Happy Valentines Day!

The twins decorated their own little valentines boxes and we went to a party at Celebration Town (Jump Castles) with our moms club. The twins had a blast. They can climb and slide down just about everything there now without any help. We had a potluck lunch and the twins sat at a little table with their twin friends Chance and Grace. We've been working very hard at staying seated while eating and they did awesome! I was a little worried given all of the distractions, but they didn't get up at all until they were done! We did a little card exchange and then headed home for naps. The twins were so exhausted from the party that we didn't even open their valentine boxes until after naps (which was great because I had time to secretly remove some of the candy so they didn't go into sugar over-load!).

I didn't bring my camera to the party, but I was scrolling through some old photos and found these of the twins first Valentines day. They were so tiny!!

Nana and Rylee

They were both about 7lbs in this picture!

Nana and Parker

2 Year Old Check Up

This year we decided to take the twins separately to their well baby check ups. They both did great!

Parker went first (and Rylee spent the morning at Rolly Pollies). Parker was a very good boy. He sat in the waiting room like a big boy and played with his trains until it was our turn. He was full of smiles and seemed to be flirting with the doctor! Everything looks great with him! There was an exercise ball in the room so he was bouncing it and kicking it all over the place.

Parker's Stats

Height: 36 inches (90th percentile)

Weight: 30 pounds (75-90th percentile)

Head Circumference: 75-90th percentile.

Parker at Newborn, 1yr, and 2yrs!

On day 2 it was Rylee's turn (and Parker went to Cannon's house to play). Rylee was upset when we first got there, but she met a nice chief that let her listen to her hearts and showed her how all of the instruments work. This really helped. By the time we saw the doctor Rylee had totally calmed down. The doctor was very impressed with how much Rylee is speaking. She asked Rylee what color the grass is and Rylee replied "Its green and the sky is blue. The clouds are in the sky" and then Brian asked her what comes from the clouds and she answered "rain comes from the clouds"! Later the doctor asked if Rylee wanted to play peek a boo with her light and Rylee said "No, I want to play peek a boo with this curtain" (the one that goes around the exam table). The doctor said she is doing a very good job at speaking in complete sentences and both Brian and I laughed and said that she speaks in complete paragraphs!

Rylee's Stats

Height: 36.5 inches (97+ percentile)

Weight: 27 pounds (50th percentile)

Head Circumference: 90-97th percentile.

Rylee at Newborn, 1yr and 2 yrs!

Snow in South Carolina!

Our snow covered house...wish it had looked like this on Xmas!
Parker and Rylee ran from their room to look out the window at the snow. (it had just started snowing when they went to sleep the night before)

Andy was not a big fan of the snow!

2 Year Old Photos

During the photo session, Parker and Rylee found some of the props and decided they wanted to wear hats. Rylee sat in the rocking chair and the lady asked Parker to stand behind her, but he was confused and sat on her lap! In the props he also found a flower on a really long stem that the photographer uses to get the attention of little kids. Well Parker decided he wanted to hold it. In this picture he is holding the flower, but the top of the flower is cut off so it looks like he is fishing!

2nd Birthday Party

The twins chose a "Choo Choo" theme for their 2nd Birthday Party! We had their party at the "Just Like Home Playhouse" in Summerville and it was perfect. There were some organized activities, but a lot of open play which was great for their age group. The playhouse has a train/truck room, a doll area, a kitchen area, a dress up room, a pet shop, arts and crafts area and a game room, etc. Lots to keep the kids busy!

This was the sign at the playhouse!

"Choo Choo" PB&J sandwiches

Rylee's choo choo balloon

Parker's choo choo balloon

Train/truck room

Baby dolls and a tea party!

Tammy trying to get 20 toddlers interested in a game!

Train whistle time!

Cannon getting ready for his Rock Star Party!

(He has the same birthday as the twins and had a rock star themed party later the same day!)

Blowing out the candles!

Happy 2nd Birthday to our precious little twins! We love you Parker and Rylee!

A couple of weeks with Nana!

Typical day playing with Nana!

Rolly Pollies Class

Nana giving Parker a bath

Stamps and Stickers!

Holiday Festival of Lights

Nana was in town so we took her and the twins to see the festival of lights. Parker saw the train and Nana couldn't resist buying them tickets!

Parker's favorite part of the trip was riding the "choo choo" to see all of the lights!

Rylee looking at the lights on the train tour

Rylee trying some of Daddy and Parker's Smores!