Monday, December 07, 2009

Kaley's Birthday Weekend

BEWARE! There are ALOT of girly birthday pictures ahead! Kaley had her first birthday party on Friday. She chose a Tinkerbell theme party. We had lots of fun planning things for it! She went to preschool that day, and got to take a treat (donuts, her choice!). They also gave her a special crown and she got to pick a treat. She came home to a decorated house and we got dressed up for her party!


When the girls got there, we welcomed them to "Pixie Hollow" and put "pixie dust" on their cheeks, and gave them a purple necklace. Then we painted our nails!


Of course, Thomas was IN! Don't worry, we used GREEN glitter for his nails! :) He didn't want to be left out, so he wore Bella's wings.

We played "Stick the Star on Tink's wand.
We played "Tink Says" (like Simon Says)
Oooh, so many girly presents!!! Kaley LOVED this part!
I love this picture! This is when she realized her BFF had put nail polish on the top of her present! She was a little excited!

All her Girlfriends! I love how these little girls played with each other! They are such cute friends! Most of them are in the same preschool class.
Blowing out the candles!!!

We played "Tinker, Tinker, BELL!" (like Duck, Duck, Goose)
Kaley's friend's Mom MADE this for Kaley's present! So cute! Kaley LOVES to accessorize!
After THAT party was over, Dad, Drew and Emily came down for a party! (Mom, Lyss, Dani and her roommate Ashley came to help out with the Tinkerbell party, so they were already there!)
Showing Drew and Em the wedding Barbie
Can you tell what she is into this year?!?
Thomas loved "Tinker, Tinker, BELL" so much that he asked Pop Pop and Gram Gram to play again!
SATURDAY!!! Kaley's actual birthday. We opened presents first thing! We had books for Thomas and Bella too, so they didn't feel left out!
New Tinkerbell pajamas
A magnet board from Mom and Dad. STORY: I was given this magnet board as a gift a few years ago, but since we moved to this house, it hasn't had a place. So Josh suggested that I paint it and give it to Kaley. Great idea. I painted it pink, put some cute little wood things on it, and added a bow. I put it on the top shelf of the back pantry so Kaley couldn't see it. Well, the day of Kaley's party, I was getting things out of that back pantry, and it FELL! On ME! It left a good bruise on the back of my knee. The magnet board broke! Lucky for me, Josh is HANDY! He used some liquid nails (thanks to Lacie for letting us use it!) and it is now good as new!
Kaley's favorite place to eat is IHOP. She loves pancakes! We met Grandma and Grandpa, Tanner and Jarilyn there and had breakfast with them. Grandma brought back a letter from Elyzabeth and Lolee (cousins) in Michigan! Kaley LOVED it! Thanks for remembering Chalae! You guys are awesome!



After IHOP, we went to pick out a Christmas tree, and decorated it!



What a fun-filled weekend! Even the babies were good sports through it all! I couldn't believe how grown up they look in their little jeans!

Saturday, December 05, 2009

Happy Birthday Kaley!!!

5 years ago today . . . we were first time parents, welcoming Kaley Lynn Cox to this world! She came in at 7 lbs 5 oz and was 19 inches long. We were instantly in love!
My favorite picture of Kaley in the hospital
Bringing our baby home on a snowy day, scared out of our minds!
Santa's little baby
Our Christmas present
Our first Christmas card picture
One year old
Two years old
Three years old
Four years old
Just the other day, at 5 years old




We love you Kaley! Happy Birthday Girlfriend!
(More birthday pictures to come! We have had quite the weekend of "girly-ness!")

Thursday, December 03, 2009

Jace and Sophie

Jace's Stats:
Weight: 13 lbs 15 oz
Height: 23 3/4 inch
Head: 40.8 cm



Sophie's Stats:
Weight: 13 lbs 10 oz
Height: 25 in
Head: 41.5 cm



Jace and Sophie have a developmental nurse from the County that comes once a month to take their measurements and see how they are developing. Yesterday, our nurse was impressed with how much the babies have grown! Jace now weighs more than Sophie, although she is still taller than him! The nurse said they are ahead in neck development and eye tracking. They both smile and make eye contact. They are just right on developmentally for their "adjusted age." They call it adjusted age because they go from my due date, Sept 24. The babies are growing great, and the nurse wasn't concerned about anything. This month, we are supposed to work on tracking with their eyes still, tummy time for their neck, and start letting them hold toys! Kaley is excited for her next assignment! She is the reason the babies are doing so well with eye development! We also are looking forward to laughs and squeals - which should both be coming with this next month! :)