Their birthday was on Tuesday the 1st. I didnt have time the day of to post.

They had a great day - was busy and chilly here but they loved it. They were able to celebrate with my aunt/uncle while I worked the weekend before, and are celebrating this upcoming saturday with their Father and his family, and then on Sunday we are meeting my sister and her family for another celebration..

It is very bittersweet!! It made me think back to everything we have been through over the years...

I love the little buggars!! Their 5 year check up is the 22nd. And we jsut had their dental 6 month check and that was 20 perfect teeth for all...

Thanks all for everything and all your prayers, thoughts and words in my other post.

Kelli and my GEM's - age 5 years old

Happy belated birthday! I'm glad to hear they had a good time!

5 years old! I remember when we all used to share our monthly schedules! as the kids say 'mommy, we growed up on you', when I ask them where my babies went.

Mary

born 12/12/04 33w2d

I remember that too LOL.. Mine hasnt changed much at all actually. I love routine!!!!!

Thanks!!

Kelli and my GEM's - age 5 years old

I hear you on routines! me and the kids actually had a rough couple days this week after being at my folks for Thanksgiving! I think we just don't do that well being out of our routine. what have I done?!

by the way, I had emailed you back a few weeks ago. did you get that? or did I send to your old address?

I'll be keeping you guys in our prayers this holiday season; I can imagine it might be emotional for you. and if I ever get my act together to produce a Christmas card this year (I can't believe we haven't even done the picture yet!), I'll let you know.

so what was their favorite gift?

Mary

born 12/12/04 33w2d

i THINK I got the email, although I look back and cant find it. It has been a very busy few weeks/months.. sorry I didnt get back to you. The address is the gmail one. I will return any emails i get now right away as it comes to my blackberry.

we havent done our picture this year either! i am hoping to get the tree from the old house this weekend and get it up while kids are away for their party with him. I am ALSO hoping to get the ambition to wrap gifts while their gone. I HATE wrapping...

Their favorite gifts right now.. their new bikes (20 inch ones to grow into), Grady loves a ball from disney store that has glitter in it with cars.. and his transformers, ella loves her new leapster princess & the frog, and gradys UP game. Maia loves her tinkerbell shoes, and her hannah montana stuff....

They got so much stuff... and more coming.. atleast half of the stuff gets to stay at their dads lol esp from his side of family..

Oh and their dad got them a new puppy since our great dane had to be put to sleep. Purebred yellow lab.

Kelli and my GEM's - age 5 years old