Look What I Made

Okay, I have to admit, I'm pretty darn proud of these...on Tuesday night I got together with some friends for a little crafting and 2 of the ladies showed me how to make these adorable animal towels.

I've always loved these at the craft fairs but have never wanted to pay the $40+ for one (especially when I'd need 2!). I'm totally addicted to these now...I can feel myself wanting make a bunch to have on hand for gifts. It's just so empowering to do something like this...I mean I'm creative but generally in the papercrafts/scrapbooking arena...definitely not in the sewing one!

L&A wanted no part of the towels at first today. However, as soon as I wrapped them around them after getting out of the bath, they didn't want to take them off for at least an hour! Each time I said, "okay, let's get dressed" I was told, "no, more bear towel".

Too stinkin' cute!!

Twin Buddies

Yesterday we were fortunate to have our favorite twin buddies visit us from Portland. Unfortunately, I neglected to get any pictures of them together (that's what you get when you have two 3-year-olds and two 2-year-olds running around!). So the best this scrapbooker could do was share this photo taken from last April at our "last supper" before they moved to Portland (sniff, sniff). We sure do miss them!

We had a good time catching up while the kiddos ran around the house and then we went and had lunch at Fresh Choice. You can't ask for a better place to do lunch with toddlers...free food (that for the most part they like), buffet style, plus there weren't many people there so that meant even more running around for the kiddos which means a fabulous nap should occur (and did!)

It was really fun seeing L&A interact with their old friends A&K. Plus, it was interesting for us to see what the 3-year-old stage will bring for us! A&K just turned 3 in November so they've always served as a great marker for us to see what is to come since they are about a year ahead of L&A.

All done for now...

Happy 2009!

That's right...L&A were up for the New Year. We actually put them to bed at their usual bedtime so I was surprised when I heard little footsteps walking into the kitchen around 11:55pm. J thought they should be up to ring in the New Year so he got them up and out of bed. It was no surprise that A perked right up (she is a nightowl afterall) whereas L was super groggy and limp as I held him in my arms. Both enjoyed seeing the "ball drop" at midnight. It will be fun to see what this year brings for them. They continue to change so much each day!

Happy New Year!