Grandpa's Birthday

Robert took the kids to Grandpa's birthday lunch by himself because I was sick. This was the first time Robert took the kids off by himself.


Robert and Lily
Lily and Andrew playing

Grandpa showing Shawn the picture we gave him for his present. Robert and Aaron talking
Shawn, Lucas and Andrew
Mom with Lucas all bundled up and ready to go.

More Guests-

Austin and Noah

Aunt "G" with the camera around her neck and Great Aunt Phyllis
Granny Elks holding Shawn and talking to Sharon
Mom and Dad with the Boys

Left to Right: Penny, Casey holding Paige, Elisabeth and Kelsey in front of her.
Grandpa Elks is on the couch with the camera.
Casey is the one I borrowed the cake pan from.

Grandma "G" with the Birthday Girl

Grandma "G" and Susan
Miss Marlene and her daughter Sharon

I think I posted a picture of everyone that attended the party. (I hope)

Party Guests

Robert's cousin Melissa and her 2 kids Bradley and Bridget
Bridget and Lucas
Bridget and Sharon Foster
Rachel and Lily with her green phone (Roland is in the background holding Lucas)
Rachel's Mom Kate- I taught Rachel and her brother Macon when they were 3. I also watched Rachel and Macon for 2 Summers. They were some of the first to know I was pregnant because I found out by a phone call I recieved at their house!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! IT'S TIME FOR CAKE!!!


We gave them each a cupcake.

At first they really didn't know what to do.
Then they started getting their hands in it.
Lucas slowly becoming a Smurf!

Lily had alot of icing on her but because it is pink you really can't see it all that well.

They both really enjoyed their first taste of cake!

Lucas and Lily's 1st Birthday Party!


Michelle and Lily with Lea and Lucas

Robert helping Lily open some presents!

Lucas opening a present and Shawn is intently watching.
Lucas and Lily opening a present with help from Andrew and Shawn

Getting ready for cake! There sure were alot of people here. I think we had about 35 people here!

I Think I am a Little Crazy!

When I started planning the Twin's 1st birthday party I decided I wanted to make the cake. I thought my Mom has done it a bunch of times so I can do it and if I need help I know she would be there for me. So I remembered that my friend Casey had a Blue's Clues cake mold so I will borrow that and make their cakes. I will make a Blue for Lucas and a Magenta for Lily so they will have a cake each. Then I found out the Blue has a little brother named Sprinkles and he is white with colored spots! So Sprinkle is gender neutral in color and I only have to make one cake!

This is me decorating Sprinkles. The hardest part was starting because I didn't want to make a mistake. Once I got going it was easy but time consuming.
Now I just have to do ALL the white areas and the yellow background! I had to take several breaks because the icing got too warm and was goopy so I couldn't decorate with it and had to put it in the fridge for a while.
The finished product. I also made cupcakes because we invited about 50 people and I wanted to make sure we had enough cake.
Then I thought if we have enough cupcakes to spell out "Happy Birthday Lucas & Lily" then we could put them around the cake.
So we did! I was exhausted after I finished the cake but it was all worth it because the first cake my kids tasted was made with love by their Mommy!

Andrew and Shawn's 2nd Birthday!

We are celebrating their birthday today but their actual birthday is Monday the 5th.


My Mom made the boys a Mickey Mouse cake for the party. My Mom made this same cake for Gloria when she was little.

Andrew blowing out his candles.

The boys with their God-Parents Chris and Becky

Present time! You would have thought it was Christmas again!
Shawn playing with the race track toy we gave them.

In 2 weeks we will be celebrating Lucas and Lily's birthday! Time sure does fly!