On the eve of their 5th birthday...

I'm going to take a moment and reflect. Time has passed way too quickly for this dynamic duo. They are the best of friends, two peas in a pod, yet as different as night and day, oil and vinegar. I have loved them with all my heart since the day we heard "heartbeats" and not just a "heartbeat." They make me laugh, they make me cry, and they make me sit back wonder how this is all going to work out in the end. Asher is so kind and thoughtful, intelligent and silly. Avery is so spirited and loving, witty and boyish. (Just today he told us he was allergic to owls. Good thing we don't encounter them too often.)

They humored me today and got into some of my favorite newborn poses from the early days. I'm a sucker for now and then shots...

5 years old. What an adventure life has been!