Midweek Randoms

1. Girls morning out! A and I had a morning out together. It was so strange to head out the door with just one baby. What to do when it is just us girls--Shopping for shoes!!! 3 pairs of shoes and 1 new doll later the shopping trip was a success :)

2. M had his own time out last week. He went on a play date to meet his little friend for some yummy chick fil a and playing on the indoor playground. His big brother was still on break so he joined them (this gave the mommies some time to catch up:) M loved going down the slide. He was a little overwhelmed with the noise in there but after a few more waffle fries he was ready to try again.

 
 
 
 

3. I finally was brave enough to take the twins to the playground. The weather was overcast but not too cold. I am so glad I had J with me though. These two were all over the place. When we are outside I can not keep them together. A wants to run the entire time! M wants to play but is does not go far from me. I hope to find a smaller toddler park that is fenced in for these two.

4. It is homecoming week at the high school. C and I went out this past weekend to get everything he needs for the dance. New Sperry's (check), new bow tie (check), order corsage (check), set up the sitters so I won't have to take the twins in the car when we pick up the date (check)!! I have already told him to be prepared for pictures!

5.  L had so much fun at the UNC/Miami game!! It helped that Miami pulled it out at the end for the win. He came home from their overnight trip and headed right to a birthday party at Frankie's Fun Park then had soccer practice. That boy was so tired and had no voice by Friday night. He said it was worth it though, he had the best time away with his dad!

6.  J and I headed out two weeks ago to "Boo" some friends in the neighborhood. If you have not done that you should! It was so much fun and I love to see the kids get excited to leave their friends treats at the door. The idea is to no get caught. I was driving our new suburban and had no idea how to turn off the automatic lights. J kept asking me how I turn on the lights and I told him they just turn on every time the car is turned on, ok so maybe I should read the manual a little better! I was able to turn off the inside lights so they could not see who was jumping in the car. The first house we "Boo-ed" also has a fake snake in the yard, I reminded J if he stepped on anything squishy just to keep running. I have never seen that boy run so fast while laughing away. It was priceless! I love that special time with my kids!

 
 


 
 
 
 
 

 
 

16 month

 The twins are now 16 months....they are always on the go.
**It is so hard to get a picture with both of them sitting at the same time now.
**We have almost transitioned to one nap a day, some days M still needs 2--those are the no break days for mommy!
**They love to chick-fil-a!
**Started back to waking up some during the nights (not sure if it is the first year molars or separation anxiety)
**They made it for a couple of hours with my parents so we could have a date night!!
**Love to be play outside!
**M is still very attached to his bear.
**Still not a lot of talking but always babbling away.
**Favorite show- Mickey Mouse clubhouse
**Favorite foods- bananas, cheerios, yogurt, eggs
**Favorite snacks- graham crackers, puffs
**Dislikes- (M) loud noises (A) being told no




Why can't I stand on  my table?

Those baby blues!

Mom, I am on a call right now!

Playtime at Chick-fil-a

Such love

Yes, we are twins!!

How cute are these little feet!

Peek-a-Boo

Yay!!!



I think I need a new diaper

Reading time with our brothers

Happy Birthday-part 2 :)

This is my 2nd post of the day :) For Eric's first b-day post see below

I love birthdays! I am one of those moms that may go a little overboard with birthday celebrations. I figure with a large family this is your one special day, we are going to celebrate it at as long as we can! Today it is all about Eric's birthday. He is always doing so much for his family we wanted him to know how loved he is. For one of Eric's gifts this year he gets to go out on special outings with each of us!

Friday-Date Night! I wish I had taken a picture but we were to distracted trying to sneak out of the house without the twins seeing us :) We had a nice, quiet dinner at a little restaurant around the corner from our house. I had the best pasta dish and Eric had the prime rib-yummy!!

Saturday- Family day! J made Eric a birthday cake, we had a family dinner, and opened presents.  The boys also spent the day watching a lot of football.

Sunday- C's day. After church and soccer C and Eric headed off for some shopping at the outlet mall. What a better way to start a birthday then Adidas and Nike outlet shopping!!

Monday- J's day. This morning J and Eric headed out for a birthday breakfast at the Flying Biscuit. After breakfast they ran a few errands and are now off with L to go bowling.

Tuesday- Twins day. They keep telling me they want to take Daddy out for ice cream, guess Mommy will have to come too to help :)

Thursday-L's day! This day is for both L and Eric's birthdays. These two are heading off to cheer on Miami for Thursday night Football at UNC then they get a night away at a hotel near by. I am sure L will have them packed and ready to go early in the morning.

The U cake!

Happy Birthday Eric

Today I am celebrating my sweet husband.....Happy 39th birthday Eric!! I am looking forward to our last year as a thirty something couple :)

How it began...

(view from my dorm room)

It all began at a small college located in beautiful SUNNY Florida. For two years I attended that school but had not met the one until that fall day at the beginning of my junior year. I was back at school early preparing for welcome week (orientation for all the freshman and transfers). There were only a few other groups of students with us--athletes, RA's, etc... That is when I met him, sitting at the table with all the soccer players. I can still picture it. He had these blonde long curls and blue eyes. That night I went home and sent a letter to a good friend of mine. At the bottom of the letter I told her I met a guy on campus and this may be the one. Three years later at my wedding she handed me back that letter.

We were so in love. We decided we would go where ever God opened the doors for us. We both knew we did not want to stay in South Florida. As much as we loved the West Palm Beach area it was time for us to leave the college life behind. Eric's best man was living up in NC, so off we went. Well actually he came up here first, found us an apartment, secured a job, I put in my transfer, and we were off. I tell him all the time how in love I am in with him to have left my family, friends, and Florida behind.

                  19 years together, 16 years living up here in NC, 5 kids, 2 dogs....our sweet life.
 From the sleep deprived nights to the crazy soccer schedule I would not want to have anyone else beside me.

Eric you are an amazing husband, father, friend,....I love you more and more each day....Happy Birthday!!