March Madness Recap...

So, this post really isn't about college basketball although we have watched alot of it this month. It seems like March blew in quickly and is blowing out just as fast, literally because we have had big wind storms here the last couple days. I just want to recap the month a little bit.

We had lots of fun at the beginning of the month getting ready for the twins first birthday. Their birthday was a big success with lots of love from family and friends.

Kevin spent a couple days in Phoenix attending a conference for work. He enjoyed the warm weather and catching up with his buddy Matt. We were happy when he came home.

12 month checks...

Gracie Ann: 17 lbs. 9 oz. she is staying on her same growth curve and the dr. said I could put cream cheese on her toast for extra calories, she loves to eat anything sweet, pretzels and cereal. She is a master crawler and loves to cruise the furniture. She likes to play pat-a-cake, peek-a-boo and loves to be chased. Ty is her best friend and will chat with him forever before falling asleep.


Ty-Ty: 22 lbs. 6 oz. He is our monster boy out to destroy the world, well at least our house anyway. He doesn't like when the nurse has to measure his head, I think he secretly thinks everyone is judging it's 90percentile size. Ty took his first steps at 11 months and hasn't looked back. Putting shoes on him, kinda tripped him up for a bit though. He loves all food, but still loves his bottles the best. He loves books, and playing with Gracie.


What they have been up to...

Playing with whipped cream.


They weren't too sure about it.


Crawling up the stairs has been so fun! Falling down them isn't so fun.


Of course rides in the Winnie the Pooh car is a daily must.


We are working on how to play "roll the ball".


Lots of loves for Mommy!


Ty makes us laugh everyday! We just love our boy.


They always want what each other has, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.


Sometimes we go for car rides! They love sitting by each other.


And sometimes we just like to read!


That's exactly what I do in my "me time" I read...

My favorites this month are:

The Hunger Games! Loved it! You have to get past the idea of a society like this and embrace the story. I did and found it very interesting. I got Kev to read it too.


Catching Fire, the second book in the Hunger Games! Again loved it. And can't wait for...


MockingJay, the third book in the Hunger Games series.


It comes out in August. So you have time to read the first two!

Birthday Continued

We were so lucky to have my mom, stepdad and sister here for Ty and Gracie's birthday. They were so sweet to come and party with us and were a big help too.

I would have given up on this creation had my sister not been there to help!


Ty man had so much fun playing with everyone.


A mama's girl!


My mama and sister.


Gracie LOVES her winnie the pooh riding toy from Grandma.


Ty enjoys it as well.


Going shopping!


Weeeeee! So fun!


They have the best auntie ever! They love their new wagon.

Party Pics

We had Gracie and Ty's first birthday party yesterday. It was a big success with lots of family, friends, food and fun! A few tears here and there were bound to happen since Ty nor Gracie wanted to take a good morning nap. They were just too excited to party!

Birthday Boy!


Birthday Girl!


Birthday Twins!


We love our Washington family! Thanks Kays!


Make a Wish!


What is this?


Thank you to our friends and family for the great birthday gifts!






We took them to the Rainforest Cafe for their birthday dinner. Sitting by the elephants was so much fun for them. They weren't sure what to think at first.

A walking fool...

My little Ty is walking! How can this be? He is just too little still. But no he thinks he is a big boy and has decided to scamper all about on his two legs. Well, he has done quite well taking his first few steps only a couple weeks ago and now he just gets up and goes. But today it happened... his first big fall! Don't get me wrong he falls everyday but not like today. Today he biffed it hard and the coffee table caught is face. Poor boy!
So it was his first fall with blood. Which is a big deal for me since I do not appreciate the sight of blood. However, I was quite calm and didn't make him take care of himself. He didn't want me putting pressure on it, so it took awhile for it to stop bleeding. But he was good while I bandaged him up. Good as new, right!

What a trooper! The cut is above the eye if you can't tell.


I am sure it is the first of many falls, but it still makes me sad.


My boy is getting so big!

Another month gone by!

Now that the twins are so mobile and incredibly busy it has become next to impossible to get good pics of them. And completely impossible to get a good pic of them together. However, we still try.

Here are some pics when we went down to Oregon for the week of Valentines Day. It was a nice week spent seeing my dad and sister, catching up with a couple friends, and alot of keeping Ty and Gracie away from Auntie's cat.

Kev and I got to go out for a very nice Valentines date thanks to my sister being the best auntie in the world. We love her and are so thankful for the love she shows our kids.


Ty is a busy boy, there is no other way to put it. He gets into everything and tries to destroy everything else. He is such a charmer and will put on a show when he knows you are watching. He took his first steps at my Dad's and has continued to work on his wobbly walking skills.


My little Gracie Ann. What can I say, she is everything a girl should be cute, sweet and has some major sass. She may be little but she holds her own. She loves to laugh and be tickled, and will chat your ear off.


We love to go see the temple when we are so close to it down in Oregon. It is my favorite temple and always will be.


We took the babes out for a Sunday stroll, just before it started to rain.


Other things we have enjoyed this month have been the Olympics. I don't like them as much as the summer ones, but I have enjoyed watching these especially when the US comes in first. We live in such a great country and it is fun to see the athletes represent us so well.

In my quiet time to myself I like to read and my favorite book this month was called The Help. I highly recommend it. We also saw the movie Dear John which I loved and Kev enjoyed it as well he said it wasn't too "chick flicky". It has been a good month! I am not ready for March because my babies turn 1, but I am looking forward to spring.

Best Friends

I have had many great Mommy moments over the last 11 months, but this one is very close to number 1.

The twins and I were driving to my hometown of Oregon City in my dad's truck a few days ago. It is easier to put Ty's car seat forward facing since it is so big, I don't feel too bad since he is over 20 lbs. So, Ty and Gracie were sitting facing each other and next to each other in the back. Well, I come to a red light and turn my head to check on my little ones and this is what I see....



My heart literally melted at that moment. I was so lucky to have my sisters camera right next to me. I am so grateful to have these two little ones to teach me about love. My heart is constantly full of love for them. What an amazing Mommy Moment.

Happy Valentines Day! Love is a wonderful gift we all have to give.

All dressed up...

I was hoping to get the twins 9 month pictures taken last month, but never got a chance with their colds lingering along. I thought I would try and get a picture of them while they were all dressed up for church. Silly me! We are still working on looking at the camera. My little hams!