Look! It's plastic containers!

Well little Miss Maddie has been walking since early August and her brother took 3 steps on Monday. Today the two of them had free reign in the lower level and discovered uncharted territory - the kitchen cabinets! They had a blast and now that the changing table is sporting a new cover to prevent "shopping", they will be able to visit this new place often.

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But it's my toy!

Right after breakfast, the kids were fighting over the same ride on toy -- its not like I have two of them!! Oh wait...I do have two of them! I did not have a chance to clean them up and then they both turned and smiled at me at the same time. It was so unusual that I just had to take a picture.

Jimmy Johns

For Ben and Maddie's birthday party we all went to their favorite place, Jimmy Johns! They love the trains and will sit in front of them ... fascinated. Many thanks to those who came and help us celebrate this special day.

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Ben and Maddie's Birthday day

This past Friday we all celebrated the twins first birthday. I can't believe it came so fast, and I am still in ugly shoes! (so sad!)

We had a wonderful day on Friday at Grammy's house. We all drove up and went out to lunch. The kids were so excited to see Grammy and Maddie was so proud of her latest trick -- walking! She really got to strut her stuff for Grammy.

We all went out to lunch and had a lovely meal. At the end of their meal the restaurant provided the babies with homemade tapioca pudding. Did you know that this is made from egg whites? Well, I did not know this. After lunch we decided to take a lovely tour of the Hershey Medical Center. They are currently under construction and I think it will look lovely when done. And... we found out that Ben is allergic to egg whites. What a treat! Overall is was a really nice day and Ben made sure that we all looked like fools by laughing and maintaining his normal happy demeanor for all the nurses and doctors.

Happy birthday Ben and Maddie!