Best Buds

I could not have thought this up if I had tried! I love having twin girls and two boys close in age. I love that the boys are becoming best friends. I'm glad that they're older than the girls and I'm thankful that they love to protect their little sisters. I enjoy watching my girls communicate in their own little language. "Jabber jabber jabber" sounds confusing to me, but Gracie seems to understand her sister's requests and quickly retrieves any item for which Lily beckons. I'm really beginning to enjoy the closeness in age of our four children. Yes, it has been difficult, but just look at these sweet pictures.


Last night after dinner, the girls took off downstairs and were gone (and very quiet) for a good 15 minutes. They came up the stairs, both wearing fire helmets and their brothers' Diego backpacks. I would have loved to see which girl orchestrated the whole thing (I'm guessing that Gracie probably did). Did they help each other put the backpacks on or did each girl do her own? Whose idea was it to wear the helmets to complete the outfit? Oh, how I wish I could have watched them do this!


Jared and Caleb decided to play baseball this afternoon. They've been playing outside during quiet rest time this week, because the weather has been so beautiful!