Almost walking and an injury

Well, Zachary is very stable on his feet and is very close to walking. Here is a little video of him pushing his Tonka truck around the living room:



Nicolas was trying to push the Tonka truck around today and it tipped over on him. He scraped his chin and it was all bloody. Poor little guy! He is just fine... it's the first of many scrapes, I am sure. Here is a picture of our first real injury...



The scab is a little hard to see in this picture. I will try to get a better one tomorrow and I will post it...

Giggles...

Grandma and Grandpa were visiting today. The boys love it when any other grandparents visit. They are very lucky to have grandparents that are actively involved when they are here. I am sure they all leave here with sore knees (from playing on the floor) and sore arms from holding my heavy little men.

Anyhow, here is a video of the boys and Grandma in their silliness....

Doesn't it just warm your heart??

THe boys and I took a walk this morning (it had finally stopped raining!) and made a pit stop at the park. The boys love being in the swings...

On our way home, I looked down into the stroller and saw this:


That is Zachary with his arm around Nicolas. They stayed like this for quite a while. It just melts my heart when they do sweet things like this...

Zachary in the swings:


Nicolas in the swings:


I had a great Mother's Day yesterday. I got to spend it with my three favorite men in the whole world!

Nicolas has taken the lead again!

Well, one of Nicolas' top front teeth has finally made it's appearance! I noticed it during lunch today. It has just barely broken through the gums, but it can be felt. I wouldn't be surprised if there were many more to come from both boys in the next few weeks...

Looking out the front window

Zachary and Nicolas love to look out the front window. They love to watch everyone come and go from their houses and getting to see the birds fly around. Here is a little video of the doing just that...

Zachary and Nicolas turn 1!!

Well, my babies are officially one year old today. I cannot believe how quickly the time has flown by and I am unsure I know where it has gone.

We had a wonderful day with them. We had an immediate family birthday party for them. Only one of their uncles couldn't make but all of their cousins were here. We were 14 adults and 11 kids (under the age of 7). It was wonderful to have everyone here to share in the celebration. The boys were spoiled (big surprise). They received lots of fun gifts.

They were very tired and ready for their nap when we tried to give them their birthday cake. So, needless to say round one was not a success. However, we tried again at dinner time and they had a blast. Their bath was very necessary tonight... and the fun things is that they got some new cool bath toys to test out!

I am so proud of my little men! They are such wonderful boys and we are so lucky to have them in our lives. I don't remember what life was like before them, nor do I ever want to find out. Honestly, I would have a lot more children if I was guaranteed that they would be just as wonderful...

I leave you with a few pictures from our very eventful day...

Zachary (a year ago):


Zachary during breakfast this morning:


Nicolas (a year ago):


Nicolas during breakfast this morning:


All of the cousins:


Zachary is a little bit messy!


Nicolas a little bit messy:


Zachary and his birthday cake:


Nicolas and his birthday cake:

This time last year....

the nurses had started the induction over 12 hours ago and I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of my precious little boys. They were not cooperating with the doctors; I guess they were way too comfy to want to come out! It would be almost another 7 hours before they made their appearance.