First Birthday

Lizzie and Paul turned 1 on December 28, 2007!!!! We celebrated at home with their new presents - a wagon and a turtle with blocks. Not a lot else was done on this day - as we spent most of it getting ready for the party on Saturday, December 29. The party took place Fairdale Masonic Lodge (given the lack of parking at our house). The Allgeier family, including Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa; the Rademaker grandparents; and Carrie and Troi Simms (Mama's close friends) helped celebrate the event.

Daddy made some great tasting chili and Walmart made a wonderful cupcake-cake. The twins each had a small chocolate cake. Paul made a mess of his, but didn't really eat any. Lizzie very neatly stuck her finger in the icing and licked it off, but didn't really eat any of the cake.

They received many great gifts - including more clothes, a tea party set, a Elmo garage, and some spoons. They really liked the spoons.

All in all we can hardly believe a whole year has passed already. It seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital going down the hall to visit my two little babies . They have grown so much over the past year and accomplished so many things. Lizzie is on the verge of walking and Paul is eating all kinds of table food. I just can't wait to see what the new year brings.

Here are some pictures from the birthday and party.

Playing with their new toys from Mama and Daddy



Ready to party at the Lodge


Before


After - not much of a difference


Before


After - covered in chocolate (he even had it in his hair)