A year full of fun!!!

So we have successfully reached a year with our sweet babies! With many laughs, tears, fights and smiles, It has been fun and unbelievably amazing!!! I still look at our babies and sometimes can't believe they are ours, we thank God everyday for allowing us to be their mommy and daddy!!

Who knew the terrible twos would begin at a year? Both kids are becoming quite independent, stubborn and throw fits like they are pros! The arching of the back and the stiffness when they dont want to be put down can be quite humerous to say the least!
Rylan is still walking along the furniture, he has not ventured out on his own yet, but will walk with us while holding our hands. He has become a little show off and makes the most adorable faces when you look at him. He scrunches up his nose, closes his eyes and sticks out his tongue, he loves to get people laughing at him. He is still 1 lb smaller than his sissy, but an 1 1/2 taller than her!!!

Kamryn is on the go, she crawls everywhere and is pulling herself up and standing while holding onto furniture! She continues to have attitude and has developed a really loud scream to get your attention!!! She is love with her daddy lately and puts her arms up for him to hold her then lays her sweet head down on his shoulder. I know his heart melts everytime!!! She always has her plastic rings with her, one in the mouth and one in each hand!! She never drops them even when she is crawling around!
They are both playing very well together, they arent fighting as much as they were, they giggle at one another and follow each other around! They are both very healthy and happy little babies! We are so unbelievably blessed!!

Survive Year One - check

Well, as absolutely unbelievable as it seems, a year has already gone by since we doubled the size of our family. I guess it is time to sit and reflect on what a whirl-wind the last 12 months have been. Oh wait . . . now we have two babies approaching toddlerhood at warp speed - no time for reflection. Guess we'll do that in about 17 years.

The birthday party was perfect. We were surrounded by friends and family, the kids knew exactly what to do with their cakes (as the pics will indicate), and there weren't any major meltdowns by any kids or adults.

I've thrown in a few pics, and I'm sure Katie will add more when she gets a little free time (may be a while).

1 more month!!!!

I remember this time last year we were awaiting our sweet babie's arrival, now they will soon be 1!! I can't believe how fast they grow and change from day to day. It has been such a joy waking up with them each morning and tucking them into bed each night and every moment in between!!
Rylan is on the loose, he loves to terrorize his sister every second that he can. He takes every toy away from her, when she is headed towards something, he scoots her out of the way to get to it first, and as soon as she doesn't act interested in it, then he is finished with it too and has nothing to do with it. They are becoming quite competitive, they even race to see who can get to mommy first. Needless to say it's usually Rylan who wins. He still has a sweet tenderness about him and makes me melt with each toothful smile!! He walks around the couch while holding on, I am anticipating/dreading his first steps!!!! His giggle is so bubbly and contagious, it will make you laugh just hearing it.
Our sweet little Kamryn has developed quite the attitude(she is all girl)!! She screams everytime her brother gets near her, because she knows he will take her things away from her, and if she wants something or is trying to get your attention she tightens her fists and growls. She has the sweetest smile and her big personality seems to get bigger each day!!! Her facial expressions are priceless!!! She is crawling all over the place and loves to follow her brother around, even though he drives her crazy! They mimick each others noises and sounds and are definatley aware of each others presence. If one of them is not in the same room, they scan the room to see where they are at! Being parents of twins is an absolute blast, even though we are busier and would love to know what sleep feels like again!!! Here are some random photos of our little monkeys!!!!

Some Christmas photos

We had a wonderful Christmas this year, we were able to spend it with both sets of parents and had a great time. We lost our camera (when I say we, I mean me), so i have a few pics from Christmas from the Grandparents, and I am waiting to get more, so then i will post more after I get them.





Papa dressed Kamryn up like she was from Iran!(this child could be so many different nationalities)

Papa reading stories, they love books!