Some Favorites

So out of the many, 253 to be exact on just my camera, pictures that have been taken over this last week, I wanted to share some of my favorites that may or may not have gotten into other posts.

Grandma's are great fun

Cousins are the best...

a little post-party party

My girls...I can't wait until Ry and Sawyer can join this gang of "Aunties"

Chad, Dad, Bryce, Jessica and Cassidy managed to sneak in some crabbing between parties

It was so awesome to have Dad here to see the girls' (this one is Sawyer) first steps.

Cassidy continues to amaze me with her graciousness and love towards her sisters

Just too cute not to share!



1 Year??

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYLEE AND SAWYER!

Holy cow, what a year!  We've gone from this....

Both babies in the same bouncer seat at 3 weeks old

 To this....Sawyer is in purple, Rylee in pink

 My 3 beautiful girls...full of smiles, curiosity and fun

 I have to say though.....

 

This is my favorite-look at those rolls!  I love it, we've come so far!

Rylee and Sawyer are both happy, healthy and typically developing 1 year olds...Amen!

Both took their first steps a few days before turning one, yes on the same day, but you could argue that Rylee was a few days before that but only if she wasn't thinking about it!  They both have gotten their two front bottom teeth in, Sawyer about 3 weeks before Ry.  Both love being outside and on the go. They are climbing, slidding, pushing and having a ball with anything that is not nailed down and Sawyer has the sweetest lil' "Mama" cry.  What more can a Mama ask for?  They are perfect

Party Party!

Not just because they are twins, but we had two great parties to celebrate Rylee and Sawyer's first birthdays.  Saturday was the big family party.  Mom and Dad, Bryce and Jessica all came over and the the Pruiett's all came down to help celebrate the BIG occasion.  In some ways I can't believe it's already been a year and in other ways I think surely it's been longer....what a year it has been.  Definitely cause for a party

Jessica and Cassidy did a great job decorating

Sam and Cari came by to give their traditional "Piggy" banks to the girls
the boxes were a bigger hit with the twins, but the piggy banks are beautiful

all ready to go

Sorry about the matching tops, but they were too cute to pass up!  Rylee has on turquoise pants and Sawyer has on purple, so that will help.  The weather was beautiful and the girls were ready to show off their moves



Cake time...not to sure at first, but got into the idea pretty quickly

The grandparents all went together to get the girls little rocking chairs but only one came before the party
which lead to some interesting moments

What a great family...everyone here to help celebrate with us.  THANK YOU!

A day off and then time to party with our friends that helped us make it through this year!

the surrogate grandmas...all wonderful ladies I have had the pleasure working with

Presents got a little crazy as all the kids were there to help, but it was very fun and Thank You to Kevin who had the brilliant idea to start writing names on boxes!

Second round on cake and the girls didn't hesitate!

For round three on the 6th, it was much more quiet.  Just Cassidy, Grandma Margie, the twins and I singing Happy Birthday.  I had gotten smart and stripped them down to their birthday suits to party and good thing, because there was no messin' around this time!  

Sawyer

Rylee

What great memories...THANK YOU all who helped us celebrate and make it through this year.  I can't wait for more good stuff this year!

Summer Fun

As I was looking through August pictures I realized there was a reason my house isn't the cleanest...we were busy having fun!

Cassidy started her first round of swimming lessons and loved it!



Only at our pool do they get to practice in kayaks...I love this area!

 The audience payed close attention to what was going on...as long as there were Cheerios

 Goin' ridin' involved a few extra steps, but we worked it out!

 And then there was the slip n slide that was by far the most fun to play on and for us to watch

It gets a little crazy around here....

 

We found a great deal on a sandbox, a real one with a lid, and couldn't resist...the girls couldn't either!

We were blessed to have lots of friends over to play often...so much fun

Then there were trips to the beach of course

 The twins did well on the outings with all the action to watch, but I wasn't brave enough to let them out.

 Our first trip to the NW Washington Fair in Lynden with Auntie Laura, her two nieces Marin and Drew, and step-mom Karen

Everyone got their face painted...what fun!

The food, ohhh the food.  Cassidy ate that whole ear of corn, plus some fries. 

 Of course it was "horse day" at the fair and we were able to watch everything from big draft teams to crazy little 4 abreast ponies with chariots...quite entertaining.  Not to mention the two monkeys we were sitting with

 Some sisterly love with Cassidy and Rylee

 Not as many crabbing trips this summer, but a few and Cassidy was right in the middle

 Summer means fresh blueberries and yummy blueberry pancakes

Sawyer and Rylee thoroughly enjoyed their pancakes, and the following bath!

 

As you can see, it's a pretty tough life around here, and I love every crazy minute!