More Birthday Fun!

Daddy and Mommy gave the girls Dora 4 wheelers for their birthday. They loved them immediately and learned how to ride them fairly easily. They are still not very good at controlling them as evidenced by them running into the walls and each other.

They had chocolate cupcakes and one more "Happy Birthday" song each. Abigail was actually able to blow out her candle on her own. Daddy helped Emily with hers.

Another big moment was turning their car seats around to face the front. I thought they would love being able to see the world going in the right direction, but they cried the first couple of times they rode like this. Now they are used to it and do fine.

We had to go to the doctor for a well baby check up the day after their birthday. They had to get 4 shots each and a finger stick to check for anemia(both are fine). They were also weighed and measured. Their offical 1 year old stats are: Emily: 31 and 1/2 inches tall(greater than 97%) and 21 lbs. 15 oz(greater than 70%). She is actually catching up with sister who was previously a whole pound heavier, but now only 3 ounces. Abigail: 31 and 3/4 inches tall(greater than 97%) and 22 lbs. and 2 oz(75%).

Our Birthday at Chuck E. Cheese's

On their birthday, we went to Chuck E. Cheese's to celebrate. The girls were a little apprehensive at first, but after eating a little pizza, they were ready to go. They rode several rides and played a few games, but mostly watched as Daddy, Mommy, Momo, and Jordan played.

Easter Sunday

Before church, Momo and Pa gave us an Easter basket filled with books and bunnies! Showing off our beautiful Easter dresses.
Uncle Jerrad and Abigail.
Pa and Emily.
Nana and Papa helped Abigail at the beginning of the hunt. Daddy was with Emily at the second hunt. Aly and Abigail inspecting their newly found treasures.

We started the day going to church. Then off to Gee's house for a little food and egg hunting. Abigail started hunting by herself and then she fell, so that was it for the walking. She found an alternative. Daddy would hold her and when she spotted an egg, she would point, and Daddy would pick it up and put it in her basket. Emily, on the other hand, was all about finding the eggs, picking them up, and putting them in her basket all by herself. Mommy was still there to assist in the walking part, but Emily was a pretty good little hunter.

Next, we went to Nana and Papa's for more great food and egg hunting. More of our cousins were there and closer to our age, so there were more kids to hunt with. Abigail began hunting with Nana and Poppy similar to her previous attempt, but ended by walking herself. Both girls had become pros at finding the hidden eggs and were able to discover many eggs that were well hidden. Before leaving to go to bed, we got gifts from Aunt Melissa, Uncle Donnie, Aunt Jessica, Uncle Bryan, Aunt Tracie, Nana and Papa. Thank you!!

Our Princess 1st Birthday Party

The girls had a beautiful 1st birthday party. Many family members showed up to celebrate the anniversary of the most wonderful day in our lives. We are so blessed to have two perfect little miracles and this past year has been a dream come true.
Momo made this beautiful Princess Castle cake and the two "smash" tiara cakes. The girls were very lady like and daintily picked off some icing. They did not eat a lot, but got a taste of it.

Abigail and Emily received so many wonderful gifts. Thank you all for the toys, clothes, books, games, gift cards, and money.

Emily worked pretty hard at unwrapping their presents. Abigail preferred to play with the bows.

We all enjoyed the castle Jupiter Jump. Neither of the girls were able to stand and jump, but instead bounced while sitting down.

Zoo

Abigail and Emily went to the Tulsa Zoo for the first time over Spring Break. It was a beautiful day and the girls really enjoyed looking at the animals. Nana, Papa, Momo, Pa, Jordan, Donnie, and Alicia came with us. We tried the carousel first. Emily rode a Tiger with Daddy and Abigail sat on an Elephant with Mommy. Emily liked it at first, then it started to move. Abigail was a bit skeptical the whole time.

Jordan and Pa are teaching Emily that an owl says "Hooo".

They enjoyed watching the lizard run swiftly around it's cage.

Down below, there were two deer and a couple of turkeys.

We think this was Abigail's favorite. It was a swamp rabbit. She loves rabbits. She even tried to kiss it through the glass.

The petting zoo was a lot of fun. Emily preferred to just walk around and look at the animals up close. Abigail loved to pet the goats and did so with both hands at once.

Walking Progress

Emily has decided that she wants to walk everywhere. However, she has not quite mastered that skill yet. So, that leaves it up to Mommy or Daddy to hold her hand as she leads us around the house inspecting all the toys, pictures, windows, or whatever else her little eyes need to get a closer look at. She has already made a lot of progress towards walking independently. Just a few days ago we would have to hold both of her hands, but now she will only let us hold her right hand while she carries something in her left. She's already taken steps on her own, but can't get more than 4 at a time.

Emily has also gotten her two front teeth in. She had to work very hard for them. Hers bothered her a lot more than Abigail's did.

Do You Smell That?

When asked, "Do you smell that?", Emily will start sniffing the air. Then, she'll usually scrunch up her face indicating that whatever it is, it stinks! In this instance, it was sister's diaper change...ShoooWeee

Everybody Clean Up

I'm trying to teach to the girls to put their toys up after playing. Abigail seems to like cleaning up, but Emily would prefer to move on to something more exciting.

Popping Bubbles

Bubbles are a favorite of Emily and Abigail's. They could sit for hours trying to catch and pop them. Of course, Mommy and Daddy would get very light headed and probably pass out trying to blow enough to really entertain them, so we bought a bubble machine to help out.

A few things to notice in the pictures...First, Abigail's headband. She has decided that she likes to wear things on her head as well. These types of headbands are great for her hair since it is very fine and likes to stand straight up. Second, notice their shirts. As most of you know, Daddy is a HUGE UNC Tar Heels Basketball fan. This weekend was a big game against their rivals, Duke. UNC won the game, so Daddy had to have the girls wear their "UNC > Duke"(think math terms...> is greater than) shirts while their Pa and cousin, Jordan came to visit. They, unfortunately, are big Dookies. Momo, however, is logical and is a North Carolina fan.

Read to Me, Please.

Abigail loves being read to. She'll find a book she wants read to her, bring it to me, and if I'm sitting in the floor, she'll back herself up until she sits in my lap. Then we'll read the same book 5 or 6 times. Oh, and she has to be the one to turn the pages.
This weekend, she found some other people to read to her. Her cousin, Jordan and Pa got to snuggle in with her and read.