Happy Birthday to My Sweet Girls

(This is quite a long post with lots of pictures. Just an FYI)

 

Today Addison and Emma are 2 years old! I know everyone says it, but it really does pass so quickly. I can vividly remember going into labor shortly after having lunch with my husband and our friend on a chilly Wednesday when we still lived in Memphis. Brian swears it was the chili relleno that sent me over the edge! Nevertheless, we made it through a healthy twin pregnancy, and ended up with two tiny babies. Caring for Emma and Addison for the past two years has been the most challenging, joy-filled, amazing adventure I have ever experienced. Most of all I have felt truly blessed and privileged to be the mother of two amazing little girls.

So what’s new with the girls? The main difference I see in them lately is their ability to communicate. They speak in full sentences most of the time.  On Halloween evening we were outside, the girls were dressed in their costumes for trick or treating, and we were playing/waiting for Brian to come home. Brian has a Joe Dirt wig that he wears on Halloween. He had it on when he got home, and when he picked Addison up she said, “Ohh! Daddy be a horsey!” I laugh every time I think of her saying that!  Emma has become very good at saying every one’s first and middle names. She told her teacher at school to call her “Emma Grace” and her sister “Addi Margaret”. Both like to yell, “BRIAN!” from time to time too. 

Since this blog is turned into their baby book I want to name a few of their favorite things: 

Addison’s Favorites:

Color: Yellow

Food: Any Berry

Book: “Spooky Old Tree”

Toy: Blocks and Puzzles, Balls

Activity: Art and playing outside

Emma’s Favorites:

Color: Yellow

Food: Candy and Fruit

Book: Anything with Mickey or Minnie Mouse

Toy: Blocks, Push toys, riding toys

Activity: Playing Outside

They are both very social and love to talk. All of the neighbors and their teachers tell us that they talk all the time! In fact, neighbors tell us they can hear them coming from a mile away! They play well together and hardly fight. Addison is still more affectionate than Emma. In her words, “Mommy cuddles please” and “Hold you” are phrases I hear all day from Addison.  If I ask Emma if she wants a hug she says, “No.” Emma lets you know when she wants to hug, but more often she prefers to be on the go. They are full of energy! We enjoy watching them grow and learn every day.  We thank God for blessing us with two amazing children! 

Emma

Emma

Emma is really into saying "CHEESE" now. This was taken at their school on the day of their Halloween parade.

Addison was Mickey, Emma Minnie Mouse

The girls with their friend, Peyton.

Addison at the school parade.

The parade quickly turned into toddler playtime!

Emma

Addison

Addison making birthday cupcakes

Emma

Addison getting ready to taste their Mickey cupcakes.

Addison liked the cupcakes as you can see!

Addison

Emma

Playing in Liam's car Halloween weekend. This is Liam and Addison.

Addison carving pumpkins.

This is Addison. Liam and Emma went back to the car.

Time for a little Mickey Mouse!

Emma and Liam

Halloween off to trick or treat, Addison is Mickey and Emma is Minnie Mouse

First house we stopped at.

Picking up their friend, Jack.

Emma

Addison sitting, Emma standing

Addison did not really want to wear her hat.

Ha Ha Mommy, I'm not wearing that hat!