Parties and mischief!

While these two are completely different most of the time, they sure do think alike when it comes to mischief! They seem to be plotting how to get into trouble recently! Clearly, this week, it was fun to get stuck in the corner table!! Good think Mommy came to the rescue!
This weekend we went to Addi's 3rd Birthday and had a blast! Well, the girls did! Mommy and Daddy had fun too, but we were pretty worn out from chasing our two toddlers in opposite directions in the afternoon heat! Addison had a pretty awesome party, complete with horse back rides! The girls LOVED their rides, which shocked me!

Daddy and Macy making friends!

Macy's ride!

Sadie laughing away!

Sadie finishing her fun adventure!

We are continuing to have a blast, despite the warm weather!!

Fabulous 4th of July Weekend!

I'm pretty sure that we had the busiest 4th of July weekend yet! We were packed with activities and while we were all exhausted by the end of the long weekend, we had a blast and the girls surprised me with their lack of crankiness!

Saturday, we had a BBQ at our house with great friends and family. After the BBQ, we all went to the Dublin fireworks and listened to Kenny Loggins in concert and enjoyed the beautiful evening. Grandma took the girls home almost 2 hours past their bedtime, so that Brian and I could stay and enjoy the AMAZING fireworks display. Not only were the fireworks one of the best I've seen, but I was pleased at how well the girls did staying up so late! Here are some pictures from Saturday!

Auntie Aubrey and Macy

Our friend Stacy, enjoying time with Sadie

Macy climbed into her stroller herself a relaxed while waving and saying "hi" to everyone who passed by!

Mommy and Sadie relaxing to the music

Sadie

Macy

Daddy and Macy

Daddy and Sadie

Macy hoping to get another taste of Daddy's margarita!

Macy Moo with her cute hairdoo!

Sunday we had another packed day with a 4th of July party, where the girls enjoyed swimming in the baby pool and trying out the slip n slide! And then to end the weekend, on Monday, we went to the Ostrander parade with the Shegog/Mallett families! This has become an annual tradition and we took the girls when they were tiny babies last year! Despite the heat, they seemed to enjoy themselves much more this year!

Daddy and his girls waiting for the parade
Two cool chicks, watching the parade!

So, after our exhausting and fun weekend, we're laying low this week and trying to stay out of the heat! We look forward to seeing the Minnesota crew next week, as our summer adventures continue!!

Daddy starts them early...

We all know that Brian spends an extraordinary amount of time on the golf course! Well, of course he's hoping for some golfing girls. So, why not start them out early? Here are my mini-golfers, hanging out on the putting green of our club...
Sadie found two golf balls...

Macy looking for a hole...

Hurry up Macy!

Daddy shows Sadie what to do...

More pictures to come from our fabulous few days of Fourth of July fun!

We've been enjoying summer in Ohio! We've been going to the pool a lot and while it's a blast, it's an awful lot of work for me! Here are a few pictures of my bathing beauties...


Sadie
Macy

The Memorial Tournament (PGA golf) is one of our favorite weeks of the year. Now that we are in our new house, we are close enough to walk over to all the action! On Wednesday of the tournament, there is a "skins game" and it's a great day for kids to go and catch some golf, before the serious matches begin. We brought the girls out and while it was hot and sweaty, it was a lot of fun!

One last picture of Sadie and Bogey

It's pool time!!!

Well, the big bash is over and it went off without a hitch. I will proudly say that I think it was perhaps the best (yes, maybe a little too extravagent) 1st Birthday Party ever! We had a grand total of over 60 guests and it was truly a blast! Pictures of the party will be coming soon! Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special, it meant a lot to us that you were all there!

I've mentioned before how much we adore our neighborhood. It's a fabulous place to live and raise children. We've been waiting for our awesome neighborhood pool to open and today was the day! Brian is playing in his favorite golf tournament today, so I was a little nervous taking two toddlers (yes, toddlers, not babies anymore!) to the pool on my own, but it went just fine and I think that we all had fun!
Macy

Sadie

Heading home and tired!

Happy 1st Birthday Sadie and Macy!

Dear Sadie,

Happy 1st Birthday! I cannot believe that you are one year old already; the time has truly flown by! It feels like yesterday that you were still in Mommy’s tummy. Inside my tummy, you were my reliable baby and you still are today. You were head down from 12 weeks into my pregnancy and you stayed that way the whole time! You had hiccups at almost the same time everyday and it always made Mommy laugh and smile!

One year ago today, I met you for the very first time. You were stubborn from the start and you weren’t so sure that you wanted to leave the comfort of my tummy. But, after lots of effort, we finally saw you for the very first time. Daddy said that you were perfect. I wanted to hold you more then anything, but just like you do now, you had to patiently wait for Mommy’s attention while I attended to your sister (she needed to join the world too). Daddy stayed by your side and I’m pretty sure your infatuation with him started right then and there!

From the moment I first held you, I knew that you were the sweetest thing that I would ever meet. Your love for others is truly a gift and everyone who meets you gets such joy from your hugs! Sometimes I feel selfish for wanting to be the first one to hold you every morning, so that I can receive your hugs, pats and cuddles. Your smile and laugh are literally contagious. You love your sister so much and I adore watching you give her hugs and trying to get her attention so that she’ll play with you! I could not imagine a more loving person then you!

You are incredibly smart and observant and I love watching you learn. Today, I watched you sit for 10 minutes watching a squirrel eat nuts on our deck and when I told you what he was doing, you looked like you understood every word. I love that you have started repeating things that Mommy and Daddy say and Daddy loves it when you say “Bye, bye Dada” and wave. You are a natural in the water and look like you might swim away in the bathtub each night. This is just one of the many ways that you take after me!

I couldn’t be happier to have you as my daughter, Sadie. You have made this year the most wonderful of my life. I am so proud to be your Mommy and I hope that you will forever be the sweetest person that I know!

Happy 1st Birthday, Sadie Bear!

Love,

Mommy

Dear Macy,

Happy 1st Birthday! Today you are one year old…wow! It feels like yesterday that I was feeling you move inside my tummy. Each day I would laugh as I felt your feet kick the top of my belly and I loved pushing on your tiny feet and feeling you push back. Your little body took up most of my belly, as you sprawled out in there and moved all over. Today you are still my same silly, mover and shaker!

I remember the moment I first saw you like it was just yesterday, not one year ago. They put you onto my belly and I looked into your face an instantly fell in love. You looked just like your Daddy right away and I laughed as I saw your body on me, because your arms and legs were spread all over, just like you had spent the last 9 months. I knew that we had a special bond right from the start because you stopped crying when I touched your cheek. You made your Daddy so proud when he saw you lift your tiny head right off your blanket and we knew right then that you were going to bring so much excitement and fun to our lives.

Right from the start you have brought so much laughter to my life. You are the spunkiest and most fun person that I have ever met. Your personality commands attention and everyone who meets you is drawn to your smile. It has been said many times that you are already the “life of every party” as you seem to shine around people. You love kissing your Daddy on the lips while saying “muah” and nothing makes me happier then when you give me a kiss too!

You amaze me each and every single day with the things that you are learning and doing. Out of the blue you have become a walker and it seems like you make it your job everyday to walk as much as you possibly can! You look like a pro as you stand up with ease and walk in circles around the room, smiling and shrieking to make sure I see your tricks. You are a daredevil at heart and fearlessly climb chairs and toys with the utmost determination to succeed. When you accomplish your task, you radiate with pride. This is one of the many ways that you are just like your Daddy.

I couldn’t be happier to be your Mommy, Macy! You have filled my life with more laughter then I would have ever thought possible! I’m so proud to have you as my daughter and I hope that you will forever be the most enchanting person that I know!

Happy 1st Birthday Macy Moo!

Love,

Mommy

We've had a terrific first birthday so far! We started the day by waking the girls up by singing "Happy Birthday," which they seemed to enjoy! Daddy picked us up for lunch and we had a wonderful time watching golfers play and enjoying excellent food. The wait staff surprised us at the end of lunch by bringing out two beautiful purple cupcakes on plates that said "Happy 1st Birthday Sadie" and "Happy 1st Birthday Macy!" As expected, Sadie dove right in and devoured her cupcake in less then 4 minutes. Macy on the other hand was a little overwhelmed by the experience and didn't get a chance to enjoy her cupcake in between cries! It was a memorable experience for all!

Many, many more pictures to come in the next few days! Guests starting arriving to town tomorrow and the BIG BASH is on Sunday!!!!

One year ago

One year ago at this exact moment, I was walking into Dublin Methodist Hospital to become a mom. I had no idea that I had 19 long hours of labor ahead of me, nor did I know anything about the two adorable little girls that I was getting ready to meet. It's hard to believe how fast the year has gone....


Early tomorrow morning at 1:06 and 1:10 AM, my babies will be ONE YEAR OLD!