Just a Little Update

These picture are in no kind of order. I just wanted to post them and give an update on what we've been up to lately.

Adia showing off her teeth. She currently has 8 teeth in front, 2 top molars peeking out, and 1 top right canine making a bump and causing lots of pain for my poor Adi lady. But she's been a trooper about it and is very good about letting me wipe her nose a million times a day.

The many faces of Evelyn. This is a newer one, a look that can kill. But I can help but laugh.

That tongue spends more time out of her mouth then in it.

And the classic surprised face that never gets old. Every time she hears something or sees something that gets her excited she pulls this face.

We have recently discovered Evelyn's love for dogs. This dog was at my Grandma's house during Thanksgiving and she couldn't get enough of it.

Adia as a bumble bee for Halloween

and Eve as a fairy. I feel bad these were the only pictures I got of them in their costumes. I guess if I really wanted more I could dress them up again.

Eve and Adi LOVE it when their friend Finn comes to play, which he does often, but I am definitely not complaining. Ellynn, Finn's mom, is a great friend of mine, and we always have a good time.

One morning Adia decided to join Daddy's shower time, jammies and all.

This little monkey (Adia) has figured out how to climb onto chairs now I have to watch her extra close. She thinks she's so big.

Bath time with cousin Misty. As you can see she wasn't too thrilled about it, two splashing babies was probably a little too much.

I love this little cheesin' face of Evelyn's, it just makes me so happy.

Riding the skateboard with Daddy. Probably not how Neil would have preferred to ride his skateboard, but it did make for some wonderful fun with his girlies.

I went into their room to check on them and this is what I found. Instead of taking the toys out of the toy box, they decided to just join the toys instead. I'm surprised the toy box didn't tip over while they were climbing in.

All tuckered out after breakfast? Early nap day for sure.

I hope you've enjoyed my post. I've been so bad about updating lately and I'm going to try harder to update more often. See ya soon!

Happy Birthday Adia and Evelyn (really really late)

So I know I'm horrible, and yes my kids turned 1 over a month ago, and I would just forego doing this post because its so late, but there's a certain Grandma who I know would like to see these.

So the night before I got started on the cake.

And of course they got busy getting into mischief. Evelyn eating the remote for the computer.

And Adia showing me she can open and close the cupboards, which isn't so bad, but it was right where I was standing to work on the cake.

"What Mom?, I can't do any real damage, I have no teeth!"

"Because I'm cute! Thats why I can get away with this."

Long after they were in bed, the finished product emerged. Not too bad if I do say so myself.

The morning of. Adia just likes to be under anything, even if its incredibly uncomfortable.

All dolled up and ready to party!

Showing off her teeth again.

Evelyn strikin' a pose.

I apologize for not having any pictures of the actual party. I did get video thanks to Kirk. The party was a success. Eve and Adi completely destroyed their cake, not leaving a single piece intact.

Its been one amazing year, I never thought my life could be so completely full of happiness. Sure there are days when listing my children on ebay sounds tempting, but I can't imagine my life without these 2 little rays of sunshine and I can't believe I ever lived without them. At the end of everyday I am always so incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to be the mother of beautiful little girls.

Family Pictures!

Karly Zendejas of Karly Kim Photography is a good friend of Neil's from Washington. We were some of the lucky few to get to be a part of her portfolio. Here are a few photos, it so nice to finally get some updated photos, and especially some I like so much.

Of course because we were having family pictures, Eve and Adi were tough to crack even a slight smile.

Setting them loose on the grass did pull a few smiles from them eventually.

And of course Daddy throwing them in the air always results in a big grin.

I was really quite impressed with Karly, the whole experience was laid back and easy. I guess I've been kinda nervous and dreading getting professional pictures taken, but this was easy and enjoyable. Thanks so much Karly, I love them!

www.karlykim.com

Lately

I just thought I do a little miscellaneous post, with pictures from this and that. Below is us at the park with our friends Jason, Ellynn, and their little boy Finn who is just 2 month younger then Eve and Adi.

We had lots of fun, the babies had a blast playing in the grass. Sadly the evening had to be shortened because poor little Finn wasn't feeling well.

Then I mad a trip to Fountain Green this past week, Chavonne brought her little Misty over who is just 2 months older the Eve and Adi. I thought it was pretty cute how the just kinda all met in this corner of the kitchen. It looks like they're having a little pow-wow or something.

And who says a jumperoo can only entertain one baby at a time, not me. It seems they have more fun when another baby has come to join them in their jumperoo fun.

See ya in... 2 years!

Neil's youngest brother Gary went into the MTC last week. He said goodbye to his parents and little sister when they put him on the plane in Washington. Lucky for us, he needed a ride from the Salt Lake Airport to the MTC. Neil picked him up, they went to lunch, and then stopped by the apartment for one last squeeze from him favorite nieces.

I thought it was really fun that Eve and Adi remembered Uncle Gary from our visit in Washington 2 weeks earlier. It was so great to see him before he left and I know he'll be a great missionary.

My Trip to Forks WA

Forks WA is probably close to one of the smallest towns I've even seen. Why, you ask, would I take 2 days of my vacation to be in this little town? Well, if you've ever read the Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyers then you'd understand.

While we were visiting family in Washington we did take a trip to the Olympic Peninsula to see the town of Forks, the rainforest, and the La Push Beach.

The first thing I see as I climb out of the car in the middle of town... a door. Yes, a door, completely devoted to Dr. Carlisle Cullen. And no, it isn't a real doctor's office, its a back door to some souvenir shop.

But who wouldn't try to cash in on the hype Twilight has brought to this tiny town? Even the deli at the local grocery store had Twilight Wraps and more! We also had dinner that night at place that served Bella Burgers, best of all, the came with a set of fangs.

That night we stayed at quaint little B&B. Eve and Adi thoroughly enjoyed time on the floor after spending the majority of the day in their car seats.

The next day we walked the streets of Forks, to see what there was to see and of course get souvenirs. One of the shops had a book for Twilight fans to sign, "part 13" gives you an idea of how much business the books have brought to this town.

And what would be a trip anywhere without Gary and Neil's silly antics about everything. Gary's favorite phrase "Hey, I think this was in the books!" Here they are showing their excitement about finding a light post that was "in the books!"

Behind the hospital they have Dr. Cullen's reserved parking spot. Of course the funny thing is, is that right next to it has a sign that says "No Parking".

And in front of the Visitor's Center was parked Bella's truck. One of the main attractions, we had to wait in line to get a picture.

Parked behind the Forks Police Station, Charlie's police car.

And the off to La Push Beach we went. It was beautiful! It was probably my favorite part of the whole Forks experience. The tide was coming so waves were big and the weather was nice and warm, unlike the water. This was my 2nd time ever being to the ocean.

Eve and Adi loved playing in the water. This picture is just before we left. Adia wants to be in the water, as you can clearly see she's not very happy about be held up for a picture.

And after a nice picnic at the park Evelyn drove us home.

I had lots of fun seeing what there was to see. The town was just as I'd imagined it, small.