Happy 2nd Birthday Lucy and Ava!!!

My babies turned two today. It is so hard to believe that they are two already! These first two years of raising twins has been both a challenge and a blessing. I never knew that raising twins could be so hard, and yet so rewarding. When one pushes your buttons, the other one does too, when one starts crying, the other one does too. But, when one gives hugs and kisses, they both do, and when one starts giggling, they both do. There is nothing more rewarding as a mommy than to have them give me hugs and kisses, or watch them giggle over something completely silly. Oh, those times are so precious. Lucy and Ava have also formed a bond that I am sure happens with many twins. They seem to know when the other one needs a hug, a silky, or a drink of milk. They love to play together, chase each other, or just sit in a chair and "read" together.

When you think of the name Lucy, what kind of person do you think of? A wild, rambunctious, giggly, happy, pushing the limits kind of child? Well... that explains Lucy! What kind of person do you think of when hear the name Ava? A quiet, almost angelic little girl who is sweet and sensitive, yet serious and shy. That would be my Ava. :)

My little Lucy is still my clingy child. She loves to be held all the time, she loves to give hugs, and she loves to help mommy, papa and big sister "Nana". Lucy has the most contagious laugh, biggest smile, and cutest cheeks. :) Lucy loves to talk, and play with her babies. She is always carrying around her baby with her everywhere she goes, along with her silky blanket.

Ava continues to be my independent daughter, only needing reassurance every once in a while. She is definitely more athletic than her sister and seems to be a bit more on the quiet side. She is the observer, but once she warms up to you she is such a pleasure to be around. Ava is so easy please and will go along with just about anything you are doing. I love Ava's cuddles, she is very good at that. Ava would fall asleep in my arms at night any time... my other two would never do that.