The Cluff Family: January 2013

Chloe and Emma's first birthday party

4:58 PM

Chloe was spoiled this year and had two birthday parties. You only have your first birthday once and you kinda have to go all out... even if they won't remember a thing. Luckily, Shanna wanted to combine Emma and Chloe's party so it took away alot of stress and expense! I love how close their birthdays are (Chloe-Dec 26; Emma-Dec 29). We had most of the Cluff family and Shanna's family over so it turned out to be a really fun party! Thanks Nana and Papa Cluff for letting us use your house!

The babies were a little cranky from the minute Shanna and I dressed them in these adorable outfits. Maybe we should have had the party earlier...oh well, they still looked cute!

The party was held at Nana and Papa's house and was themed "pretty in pink". Shanna and I pulled this off in less than 24 hours baby! There was a hot chocolate bar with donuts. Luckily, Walmart was already setting up for Valentines day because there were tons of pink treats. There were supposed to be smores going on outside but I don't think we got to that! My favorite detail was the banners of both Emma and Chloe (not pictured but trust me... they were cute).

The little princesses with their daddies

These cakes are from the Walmart bakery... no joke. They turned out so perfect for our theme.

We found these polka dot purses at hobby lobby and were instantly sold. The cousins loved their party favors too!

Nana and papa gave both the girls pink polka dot dresses that are so cute. They would have worked perfectly for our party too!

They both were unsure about their cakes at first but I think Chloe started to like it once daddy shoved some in her mouth...

Happy Birthday Chloe and Emma!! We love you!

One year

11:28 AM

weight: 28 lb 7 oz (99%)

Height: 32.75 in (99%)

Head: 19.1 in (99%)

Wears: 24 month clothing, size 5 shoe

Loves to blow kisses to anyone and everyone. Sometimes she'll give you multiple kisses in a row. If you are really lucky she will give you an open kiss on the lips!(but those are rare... even for mommy and daddy).

Started officially walking about a week before her first birthday. She sticks her head out to balance and looks like a turtle (according to Uncle Chad). She is getting better at walking every day and pretty soon I'll have a toddler running around.

She will sit on the floor and happily thumb through her books and look at the pictures. She also loves to be read to and will tap the page to let you know it is time to turn the page.

Her favorite thing is to climb stairs, couches, and beds. Unfortunately those activities require constant supervision.

Sleeps through the night. Sleeps on her tummy with her two bears.

Started to drink cow's milk and loves it.

Will point at pictures around the house and say, "da da."

Loves anything soft and cuddly to bury her face into.

Will eat almost anything... has trouble with fruit.

Claps to pat-a-cake and laughs at mommy when she is silly. Loves to be silly back.

Waits anxiously for her bath but wants to get out once the water hits her head.

Randomly comes up to people and smiles with her big "four teeth" grin.

Twirls her arms around her body and shakes her bum to music.

Christmas in Arizona

4:31 PM

Christmas spent in Arizona in a nutshell:

Waking up at 5:30AM to fly to Arizona, Chloe pooping two times from the time I woke her up to the time we landed, juggling a diaper bag-checked bag-car seat-stroller-oh and don't forget Chloe (Thanks Mom for helping me!), Chloe and I took afternoon naps, Christmas Eve Ham dinner, opening up pajamas (the twins faces of their cheetah footsie's were priceless), visiting the temple lights, Christmas morning spent with Chuck and Kristine's kids and sharing in their excitement, opening gifts and getting overly excited about the Anne of green gables series I received, neighborhood pancake breakfast, Kathy's sausage rings, visiting with extended family, winning gloriously at diminishing bridge, loosing horribly at diminishing bridge, watching Chloe dance to the singing Santa, Chloe blowing kisses and improving in walking, Turkey pit, Les Miserables movie, El Charro, planning Chloe and Emma's party with Shanna in less than 24 hours, pulling off an amazing pretty in pink/polka dot first birthday for the girls, cranky (but cute non the less) birthday girls at their party, Bahama bucks, Sibling birthday dinner at Lucille's BBQ (so good btw!), bowling with the Thompson's, cuddling by the fire, visiting, and swinging on the swings. Definitely a Christmas to remember! :)

Below are some snapshots I took with my phone during our trip to Arizona.