The Birthday Parties Galore!

 Our friends Lilly and the twins Cameron & Chelsea turned one this week.  Last weekend we had fun celebrating with them.  While I know children are born throughout the year, this time of year seems like it's Birthday Party heavy, which is fine by me.  It's so much fun seeing the kiddos enjoy friends, bubbles, a swimming pool of balls, eating grass, swings, and cupcakes.  The moms went all out with decorations, and party themes...everything was so cute!  Here are a few pics for your enjoyment...

Sunday Fun!

The Buda Wiener Dog races were lots of fun today.  Of course there were short legged, long dogs racing towards the finish line, but there were also lots of other fun things to do.  The Oscar Meyer Wiener Dog mobile, the BBQ cookoff, state fair type food, and a slew of booths dedicated to selling all things Dachshund.  We went with The Corrigan's (A&P's cousins) and everyone enjoyed the morning. 





 Once we got home, we were hot, and dusty (Central Texas is in the middle of a draught in case you didn't know).  Jeff and I decided it was time the boys enjoyed a little front yard pool action.  So, we slathered the twins in some sunscreen and in they went!  The water was cold, but A & P had a great time and Jeff got in with them.  Maybe next time we'll try the big neighborhood pool...

A & P in the kitchen

With all the toys we have for them, a plastic red spoon was the winner today.

Happy Easter!

Couple quick picks...


With the flowered cross at Church this morning




Party Animal...




This is a picture of a picture (hence the poor quality).  Andrew and Parker met the Easter Bunny on Thursday....



A&P 10.0

It's hard to believe Andrew and Parker are 10 months old.

Both babies are moble now!  Last weekend, it was like a switch flipped for Andrew.  He had been happy just hanging out, being a baby.  But all of the sudden, it was if he realized his brother was doing things he couldn't, and he was determined to change that.  By Tuesday he was crawling, and pretty soon he'll be pulling up on his own. 

Teeth, teeth, teeth!  The twins are cutting multiple teeth up top.  I'm amazed they are in such good spirits, considering how uncomfortable that must be.  Pretty soon they will have chompers galore!

They are starting to really enjoy being with each other.  It's amazing how different their personalitles are.  For Parker, the most interesteing toy is the one in Andrew's hands.  Andrew thinks it's a game when Parker takes toys from him, and Andrew will just laugh and laugh.  Once Andrew decides it's his turn to take the toy back, Parker pitches a fit.  Oh, how I hope this is not a sign of things to come.  Ha!

They are both eating table food like champs and drinking from sippy cups.  Only three bottles a day, now....much easier than the 8 a day they started with! 

Here are a few recent pictures...including my favorite blue bonnett picture. 

Look at those pearly whites!



These are the bluebonnet moments parents rarely share.



Love love love the swing!

mmm...sippy cups

spaghetti is so fun...

Coo Coo CaChew

That's all for now!

Baptisms, Blue Bonnets, Babies, oh my!

Andrew and Parker were baptized on Sunday, March 27th.  As you can see, the twins dressed up for the big day.  Our dear friend, Ann, got these Hawaiian shirts while on a trip to the islands.  She couldn't be present, but we wanted to include her somehow - thus the babies were baptised in Hawaiian shirts! 

We decided to throw a big party to celebrate, and lots of friends and family came for the big day.  It felt like a first birthday party, which if you think about - it was a sort of first birthday party.  

It was really special to have Grandma Lucy, Nana and Popi (Trish's parents and Grandmother) in town from Florida for the big weekend.  The boys had a great time playing with Grandma Lucy!  We love you Grandma!

This weekend we decided it was time for blue bonnet pictures.  Now or never since they seem sparce this spring.   Below is the only picture that I've been able to upload - not my best work, but I'll upload more later.

Hey Hey

Ok, so I've been a little lax as of late with this blog, but I'l try to pick up the pace.  Nana, Popi and Grandma Lucy are in town so this weekend will be lots of fun.  Sunday is the big day for Baptisms.  In the meantime, enjoy the pic below.