The girls had a fabulous birthday. We met Uncle Adam, Aunt Amy, Morgan and Sam for lunch at Red Robin. Adeline absolutely loved it when the waiters sang to her. She clapped and smiled with great affection. I think the entire restaurant wanted to give her a birthday squeeze. Lila Grace was reminiscent of her oldest sister at two and buried herself in her Daddy. Both girls were head over heels for the balloons and both balloons ended up at the ceiling.
The next day was their party. We had many friends and family members attend. Alex's family came from the Seattle area which allowed the girls' to celebrate with all five of their cousins. The food was great, the weather was even better and watching the girls sit in their highchairs as we sang was delightful. I was overjoyed to see how well they have done. They looked like normal little two year olds on their second birthday. It was pure joy. Last year was still very raw and emotional, but this year was plain fun!! Now we are on to the "tremendous" twos!
God give me patience and remind me that I prayed for this each and everyday I stood by their bedsides in the NICU. Possibly I should have played down the "Please God, give them will and independence."
