We started a new tradition this year on the kid's birthdays. I bring out the baby books and together we look back on when they were born. Oh, those little fingers and toes! I'm very thankful we have a good number of pictures of Luke and Lana when they were babies, because that time of life was a bit of a blur. I had a c-section, the recovery wasn't easy, and then I was thrown into caring for three children under 2 years old (Asha had just turned 2). I remember a few things about that time though. I remember the sweet times of nursing my twins...and marveling at these two creations. I remember on several occasions both of them crying at the same time, and sometimes I cried right along with them! I remember taking family walks almost every night...and those being the best times of the day! I remember once there was a tornado warning (we lived in Illinois and Matt was gone for the day). I took all three kids into a tiny closet under our stairs where we hung out for a while. What an adventure those days were!
Now Luke and Lana are 8! As I type this Luke and Lana are playing Uno together. It is fun to see them enjoy each other..even though they are very different. This year for their birthday we had a party with a few of their friends at our church's gym. How great to have a gym we could use with lots of space to run and play!
Here are some shots of their birthday:
Now Luke and Lana are 8! As I type this Luke and Lana are playing Uno together. It is fun to see them enjoy each other..even though they are very different. This year for their birthday we had a party with a few of their friends at our church's gym. How great to have a gym we could use with lots of space to run and play!
Here are some shots of their birthday:
Lana and her two friends enjoying their cupcakes (they each got to decorate their own).
Asha and her friend decorating their cupcakes. 
The finished cupcake! Happy Birthday Lana!
Luke with one of his friends. Happy Birthday Luke! 
Luke is really into Star Wars right now. For his birthday he got Star Wars Legos, Star Wars action figures, Star Wars books, Star Wars Wii game...you get the theme! 
Lana is really into the movie "Tangled"..and was so excited to get the actual movie!
Lana may be 1 minute older...but Luke is several inches taller (and his feet keep growing)! Plus they are keeping the Tooth Fairy very busy these last few month!! 
3 comments:
I took a few photos at the party. I'll have to e mail them to you!
Looks like your family has had some lovely parties this month! My two so enjoyed helping you all celebrate. Thanks so very much for including them!!!
8 and 10? When did your little kids become big kids?! What a beautiful family! Love and miss you guys!
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