Haley Turns One!!

Our sweet baby girl turned one! What an amazing year with our newest little love and how it has flown by.

Haley darling, we are so blessed to have your sweet face, your laughter, and your fun-loving personality in our lives. Thank you for a wonderful first year. 

At one year, Haley's smile lights up her whole face. She says "Ma-ma" and "Ba-bye". She waves. She walks her cute toddling monkey walk. She continues to be toothless. She reaches for me whenever she sees me. And she already loves presents.

At her one year check-up she weighed in at 17#2oz (8%ile) and 29 1/4 inches (32%ile). We are so thankful for our happy, healthy little girl.

Haley celebrated her special day with some wonderful friends...

 ...with lots of birthday bouncing...

... and of course with cake!

Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Girl!!!

Thank Yous & Kahlua Cake

Matt & Lucas fight over "Matt's" birthday present and say Thank you!

How old is Daddy?

Baking the Birthday Cake

Ever since I got the recipe for this cake it's been one of our favorites. So moist and yummy. The alcohol bakes out ... as shown by the fact that I was first introduced to this cake on morning peds rounds in med school. Try it:

Recipe for Kahlua Cake:

Mix together:

1 cup oil
4 eggs (beaten)
1 yellow cake mix
1 3 oz package instant chocolate pudding

Then add:
1/3 cup kahlua
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vodka

mix together, batter will be runny

bake at 350 in bundt pan 45-50 minutes

Glaze (I personally am not a big fan of the glaze and usually substitute with powdered sugar only):
1/4 cup kahlua

1/2 cup powdered sugar

stir together then pour half of glaze on bottom of cake while hot, then again on top when cool.

Enjoy!

Lucas Turns Two

I'm finally getting a chance to get Lucas' birthday pictures on here. So sorry it took me a while. The holiday schedule was crazy and I really enjoyed several days of laziness for our New Years break!

Lucas had a blast for his second birthday! I can't believe he's already two. Where does the time go? He's turned into such a big boy. He can even tell you he's two now when you ask him! We opened presents in the morning and had a birthday party with lots of kiddos in the afternoon. We had a blast but I think next year we're taking the party out of the house. :) Here are some pictures to help explain our wonderful day.

The present table -- and yes he got very good at opening presents very quickly!

Some of his new toys: road rug, lego bus

Helping Nana bake cookies for the party. Nana made chocolate chip cookies and mommy made zucchini cupcakes (i'm a pediatrician i can't help it).

Cute little guests:

Olivia

Our favorite twins: Ella and "more Ella" (Anna)

Max

Olivia, Charity, Jess, and Finn

Christy with Anna

Dayna with Max

Digging into his birthday cupcake. Dad making silly faces (as always)

Group shot

Lucas with his best daycare buddy Emma (see videos below for how much fun they were having!)

Ahhh! (also see video.. they crack me up)

Lucas and David sporting the twin look. David braved the kiddo birthday party all without Kathleen. Kudos.

Anna wants to play with the big kids

And here are some videos:

1. Presents

2. Happy Birthday to You

3. Two Cupcakes Later...

4. To young to have a girl in bed?