They're 4!?!?

Last week the twins hit a new milestone, 4 years old!  I absolutely refused to look at NICU pictures this year because I knew it would bring tears.  God was (and continues) to be so gracious to us.  Our little NICU babies have grown into rambunctious, energetic, and loving boys! 
Over the weekend we had a train birthday party for them.  They had a great time playing with their friends and family. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a cupcake train to celebrate the occasion.  (In my mind cupcakes have always been easier for twins than a cake!)

 

 

Train Painting at the Repair Shed- Look how serious my little Picasso's are.

 

 

The Train Depot where we built what the twins call "Mega Track."

 

 

Their gifts from Dad & Mom this year were bikes!  After a little coaching from the pro (Dad), they have been cruising away on them. 

Disclaimer: We have gotten them helmets even though they are not pictured here.  Jonathan likes to remind me that in the 80s none of us wore helmets and we all turned out ok.  However, the twins are now wearing helmets! ;)

 

 

At 4, Luke loves to learn and explore.  He is independent, quirky, and loves to laugh and make others laugh.  He is becoming quite the artist, and is a great Lego architect.

At 4, Levi loves to be outside and play.  He is rough and wild, but loving and cuddly (on his terms)!  He loves to race his matchbox cars on everything and play trains, and is an excellent puzzle solver.

People ask me often if they get along pretty well. These two absolutely love each other. I remind them often how special it is to have a twin. Not everyone gets to have their best friend grow up right beside them.  They do such a great job of loving one another well without being exclusive of their little brother (unless he's destroying their latest Lego building). 
I am so looking forward to what this year has in store for them.  Thanks to all who made their birthday so special!