The Birthday Party

If you've been following our blog since the beginning, then you probably already know that we fondly refer to Dennis and Amanda as our "twins." They share the same birth-DAY, just a different year! :)

This year is actually the 2nd birthday party we've had for the twins, but this year it was actually ON their birthDAY! It was a school holiday, so the kids were all out of school on this Monday! Last year on their birthday, Dennis and I were still in Ukraine and would return home the following day!

(Something extra special about their birthday last year, though, was that Dennis and I met Anya in Ukraine on that day -- she is now their new sister, Amber!)

The day started with chocolate chip pancakes with chocolate sauce ...

Then they had a big pile of gifts to open ...

Dennis' favorite was a remote control motorcycle  

How can a kid be so cute while frowning!!?? :)

 

  Amanda's favorite was a puppy that walks, sits, and barks when you pet it

 Then we were off to the roller skating rink ...

Had some pizza with friends ...

"Baby Dennis"

And, some cake ...

Did some limbo ...

Amanda in the blue shirt

Amber in the yellow shirt

and generally had lots of fun!

You can view all our fun on FB here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3136030361152.155918.1276629484&type=3

Celebrating 1 year GOTCHA DAY

Dennis has been our son for 1 year! YIPPIE! It was about another week before we got home from Ukraine, but 1-11-11 was our official GOTCHA DAY!

Today we celebrated with an oreo ice cream cake and a big smiley face balloon! I will let the pictures tell the rest! :)

Look at that sly little smile! :)