Big Kids!

Today was a big day for Drew & Anna Kate.  They did several new, big kid things today.  We got to ride facing forward, went to a birthday party, saw DotDot, Grandaddy, and Aunt Ash and were so worn out by the end of the day that they couldn't wait to go to bed.
They rode in the car facing forward for the first time today. We have been waiting several months for Anna Kate to weigh enough to turn around in the car.  DotDot weighed her on Monday and reported she weighed 19.5lbs.  We decided that was close enough and it was time for her to turn around.  AK was so excited when we got in the car today and laughed the entire ride to the birthday party.  I think Drew was a little unsure at first but he decided after a few miles that it was okay.  They looked like such big kids in their new, big seats.
Kylie's birthday party was today at a gymnastics center and Anna Kate and Drew had a blast.  It was their first time and they loved all the room to run and the other kids.  They walked on the balance beams, tried to hang from the bars, jumped on the trampoline, chased the other kids around, and found their favorite spot in the foam pit.  They (especially Anna Kate) are fearless and loved being tossed in.  We had a hard time keeping up with them but sure had fun.  We will definitely enroll them in classes soon.
After the birthday party we headed to DotDot and Grandaddy's for our traditional Sunday visit with Aunt Ash.  They were so very tired but found their second wind and had a great time going on a wagon ride, playing with Aunt Ash, reading books, eating, and taking a bath. They had lots of fun but were very ready to come home and get to bed.  I'm pretty sure if they could, they would have asked us to put them in bed.  We had a great weekend and I know they are excited to spend some time with DotDot and Grandaddy and their Mamaw & Papaw this week.

 So big!

 She was saying "Yay!".  This picture doesn't do her excitement justice.

 "Are you sure about this Mom?"

 There was way to much fun to be had so I didn't get many pictures from the party.  This was a time when they had the trampoline all to themselves and they were having a blast!

 DotDot and Grandaddy's house is always a good time, but its even better when there is cake!!!

 They obviously know who the easiest target is!

Sweet babies.  They were so tired they didn't know what to do with themselves.  I think Anna Kate would have been perfectly content to sleep in the ottoman.  She got pretty upset when we took her out.