7 years old

Eden turned 7 years old.  She had a birthday party.  We had fun planning the games, food and writing the inviations.  She was super excited for her friends to come.  Eden is the oldest child, you can tell by the way she talks.  She loves the twins!  She loves to dance, sing, take pictures with my phone, attach herself to Paul's leg, snap her fingers, decorate her room, color, write and read.  She has received 2 CSI and is working on a third.  She loves school.  She loves her teacher, principal and classmates.  She gets up early and is ready for school before any of us are awake.  

Eden loves cucumbers, snap peas, salad, homemade bread and of course candy.

Eden is a special person in our house.  She is helpful and loves her family.  She is observant.  She has a kind heart and knows right from wrong. We love you Eden Beaden.

Eden & Sam (I think)

6 years old

David turned 6!  He lost two teeth the day after his birthday.  He was excited to open his presents and go to Arby's.  David loves to build things with legos.  He still loves to play with cars & trains too.  He is really good at taking things apart.  He loves Brussels sprouts and asparagus (together...he gets so mad when we don't serve them together).  He also loves steak and sauteed mushrooms.  He likes kindergarten and has lots of friends.  Everyone loves David.  He loves gym, music and learning site words.  He is working hard to do his personal best and get green smiley faces everyday.

He is still such a tender boy.  He always saids, "Mommy, I need to tell you something" before saying anything.  He gets his wording mixed up and sometimes doesn't bother to talk in complete sentances.

Like today in the car:
"Ruth, if you don't have your seat belt on, we crash- done, finished, you die."

Or when I brought donuts to his classroom, he told the kids "My mom is the best cooker!"

                                                                                         Happy Birthday David.
  
 Since David is 6 years old we can already see a few grown up changes.  For instance, he no longer believes that if you pee in the pool a little shark will come out of the deep end and bite your toe.  He also has told us he does not like to be called Day-Day (his long cherished nick name).  According to him it sounds like a baby and makes him want to punch people.  

5 months

Sam & Ben

The twins turned 5 months last week. I don't have a endearing picture of them this month.  Now that Sam has lost his hair, it is harder to tell them apart.  Ben is rolling over.  He has gotten himself stuck under the Christmas tree a few times.  Sam is not rolling over.  He just lies around looking at his hands.  They both love to be on the play mat or bouncy seat and grab dangling toys.  Both boys are very happy babies.  They love to sit on my lap.  They both smile and laugh a lot.  As of right now, it is easier to get Ben to laugh and smile than Sam. 

They are constantly chewing their fists.  If I leave the room their eyes follow me and they cry (unless someone else is there to entertain them).  The kids are always trying to scare them.  They think it is so funny to see the babies jump.

Today I was in a store at the checkout counter.  Ben was screaming, Sam was asleep.  Some people came over to help.  I nodded at their "your hands are full" comments (which made me smile because I didn't even have my other 3 kids with me...so I was actually enjoying myself).  I was not frazzled but I could tell other people were concerned.  A woman commented, "how do you do it?"  I nicely said, "just be glad only one is crying."  

I'm glad the twins came last.  I've learned a trick...head phones!  When the twins are in their crib and start crying.  I turn the timer on and put my headphones on.  Then in 15 minutes I take them off to see if they are still crying.  90% of the time there is quietness.  Much better than laying on the floor crying while Eden screamed when she was 5 months.   


These 5 months have been so fun. They are so cute!

Paul's 37th birthday

Indiana Pacer vs. Portland Trailblazers  

That was the BEST birthday surprise I could have given him.  We got to see Damien Lillard play in person!  A million thank yous to the Wallins for telling us about the $7 tickets and watching our kids. 
     

Happy Birthday Paul Edward Ordyna.

(the kids are into calling everyone by their full name lately)

Dear Santa

"I love you Santa.  What I want for Christmas?  I do not care what you bring me.  Eden Ordyna"

There is a marvelous side of being indecisive.

thanksgiving

Crime of corn

Eden lost a tooth today at school.  I think it is her 8th tooth.

However, this is her SECOND tooth where we think she swallowed it.  Both times have been while eating corn.  The school nurse sent home a note for the tooth fairy, certifying it has a equal substitute for Eden's tooth.    

Eden requested to sleep with Sam last night.  It didn't go very well.  He likes to sleep in peace, not with two girls talking and trying to touch his face.  Eden is determined to try again tonight.  I expect the same results but I will let her try.  She really is their second mommy.  She loves the twins so much.  I can't blame her for wanting more cuddle time.     

4 months

The twins are 4 months.  Right now their personalities seem to be the same BUT they are unique.  When I hold them and look into their eyes they have their own spirit.  They are important and individual.  I guess I always thought of twins as being half of a whole.  I took the 'being split from one egg' to a literal sense.  This probably sounds silly to the rest of you normal thinking people :).  I still can't believe I have twins.  They are the cutest babies. 

Ben

11lbs 12 oz, 23 inches

Sam

12 lbs 3 oz, 23 inches

     

4 years difference

I was taking head shots of the kids the other day.  I told Paul to take one of me.  So I went outside and stood by the fence.  Today I uploaded pictures and saw myself.  Doesn't this picture look familiar?  Ummm...it's my profile picture taken exactly 4 years ago.  OH MY GOODNESS!  The same hair cut, same style of earrings, same lip gloss, practically same background...I just look older.  More wrinkles, more tired, not as much sun, I swear my roots even look a little grey.

Ok, besides the fact that I now look a lot older...big deal.  Let's talk about how I possibly could be stuck in an era.  Almost every women gets stuck.  She tends to hold on to her style from a time when she thinks she looked the best.  Usually 20's or 30's.  You know, the 40 year lady who wears those chunky clogs that were really cool in 1995?

Is this my era?!  How do you not get stuck?  What if I want to get stuck?  Maybe I should cut my bangs straight across.  Is that not cool anymore?  But when they grow out I am back in my usual look again.

Halloween 2012

                                             This picture was actually taken a month ago when we got their costumes. 
                                                                             

                                                                          Family night pumpkin carving. 

 By the end of the day the twins are tired of being good babies and cry until someone will hold them!  Dad always comes to their rescue. 

                                                                                      Actual Halloween night. 

Ruthie was the only one who stayed true to her costume.  David lost his pants, handcuffs and night stick but luckily found his police hat minutes before leaving.  Eden didn't want to wear the wig or her sparkly dress...so basically she dressed up as herself.  I heard her singing to herself, "I'm dressed up as nobody...nobody but me."  I think she felt sneaky.  She didn't really care about her costume, she was focused on getting candy.  The babies were babies.  Why do babies need to dress up? 
                                                                                      Happy Halloween~

Ruth's story time

Kindergarten- David

                                                              Picture day.  Teacher: Mrs. Koch Room 2

1st grade - Eden

                                                        School picture day.  Teacher: Mrs. Kimerer Rm 9

                                                                                              See ya later.

I spy Ben

I spy Sam