Silent Sunday!

Can you tell Preston just woke up in this picture?

Olympic Torch Relay

Friday we went to a park in the city to see the Olympic torch. Since the Olympics are in Canada this year the Olympic torch relay is traveling all over Canada until it get to the final destination on February 12th, 2010. Opportunities like these don't come around all the time so we got bundled up and headed out. Aaron had to work so I took the kids.

Split Personalities

So far 2 has been great but daily I can see a change. Knock on wood....... they are still eating and sleeping great.

Preston and Lily are starting to have split personalities one personality is still in the baby stage while the other is full on toddler mode. Their independence is really coming out. Every. single. day. during nap time before they go to sleep I have to go up and get them redressed. I have learned Lily's "help me my shirt is wrapped around my waist and leg cry" Preston has not mastered the shirt but he has the pants down. It's hilarious! I go up to find all their stuff from their crib on the floor, blanket x 2 plus 1 more for Lily, 2 pillows, 2 taggie blankets, 1 teddy bear, 1 binky, and 2 pairs of pants. Redress them both cover and tuck them both in, AGAIN and then they go to sleep.

I totally forgot to post their weights from their 2 year check up:

Preston 23 lbs 8 oz

32 1/2 in

Lily 23 lbs

31 1/2 in

Lily Counting and Silent Sunday!

Notice most of the pictures are taken when they are strapped down. Here lately it seems that is the best way.

Lily and her bear watching the snow storm!

Lily counting

Middle Cove Beach

Yesterday we went to Middle Cove beach. It was cool but no too windy. The kids love throwing rocks and watching the water.

Before we left Preston had to get ready.

All dressed up!

Aaron and I attended the NSO Big Ticket Gala on Friday night. I love getting dressed up for a night out with my man.

Trick or Treat

We had a blast trick or treating last night. Preston and Lily got the hang of it after about the 4th house. They started knocking on doors, saying trick or treat and thank you after they got their candy. We lasted a lot longer than I expected we would. We went down about 3 streets then headed back home to enjoy our candy.

Enjoying their after trick or treat lollipop! It's the first time they have ever had a lollipop.

My two 2 year olds!

Happy birthday to the sweetest little girl. Lily you light up my life with your smile everyday. We love you!

Preston you make me laugh with your goofy little antics. We love you!

I could never have imagined that I would be so blessed. I am thankful for each day I have with my kids. At 2 years old Preston and Lily keep me on my feet, literally. I don't sit down to relax until they go to bed. This age is so much fun I love watching their imagination blossom. Lily can sing the ABC song and count to 10. My favorite is when she gets to lmnop and just moves her tongue saying lalala p q r s t..... Preston can count to about 5 and sing the tune of the ABC song.

We are about to get ready to go trick or treating I hope everyone has a Happy Halloween.

Happy Birthday to my Little Girl

Well she isn't so little anymore. She is 15. Wow just saying that out loud is crazy to me. I can remember the day she was born it was a day that I grew up too. I was only 16 when Ashley was born so basically just a kid myself. I was scared, nervous and determined to be a good mom. I am so happy with the young lady Ashley has become. Ashley is a beautiful, funny, smart and caring girl. I could not ask for a better daughter. Happy Birthday Ashley! Today my mom and I took her to the mall to buy her a new outfit and to lunch. While at lunch Meme told the waitress it was Ashley's birthday. Here is what the did for her. She was so embarrassed but thought it was funny!

Pumpkin Patch

Our annual trip to the pumpkin patch was a very windy one this year. We found this great little pumpkin patch off the beaten path. The ocean in the background, the pumpkins still on the vines and the rainbow made for a great backdrop. While the sun was shining we hurried up and got ready to head out the door. When we got there it was so windy so all we got was these pictures of the kids being blown around. But just look at that backdrop, did you see that rainbow?

Birthday party weekend

We have already had quit a weekend and it's only Saturday. Last night we took Ashley, her 2 best friends and their daters out for her 15th birthday dinner. Even though her birthday is on the 29th it's much easier to celebrate the weekend before since it's so close to Halloween. Ashley had a great time. Aaron and I decided to get her a cell phone for her birthday. No not a new cell phone, a cell phone. She must be the only 15 year old without one. At the restaurant Aaron and I sat at a different table than the Ashley and her friends, because parents are SOOOOOO EMBARASSING. Anyway I had our waiter deliver her present over to her table and while she was opening it I called her phone so it would ring the happy birthday tune I previously downloaded. She was so surprised and happy. I sure hope I don't live to regret getting her a cell phone. I have heard some pretty scarey stories (high bills) from people with teenagers that have them. Here is a picture of the girls ALL DRESSED UP:

Ashley, Sheena, Randi

This morning we had the twins 2nd birthday party. Since their birthday is on Halloween I have a feeling that the next 18 years we will always have their birthday the weekend before. We had so much fun this morning. Even though I kind of lost track of time and when our guests started to arrive my kids were still in their pj's. We started off with each of the kids picking out a small pumpkin to decorate. I got some pipe cleaners, googly eyes, puffy balls, and felt stickers. I opted out of the glitter, kids and glitter scares me. After our pumpkin craft we had a visit with NL Jungle and their animals. They are a company that brings small animals, for the kids to love and rub on while learning a little about each one. Lily had NO FEAR! She laid down and looked into the face of each animal. Even the snake and lizard she loved them all. Preston would touch them but not nearly as much as Lily. She is such an animal lover. We ended the party with cake and presents. I opened my freezer a moment ago to 3 boxes of ice cream cups I forgot about. Oh well. I guess I know what my mom and I will be snacking on while she is here visiting.

ALL pictures of the party here.