TwiceToddlers (No More) on New Year's Eve

On New Year's Eve, we celebrated New York time so my twins could go to bed early. So, I went to a local party store and purchased four Happy New Year's hats, four noise makers and some pink and blue beaded necklaces.

As the new year was approaching, I took all the New Year party items out of the bag and put them on my twins, hubby and myself. I told my twins not to blow into the noise makers until midnight...do you think they listened...NOT..

Here are some photos of us wearing our New Year's Eve party wear and Ringing in the New Year.

Outdoor Lighting No Longer Has to Be Boring

Now, you can install lighting features to your home's front yard or backyard, which will not only add style and ambiance, but add value when selling your home. If you are looking for a particular look or feel, you can never go wrong with having outdoor post lights installed. The outdoor post lights are available in two type: Post/Pilaster Lighting and Street Lanterns. There are over one hundred Post/Pilaster Lighting styles. Some styles start as low as $38.00 and go as high as $2,750.00. These prices depend on what lighting style you are looking for in the front of your home or the back of your home.

With whatever style you purchase, you are sure to be satisfied once the lighting is installed. When your family, friends or neighbors come over, they will be amazed at your new outdoor lighting. In fact, they are sure to ask you where you made your purchase.

There is also rustic outdoor lighting for homeowners wanting that added Italian decor. The rustic outdoor lighting comes in four Close to Ceiling Lights, twenty-four Outdoor Hanging/Pendant Lighting, over fifty Outdoor Wall Sconces and come in over twenty Outdoor Post Lights. If the rustic outdoor lighting look is what you desire, this is the only website you need to visit.

If, on the other hand, what you desire is a contemporary outdoor lighting, there are Outdoor Close to Ceiling, Outdoor Hanging/Pendants, Outdoor Wall Sconces, Post Lights and Landscape Lights for you to look at too. There are over thirty Outdoor Close to Ceiling lights which come in White, Bronze, Brick and Brown. These styles will have you wondering what took you so long to install these Outdoor Close to Ceiling Lights.

The Outdoor Hanging/Pendant Lighting also has a variety of styles. In fact, there are eighteen styles to look at and purchase. These Outdoor Hanging/Pendant Lights are just amazing. Any one of these will add the ambiance your patio or deck needs. These Hanging/Pendant Lights come in White, Natural Iron, Imperial Bronze, Brushed Crome and Solid Brass. Depending on whatever your patio or deck decor is, you are sure to find the hanging/pendant lighting you desire.

Joke about Twins, from my Friend on Gather

Eight and a half months very pregnant with twins, I was used to getting nervous glances from strangers. But I never realized how imposing I was until my husband and I went out to dinner at a new restaurant.

The hostess sat us at our table, took one long look at my stomach and asked, "Would you like me to get you a high chair just in case?"


**I thought this was funny because with me, it would not have been at eight months, but instead five months. Yeah, I was really BIG at five months and everywhere I went, people: male and female, asked if I was carrying twins. There is something about twins, and women carrying twins that makes people curious and the need to ask if you are carrying twins. Even today, I see Mom's with their twins in any retail store and my face lights up. I ask how old their twins are and then tell the Mommy with twins, "I too have twins who are five years old". There are so many sets of twins and triplets in my city. All I have to do is walk out my front door and I see twins being strolled around my block.**

TwiceToddlers (No More) Christmas at Nana, Papa, Auntie Amy, Grammie and Poppas Home

This Christmas, my twins, Mommy(Me) and Daddy went down to my parents home. We had a wonderful week with my parents. Our time together went by way too fast. Because it is Winter, my twins stayed indoors more than they would have liked to. It was windy and so cold. But, Papa and the twins did play in the backyard on the swings. My twins love standing on the seat of the swing and they did that often on our Christmas vacation.

My Mom and I did a little shopping at some of the stores in her city. The stores she shops at are not in my city. While shopping, I purchased a new dining table set. It was at a price I could not pass up. I also purchased a table runner and place mats for my new(and free)dining table. I love my new dining table and cushioned chairs.

On Christmas Eve, my twins, Mommy, Daddy, Nana and Papa,drove to my sister's home. My twins, of course, had so much fun! They love seeing and playing with their cousins, my nephews. My sister and brother in law, made a delicious dinner for everyone. The kids sat in the kitchen, around the island, while the adults sat in the dining room. Everything prepared was delicious.

After dinner, we made our way to the family room, where the Christmas Tree and presents were. The presents were passed around to everyone. My twins got a tea set and doctor's kit a piece from Auntie, while my nephews got Lego's and a Disney movie from their Auntie(Me). My sister gave me the awesome Navy Blue Pea Coat and Long Sleeve Stripped Shirt, while I gave my Sister a Shirt she wanted and a new coffee mug, with a hot chocolate mix and Peppermint Bark I made for my Mom and Sister.

On Christmas Day, back at my parents home, my twins and I, woke up around 8ish, I think, while Daddy slept in longer. Nana and Papa were up making coffee and getting ready to see their twin granddaughter's open their gifts. Nana and Papa played "Santa", while I watched the twins open each gift that was handed to them.

One gift I have my twins was shipped to my parents home. I knew my twins wanted a new baby doll. So I found it online and shipped it to my parents home. The doll was cute, with red pig tales, eyes that open and shut and and a cute outfit. I also got them a Baby Doctor Barbie and Doctor Barbie, which they really line. Other gifts I got them were no big deal really.

Nana and Papa got them a pretend teaching set, some adorable clothes and their favorite, a Hello Kitty Scooter! They love the scooter, but since the weather has been so cold, and sometimes rainy, they have only used them twice since Christmas.

Since my twins have been indoors due to the weather, they have played with the Play Doh Nana and Papa also gave them and the baby girl doll I have gave, along with the very cute Robotic Tiger and Panda Auntie JuJu gave them.

My twins are very blessed indeed. They received Christmas gifts from both sets of grandparents and Aunties. On my hubby's side of the family, his parents gave my twins some small toy cars to play with and new PJs that are made of fleece.

Their Aunties, my hubby's sister's, gave my twins the Robotic Tiger and Panda, almost like the ones Nana gave them three year's ago. They also got Hello Kitty Walkie Talkies and their Disney Princess Table and Chairs. This is where my twins will play with their Baby Doll, Robotic Tiger and Panda and other toys, along with the Tea Sets from Auntie Amy, my sister.

Oh yes, my twins are very blessed and loved. Not only did they receive gifts from both sides of our family, they received gifts from their Great Auntie's as well. Great Auntie Janice gave them a Disney Sticker Book, they LOVE, and Great Auntie Leenie gave them each as set of Pink Stripped PJ's.

Merry 5th Christmas and Happy New Year My TwiceBabies, Toddlers and Toddlers No More. Mommy and Daddy love you so much.