Bubble Mowers!

Uncle Jeff, Aunt Jennifer, cousins Hunter and Hayden got the girls bubble mowers for their birthday. They LOVE them! Gracie can spend hours outside mowing! Every time we talk about them to other people they always say that they used to love them as kids. But I don't remember them at all. Mom and Dad, thanks for depriving me when I was young! I missed out on all the fun! ;)

Gracie runs full speed! She can get those bubbles going!
Addison hauling hers backwards. Whatever works!

Fun...in the HEAT!

It was 94 degrees yesterday, and supposed to be 95 today! Phew, hot!! The girls played outside with their water table and Gracie learned how to pedal on her tricycle all by herself! She needs some fine-tuning of course (steering) but we are so proud of her! Addy is getting there, but not as thrilled to ride as her sister.

Go Gracie go!
Addy is watching the bubbles closely...

Gracie is blowing the bubbles! My girls are growing up sooo fast :(

Oakland Zoo

We went to the Oakland Zoo. The girls love animals, (what kid doesn't?) We saw lots of neat animals, enjoyed the beautiful scenery, and just had a really nice time. One minor mishap, Gary was holding Addy's hand, she zigged, Gary zagged, and she ended up with a dislocated elbow! A trip to the minor injury clinic at Kaiser and she was as good as new. It was a little scary but she was a tough little girl.

Noah, Gracie and Addison hanging out getting ready to see all the exciting animals!

The tortoise was right there checking us all out. So cute!

Addy is surprised to see the tortoise staring right at her!

Gracie is checking out the giraffe.

The girls got to brush the goats. They loved it!

Auntie Lisa and Gracie sitting on the frog. Ribbit!

Mommy with Addison. I love my girls!

2 Year Portraits

Jungle Tots Easter Class

The girls took Auntie Lisa to their music class where the Easter bunny came and took them on an easter egg hunt. They got to sing, dance, and hang out with the Easter bunny. It was a fun time!

There they are dancing and shaking their eggs!
The Easter bunny gave them cute plastic bunnies to take home.

Addy is finding eggs! You go girl! Gracie is looking too....what fun!

They wouldn't sit too close to the Easter bunny without daddy right there with them.

Gracie and Addison's 2nd Birthday Party!

Gracie and Addison had their 2nd birthday party on Saturday. They had a great time, loved their cupcake, and entertained everybody when they opened their gifts! Thank you to all who celebrated with us! We cannot believe these girls are already 2. They amaze us each and every day and we look forward to another year of challenges, adventure, and discovery!

Here's Addy with her daddy.
Lola is hanging out with Gracie.

Mmmm, that cupcake tastes good! Got milk??

Gracie loved the icing! We found crusty icing stuck up her nose the next day.

Thanks Auntie Vanessa and Jill for the big belly bank!

Digging in to their gifts. Gracie took charge while Addy just sort of hung out and watched.

Check out our new books!

Gracie and Addison Turn 2!

Today the girls turned 2! We are amazed at how fast these two years have come and gone, and we are so blessed to have Gracie and Addison in our lives. They are our lives as a matter of fact! Grandpa Ray came over but Grandma Jo stayed home cuz of her cold. We BBQ'd and enjoyed the gorgeous evening.

Waiting for Grandpa Ray to arrive.
Gracie is going to town on her gift. Addy is still checking it out.

Addy wants to see what Gracie got first! Like she's gonna get something different :)

Their own laptops! Addy is thinking hard...

Gracie is googling Barney!!

There they go in unison. I think they like their presents!

Their 1st log cake, Daddy's absolute favorite!

Blowing out their two candles. A part of Mommy is so sad, but we look forward to another fantastic year!

Their 1st piece of log cake! Dig in ladies!!

Beauty Shop!

The girls decided to play beauty shop and do each other's hair. It is so wonderful to see that they have a friend to play with forever...whether they like it or not :)

Addison is attempting to put a hair tie in Gracie's hair.
Gracie is giving it a try on Addison. Looks like they trust each other and are having fun!