Fall Festival

We went to the Fall Festival at our church, Newspring Family Church. The girls were able to choose their own costumes this year. As much as Mommy wanted to dress them alike or in the same theme, I let them branch out and have some individuality. Abigail went back and forth, first it was Minnie Mouse, then a cat, and finally on to Elmo. Emily had it narrowed down to a ladybug or bee and finally settled on the bee. Her's was a heavy costume, so I had to let her run around in her Pooh dressed as a bee shirt. Abigail has been wearing her costume regularly since we got it and I'm sure she will continue to wear long after Halloween is over.

Traveling Barnyard

The girls got to experience a little of what it is like at a farm. Ms. Carmen brought her traveling barnyard to the school so the BA P.A.T. group could see it. She had a darling little horse named, Ella, goats, chickens, a rooster, rabbits, a duck, and baby chicks. Emily really liked petting the goats, but she had to make sure she was facing them both all the time. If she ever turned her back on one, it would butt her in the back. It wasn't hard enough to hurt her, but frustrated her.

Abigail liked the table set up with a miniature farm set. You can see the excitement on her face.

Emily was very reluctant to hold the baby chicks, but Abigail couldn't wait to get her hands on them. Then she didn't want to give them up for the other kids to play with.

Corn Maize

This year we went to the Corn Maize for the first time. We went with many family members to celebrate the return of our Uncle Jeremie from Iraq. He was only here for two weeks before he had to go back. We are all very proud of him for serving so bravely and the sacrifices he and all of our other soldiers and their families are making. Thank you, Uncle Jeremie. We love you!! The girls absolutely loved the corn pit. It was like a giant sandbox filled with about two feet deep of corn. They could have played in there the whole time, but we convinced them to go look at everything else.

We rode in the cow train. Mommy and Daddy rode in it first with the girls. Thankfully, Alexis, their soon-to-be new cousin, came and rode the next time around with them.
Next, we attempted to make it through the maze. The girls got preoccupied looking at the corn stalks. We finally made it out, but we ended up back at the entrance rather than the exit.

We also went on the girls' first hayride. They really liked it, but kept insisting that the driver "go" when he stopped to tell us about the various scenes he had set up around then field.

Our 3rd "HALF"y Birthday Celebration!

The girls hit another milestone today...two and a half years old. To continue tradition, we had a family celebration to commemorate the big day. Josh always makes fun of me because I don't let him tell people they are any older than they really are even if it is the day before their birthday, he has to say what year they are actually on at the exact moment. They are already growing up so quickly, I don't want o age them any faster.

This year we had to celebrate early due to some other responsibilities, so we had breakfast at IHOP; pancakes(their favorite at the moment) and then off to Toys R Us. They were allowed to choose one toy each. Emily chose a microwave and Abigail wanted some pots and pans. We threw in a cash register for good measure and now they have everything they need to run their own diner.

Check out my posts from their last two "Half"y birthdays.

six months

one and a half

My how they have changed!!

Gateway Balloon Festival

We made the drive to Claremore this weekend for their annual Gateway Balloon Festival. Unfortunately, the high winds made most of the balloons unable to ascend, so the girls jumped on the inflatables and rode rides instead. They also had their first pony riding experience. Daddy and Mommy were both surprised that they were not afraid of the ponies, but instead wanted to ride again. Abigail, true to form, talked the whole time she rode. Whereas, Emily relaxed a little more and enjoyed herself quietly. Emily helping Abigail off the obstacle course. They went through this about a hundred times each. They (especially Abigail) LOVED it.One balloon made a valiant effort to inflate and made it a short time in the winds, so we did get to see that and the baskets shots large flames into the air at dusk. This was very interesting, but Abigail related the fire to fireworks and decided she did not like this spectacle. Emily watched enthusiastically while Abigail looked away.

Oklahoma Aquarium

We finally took the girls to the Oklahoma Aquarium. Daddy and I haven't been back since our days at Camp Sonsation. It is definitely a lot better with your own two kids as opposed to 75 other kids. We really enjoyed ourselves, and Emily cried when we had to leave the fish. Neither of the girls were very happy about seeing the sharks, but both loved the stingrays. Abigail didn't even think about touching anything inside the touch tanks. However, Emily was pretty enthusiastic about it. Daddy even talked her into touching a stingray. When she put her hand into the water another stingray swam up quickly and "attacked" her. She instantly started screaming and Daddy had a hard time getting her to settle down.

They both loved feeding the turtles. On the menu for them today was carrots.

Fire Station

The Tulsa Mothers of Multiples group went to visit Fire Station 26 this week. Both girls really looked forward to going, but once there Emily seemed to have a better time than Abigail. I think Abigail got too hot and and her discomfort was more of a pressing issue than seeing where the fireman lived and worked. We had a great turn out and loved spending more time with our "Twins Friends" as Abigail likes to call our group.

They both loved sitting in the rescue boat.

Emily and Fireman Wolfe work the hose.

Emily loved spraying the water onto the driveway, but Abigail preferred to sit back with Daddy and watch the others.
Emily inside the fire truck.

Abigail in the fire truck. She really wanted to wear the helmet, but refused the headphones.

Some of the twins and moms that came to visit the fire station.