Happy Birthday!

We just had a great weekend of celebrating birthdays. My nephew Jopseph turned three on May 20th, then Grace turned three on May 22nd and then the twins turned one on May 24th.  It's such a fun time of year to have all of the family birthdays. Joseph and Grace are practically like twins and they are the best of friends. It's been so much fun watching them grow up together. We had beautiful weather for a wonderful party to celebrate. I seriously can't believe Jack and Reid are one already! Where has the last year gone?!

I hope to post some pictures from the party soon. Unfortunately, chasing two one year olds around didn't allow me to have a camera in hand. I'm not sure why...ha ha! I think a few other people took some pictures though :-)

Here are some recent pictures.

Almost a year ago...

I remember last year at this time vividly. I remember being uncomfortable and thinking how could my stomach possibly get any bigger. I remember the countless trips to the bathroom. I remember feeling exhausted after chasing Grace around and thinking how much more can my body possibly take. I remember trips to the park with Grace and people would look at me and say "Please tell me you have more than 1 baby in your stomach." I remember how getting up and down from the couch or bed was not an easy task. I remember how I loss hearing in my one ear towards the end of the pregnancy and wondering if it would ever come back after the twins were born. (By the way it did come back but it took some time).  I remember how the dogs would always curl right up on my big belly. I remember rocking Grace at night and she would wiggle around trying to find room on my lap. I remember the night before I went into labor Mike was working late and Grace was resisiting going to bed. I put her in our bed and she snuggled up with me and was being such a sweetheart. It was almost like she knew that this was our chance to have some last minute alone time. Most of all I remember the feelings of complete excitement and fear!

I can't believe I'm even going to post these pictures. Words can't even describe my belly...These were taken at Grace's 2nd Birthday party and the twins were born 2 days later. I was 36 weeks pregnant.

Side view....

Wow!!

Two days after Grace's 2nd birthday this was us (minus Grace)..so happy to be holding our two healthy babies. Let the fun begin :-)

Looking back at this year I can't believe how far we have come. It's been a crazy year but we have officially made it through year 1 of having twins!! I'm so thankful for our three healthy children and for my amazing husband who is the best Dad ever. We couldn't have made it through the year without the support of our amazing family (especially Nana).



Walking

Big Milestones

Big things are happening at our house.

First off, Grace is officially potty trained! A few weeks ago she decided that she wanted to be potty trained and it happened overnight. It was the easiest potty training session ever. She is doing such a great job. Rewarding her with candy and Toy Story underwear helps a bit ;-) Ha ha!

Secondly, Grace is now sleeping in a big girl bed. She is free of the crib! She has done really well with the transition. She looks so tiny in such a big bed now.

Last but not least the twins are officially walking!! I'm working on uploading a video! Check back soon.

Here are some pictures from the week:

Reid on the left and Jack on the right making a silly face

These little guys are such happy babies! Although it's the hardest thing ever having TWO of them, at least they are always smiling and as sweet as can be. I just love their blue eyes and blond hair.

Grace and Jack

The bubbies watching Grace leave for school

New triple stroller....yes it's massive! I needed a way to bring all three kids on a walk or to the park by myself. Grace is not a big fan of walking so this was the solution. We found it on Craigslist and I love it. Several people have asked us if we have triplets?!! Ummm...NO!

Grace's first swim lesson without me in the water with her. She loved it!

Happy Easter

Boys in plaid shorts...

may be the cutest thing ever! So maybe they are missing the Polo's in these pictures, but I'm loving the little plaid shorts. Even if the shorts are as big as them!



These two were looking all cute and sweet until Jack pulled Reid down by his shirt.

Weeeeee!!

I think Daddy is getting dizzy....

Table for FIVE

We had our first dinner out tonight as a family of five. I have been talking about doing this for quite some time now and I finally convinced Mike that tonight was the night. Dora was at the local pizza restaurant so I figured what better way to experience our first dinner. Well we survived! The kids were all really good the entire dinner.  It did help that kids music was playing and Dora was dancing around the restaurant. All and all it was a success though! Grace loved seeing Dora! She looks nervous in these pictures but she was all smiles.

Grace wasn't so sure at first :-)

Reid's first look at Dora!

I love the look on Reid's face in this one. 

Getting a better look at Dora...

Some other random kids at the restaurant who look like they could be related to Jack and Reid.

Jack was all smiles for Dora

Diesel

Don't mind Gracie's crazy hair, but I had to post these pictures. Diesel is the most chill dog ever! He will basically let anyone do anything to him.

Shrek Ears

Little miss Lola on the other hand....she is a nervous mess with three kids in the house! Poor thing.

Random Pictures

Here are some random pictures from the last few weeks. The kids are all getting over another cold so don't mind the runny noses and red faces. Still pretty cute. The boys are getting so big and having a great time exploring every area of the house. I can't believe they will be one in a few months. I still look at them all the time and can't believe they are mine and that I have TWO of them. Right now I can hear them in their room laughing at each other. I was watching them on the baby monitor and they are both jumping on their bumpers and then falling over. They think it's pretty funny apparently! Hopefully they fall asleep for their nap soon!

Jack

Grace feeding Reid, along with her contraption in the back to turn the lights on and off :-)

Grace and her bubbies!

Reid very proud to be standing

First time on the swings and loving it!

Reid sporting his Puma jacket from Uncle Brian