Our April so far..........

Happy 21 Months!

Sean and I were talking the other day about Alex and Jordan. We were both saying that we find it hard to describe the boys differences. There are so many things about Alex and Jordan that are indeed similar. They are the same age, so regardless of the fact that they are identical twins, there are bound to be similarities. The boys are also brothers and we have found many similarities between all our kids at the same ages. One boy is not cuter than the other, one is not smarter than the other, etc. They are both active, busy 21 month olds. Both Alex and Jordan love to run, climb and explore. They love playing outside, having baths and eating snacks. Each day they are mimicking more words and they are constantly doing things to make us all laugh.

When it comes to differences, there are some physical ones. Jordan is heavier and slightly taller than Alex. Jordan seems to have a stronger "strut" and Alex can run extremely fast. Jordan has a mark on his leg, and Alex has more scars........so far. There are some differences that change on a weekly basis. One week Alex is more clingy and the next week it is Jordan. Sometimes Jordan acts shy, and other times it is Alex. Recently Jordan went through a biting stage that seemed more predominant than Alex's behavior. Now it is Alex's hitting that has become the stronger force.

The other kids and people who spend time with us always seem to know who is who. There are differences that show in the boys behavior and interactions but they are subtle and hard to describe. I think I also try to stay away from making generalizations when they are changing so much. I don't want to label one "the shy one" etc. It can be said, however, that even those in our family sometimes have difficulties telling them apart by pictures.

It will be interesting to see how these similarities and differences change as the boys grow up. I imagine their own personal decisions will effect how similar and different they decide to present themselves. I have often thought about giving them different hair cuts when they are older, but so far, this opportunity arisen. Maybe when they finally grow some more hair!!

Similarities and differences aside, these are two of the most precious boys. We are thankful for them every day and it has been an amazing journey watching Alex and Jordan grow.

Happy 21 months Alex and Jordan!!

This has quickly become our favorite afternoon activity. The kids won't let me miss a day, not that I would want to. The fresh air, sunshine and melting snow are all amazing refreshers.

A little of this.........

A little of this...........

And then finally, this.

Aiden and Caileigh just spent a couple of days participating in a Lego Robotics camp in Williams Lake. It was such a great experience and they both really enjoyed it. It was amazing to watch the kids create programs on the computer that would enable their Lego creations to move and make sounds. We've been told the course will be offered more regularly and we can't wait to go back!

{Excuse the quality of photos. I had our mini camera with me. I also wish I had more pictures but it was difficult with the little three running around wild!}

While the big kids were busy at Lego camp, I kept the little 3 busy with some time at the fantastic toddler park.

Somedays being a Mom is harder than other days. It seems there are no breaks! Today was one of those days that I would take one step forward and then trip back at least three steps. It was 10:30 and I still hadn't had a moment to get dressed or start in on the 5 loads of laundry laying on my bed. Every time I checked a chore off my checklist, three more would present themselves. Kids were cranky, whiney and tired. I was feeling cranky too! I looked outside and noticed that the sunny day was passing us by. So, I did what anyone would do with a pile of undone chores.........we went to the park!

This was our first visit in over 6 months! The temperature was only a couple of degrees above zero but the sun was shining and there was warmth in its rays. We managed to come home covered in mud but we all felt more refreshed and able to conquer the rest of the day.

We still have a way to go before the snow melts at our house, but I can feel the start of spring and it feels good!!

When I was a little girl, my Dad always brought me marzipan from The Bon Ton in Vancouver. It's been fun for me to see this tradition passed on to my kids.

{Fun little Easter critters}

{Bupee's eye}

{Alex's eye}

{Jordan enjoying a book}

{Mikayla busy making cookies for our 1st day of spring party. We'll pretend it wasn't snowing this morning. Sean was working the late shift today so he was able to join us as well.}

{Table all set}

{Caileigh before the party busy preparing her homemade pinata. She really wanted to have one for the party but I told her there wasn't time to get one. She got creative and made one out of paper and staples.}

{It really worked!}

{Aiden took the winning shot}

{Bupee and Aiden with his new lego creation}

{The girls working on a tie dye kit that Bupee brought them. I"m still shocked that I let my 3 year old tie dye, but she did great!}

{Caileigh's finished product. A perfect nightie}