Henry's Baptism in Cleveland

Today was Henry's baptism. The twins were super excited to be dressed up. Ethan couldn't control his excitement to go at Grandma & Grandpa's.

Henry was a dream during the baptism and definitely looked ADORABLE! I made sure to get a picture of him in his gown since I missed the opportunity with Phillip.

Phillip and I got some time together before the baptism began.

The kids found more enjoyment in running around the church afterwards, but we were able to catch them for a quick family photo.

Dinner for Henry

Today we had dinner with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Cate, Uncle Don, George, Henry, and Cate's family (Bethany, Richard, Claire, Danny, and Sean). The twins had a blast running around in the morning and were very excited to see their cousin George. Later that night everyone came over and we had a great dinner in honor of Henry's baptism tomorrow. The twins had fun playing with everyone and definitely crashed after everyone left.

DONUTS!

I decied to take the kids to the grocery store, Who knew they would love donuts?

I also found out they love cheddar pringles. Good thing mommy was not with us!

Zoo Adventures

The zoo is definatly becoming more and more fun each time we go. They are starting to reconize that there are actually animals all over. The only problem is that they think every animal is named jack. For you who do not know, jack is the name of their nonnie's dog.

Dress Up

The kids have started playing dress up with hats. They still won't wear hats for an extended amount of time, but they have a lot of fun putting them on and off.

Ethan even adventured in trying to wear their hat from last summer....it was a little on the snug side!

18 Month Check Up

Today was the twins' 18 month old check up....even though they are technically 19 months! :) Here are their stats:

Ethan

Height 32in 30%
Weight 23lbs6oz 14%
Head 19in 60%


Elaine

Height 31.5in 34%
Weight 22lbs6oz 16%
Head 18.5in 58%

Kids are great! Both got shots and did fine.

A Morning at the Park

Today we took the twins to the neighborhood park. They had a blast climbing stairs, sliding, and running around.

The twins were even able to make a friend. All three of the kids thought it was hilarious to peek at each other between the rails.

After an hour it was time for lunch and the kids were ready for a nap...Mission Accomplished!

An Afternoon of Exploration

After the kids' naps and a horrific lose by the Bengal's we decided to hop over to the Children's Museum. The kids had a blast running around.

Their favorite part is the water area...Patrick thought it was fun too!

Elaine found the magic of water valves and was thrilled at the results.

In case you didn't catch Ethan's stool moving skills.....Gosh, they are getting too big!

Uncle Timmy's Yearly Competition

Every year we get the honor to participate in Uncle Timmy's shrimp eating challenge at Red Lobster's All You Can Eat Shrimp! This year was a show stopper with two new types of shrimp. Timmy stuck to his old reliable fried shrimp. As usual he didn't quite make the challenge of 60+ plates that the servers have said they've seen others eat! The twins had a blast but all of the excitement led to Ethan pretty much collapsing on the table in exhaustion by the end of the meal. Better luck next year Timmy!

Happy __ Birthday Aunt Melissa

Tonight we went over to Aunt Melissa and Uncle
Timmy's for Melissa's birthday. I got the opportunity to catch two Barker boys changing diapers...who would have thought!

The twins had fun running around the house and

Elaine even took the opportunity to check out her cousin Phillip. She grew bored pretty quickly, but it won't be long until he is crawling around playing with them!

After a great dinner, all the kids helped Melissa blow out their candles. By the end of the evening the twins were exhausted and ready for bed.

Happy Birthday Melissa!

Labor Day Camping

We went on our annual Osborne Labor Day camping trip. The twins had a blast. We had a great time and even fit in a birthday party for Jake.

The twins also had a blast practicing their mining skills in the mining river. Ethan spent the time stacking while Elaine thought it was hilarious to put the sifters right back in the water.

Definitely a Bath Night

Tonight the kids finished their meals and we gave them a special treat....a chocolate LAVA cake to share.

Elaine nibbled in her tiny fashion, but Ethan.......... well I think the picture says it all!

How Can I Get a Pair?

There is nothing like running around in fun pajamas!

A Visitor From the South

Bob Cole came into town this weekend. He quickly learned how to win over Ethan...let him sit on your lap while you are on the computer. After that they were buddies. Elaine warmed up to Bob Cole sometime on Saturday. She is a little harder to please! :)

A Big Day on Daddy's Bday

Tonight we celebrated Patrick's birthday. After dinner we headed to my softball game where the twins had a blast running around and playing with our friend's daughter Elyse. The twins wanted to go on the field all night long. Ethan thought it was a hoot to sit on the bleachers.

"Happy Birthday Dear Daddy"

After the game, which we won, we headed back home for cake. The twins joined Patrick in blowing out the candles. It was great practice for their next birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!!!!!!!!!











The twins enjoyed the cake. Ethan jumped right in while Elaine took a more careful approach in order to look good for post cake pictures.

A Pool With a View

Today the kids opted to hang out in a more calm pool located right on the deck. Plus with the tent, they were more protected by the sun.

Winding Down

After a long day of playing and swimming, the kids enjoyed a relaxing dinner on the deck.

You can't beat dinner with a great view!

The Beginning of a Great Weekend

This weekend we headed to our cousin's lakehouse in Northern Illinois. We drive up to Chicago last night and stayed with Amanda, John, and Paul. This morning we packed up and headed out for the lake. The kids were ready for the trip!

On the way their we stopped for lunch so we could put the babies down for their nap right when we got there and get everything set up. The kids had a blast.

Our First Boating Experience

After the kids' nap, we headed on the boat to check out the lake. Ethan got out with everyone and had a blast. Elaine preferred hanging out on the boat. I think she was trying to look cute to see if John would let her drive!