Papa becomes an Angel

Today God became very lucky. Papa joined Him. And through all of the tears, it's a beautiful thing.

I lost my beloved dance partner (many of you will remember him charming the socks off everyone at our wedding) . . . and below- it's a wave seen not just here on the dance floor but every time we left my grandparents, he would come out and wave us off until we were out of sight. Every time. Such a sweet goodbye.

How much he is cherished, and will be deeply missed.

Tonight, Carter was being a needy and wanted to be rocked to sleep. I am so glad he did cause as I was mesmerized in my son, I realized it is something Great Grandma felt rocking Papa years ago. And wow, they were reunited today. What a happy mom.

I love my Papa.

One Year!

I still can't believe the boys are already ONE. What a fantastic birthday weekend. We got to celebrate with so many loved ones.

The Birthday (Friday the 15th)
These was no stopping me from heading to Segal's to have them install our carseats facing the front. I couldn't wait! Now they can see me- and me them. It is so nice.

We went to the park once Travis was off of work. It was the boys' first time in swings. Tyler- not big fan, but Carter enjoyed it.

The Birthday Celebration (Saturday)
What a fiasco and so much fun! There were so many kids (close to 20- all under 5!) it was wild! Thank goodness we had a backyard (Travis just finished) and it was a beautiful day. . . we lucked out!
Oh boy- the monkey cake. It was banana (the boys' favorite) and wow, even on a full stomach, they couldn't get enough. I really didn't think they would "go to town" on it but there was no stopping them. . . . and no hesitation.Above it Tyler-Below is Carter
Our godson (and nephew) Holden came to the party with Uncle Mike (Camden was sick and Auntie Kylie is due VERY soon!) He helped blow out the candles along with cousins Mary and Lucy- they are the ADORABLE girls in the next picture.


On Sunday the Bringhursts were in town (my second family growing up). We miss them so much and it is always wonderful to spend time with them. I am sure our two bring back memories of raising Chris and Colin- their twin boys. Of course at that point Karen had 4 boys all under4 - can you IMAGINE?!
NEW POLL: I took these pictures of the boys in the car and realized how much they look alike. Wow. Now, you get to guess: Who is Tyler, Who is Carter? Vote on the Poll!

11 Months

The boys are taking little steps but still then resorting to their bear crawl on all fours which they find so much faster (and safer)! Is it bad that I am slightly depressed they are turning one so soon? Where does time go? Every day I am in shock by something new. For instance . . .

How did Tyler get in this position all on his own? Better yet, why is Maizy letting him do this??!
I never thought that of all things to get from me- it would be CURLS!
Really?! Walking already?
Who knew Costco was so prepared for twins? Their carts are the BEST- carrying two. The boys just loved their first trip like this. They got a kick out of sitting by each other and kicking feet.
In upper and lower Pix: (Carter on the Left/ Tyler right)
Their little bodies just crack me up! Rubberband wrists and all.
We took Popi to Gubanc's for his birthday. It was the boys' first time in booster seats- they did so well! (I am holding Carter)
Above: Here's my fam at Salishan for Joe and Cora's wedding.
I have given the boys one drawer they are allowed into and stacked it with cloth and tupperware. Usually they will pull out one or two containers. But tonight was a different story. It's their only drawer and they are so good about obeying and staying out of the others so I let them "go to town" on the drawer tonight. . . as you can see. . . they were having too much fun together. Just laughing and pulling out new things. I then said, "let's put it away" and Tyler was so cute. He looked at me when I said it, took an apron and put it back in the drawer, slowly while looking at me for recognition. Very cute. Although one apron barely made a dent!

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

It is the day I have been dreading . . . on April 29th (a couple days ago) those little one step baby-steps turned into a FEW and the boys walked . . .

It was sweet actually- Travis had just got home and was holding Carter and Tyler was a foot or more away from him- suddenly he started to walk to him- Travis called for me to look and we started freaking out when he reached him! You could tell Carter was a little upset. So RIGHT after, Travis put Carter down where Tyler was and he did the exact same thing. CRAZY how a little jealousy works . . .

Pictures to come.. . . tonight Tyler walked a 3-4 feet . . . but all-in-all they know crawling on all fours like a bear is the fastest way to go!

I have been in no rush for these guys to get moving- tried to actually discourage it, but I think it's a twins thing where they compete?? Ultimately what this means: I am in TROUBLE!!