If you were wondering what our hand prints (From my last post) were going to turn into (thanks for responding Amy) you don't have to wait any longer. They're not turkeys, they're LEPRECHAUNS!
I used to do this with my first graders for a year long hand print calendar (as a Christmas gift to their parents). It turns out much better with older kids who will hold their fingers exactly the way you want them too. But, I think my little leprechauns turned out cute enough. They are perched atop my mantle.
I used to do this with my first graders for a year long hand print calendar (as a Christmas gift to their parents). It turns out much better with older kids who will hold their fingers exactly the way you want them too. But, I think my little leprechauns turned out cute enough. They are perched atop my mantle.What's a post without pictures of my children??
Speaking of a lazy Saturday. Are my boys identical or what? This is how I found them during nap time today. I guess they haven't quite mastered the concept of sleeping ON the bed. Silly boys!
The boys actually did a great job with the paint.
Until Jace tried to taste it. Luckily, he didn't like the taste. Silly boy.
I even snuck in handprints for my next little project. Can you guess what I'm making with these
(2000)
(2004)
(2008)
There are lots of yummy things for sale. Lollipops, boxes of chocolates, Bordeaux (Mommy's favorite). See for yourself.
Oh wait you will??? Perfect. Just email my mommy and let her know. 
Thank you so much,
It was definitely worth the fussy attitudes and pushed back nap time. I can't wait to go back when Daddy can come with us. 
We met Matt's family for lunch. Grandpa and Grandma wanted to take them to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate. They had more fun putting the tokens in the machines and stealing tickets than actually playing the games. However this spider stomper game was a big hit.
After doing the (NO) rain dance for days, we lucked out to get a birthday party with NO RAIN! YAY!!! Saturday, our family and some friends came over to celebrate the twins' birthday. The theme was race cars. There was a big race at the Fontana AAA Speedway that day too, so we could even hear the real race cars all day long. The house was decked out with racing flags, cones, and race car decorations.
I spent many (many) hours making cupcakes, chocolate covered pretzels, star rice crispy treats, and two race car cakes. The cakes were very time consuming but I wanted them each to have their own cake and candles to blow out!
The kids had a blast playing with their friends, jumping in the jumper and playing with balloons (the boys L.O.V.E. balloons).
It has been two years since we first laid our eyes on these little boys. It's amazing how quickly time passes. With each day Jace & Quinn grow bigger, stronger, smarter, and cuter. With each day, their relationship grows too. They are each other's best friend. They love to play together, cuddle together, be mischevious together, and simply be together. If one of them is asleep, the other one wants him awake. If one is sad, it makes the other sad. I hope that as they grow older, they will always share this closeness. As they grow older, our love for them grows too. When we first found out we were having twins, we were overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with many feelings: happiness, fear, love, to name a few. We were overjoyed, but would we be able to handle it? Well, day by day we handle it. Some days are stressful, some days aren't. I think we have handled our life with twins very well. I wouldn't have it any other way. I feel blessed to be the mother of twins. It's an amazing thing to watch them interact together, play together, love each other. I'm thrilled to be the mommy to two handsome, healthy boys. Happy to be able to stay home with them: to teach them, love them, guide them. They are such silly boys. They are starting to figure out that they should show signs of the 'terrible twos'...and they have. They are testing their boundaries, their independence, my patience. They're doing what two year olds do. I keep telling myself that this "terrible two's' stage will pass...although I don't want to rush time...I can't wait for this stage to pass. 
Here's what J & Q are up to lately:
By then it was time to go home. 
The kids were SO tired by the time we had to leave that I had to create a make-shift triple stroller (I only brought my double). Jace was in the front, Kenzi in the back, and Quinn was in the back basket. He didn't mind, as long as he had his blankie. 
2. Hanging out with our favorite friends
3. Making the kids pink heart shaped pancakes for Valentine's breakfast.
4. Enjoying the beautiful Arizona sunshine.
5. Having some good old fashioned girl talk while the kids were asleep & the husbands slaved away in the kitchen making us a FABULOUS dinner for Valentine's day. Chicken Parmesan, Caesar salad, and garlic bread. Y.U.M.!
