HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Today Allison and Mika turn 1! It's hard to believe that the girls entered our lives one year ago! As Kaylee said, "It's been the longest year of my life, but it's gone by so fast!" It's definitely been the longest year of the babies lives (feel free to groan).

The girls have grown so much this year. They were so small when we brought them home. I remember that they didn't even fit into the car seats; Now we have the next size up. We have gone through clothes, food and diapers like crazy. Speaking of crazy, we were both getting there in the beginning. When the girls started sleeping regularly, wow, that was awesome. Nothing gets rid of crazy like eight hours of sleep a night. We were so happy when they started solid food that they were such good eaters. They have yet to dislike a food (unlike their parents). And every time they learn something new we have such a sense of pride. There are lots of firsts to come and we can't wait!

The picture above is Mika (left), Mommy and Allison (right) on the girls' first birthday.

Updates

Mika took a few steps a couple weeks ago (Allison is still hesitant). They each have eight teeth, although they won't let us look in their mouths very often so they may have more. They both love music and will dance when they hear something they like. When Allison hears the itsy bitsy spider she wiggles her fingers in the air trying to do the hand motions that go along with the song. Both of them will raise their hands above their heads when asked how big they are. Both of them wave hello and bye-bye (Mika has even been known to say bye-bye). And of course, they both laugh a lot!

We are all so lucky to have family and friends that help us out with every little (and big) thing. Allison and Mika have so many people that love them! We are very blessed. If it wasn't for YOU, I don't know how we would have done it. Thank you!

Here are some birthday pictures as a token of our appreciation.

Allison (left) and Mika (right) have their first taste of fudge!

Allison is very excited that it's her birthday!

Mika on her birthday

Let me out of Baby Jail!!!

They are so alike!