

“I hear there’s been a lot more attention and interest on those main, wonderful cancer charities, many of which I’ve been a patron for years,” the King added with a laugh.

Jennie Bond’s insights into King Charles’ emotional lunch are backed up by a source from The Sun, who says it is “unusual” for them to sit down together.

“The King had already been made aware that the woman he calls ‘my beloved daughter-in-law’ had cancer. They would have had lots to discuss and share because just weeks earlier, the King had begun his course of treatment and dealt with announcing his diagnosis,” the source told The Sun.

“The King left his lunch feeling very emotional. They are very close and he thinks of Catherine as his daughter. There is no doubt there is a lot they can share and can use each other for support during their own deeply personal cancer battles.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton decided to leave Adelaide Cottage to spend time at Anmer Hall at Sandringham. George, Charlotte, and Louis are returning to school on April 17, and they get to spend some quality time with their parents at the country house instead.

Prince William’s beautifully supporting Kate Middleton amid cancer diagnosis

Exactly how Kate Middleton is doing as she has begun her treatment, which involves “a course of preventative chemotherapy,” is not known. However, according to royal expert Jennie Bond, the Princess of Wales appears to be doing well.

In an interview with Bella Magazine, the royal expert revealed that Kate is getting stronger with each day that passes.

“She says she’s getting stronger every day so I’m sure she’s doing her best to join in the outdoor life –the picnic, barbecues and walks on the beach,” Bond said.

Prince William has been an invaluable source of support for Kate in this challenging time. A longtime family friend told People he is a “reliable, strong person.” Thanks to him, Kate MIdldeotn “doesn’t feel isolated.”

“This is about supporting her and her feeling supported,” the family friend said. It is a joint effort. She doesn’t feel isolated at all. The nuclear family that they have created so well is immense support not only to him but to Catherine, too.”

The insider continued: “It is a particular time in their lives, and I know their priority will be to look after each other. His priority is on his family, and the other questions can wait.”

A young man was recently going through his grandparents’ old things after they passed and showed an interesting find to a friend of his.

The two could not tell what these metal objects could possibly be until the found some information online.

The metal sticks are actually nutcrackers! Likely from the 1940’s or 1950’s, this type of nutcracker would be used to dig the actual nut out of a shell.

They help to get to the edible portion of any nut, but are especially common to help one properly eat a chestnut.

Nutcrackers like this were often in similar sets of seafood tools that included implements for cracking the shells of shellfish in addition to picks for pulling out the meat.

The nutcrackers could also often been found with a matching wooden bowl designed to look like a chestnut.

Many of us and our grandparents had similar tools at home, along with the fond memories that go with them!

Did you ever have nutcrackers or picks like this? Tell us about your favorite memories of them in the comments!

It was an ordinary afternoon back home from school when Owen Burns heard his sister screaming. He was annoyed at the intrusion her screaming brought, thinking nothing sinister of her squeals for help.

But when he looked out his window, he was shocked but recovered quickly enough to make a life-saving decision.

Owen Burns was settling in to play his favorite game “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” on his PlayStation 3 when he heard his sister screaming from their yard. The 13-year-old thought she was goofing around and became annoyed.

Moments later the teenager looked out his bedroom window to see a stranger trying to drag his 8-year-old sister to the woods edging their home.

The panicked teenager grabbed his slingshot and got his hands on any immediate ammunition he could find; a marble and a rock. He directly aimed at the kidnapper and hit him squarely between the eyes.

The second time, he hit him in the chest. “He was swearing. He was cussing,” Owen told the press.

The encounter happened at the Burns’ home in Alpena Township in Michigan in broad daylight. Their mother Maggie Burns noted that kidnappings were unheard of in the area.

At the end of the encounter, his 8-year-old sister was safe albeit probably traumatized from the incident. The kidnapper was a 17-year-old that the Michigan State Police did not identify but have confirmed will be charged as an adult.

“He really is the one that … I believe saved his sister’s either life or from something seriously bad happening to her,” Lt. John Grimshaw said at a news conference, calling Owen’s actions “extraordinary.” This young boy’s actions were nothing short of heroic!

He added that the young man should be commended for his efforts.

The slingshot the teenager used was nothing out of the ordinary. His mother bought it on clearance for $3. The teen would at times go out to his yard and target practice on old orange juice cans which apparently perfected his aim.

The teenager said when he first saw a kidnapper attempting to abduct his sister one thought immediately crossed his mind; the stranger if successful in his attempt would likely either make his sister a sex slave or kill her.

Grimshaw recounted the encounter saying the kidnapper, “came from behind her, grabbed her like you see in the movies — hand over the mouth, arm around the waist — and was attempting to pull her into the woods.”

That is when Owen reached for his slingshot and fired at him. When his sister freed himself from the kidnapper’s grasp, she ran inside the home crying telling her brother she was almost killed. An enraged Owen ran outside cursing at the kidnapper. He hurled a baseball at him which missed. He then attempted to hit him with his slingshot again but the rubber broke and made his third attempt futile.

The siblings then called their mother who had stopped at a relative’s place to help out while she had been on her way home from work. When she heard her incoherent and upset children on the phone, she made out the word ‘kidnapper’ and rushed home to call the police.

“I was in shock for a few days,” Maggie said.

The 17-year-old kidnapper was found hiding at a nearby gas station. He was then charged with attempted kidnapping, attempted felony assault, and misdemeanor assault and battery in Alpena County District Court.

“He had obvious signs of an injury consistent with those that would have been sustained from the slingshot strikes to his head and chest,” police said in a press release.

Maggie said she was dubious of his son’s story about hitting the kidnapper from 200 feet away perfectly on his forehead and chest. But the police confirmed the story saying when they were interviewing the suspect, the marble-induced goose egg on his forehead kept growing.

“You said I always lie!” Owen said to his mother.

“I just couldn’t believe it,” she replied. “It just didn’t sound real, until there was proof. It sounds like something you would see in the movies.”

“Mom,” the teenager said, “stuff in the movies can and do happen in real life.” Clearly this young man is a hero!

Months after going through a painful separation from longtime wife Christine Baumgartner, it looks as though Kevin Costner has potentially found love again.

According to reports, the Yellowstone star has entered a relationship with singer Jewel – the two were recently snapped together on Richard Branson’s Necker Island at a tennis fundraiser for the Inspiring Children Foundation.

TMZ claim that the pair had flown to the Caribbean together and spent time in each other’s company for over a week. This, of course, comes not long after the drama Costner went through as a result of his post-relationship court battle with the aforementioned Baumgartner.

According to reports, Costner was blindsided by his wife’s decision to begin divorce proceedings back in May of this year. The whole sorry saga then continued to spiral downwards from there.

In early May, Christine filed divorce papers, citing “irreconcilable differences”. The pair had been married for 18 years.

A representative for Costner released a statement reading: “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action.

“We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.”

Costner and Baumgartner married in 2004. The couple have three kids together: sons Cayden, 15, and Hayes, 14, and daughter Grace, 12.

What followed Baumgartner’s filing was a bitter feud between she and Costner, one that included the former being forced out of the family home – as per a prenuptial agreement – and the latter being ordered to pay $63,209 per month in child support.

Yet though the road has undoubtedly been a dark one for Costner, filled with heartbreak, uncertainty and a lot of stress he could probably have done without, it would appear there is light at the end of the tunnel.

As per TMZ, Costner has embarked upon a romance with US singer Jewel. As mentioned above, the pair flew to the Caribbean together, with one source stating: “There was definitely something going on. They were flirty, and when they were together, it was like they both just lit up.”

Another source added: “You could tell they were trying to be discreet, but anybody who saw them could tell something was going on.”

Not only that, but Jewel mentioned Costner on social media. Referring to the tennis fundraiser held on Necker Island, located in the British Virgin Islands, she said: “It’s an incredible time, and one I use to relax, rest and play w my son! @kevincostnermodernwest was kind enough to mentor our kids this year.”

TMZ also say that Costner and Jewel flew back together. A source told them that Jewel is “picky,” adding: “She wants a good man, and Kevin fits the bill.”

Seeing how their lives were cut short, one wonders what they would look like in old age. From the beloved Princess Diana and pop star Elvis Presley, here are AI-generated images that depict what they would look like today.

Lady Diana Spencer photographed on January 1, 1980 | Source: Getty Images

Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Prince William and Prince Charles on board royal yacht Britannia on May 6, 1985 in Venice, Italy. | Source: Getty Images

Prince William, Prince Harry and Prince Charles outside Westminster Abbey at the funeral of Princess Diana on on September 6, 1997 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Diana Princess pictured at home on February 1983 in Kensington Palace, London. | Source: Getty Images

AI image of Princess Diana in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Princess Diana in old age | Source: Midjourne

AI image of Princess Diana in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Princess Diana in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Princess Diana in old age | Source: Midjourney

Elvis Presley poses in a promotional portrait for the movie “Jailhouse Rock” on January 1,1957. | Source: Getty Images

Elvis Presley performs on stage on June 22, 1956 | Source: Getty Images

Elvis Presley on the set of “Love Me Tender,” 1956 | Source: Getty Images

Elvis Presley stands backstage in a concert venue. | Source: Getty Images

Elvis Presley performing on the Elvis comeback TV special on on June 27, 1968. | Source: Getty Images

AI image of Elvis Presley in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Elvis Presley in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Elvis Presley in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Elvis Presley in old age | Source: Midjourne

AI image of Elvis Presley in old age | Source: Midjourney

Anna Nicole Smith pictured on January 1, 1990 | Source: Getty Images

Anna Nicole Smith and Daniel Wayne Smith during Anna Nicole Smith’s Special Appearance For Guess Sportwear at Bullock’s Store at Beverly Center on February 20, 1993 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Anna Nicole Smith and Daniel Wayne Smith during “G-Phoria – The Award Show 4 Gamers” at Shrine Auditorium on July 31, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Dannielynn Birkhead and Larry Birkhead at the Launch celebration party for The Simpson’s Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood on May 17, 2008 in Universal City, California. | Source: Getty Images

Dannielynn Birkhead and Larry Birkhead at the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. | Source: Getty Images

AI image of Anna Nicole Smith in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Anna Nicole Smith in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Anna Nicole Smith in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Anna Nicole Smith in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Anna Nicole Smith in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Anna Nicole Smith in old age | Source: Midjourney

Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey on the set of “Dirty Dancing,” 1987. | Source: Getty Images

Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi on January 1, 1987 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Lisa Niemi and Patrick Swayze at the London premiere of “Keeping Mum,” 2005 | Source: Getty Images

Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi pose at the Portrait Studio at the Arclight Theatre on November 5, 2005 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

AI image of Patrick Swayze in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Patrick Swayze in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Patrick Swayze in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Patrick Swayze in old age | Source: Midjourney

Grace Kelly pictured on January 1, 1955 | Source: Getty Images

Grace Kelly photographed on January 1, 1950 | Source: Getty Images

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco driven through the streets of Monte Carlo following their wedding on April 19, 1956 in Monaco. | Source: Getty Images

AI image of Grace Kelly in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Grace Kelly in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Grace Kelly in old age | Source: Midjourney

AI image of Grace Kelly in old age | Source: Midjourney

Jane Seymour is a name synonymous with grace, talent, and timeless beauty in the world of entertainment. Renowned for her versatile acting career, the 72-year-old has graced the screens with her exceptional performances for decades.

Though, aside from being a Hollywood icon, Seymour is also an author and a dedicated mother.

In fact, she has navigated the challenges and joys of motherhood, including the unique experience of raising twin sons.

Seymour, who has been married and divorced four times, is the proud mother of Katherine, 41, and Sean Flynn, 38, from her marriage to David Flynn. She also shares her twin sons, John Stacy and Kristopher Steven, 27, from her marriage to filmmaker James Keach.

Journey to motherhood

Seymour’s journey to motherhood had many hurdles, with the actress candidly sharing to People that in-vitro fertilization led to two miscarriages, nearly causing her and her then-husband, Keach, to abandon their hopes. However, her third pregnancy, aged 44, proved to be a success, resulting in the birth of her twin sons, John and Kristopher.

The boys were premature, born six weeks early via an emergency C-section due to pre-eclampsia. Given this, the twins faced challenges from the very start. The pregnancy and birth were fraught with risk, and Seymour and the twins narrowly escaped a tragic outcome. She revealed in an interview with Loose Women: “I nearly died having them, and the babies nearly died.”

However, Seymour has never regretted taking that risk, stating: “I’m very glad I had them.” The twins’ premature birth meant they needed to be meticulously monitored during their early days. Seymour revealed that both boys had health issues, with Johnny even turning blue on two occasions after returning home from the hospital.

This prompted their return to the hospital where their breathing, swallowing, and sucking were monitored. Seymour’s was clearly committed to her twins’ health.

She made choices that allowed her to be fully present for her children, often taking them along with her while she was filming. As the twins continued to grow, they not only became stronger but also developed a deep bond. Seymour revealed that they loved sleeping in the same crib and later shared the same bed.

Fans love Jane Seymour’s sons

Recently, Seymour shared a heartwarming picture of herself with her now-grown twin sons, who, according to her fans, have grown tall and handsome, towering over her. Admirers flooded the post with affectionate comments, saying: “Love this Jane. The boys are so handsome, and you look beautiful.”

Others chimed in, adding: “Two handsome men! And a beautiful mother!” The praise continued with comments like “Handsome sons!” and “Your boys are handsome.”

The outpouring of love persisted with remarks such as: “How beautiful you three are!” and “They look just like their dad. Handsome men.”

Seymour’s journey as a mother to twins, with its challenges and triumphs, serves as a testament to the strength of a mother’s love.

Even now, as her tall and handsome twin sons stand above her, she continues to celebrate the joys of parenthood and the enduring power of love.

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments!

A peaceful hike turned shocking for a South Carolina woman who came across a “beast” hiding along the edge of a creek.

Wanting to warn others to be extra cautious when hiking through Jeffries Creek Park, Meredith Langley shared a photo of the massive creature on Facebook, horrifying many online users.

“He’s probably swallowed somebody’s child already,” writes one netizen who vowed to never go hiking again. Keep reading to learn more about the creature Langley found!

Meredith Langley was hiking through Jeffries Creek Park in Florence, South Carolina, when she came face-to-face with frightening fauna who interrupted her enjoyment of the flora.

A giant brown snake – several feet long and thicker than the root of a tree used to rest his head – was hiding in the dirt along the edge of the creek.

The snake – that was catching some rays of sunshine – shocked Langley, who wrote on Facebook, “Note how well he blends in with his surroundings.”

“This was a good teaching opportunity and example for my own kids who forget not to run ahead of me on trails!” Langley writes to members of the private Facebook group, South Carolina Hiking Club.

The beast, that she estimates is about four to five feet when stretched out, was “wholly unafraid of us.”

“It watched me with stillness and reserve, and without aggression or fear. That told me that this creature knew with certainty that it was capable of defending itself if needed, but it need not exert that energy unnecessarily,” Langley said of the monster, who she captured on film before she quietly retreated. “That area is its home, not ours, and my children and I maintain that respect and reverence anytime we are out in nature.”

‘What a beast’

The online community was horrified when they saw the fearless snake, resting along a common hiking path.

Believing her eyes tricked her, one netizen writes, “What is that?” and another says, “This photo is not selling South Carolina.”

Others are in awe of the snake’s size. “What a beast!” one writes.

“This looks like something you’d see in the Amazon jungle,” said a second while a third simply stated, “Dats a whopper.”

One person jokingly commented, “He’s probably swallowed somebody’s child already,” adding, “I ain’t going on NO trails period.”

Meanwhile, other cyberfans tried to identify the snake’s species, “That’s a huge cottonmouth,” shares one user. Cottonmouths are highly venomous vipers, which along with copperheads are frequently found in the area.

The killer snakes, also called water moccasins, are often confused with their nicer relatives, like the brown water snake.

Harmless water snake

Despite its threatening look, which the serpent really can’t help, it’s a harmless water snake, says Sean Foley, curator of herpetology at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden.

“If they are cornered or attacked they will defend themselves by flattening their heads, striking, and shaking their tails in leaves,” Foley tells McClatchy News. “All these things make them appear dangerous to would-be predators in the hopes that they will be left alone.”

Referring to the enormity of the snake, Foley added it’s “not unusual,” and that “it would take several years to reach that size.”

Large, small, deadly or not, all snakes are nicer when they are admired from a distance.

Langley adds to her post, “a good rule of thumb is to just steer clear of all of them if you can help it.”

Jenny Marr would have been forgiven for thinking there was something wrong with her unborn baby when her doctor had a peculiar look on her face during the first ultrasound...

Little did she know Dr. Lauren Murray was about to change her and her partner’s life forever.

Everyone who has been expecting a baby and has made a visit to the sonographer knows how nerve-wracking and exciting it can be.

To see something appear on that black screen and know it’s a living thing is incredibly emotional. But for Jenny Marr and her partner Chris, it was those things and much more.

The couple, from Grapevine, Texas, met in a local pub and had tried to have a baby for several months. But when Jenny finally got pregnant, she and Chris got the shock of their lives when they went in for a routine ultrasound.

That’s when Jenny realized she wasn’t carrying one baby.

Jenny explained to TODAY: “I was like, ‘Oh no, there’s no heartbeat.’ And, she’s like, ‘No, there is a heartbeat.’ She goes, ‘Y’all, there’s three babies in there.’ And we were just absolutely floored.”

Jenny and her partner Chris were naturally shocked, but the surprises didn’t end there.

Just a week later, on November 19, 2019, they visited a maternal-fetal medicine specialist for a follow-up appointment and got the same odd glance from the technician performing the ultrasound.

“The tech — who was doing the initial (scan) — she gave me a funny look. We were like, ‘Oh what’s going on now?’ We got worried again,’” Chris told TODAY.

“She was really cute. She said, ‘I’m not supposed to say this, but y’all got four babies.’”

In just seven days, they’d gone from expecting one baby to being told they were having FOUR.

Chris said: “I made the joke that I am not coming back because there are going to be five babies next time. We were just shocked. Jumping from three to four was easier to swallow. Just after that we heard they were healthy.”

Dr. Lauren Murray and her colleagues estimated that identical, spontaneous quadruplet births occur in 1 in 11 million or 1 in 15 million births … extremely rare to put it mildly.

“It’s unbelievable. It’ll never happen again in my career. I said, ‘Girl, go buy a few lottery tickets because those are the kind of odds we’re dealing with,’” Murray said. “What a miracle it was.”

Despite risks that one of the babies could pull nutrients away from the others, thus requiring surgery and causing problems, it turned out that this quartet were perfectly ready to share.

“The babies shared incredibly well. There were no incidents on the sonogram even leading up to that where we were worried that one of them, or two or three of them, would be significantly smaller,” Murray said.

So it was that at 28.5 weeks, on March 15, Jenny went into labor.

She was trying to get to 33 weeks but had to deliver early. The babies arrived during the beginning of the coronavirus chaos, but her C-section went well.

Baby Harrison came first, weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces. Hardy came after at 2 pounds 10 ounces, then Henry at 2 pounds 6.7 ounces and finally Hudson, who was 1 pound 15 ounces.

“They were all born in three minutes. It’s incredible,” Jenny said. “We called them our baby birds because they really looked like baby birds.”

Three of the four stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit for 10 weeks to receive oxygen, amongst other things. In early May, though, they came home … and Jenny and Chris couldn’t be happier.

When a year had passed, Jenny talked to DFW Child and gave an update on how her quadruplets were doing.

”They’re all crawling. I have two who will be walking in the next month probably, which means the other two aren’t far behind. They’re into everything. They’re dirty and messy. They’re already such little boys! Eating is just shoveling food into their face as fast as they possibly can. They’re funny and just sweet as can be.”

“We just hope that this little story and our boys bring as much joy to everybody as they bring to us,” Jenny explained.

Today, the quadruplets have turned 3 years and they seemed to be thriving.

Jenny has created an Instagram account where anyone can follow the family’s journey. She has 140,000 followers and Jenny, who previously worked as a dental assistant, often posts updates and shares glimpses of the Marr family’s everyday life – and it’s a busy one!

With such a unique birth, it is natural that many people have questions and are curious about Jenny’s family and birth experience. Jenny says she conceived these boys without any medical or medication assistance.

Many people also ask Jenny how she’s coping with four lively boys.

”I don’t know anything different, and I don’t really have another option! My family had preschools when I was growing up, and 8 weeks was the starting age. I used to sit in with the preschool babies. I was around kids so much that it is like second nature to take care of children,” Jenny says.

”It is what it is. You’ve got to roll with the punches. I remember asking my doctor, “Do I need to go to parenting classes?” She said, “No, you’re going to learn things in the NICU. And there are four of them. Nobody’s going to teach you how to do this.”

People also wonder how Jenny and Chris managed to tell the boys apart.

”Well as their parents we just kind of know. We typically see 4 different faces, but their personalities and voices are so different. For someone who’s just met them though: (in birth order) Harrison is the biggest and has the best hair. Hardy has a chipped front tooth and is super slender. Henry has a chubby face and his hair bounces when he runs. Hudson has the smallest head and a freckle on his forehead. Thats about all I can give you in regards to how to tell them apart,” Jenny says.

Four precious little babies come into the world … what a truly blessed day March 15 was.

Jenny and Chris, I’m delighted for you both. I can’t imagine the memories you’ll create as a family and the love that will be present in your household.