Evelyn's First Day at Grace Mother's Day Out

First Day of School

I have no idea why time is flying by this fast, but it hurts this momma to know my baby girl is big enough to go to Mother's Day Out. I still remember bringing the twins - and this week I am going look at PreK schools for them!

This morning was crazy, no crazier than any other morning mind you, but still crazy. We were all trying to get out the door and for some reason no matter what time we wake up we still can't get out of the door until 8:30! After Timmy helped load all of the kiddos it was time for the twins to bring their baby sister to her very first day of school! They were very excited that she was going to baby school!

These lovely ladies also took care of Riggs and Avery! Evelyn is surely going to gets lots of loving (spoiling) from Ms. Gail and Ms. Savannah! It was so good seeing so many familiar faces at Grace. I am really looking forward to the network of mommies again!

Leaving my baby girl...I think I might have cried if I had been alone. But I had to hold my composure to for the twins!

On our way out Sweet Evelyn was crying as Ms. Savannah rocked her for her morning nap. I'm sure she is going to do great today! After all she is the "good" one!

My Three Angels!!!
My Big Kids

Daddy wasn't able to go to drop off but I know he was thinking about his baby girl! This is what he posted on facebook: started Baby Evelyn in daycare today - first day of school. in 24 years or so, she'll be wrapping up her masters or law degree and generally getting ready to tackle the world. I've already written her graduation card (in my head). good luck, little one. we'll be here for you - every step.

Finally, real food!!

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

Well she did it first for Daddy on Valentine's day...Evelyn can officially roll from her tummy to her belly!!!

I will try to upload the video soon!

Evelyn - 3 weeks

Technically Evelyn is 3 weeks, 3 days in the pictures, but what are you going to do when the mama is having surgery to remove kidney stones on the day you turn 3 weeks old? To say that Anne had bigger things to worry about than pictures with a bear is an understatement!

Better late than never, I say. And I can't wait to do it all over again in three days!

Not Aunt B again! 

My bow is this big! 

Hmmm, something tells me this lady isn't going away. 

Tiny toes 

Sweet Maggie wanted to join in on the photo shoot.

Wait, she's not ours? 

So did Avery.

She is a touch proud of her little sister. 

Anne with her girls!

Evelyn - 1 week

Evelyn was discharged from the hospital on Thursday, but Charlotte woke up with a tummy bug so I was yet again not able to go love on her. This morning I could take it no longer and went over first thing to finally hold that precious baby girl.

And to take her 1 week pictures. Because this is her Aunt B, after all. Technically Evelyn is 1 week, 1 day in these pictures, but I had to make sure we were germ free before I braved meeting Evelyn for the second time.

For the first 20 weeks, we will mark Evelyn's growth with her teddy bear, then go monthly after that. I cannot wait to watch her get bigger and bigger while that bear shrinks and shrinks!

The twins turn 2!

January 6, 2009 

January 6, 2010 

January 6, 2011

Big Week for my little man

This week Riggs perfected saying Aaaa...Bi! Officially both of my children used the dogs name as their first real word. When I picked him up from school on Tuesday he just kept saying Abi, Abi, Abi. Occasionally Avery would chime in. It's so cute how they say it. I promise to get video soon.

Then yesterday Tim and I left for a weekend in New Orleans...not 10 minutes later Riggs decided to start walking!!! He has been prepping for this for a couple of days. Doing squats, free standing, wall walking,etc.

By the time we get back I am sure he will be running!

Avery walking

We tried to get a video of Avery walking, but every time the camera was pointed at her, she would sit and crawl. Anne and I got crafty and did a sneak attack. Anne had Avery walk to her and I filmed her from behind. Not the best video, but it gets the job done!

Way to go Avery!

These boots are made for walking...

Well its official my baby girl is walking! She has been able to free stand since a little before her first birthday. She's been cruising all the furniture for months. Then she started walking with the walkers. Now don't get me wrong she has been able to take two or three steps for a while. Then while we were in Cabo she took to holding fingers and wanting to walk all over the house. Yesterday when I picked her up from school she walked a couple steps to me, then i stepped back and we continued this for 11+ steps all by herself with no holding on to anything. Now for most people this would be conmsidered walking. Today she WALKED. She stood up from a sitting position and chose to walk across the room for no reason at all and nothing enticing her. It was amazing! I can't believe how big she is getting. My baby girl is officially a toddler!

Avery and Riggs's 1st birthday

Through the eyes of Aunt B....

the "big" cake

party favors and hats

the tags on the party favors

Sweets, sweets and more sweets

Miia and Avery pre-party

Avery in a custom Dearie dress

Not so sure of what Ryker is up to...

...as he goes in to get your hat!

Not too happy about that!

One proud mama!

Riggs up from his nap.

Riggs' cake

Avery's cake

Riggs is not so sure about the cake.

Nor is Avery for that matter...

...but she is ALL about the attention from the big girls!

What about me?

Looks like Abi has gotten into some cake.  Notice the white crumbs on her ear?

Ryker tuckered out from all the festivities!

Birthday wishes from Aunt B

It is hard to believe that today the Crying Ryan twins turn one!  It seems like just yesterday I got the call from Anne asking me about what happens when your water breaks.

Avery and Riggs, I have loved watching you grow over the past year and practice my skills as a twin mom (I am bound and determined to be one myself!). 

Avery, I love your determination and your diva sass.  You remind me so much of my own girls, and they love you as if you were their sister.

Riggs, you are like all the men in my life that I love so much.  You are quiet and thoughtful, yet when you do "speak" it is worth paying attention to.  You're inner circle is small, and I feel blessed to be apart of it. 

Happy birthday Avery and Riggs!  May your lives be filled with more laughter than tears, more health than sickness, and more love than your heart can hold.

The birthday girl

The birthday boy

Meeting their Mama....January 6, 2009

How much they have grown in one short year!

It was much harder to get both of their faces this year!

My Frannie bird at your "party"

My big girl, Charlotte, singing Happy Birthday To YOU!

Riggs not so sure of his cupcake.  No worries Riggs, this is just a practice run.

Even Avery, who will eat anything, was unsure of what to think.

But she quickly got into the icing.

Hmmm....how do I get more of that?

Even Riggs came around and decided that cake was GOOD!