One Turns One and Two Turn Four!!

Papa and I got to spend a little time with the grandkids during this birthday week. I'm happy to see that Chloe and Claire really enjoy their LeapPads that were given to them prior to our long plane ride to Hawaii. It was an excellent investment. Both girls spent quite a bit of time snuggled up to Papa showing him everything they can do on them.
In the photo below I believe Claire was giving me the lunch menu. Most often they request Mac and Cheese.
One of the last shots of three year old twins....soon they will be four!

Chris was working hard on his little workbench, a relief from a bit before this when he was wanting to get into everything! What a total sweetheart he is. He gives the absolute best hugs ever, when you first pick him up or hold him.

I left my camera with Mike and Paula in hopes they would get some pictures of Chris on his actual first birthday. It was cake time for him on Friday evening and he is just a bit hesitant about the whole thing.....

With a little encouragement from Chloe, he finally decides to see what this is all about.

On Saturday, Mike and Paula hosted a small family party to celebrate all three of the kids birthdays. Paula made a wonderful lunch as usual. I was late arriving because of another commitment but did arrive in time to see presents being opened by the girls. I must say that no matter what they opened (and they got lots of clothes) they were excited and thrilled and always said 'thank you'. It was fun to watch.

Cake time, the highlight of the day for these little 'sweet lovers'. Chloe had been very definite that they needed a lemon cake just like last years cake, and there isn't a much better cake than the lemon one from Mim's Bakery. Yum!

Chris took a little break from the party for a snooze and when he did wake up he spent some time cuddling with Papa. Aunt Suzie encourages him to open a present.....

And Daddy helped him with the next one....
Claire is still enjoying her cake.....

I really wanted a picture of all of the birthday kids together. I can assure you it isn't an easy task, that is why the threesome pictures are few and far between. Here, however, is one with Christopher still looking a little drowsy....but still pretty cute.

Happy Birthday Claire, Chloe and Christopher! We loved celebrating with you. You make the birthday celebrations so much fun!