Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Snow Day!




Okay! So we got a little bit of snow here in the Northwest. Shocking! It only happens about once or twice a year here but it's enough for us to want to throw on our rain boots (we are never prepared with snow gear) and go outside and play in the white stuff! This year we discovered the sledding hill at the end of our street. The whole neighborhood was out sledding! My kids were a little apprehensive about me sending them down the hill alone, but they survived a couple of trips! I loved it! These are the kind of days I remember from my childhood, growing up in Utah. Days that were so sunny and bright....and white from the new fallen snow! Of course, the rain had to come and ruin it all! At least we had fun while it lasted!





Officially 4!!!



Nicholas and Karlee are officially 4!!!! They woke up to find streamers and balloons in their rooms. Their preschool was cancelled due to snow and black ice on the roads. They were totally excited about that! I let them open a few presents to keep them busy. We went to lunch at McDonalds (crazy, but they love that place) and then waited and waited for Mark to come home to open the rest of their presents. It was torture! Luckily, the UPS man delivered a few surprises from Grandma. We went to Izzy's Pizza Buffet for dinner and then Nicholas insisted that he have a big birthday cake (not cupcakes), so I scrambled to throw one together! It's totally pathetic but they were so happy to be sung to one more time.

The Birthday Boy!

Birthday Girl!

Birthday Card and $$ from Grandma & Grandpa Brenchley.


Puzzles from Grandma & Grandpa Swensen



Nick with his Francesco remote control car!

Aunt Lezlee sent Happy Nappers! Move over Pillow Pet! This is the next big thing! They went CRAZY over them!

I'm so happy these two have each other and that we have them!
We love you, Nicholas & Karlee!
Happy Sweet 4th!

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Birthdays! Birthdays!



Nicholas and Karlee had their 4th Birthday party with friends at The Little Gym. It was an absolute blast and even though they aren't officially 4 until the 17th, they now consider themselves 4! I guess if you blow out candles and eat cake, it's official (per Nicholas). We invited 14 little friends to come and play in the gym. At this age, all kids want to do is run around and be crazy! That they did! We took a small break for pizza, then it was back into the gym to open presents. They sat Nicholas and Karlee on the top of this podium they had made out of the mats and had them surrounded by their presents. They took turns opening their gifts. Their reactions were the funniest! This was their favorite part! We finished it off by singing "Happy Birthday" and with Spiderman and butterfly cupcakes. No theme really! It was all about what they love!

I had to laugh at Nicholas. He was "Mr. Social" that night. One of my favorite moments was when his friend Gavin arrived. Nicholas ran over to him and said, "Guess what, Gavin? It's my Birthday!" in the most excited voice EVER! Karlee later asked me if she got to keep all of "those presents" she got to open! Of course!!!! So sweet! I just love them both so much! It is an absolute blessing to be able to experience twins! There really isn't anything like it!