The two of us are two!

The twins turn two this week. This last year has gone by so quickly. We are so thankful for them and the joy they bring.

Charis is a ... well, I don't have words. She loves to dance and really likes it if you watch her. She loves her baby dolls. She has the heart of a teacher/ mother. She is a little me but, it isn't appropriate yet since she is two. When Drew gets hurt she walks over to him and looks at the part of the body he hurt and then says "nope" and walks away, like he is fine don't worry mom. She recently has figured out that Elmo is cool. She loves him, Abby, and Zoe. Really she just likes to look at pictures of them and talk about them because she is pretty disinterested in watching Sesame Street. Beneath her sass she really is a sweet girl. She loves her brother.

Drew is a sweet boy. He has the best laugh and snorts when he gets going. Drew loves anything that resembles an activity his Dad does. He has started to really enjoy books. Drew loves puppies and would play outside all day if he could. He is a good eater and that makes me so happy. Drew is a fun boy and makes us laugh.

For the twin's birthday this year we had a donuts and PJ party. I love their birthdays! It is so special to me to remember the gift God gave us when he blessed us with these 2 crazies. I also love our friends' kids and it makes me so happy to see them all together. I think back to when we all didn't have kids and would stay up late talking every weekend because we could, or when we prayed for their babies, or when we visited them when they were born and now they are all here and it is so amazing to me. We are so blessed to have these people in our life.

Donut cakes

My talented friend, Catherine, has a business and made the flags, invitations, stickers, and party favor sign. Check out her awesome blog here.

We had each kid put their handprint on a canvas

This is the birthday boy sporting his safety goggles, weed eater, and chef's hat.

My friend, Michelle, was nice enough the sew the two on the twin's PJ's. She is crafty and nice.

Charis is ready to bake

Lanterns for party favors

The next day we went to my Mom's and she had a family party there. It was decorated really cute! My Poppi was sick and we missed him and Mimi but it was a great afternoon. My aunt was there and it is always fun to see her.

The kids have partied hard and are so tired but not too tired to drive this...

My Dad got them a Jeep. They wake up saying "Jeep" and "ride". They don't even care if it goes, they just want to sit in it and play.

We are very blessed to have the family and friends that we do. We are so thankful for each of them. Happy Birthday, Drew and Charis! We love you so much and are thankful God let us be your parents.