Raising Twins

Friday, April 16, 2010

Trip to Dallas

Twain had a conference in Dallas. Usually his conferences are not within driving distance so the girls and I decided to tag along on this trip. They haven't spent the night in a motel since they were little so this was a new experience for them. They had so much fun. We took them swimming for their first time so then they thought they should be able to get in any water they saw which led to a huge fit from Braelyn when I wouldn't let her get in the gold fish pond in the hotel lobby:) The conference hosts invited us to join them for a catered dinner that night even though we weren't part of the group. If you can imagine all these older researchers and college professors sipping on their tea and dining at a quiet meal and then their is our table with the two one year olds with chocolate cake all over their face!!!!

Braelyn and Bailey amaze me so much every day. They are starting to try to do what we do which sometimes is quite hilarious. They have learned to do the sound of the dog dogs and say "woof woof". They pick up our cell phones and put them to their ears like they are talking to someone. I was getting on to Bailey today and pointed my finger at her and Braelyn turned to her and pointed her two fingers at her. Each day is an adventure and I am thankful that we are blessed with both of them and I have the opportunity to stay home and experience all of the little things that they do. Here are a few pictures of our trip!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Easter Weekend

So my husband and I decided that we were in need of some rest and relaxation so we took advantage of the holiday on Friday and spent Thursday and Friday nights at Echo Canyon Manor bed and breakfast getting massages, eating great food, spending time in the hot tub, and sleeping ALOT! If you have never been there, you must go just to eat their food. It is amazing. My husband has traveled all over the world and eaten the best food there is and said that was the best dinner he has ever had. Friday night dinner was roased duck, filet mignon, and shrimp scampi! My mouth waters just thinking of it!

Saturday we headed back home to pick up the girls so we could spend Easter with them. We went to church and went and spend time with Grammy and Great Grandma Nan and Great Grandma Neenah and the entire families! We had a great time and the girls enjoyed all of the attention of course. Here are some pictures of Easter morning before we headed to church.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

More Birthday Pictures

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Birthday Party

We had the girls first birthday party this weekend. We had a great time with friends and family. The girls did good at the party but were worn out when we got home:) Thank you everyone for coming and all the wonderful gifts you gave them! We had a great crowd!

Friday, March 19, 2010

First Birthday

Unfortunately, the girls first birthday did not go quite as planned. I had the perfect cake picked out, the perfect place, and a great crowd of almost 40 people planning to attend. Oh how I had looked forward to all the fun the girls would have with everyone. And then here comes the stomach virus again. They were so sick all week that their party had to be rescheduled! I was way more dissapointed than them, but they weren't much in the partying mood. After 8 days of it, I am proud to say that it has finally left our house and it better stay gone for good this time!!!!!
The girls were feeling the worst on their birthday. But they got some books from their Great Aunt Nene that cheered them up a little. They love books!