Splash, Splash!!

We took the girls on an overnight adventure to an indoor waterpark. They had a blast! They must have said "splash, splash" a million times last weekend! We got there around dinner on Friday evening. We ate and swam until bedtime. We woke up in the morning to Lucy saying "Splash, splash". We quickly got breakfast and headed back to the water. Claire had a great time playing in the kiddy pool, exploring and watching the other kids. Lucy must have gone down the small water slide 50 times, all by herself. She climbed the steps and stood patiently in line. Claire also LOVED the bunkbeds in the hotel room. Each had its own little nightlight that she turned on and off and on and off and on and off.........

A Little More Lovin'

Here are a few more pictures from Valentine's Day. I loved them in the heart outfits that my Aunt Dona and Uncle Fred sent for them! These pictures show the progression of the day as their glucose levels rose!

Pretty tame, prior to school and the Valentine party

There's some sugar!!

And more sugar!

Lucy, decorating cookies.... look closely at the cookie that stuck to her shirt when she leaned forward for more icing!

Claire, having taken her pants and sweatshirt off, put my high heels on and, yes, ate more sugar

Our First Pets

Judd and I got the girls fish for Valentine's Day. They loved them! Their reaction was priceless and I wish that we would have gotten it on video camera. They were just as excited this morning when they realized that the fish were still here. Lucy tried to share her granola bar with them while Claire tried to get them to play Play-doh with her. Someday, their boyfriends are going to have a tough time finding a present to top this Valentine's Day!

Good Little Helpers

Claire and Lucy had their first babysitting experience this afternoon while we spent some time with their new cousin, Jimmy. He is so very good and cute! While Lucy did not like when I had to hold Jimmy, she and Claire were more than willing to share their McDonalds with him! Such gracious cousins :)

Here Jimmy, have some of my cheeseburger!
Jimmy, this is called a fry. It is very yummy!

(I just loved Jimmy looking at Claire like she is crazy!)

We're in this together

I have a few very cute and endearing twin updates and stories. Claire and Lucy really do look out for one another. I love these girls more and more every day!

Claire woke up from her nap before Lucy did. I could hear Claire over the monitor, playing, laughing, talking to her bear. When the playing turned into yells for "mommy, mommy", I went upstairs to get her. I peaked my head in the door to see if Lucy was still sleeping. Claire looked at Lucy, then at me, put her finger up over her mouth and said, "Mommy, shhh".

A few hours later, Claire fell down and bumped her head. My attempts to comfort her weren't working so Lucy took it upon herself to go in the other room and get Claire's teddy bear to give to her. She then, selflessly gave up her own blankie to dry Claire's tears.

That same evening, Claire was thirsty and asked for juice. She went out to the kitchen and came back in with, not one, but two cups. Holding one up, she said, "Lucy" (well, really, it comes out Shh-shu-she which I believe is her combination of 'sissy' and 'Lucy'). They are quite the pair!

The Twelfth Day of Christmas

On the Twelfth (and final) day of Christmas, Claire and Lucy gave to me.... New Beginnings! The girls had their first day of "Pre-school" on Monday morning. They will just be going one day a week. The teacher said that "we had every reason to be very proud". They read stories, painted and played with clay. She did say that they need to work on holding hands and understanding that they need to transition from one task to another (translation-I don't want to stop painting and you can't make me). I am so excited for them! Make sure you check out the before and after pictures of Claire and Lucy below.... talk about role reversals!

I thought that this would be a good time to wish everyone in our lives a blessed 2011. May you find all the joy and happiness in the new year that you brought to our lives in the last one. The McNallys can't wait for what 2011 has in store! Phew, after 12 posts in a row, this mama might be taking a break for awhile!

Lucy (before) is READY for her first day of school!

Claire (before), not sure what to make of the whole backpack phenomenon

Lucy (after)... I need a nap mom

Claire (after)- I am going to CRUSH this backpack!

The Eleventh Day of Christmas

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Claire and Lucy gave to me..... a New Year's Eve celebration with friends and family and a Notre Dame win over Miami!!!!

How come she gets a hat and I get this girly tiara?!
That's better!

I don't know Daddy, our offensive line doesn't look so good. I'm nervous!

Touchdown Notre Dame! (A side note- Claire points to any book or t-shirt that has an ND or shamrock, holds her hands up and yells "Touchdown".