Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Our Boys Turned One and We Have Proof to Show You

We know this isn't the boys first Valentine's Day, but last year we had to visit them in the hospital and they weren't giving us slobbery kisses like they did this year! I guess it wasn't the most "romantic" day since we decided to do their one year shoot and with scheduling and all, the best day happened to fall on the 14th. But we got some fun pictures and we enjoyed a romantic dinner once the boys went to bed. Check them out:

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The boys are really becoming big boys these days. Blakey is taking a couple steps at a time and stands unsupported for quite a while. Jeff swears he heard him say "hi daddy" the other morning and he is very good at saying "mas" when he wants more goldfish! Nicolas is using his big boy sippy cup for more than entertainment and when I was washing his hands the other day he said "agua". They both have figured out how to use a straw and I try to get them to drink some water every day.

We have pretty much baby-proofed the entire downstairs of the house and boy are they enjoying all the new places to explore! The "cage" was great for a while, but I think they were getting a little bored!

As Jeff and I were enjoying our delicious dinner yesterday (thank you Honey), we were talking about how its hard to believe that the boys are getting so big. They are starting to talk and walk and part of me is really sad that they are growing up. With multiples, life is such a blur that first year that you look back and feel bad that you didn't/ couldn't spend more time enjoying all that comes with the baby phase. We made a joint decision to really try and enjoy them in every phase, no matter how exhausted or stressed we might be. Before we know it, we will be waving them off to kindergarten and we'll REALLY feel like life has passed us by!

So, for now, I will enjoy Nicolas' huge smiles and giggle each time as he scrunches up his nose and tackles me with a hug. I will take in all of the open-mouthed, slobbery "besos" and high fives that Blakey gives me on command. I will treasure all these special moments because one day I'll look back and wish I had them again.

Here are some other pictures (my amateur ones of course) for you to enjoy!

Jeff discovered that there are metal railings right at the boys' eye level under our kitchen table so my oh-so-crafty- husband got out the bubble wrap and baby-proofed that table right up! As you can see, the boys were quite interested in what daddy was doing.

The boys, Blakey in particular, are quite intrigued by the fridge. Each time I open it, Blakey is right there wanting to investigate the contents!

"A stool, how fun!" says Blakey.

Nico checking out daddy's records.

We took the boys to our neighborhood park to enjoy some fresh air. They love spinning the wheels on their Tonka truck.

Blakey was quite entertained by the guys playing basketball next to the grass. He tried several times to join them on the court!

"mmmm..yummy grass!"


Valentine Hugs and Kisses,

Rebeca