Harvick & Jarrett . 12 Months

12 months old
22 pounds, 9 ounces; 31.5" tall (Harvick)
22 pounds, 12 ounces; 31.75' tall  (Jarrett)

(Compare to Ryder at 12 Months)

Following with tradition, I've written a 12 month post, in addition to the 52 week one!

Friday was Harvick and Jarrett's 1st Birthday!  Patrick and I took the day off of work to celebrate with the boys.  We wanted to find something to do that they would enjoy, and after a few ideas that, for various reasons, didn't work out, we settled on the Family Music Class at Gymboree in Salt Lake.  It's too bad that there isn't a closer location - having a membership there would be so much fun for all of the boys!

Getting to ride in the new carseats for the first time!
(Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right)

Before the class started, the boys were given the chance to play with the miniature maracas...they chose to use them like blocks, and build towers!
(Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right)

Trying out the chime!
(Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right)

On the way home, we stopped at Noodles & Company for a birthday lunch.  Harvick and Jarrett still ate the meals we make for them, but they snacked on some of Ryder's "Mac & Cheese", as well as other snacks.  Once we got home, the boys opened birthday books we gave them, and we read them together before their nap.

(Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right)

Once they woke up, it was the Lansing Going Away Party, so our birthday celebrations were put on a momentary hold.

Playing with their new maracas, purchased earlier that morning.
(Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right)

Saturday morning, the boys got to open their present from us...a water table!

Sitting with their present!
(Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right)

Opening it together...notice Jarrett's tongue!

Opening a couple "extra" presents - a few extra toys to be used with the water table.
(Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right)

We spent the morning playing together, and when the boys went down for naps, Patrick and I got ready for their birthday party.

And, on a very sad note for me, I took barely any pictures.  Seriously.  There are no pictures of the over 40 guests.  None of the food.  None of the decorations.  Nothing.  I did get a handful of the boys eating their cakes, but that is it.  And, while I am very sad for the lack of pictures, I am happy that we were able to spend time enjoying the party.  We were happy to see so many of our friends and family able to make it, and celebrate the boys' first year with us.

However, if anyone who came to the party happened to take a picture while here, please e-mail it to me!!

The boys had a fantastic birthday.  And a great party.  They were blessed, spoiled really, from everyone.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.