The Big Birthday Post

Clare is officially two. We had a great birthday weekend with her, complete with donuts, a trip to Chuck E. Cheese and a family birthday party. I think she enjoyed herself all weekend, and we enjoyed celebrating with her.
Her party was on Sunday afternoon. All morning we talked about what was going to happen, and she was very excited. She woke up from her nap, and I heard her calling me. However, instead of yelling "Mommy," she was yelling "CAKE!" This girl knows what she wants! Speaking of....

Trying out her new wheels

Waiting on her cake

Of course, she had to try out her new sprinkler.

My favorite two year old

I have a ton more pictures, but Blogger isn't letting me load them right now. Maybe tomorrow...

Say It Ain't So

Could someone please tell me how it is possible that this cute thing is going to be two on Sunday? If anyone has figured out how to freeze time, I would love to be enlightened....she is growing up way too fast.

YouTube Debut

Disclaimer: If you're not somehow related to us, this will probably bore you. The first is of Jane, the second of Sydney.

Easter, Easter, and More Easter

Sydney on left, Jane on right

Phew. We made it. We took all of the girls to church yesterday! Not only was today the twins' first Easter, it was also their first trip to church...and we all survived. I am pleased to say that no one from the congregation asked us to leave, although I am sure the people sitting around us didn't get to hear much of the sermon!

Following church, we headed over to Mom and Dad's house, where Deedee and Papaw met us for lunch and an Easter egg hunt.

Here come lots of pictures. Some are from an Easter egg hunt last weekend and some from yesterday. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

Sydney loves Easter!

Did the Easter bunny come?

I think it is next to impossible to get a good picture of all five of us. Here are a few of our attempts.

Ready, set, yawn!

"Hi Sydney"

Not too sure about the blue chick

Sydney is thinking, "What the heck is going on?"

Busting out the Bumbo

We went to Casey's mom's house on Friday evening for dinner. While we were there, we decided to try out the Bumbo. Both girls seemed to enjoy the view from the new angle.

Sydney

Jane

And, just to compare, here is Clare during one of her first attempts. I always forget how chubby she was!

Just An Update

We had such a good day around here today. Nothing overly special, just a few fun activities with everyone in good moods!

(Sydney on left, Jane on right)

After a tough week last week, the little girls have rallied. I hesitate to say too much because I know that it can change in a matter of moments, and I don't want to jinx it. Hopefully, the pleasantness will hang around for a while. I feel like I am figuring out a good routine for them, and they are responding well. They are sleeping better at night, usually waking up once around 4ish. Today and yesterday they did great going to sleep at nap time. I was able to put them in their cribs and let them go to sleep on their own, and there were hardly any tears. It will be so nice if I don't have to stand over their cribs and pat their bottoms every time they need to go to sleep!

Clare and I have been having so much fun lately. Her favorite activity the past few weeks has been play-doh. Unfortunately, she left all of it out last night, so it was all dried and nasty. So today we made some homemade play-doh, and it worked great. She had fun helping, and she got to pick which colors to make.


Clare felt strongly about supporting her father's alma mater during tonight's basketball game. I especially like the pose. Too bad, her team spirit didn't last too long!

My First Ever Blog Poll

Those of you who know me well, know that I am a sucker for a good Sonic drink....diet vanilla coke to be specific. Since we don't get out of the house much, it isn't unusual for me to request a drink from anyone who might be stopping by. Thankfully, Casey shares my love of a "good drink." When someone asked him where he would want a gift card from for Christmas, his answer was Sonic. Thus the subject of the very important blog poll. Vote and let your voice be heard!!!