California Vacation!

Yes, i've been slacking again... but this time I have a BETTER excuse.... we went down to California to visit your Grandfather Marty(my Dad) and your Uncle Keaton! It took him(KJ)  flying up to help fly us down and fly back with us, JUST to get down to Nevada City ;c) It was well worth it, thank you Dad!

Keaton's girlfriend Lexi picked us up in an Excursion and drove us back 2 hours in style ;c)

It was rather late when we arrived and we went to bed shortly after.

Bright and early the next morning you were out and exploring the 25 acres and splashed around in a horse troff (we do not have horses, so it was clean haha) 

*Bentley*                                        *Cash*

It was so amazing to watch you run around and soak up everything around you! Including lots of SUN!!

I am impressed that the two of you figured out stairs quickly! ** You have never been around stairs before

The flowers were so beautiful I had to snap a few photos ;c) Okay, lots of pictures....

We attempted to put you in the pool for the first time, but quickly realized you needed to be a little older for this type of flotation device haha So back to the tub of water you ran...

After hours of fun it was time for a nap... I thought a nice ride in the stroller would do the trick... Wellll for Bentley it did..  I guess you were having too much fun Cash ;c)

That evening we had delicious tri-tip which i forgot to photograph.... with broccoli and corn.. yummmm! ** I did snap a picture the last night when we indulged again...

Oh, and my new favorite beverage maker... I can make sparkling water by the bucket fulls! WOO HOO! I'm totally adding this to my wish list...

The next morning you woke up and heading right outside... Grandfather Marty gave you some punchy balloons that didn't last long due to its attraction of dog hair... yucky!

We had a wonderful surprise visit from your great grandmother Josephine, she just recently turned 97!!! Amazing! It was wonderful to see her and your great uncle Larry (not pictured due to the consuming of Klondike bars..hahaha...)

Of course as soon as you could, you were out enjoying nature... neither of you watched TV the entire time! 

I must admit that I am not fond of animals due to my terrible allergies and inability to have some sort of "bond" with a creature... Anyways, you loved Amber the dog and it was sort of sweet ;c)

I can never get enough of the beauty of this place ;c)

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Sunday we went to THE fair that I grew up on in Grass Valley! Woo Hoo! When we first arrived these sweet girls wanted to show you two their Pigmy goats, I bought you some shades due to the early morning sun... it didn't take long until you were playing with ;c) I got myself a delicious corn dog! YUM! Uncle Keaton and Lexi met up with us for lunch and strolled around a bit...

You already know you were very well behaved but i'll tell you anyway, THANK YOU for being so good.... and falling asleep so I could make you look like little rock stars ;c)

After our arrival back, it was time for more water fun!!!

Next morning was another gorgeous day! Grandfather Marty and I played gin rummy, our favorite card game from growing up ;)

While we talked for hours, I inquired about his senior year book ** a portrait I have tattooed on me ;c)

His senior quote "It is the mind that makes the body rich"

I found out he was just about in every club, a varsity football player and a total catch back in the day ;c)

** The two pictures on the bottom left are just funny photos i found.... "Future Homemakers of America" and a picture of boys, rifles and dead mud hens... Too funny!!! Oh and your uncle Keaton looks identical to your Grandfather in some of these.. it's crazy!

Keaton in 1965! hahahahaha

Since we were being a bit nostalgic, we tried to get you into the sailor suit that was his and then I was photographed looking the same... BUT it was not what either of you wanted to do... Maybe next time ;c)

After days or exploring I could tell you were far more advanced than I could have ever imagined! You two are absolutely AMAZING and I am so lucky to be your MOM!

We had a wonderful time and look forward to our next visit!!!

I love you both equally and more than anything!!!

While Dad is gone, we will play...

During the last few days your Dad has been gone on a work trip to Tampa, Florida.. While he was away *and i didn't have homework* we had a blast ;c)

What drove me to dress up as Amy Winehouse? (She passed away recently) I was singing along to her song and the two of you kept shaking your head when I said "NO, NO, NO"... I had a cute idea to make a video... BUT of course when I went to record you, you wouldn't do it... haha

(Yes, I look like a creeper but  I don't have many pictures of the three of us )

The Grandmother has been Hawaii for the last two weeks *LUCKY* The day after they were back, we went over for visit... It has hot and a GREAT summer day to go in the back yard  ;c)

 Out of all of the toys in the yard, the hose is by far your favorite.. The center picture is basil from the herb garden :c)

From Hawaii your gift wast this adorable little outfit, green and blue of course! It was just too cute! Uncle Maddox decided it was a bit chilly with the AC compared to Hawaii and put on an animal beanie... The two of you just adore him ;c)

On our outing to Babies R' US,  you got some cute shirts, hats, another pool, old school water-floaty outfits *I had one when I was a kid!*  and these little microphones (they echo when you make noise into them). It was just so stink'n cute not to take pictures ;c)Cash you were ALL smiles.. Bentley you were more into giving kisses to your brother and making silly faces...

Unfortunately you were unable to stay awake long enough to see your Daddy come home... missed it by 20 mins or so... I'll get some pictures of you guys together tomorrow hopefully ;c)

I love you both equally and more than anything!

A day in the life of Cash and Bentley

I decided that with my recent lapse in blogging due to the stress of school... that I would capture a typical day in the life of Cash Ryland and Bentley Jax ;c)

I love when the two of you wake up you are the HAPPIEST, most smiley little boys, I love it!

I suppose you have picked up my habit of guzzling ice cold water first thing in the morning... SOOO delicious and refreshing! C&B you get so excited when you see a bottle of water or i give you a cup with a few drops, its like CANDY to you ;c) 

Breakfast time! Diced pears, cheerios, a few gold fish and more water... Its so funny to watch you steal off one another's tray! hahaha I always play some tunes and dance for you too ;cp

After cleanup its PLAY time! Its amazing how the entire house has now become "Cash and Bentley's Play Ground"... You have so many toys... BUT you get something every time we are out, so what can I expect? lol

Since it is finally summer around here we went out to play for a bit... Unfortunately it is just not possible to snap pictures AND run in two different directions... So, after a while we went on a walk and had a snack with... YES, water! I worry about dehydration and you prefer water over milk or juice...I don't see an issue ;c)

**Oh, and yes I did take a vanity picture of myself because I am rather proud of my twin-momma-bod, i'm the most fit i've been in my life! (no, I did not wear that on our walk lol)

Its pretty apparent I wear glasses and the two of you know not to mess with them (most of the time). We had purchased sunglasses for you a while back and one of you tore the lenses out of one pair... and thus these "glasses" were made and you FIGHT over them... Its cute you know how to take them on and off... not so cute when you get frustrated when they go down too far and end up around your neck...

Yes, LUNCH... more food.. haha... its staggering how much you two can eat... We literally spend more money on food for you two , than ourselves!

It is rather annoying when people constantly say the two of you must be "double trouble"... I don't feel that way at all.. well, at least until nap time rolls around... It can be a challenge to please you both at the same time... I find if I hold you both and bounce on the giant yoga ball while singing/humming, it tends to do the trick...  Regardless I am a champion of life and can ALWAYS get you to sleep ;c)

After my power-shower and a bit of tidying up... you are awake and ready for snack time...

Okay... its seriously hot out and I never give you real sugary things... So I gave you a special treat, BLUE otter-pop ;c) You each had half and ate it up FAST!

I went to school and Daddy took a few picture of your dinner/snack time... Gold fish and bananas! **You both can say bananananana...super cute!!!

Yes, more change of clothes and off to play in our indoor playground.. its far too difficult to take you both to a park by oneself... for obvious reasons... you may be identical, but you don't always do the same thing at the same time...

Awww... most of the time you are awake and run to me when I walk in the door at 11:15pm saying "ma ma mama ma ma..."... but you were asleep in your Daddy's arms... 

I love you Bentley Jax and Cash Ryland, more than you will ever know! I am so lucky to have IDENTICAL TWIN BABY BOYS! Two is always better than one ;c) Thank you for being so patient while I finish school... I absolutely HATED being away from you for so many hours in the evening... I found myself in tears for the first couple of weeks ;c( I just love you both SOOOOOOOOO much, that I want to be with you all-day, everyday! It goes by so quickly, and we only get this journey once, so lets make it the BEST we possibly can! 

The HOSE

I cannot believe its already Saturday! This week off from school went by far too fast! I have enjoyed spending all my time with the two of you!!! We have also gone over to visit Grandmother a few times ;c) Yesterday you had your first experience with a hose! It was beyond adorable watching TWO babies drink from a hose...

Its impossible to capture in pictures or video the actual amount of FUN the two of you were having. Running around yelling, making silly faces and of course the HOSE! You love ice water.. can you imagine the joy of a constant stream of coldness?!? Here is a little video to show you more ;c)

YES, I feel like I have a pocket full of sunshine when I am with you little men! Your laughter is contagious and everything you do is absolutely precious!!! Having a twin looks like the BEST thing ever! I'm sooo glad you have one another! Built-in-best-friend for life! 

I am sad to say that today I must start focusing some attention on completing homework for this final class! Only three more weeks baby boys and I am all yours again ;c) WOO HOO! Being a MOM is the best job ever, thank you for picking me Cash and Bentley!

 I love you both equally and more than anything!!

Happy 4th of July!

Yes yes, technically you two were around last year for the 4th of July, but the three of us did not do any sort of celebrating... I watched fireworks from my hospital room window with my Mom while you slept on heated beds connected to a bunch of beeping monitors... Not exactly ideal for your first 4th of July experience... SO, i'm considering this year your first ;c)

 Your muscle tees say 'Little Firecracker!' adorable!!!

This outfit was from Auntie Ashweee, it was a little too hot for the knitted polo but the shorts were a PERFECT match for your tees ;c)

The four of us went over to Grandmother's house for a BBQ and fireworks. She picked up a fabulous little pool for you to use on this hot summer's day! You two had a blast running around, playing in the water, digging in the sandbox and catching shade in Uncle Maddox's dome tent ;c) It was a blast! I loved watching you run around and being able to spend time with my Mom was a delight! I love you Merrr! 

(*This song was your Dad's ringtone when we first started dating*)

While we played out back, Daddy was out with your uncles in the front lighting fireworks for half the day ;c) Don't worry, in a few years you can be out there in the action! And although you both were very clinging due to the sound of the fireworks, you did pretty well when we made an appearance outside once the sun went down ;c) I'm sure in a few years you will love this holiday as much as your Dad!

I love you both equally and more than anything!