Table Time

Cayden (top) & Camden love their new table from Gramm & Papa. Every time is table time. They eat, do crafts, play with toys & have snacks on their table. After Scott assembled the table, the boys pushed it into the kitchen along with the chairs, so we left it in the place they chose.

They're BA-ACK

After a week in Alice & San Antonio, the boys are back home. They only asked for me twice and Daddy once the whole time they were gone. They had lots of fun playing with their cousins & eating all the great food that Grandma made. We missed their presence here at home. We could hardly wait to see them! Our reunion was a sweet moment of hugs, kisses & squeezes. I especially loved when they placed their precious little hands on either side of my face, gazing into my eyes saying "Maaaammmmaaaaa." Welcome home little guys! We missed those funny expressions!

Fun at Grandma's

Where there's a sprinkler, there's a party. At least that how it seems to be according to my boys. They loved being surrounded by lots of family that loves to join in the fun. Time for a water break. Anyone want a drink-- there's plenty more room around us?! What one does, the other does too.

Our generational photo... Four generations of love from my Grandfather to my children.

Tomorrow morning Scott & I will be heading home and leaving our precious boys in the hands of my grandparents and those helping. The boys are loving this time with the family. Usually the Cayden is glued to Scott, but he is only wanting his cousin Ryan & Uncle Matt. It's nice to have a break.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY CAYDEN & CAMDEN!!

The boys turned 2 years old on our visit to Alice. The only thing missing from this fiesta was our Colorado family. The boys meet the Elmo pinata....

Alice has not had rain in a VERY long time. Nearly all grass is gone. Hence, Camden falling and wondering why his hands have dirt. They were so funny about their feet touching dirt too.
The scorching 107 degree weather warranted a blow-up pool. The boys are obsessed with water!

Camden snagging a little quality time with his Gampa; I love seeing my Dad with his grandbabies! These boys will be playing golf someday because of their Gampa!

The boys even got to spend time with their Grammy Cantu. My Mom came to spend the day with us, along with my sister & nephew. Here are the boys lovingly drenching her with water after she received kisses.

Cayden hitting the pinata. My brother Rowdy patiently waiting his turn.

Camden knocking out his pinata pal. Thankfully, no one was hurt but the stick was broken by my brother Randy; Go figure....he's an All-Star baseball player!!

Gift time! Camden & Cayden very politely insisted "no pelp peese" (help please)

Mommy, Camden, Cayden & Daddy We had such a great time. This is where I grew up my whole life, so sharing this time with the boys in this place was extra special to me. We all stayed in my old room and were filled with my Mom's cooking. After much begging on their part, my family will keep the boys for a week while Scott & I return to Tyler. A week.... a whole week.......

My BIRTH-Day

Two years ago today, I gave birth to two precious miracles. Cayden was born first at 9:08pm, weighing 6# 1oz, 19 in long. Camden was born at 9:10pm, weighing 7# 2oz, 19 in long. What a birth day it was! 16 hours of labor and a failed epidural, ending with me begging for a Cesarean Section. Alas, we heard their first cries and met our sons face to face.

Happy Birthday my sweet-baby-boys! Oh how we love you. We prayed for you & are so blessed to have each of you in our lives.

"The LORD bless you and keep you;

The LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you;

The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace."

~Numbers 6:24-26

2nd BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!

Elmo has made his appearance despite fights between the food coloring, frosting & myself. Nonetheless, he has arrived and is ready for his debut. My friend Holly is hosting the boys' birthday party at her home where we have access to her swimming pool in the scorching triple digit degrees with 90% humidity. THANK YOU HOLLY!!
It took the boys a moment to realize Elmo was on the table, but as soon as they saw him, they jumped to their feet (on the chair) and began to dive towards him. Luckily, I was able to grab them in time! "Happy Birthday to you; happy birthday to..."

Lindsay was appointed to cut into the boys' beloved Elmo. So fun having her here!

Cayden needs no assistance in devouring his birthday cake!

Likewise, Camden was not waiting for any help from his Mommy or Daddy... Cake + fork=EAT!

Then we had a splashing good time! Cayden & Camden were joined by their friends Kate, Curran, Kannon & Hannah.

Making Elmo

While some of my friends are gifted artistically & creatively, I am not. I can, however, take a cake mold and turn it into deliciousness. The boys are having their 2 yr birthday party at my friend's home where she has graciously allowed us to use her swimming pool. Here is where Elmo begins to emerge. My sister-in-law Lindsay thought she would try to make Elmo cupcakes as favors for the kids. Poor Elmo... better nix that idea. In her defense, the boys walked into the kitchen, saw her cupcake masterpiece & immediately exclaimed "mElmo, mElmo!"

Ahhh, Lindsay is so proud of her sickly Elmo. This gave me laughs for days until mElmo cupcake went bye-bye. Love ya Linds!

Loving those Boys!

Camden (above) & Cayden (below) love being outdoors. Mostly, they were showing off for their Aunt Lindsay, visiting from Colorado.

I'm telling you, they REALLY have their own conversations in their own language. Experiencing all that comes with twins is extra, extra special.

Camden (above) & Cayden being tree-huggers like their Aunt Lindsay; at least, according to George.

We can hardly believe they are going to be 2 years old next week. Where has the time gone? Seems like yesterday we were bringing them home from the hospital in their tiny infant carriers that were still too big for their delicate little bodies. I am so blessed to be their Mommy. So in love.........

Fun, Fun, FUN!

Of all that we love in this world, family time is one of our favorites. Scott & I are blessed to each have a great family that loves each other and enjoys being together. So who did we cram into this blow-up pool? Scott, Cayden, Camden, Matt, Cyndi, Sylvia, R.J., & Ryan. The boys especially love their cousin Ryan, calling him Rynee.