Oh No! Look What They Have Done...

Oliver and Emerson turned one!

On November 12th Oliver and Emerson turned one year old. We celebrated it on the Saturday before, November 8th. Uncles, Aunts, and Grandparents all were there to celebrate with us. Even Granny and Papa Frisbie joined us via the web cam. It was nice. Of course the boys received lots of toys, which with two birthdays on the same day is sure to happen.
After presents came the grand moment where the cakes were introducted to the boys. I ordered the cakes from Wal-Mart and each boy had their own, with individual ones for them to dig into, and dig in they did. They were a little hesitant at first, slowly picking away, but then Emerson head dived in with his mouth open wide, and Oliver soon followed brother's example. We started Oliver out with the vanilla one and Emerson got the Chocolate, then half way through we swapped. By the end both cakes were pretty much gone, but I think the Vanilla one was the favorite. Of course after all that sugar, the boys were pretty wired and decided that the second nap was not for them. Overall it was a great day and time!
For their actual birthday Grandma, Eli, and I took the boys to the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point, right down the street from us. At first Eli was a little scared of the place, but soon we were all having a good time, looking at all the dinosaur displays and fossils. There was a small play area that had dinosaur shape sorter that Oliver and Emerson thought was a lot of fun. Eli really enjoyed digging for dinosaurs at a sand and water display, that teaches about erosion. I think the boys enjoyed getting out of the house. We all had a great time and decided we need to make trips to the museum a regular occurance.
And so my baby boys turned one, and are walking now. I am so happy that we were blessed with twins. I love having them, they have brought me tremendous joy. The past year went by way too fast, I kepy telling them to stop growing but they didn't listen. They are such happy little guys and I can't help but laugh and smile when I see them toddle toward me. I have said it many times, I NEVER thought that having twins could be so much fun!!! ( A LOT of work, but so fun).
Anyway here are some pictures from our grand party and adventure!

Discovering their new found freedom away from the downstairs. They are moving on up in the world.


The Rocking Party

Opening Presents



The Cakes from Wal-Mart. I was very impressed with how much like the invites the planes looked. They were very delicious too. We were eating cake for a couple days afterward though.


Hesitant at first, but soon were digging in with both hands.
( Still looking for an aftermath picture, will upload when I find it)

(On their birthday) We found this amazing toy at Ikea for a steal ( $8). Man I love that place

Grandpa and Eli helping Oliver with the wrapping paper on his Birthday.

Our Trip to the Museum

Ok, so the picture of the dinosaur has a small white dot on his hind leg, and upon closer examination I found a gnome residing there, I never thought of gnomes as prehistoric. Anyway I thought it was funny!


Playing with the dino shape sorter

I love the smiles here. Oliver ( green) found a mirror and thought the boy staring back at him was pretty funny.

The sand and water table, was lots of fun for Eli

My little man Emerson