More First Birthday

I have been meaning to add more photos and updates after the boys birthday... life has not slowed down though!!!!  The boys had a wonderful birthday.  Brent and I took the boys to the Children's Museum  during the day and Noodles and Company for a birthday dinner... what can I say, they love noodles!!!  Then on Saturday we had a first birthday complete with cake, large balloons and lots of family and friends!  Once again, it was obvious how much these two little boys are loved!  Thank you to everyone who was part of their special day!  Now that the boys are one we have made a few changes... 1. Mommy gets to be done pumping... YEAH!!!! 2. Whole milk and Sippy cups are abundant 3. walking/standing is becoming an everyday occurrence 4. the boys had the stomach flu... not fun for babes and not fun for mom and dad!  The challenges continue however the rewards are large.  We love all the learning that occurs in our house on a daily basis.  
Here are a few of our favorite things about each boy!
Nathan
* when he screeches with laughter as he crawls up the stairs
* the way that he wrinkles up his nose when you tell him no!
*  his frankenstein wobbly first steps
* his ability to find power cords in two seconds flat
* When he crawls up into daddy's lap for a hug


Benjamin
* his lion roar
* his open mouth kisses
* pushing his Mickey mouse plane back and forth across the play room
* the way he shakes his head no... as he drops his food/sippy cup over the edge of the high chair
* his love of Mac and Cheese
Now that the festivities of Thanksgiving/Christmas and 1st birthdays are over... we have a little cabin fever and are very much looking forward to summer!
Love Always,
The Utechs
PS  More photos have been posted on the shutterfly site under December and January!

Happy 1st Birthday!

January 14th 2010 Nathan Andrew and Benjamin Charles came into our lives with a bang!!!!  They were born at 11:44am and 11:45am.  Daddy is at work this morning and Nathan is still sleeping so Ben and I are watching Handy Manny in bed... eating some Cheerios!  What a great start to a Fun birthday....I'm only a little sad that they are one!!!!

January 13th 2010

One year ago we had no idea just how much our lives would change in 24 short hours.  We had no idea the deep blue color of Ben's eyes, or the sparkle in Nathan's!  We had no idea how scared we would be the days that followed, how sleep deprieved we would be in the months that followed or how deeply we would love these two little boys in the year that followed!  We simply can't believe that in a few short hours our little babes will be ONE!
Check in tomorrow for some birthday fun and of course... PHOTOS!
Love Always,
The Utech's

2010 Wrap up!

Wow I can't believe that 2010 is over... this year has been crazy, unpredictable, stressful and unorganized however it was one on the most blessed years of my life.  Our house is now filled with giggles and smiles, two healthy (well minus the fevers and head trauma... we will get to that in a moment) and happy "almost" toddlers and a bundle of energy 2 year old chocolate lab.  Life has treated us well this year and we are thankful each and everyday.  We are looking forward to 2011 as we embark on new adventures both personally and as a family and we always hold out hope that 2011 will bring more sleep, a few less trips to the pediatrician, healthy and happiness and love to all of our friends and family!
As 2010 came to a close we were busy with may fun activities... here are a few of our favorites!

Brent and I had the wonderful opportunity to have a weekend away.  We loved GrandView Lodge!  Thank you to our wonderful team of babysitters, Hannah, Kari, Angie, Katie, Grace, Matt and Brian!  We couldn't have done it without you :)

Dogsled rides!!!

Our adorable cabin on the lake

Benjamin checking out the Children's Museum 

Ben, Norah and Nathan checking out the St. Paul scenery

Look at the huge jingle bells!

Ben liked the little bells!

Daddy the Robot!

Nothing more fun at Christmas then the BOXES!

Benjamin giving daddy Robot kisses!

Snow for the record books!

Benjamin went sleding... Nathan was sleeping!

B &N loving their clothes basket rides!

Nathan decided (with the help of Berkeley) to escape from "baby Jail" aKA the playroom and take it upon himself to climb up the stairs and then fall down them!  He is fine however he did buy himself a trip to the Children's ER!  

The next day Nathan was back to his old tricks pushing Ben around on his new Mickey airplane!

Hanging out with our buddy Wyatt!

Happy New Year!!!

Love Always

The Utechs