An Elmo Birthday

We threw an Elmo themed birthday party for Lucy and Claire. They loved the Elmo cakes that I baked for them but were a little scared by the surprise visit from Elmo himself (my friend Katie borrowed an Elmo costume from her aunt!). The video below sums it up and we probably shouldn't have laughed so hard! Thank you to all of our family and friends who helped to make the day so special for the girls (all the wonderful gifts, the yummy food, the beautiful flowers, letting us borrow the fabulous bounce-house and especially to Katie for braving the 90 degree heat and dawning her Elmo costume!).

Our two-some turns two!!

It is hard to believe that just two years ago, Judd and I didn't even comprehend what our lives would be like and all the joy that our two little wonders would bring to our world. It is even harder to believe how much they have grown in the past year! Claire and Lucy, I'm so proud to be your mom. In the last 365 days, you have learned how to walk, talk, feed yourselves, color, "read" books, sing, dance, run, play together, give hugs and kisses and light up everyone's lives that you touch. Lucy, I love the way you look up at me with your arms in the air and say, "I hold you" when you want to be picked up. Claire, you are darling when you ask for what you want and then answer yourself by saying, "ok" and tilting your head ever so cutely. How can I say no to either one of you? You bring so much joy and happiness to our lives. I love you more than words can say.

Lucy and Claire-July 13, 2010 (One year old)
Claire and Lucy- July 13, 2011 (Two years old)