To celebrate turning two, the twins had their first official birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. Or as Conor calls it, Chuckcheeeese. So it would indeed feel like a real party, I invited not only grandparents and cousins but also some friends of ours who have babies in the same age range.
Kyra and Alicia.
Mr. Carson with mom, Caycee and dad, Todd.
Cousin Cross and neighbor Celeste.
The whole table with our very efficient party host, Shane.
Mom and dad with their babies. I mean toddlers.
Chuck E. Cheese did frighten Conor a little at first but once she warmed up she was giving him high 5's left and right and introduced herself by saying, "I Conor. I'm two." But she only appreciated him when being held. Put her on the floor by him and she would hold her arms up and say, "I hold you." Which is her way of asking for you to hold her. So stinking cute.
Jude was his usual monkey self, climbing everything in sight, obsessed with feeding the tickets (without any help) in the machine that counts them, and determined to put his own tokens in the car rides. He is still a little shy around newcomers, but he is so independent these days. One of his favorite things to say is, "No, mama." He, Carson and Darlynne, especially enjoyed Skee Ball!
People ask me all the time, "Are you sad they aren't babies anymore." And I adamantly respond, "Absolutely not!" I loved them as babies but I love them so much more as rowdy 2 year olds who have developed the sweetest, yet completely different, personalities. At this point in their co-existence, they act more like an old married couple than brother and sister. They argue, they kiss and make-up, and they generally love being with one another. Just when I thought I had this whole parenting thing down, along came twins and with them a number of happy surprises. Happy Birthday, Conor and Jude - you are a blessing to our whole family!
(Please note: color coordinating twin outfits were a gift from Aunt MiMi - how European!)
They are indeed a blessing to all of us. They are very different when it comes to their personalities, but they do love each other. Aren't they the cutest in Aunt Mimi's outfits? It was a good party--the grandparents enjoyed it as well as the kids. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteThey are VERY cute and the ChuckCheese doesn't look that wild and crazy, which is a complete surprise! Glad everyone had fun but wish we would have been there so Cousin Reese could help them celebrate! Love you guys!
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