Our little girl...

"I see who I want to be, in my daughter's eyes."
- Martina McBride

Our Big Boys!

We just went to the doctor this morning for the twins 2 year check up. What an ordeal! The boys were not happy to be there initially, but we eventually made it.

Asher weighed in at about 33 lbs. (Due to their turkey nature, I had to get on the scale with them, then subtract my weight-- not once, but twice!). That put him in about the 97th percentile for weight. He measured 37.5" long-- and was actually off the charts! If you double a child's height @ age 2, you get a good estimate of how tall s/he will be full-grown... so... do the math... Ash looks to be 6'3"!!! It's hard to wrap my mind around my big baby being so big!!!

Avery weighed about 29 lbs, which was about 80th percentile-- what growth! Usually Peanut has been in the 25-50th percentiles in height and weight, so this one was a change. He measured 36" even-- a full yard!-- which put him in the 90th percentile. Wow!!! When he reaches adulthood, he should be 6'!

Aren't genetics something?

The Night Before Their Birthday

When I think back to 2 years ago from last night, I can't help but get all emotional. I was making the cupcakes for the playdate this afternoon at the pool for Ash and Ave, and I started to reminisce about what was going on in life July 20, 2009...

2 years ago, Claire was my only baby. She was 22 months old. I thought I was a busy mom back then. I thought life was challenging.

Then the twins were born and what a blessing they have been! People stop and ask if it's hard having twins-- well, yes, of course, having two babies the same age is definitely more trying than just one. But luckily, I don't know any different.

Because of the boys, I think I have become a better mother, person, and friend. I've been so lucky to have met so many wonderful acquaintances-- through the twins club and elsewhere-- while maintaining relations with others through the years.

Don't get me wrong-- there were some tough days, days of tears and angst, questions and worry. But in the past 730 days, I want to think there were more great than good.

And my, how they have passed.

Van Gogh?

Well-fed Daddy

Happy Mommy

Robin named "Tweety"

No, these are Claire Morrison originals. Lately, her paintings have gotten pretty identifiable. I was really surprised at her robin that she painted with watercolors. I mean, I even have a smile on my face!

Summer Days

On this summer morning, Claire and Reese enjoyed playing in the sandbox. The twins and Carly watched the garbage men coming down the alley. Simple summer pleasures...

Dolphin Encounter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr6LKeoBz2Q

Here is the link to see this neat footage we caught while on vacation in Ft. Myers Beach. Hope you enjoy!