Happy 1st Birthday Kylee and Ashlynn!

It seems like yesterday that we found out that Holly was having twins and that they were identical girls. The excitement and the unknowns were huge!! Twins! We have no idea where these precious girls came from. (Yes, we know God gave them to us, but genetically speaking). God blessed Holly with a wonderful pregnancy and two very healthy girls. They have been such a joy and a special addition to our family. I can't believe it has been a year! They have grown so much and changed each day. For most, they are hard to tell apart if you don't spend much time with them. It amazing to me how God can create two individuals how can look so much alike yet be so different. Here are a few differences that I have noticed over my time with them.
Ashlynn Joy is quite the personality. Early on we thought she was going to be the quiet one. She would sit back and observe and watch her surroundings. She wasn't very vocal at that time either. Boy how have things changed!!! She's quite the talker these days! When Mommy says no no, she quickly responds na na right back. Her sister Kylee used to dominate and take things away from her and Ashlynn would just take it and look for something else to play with. Not so much anymore. Now she grabs that toy right back and gives her sister a little shove while she is at it too! She has the most beautiful smile! When she smiles, her face and her eyes light up! Her precious grins melt your heart!
Kylee Faith is a sweet little girl. Well, most of the time anyways. She started out opposite of her sister in that she was very vocal and into EVERYTHING! She still into everything these days. Quite the curious one. Alot like her Aunt Beffy. She was the first to crawl because she just couldn't wait to get into things and explore. One of my favorite things about Kylee is her love for her blankie! I have made all the kids blankets but she has taken to hers the most. She can be screaming her head off but when she sees that blankie, her face lights up and she smiles a beautiful smile and she starts squealing! She buries her face in it and the world is ok. The most precious thing you have ever seen. She is the lovey sweet one of the two. Still somewhat of a cuddle bug. She too lights up with her smile but what I remember most about her are her squeals! She gets so excited she just has to let it out and let everyone know how happy she is!
So now you know a little bit about the birthday girls if you haven't had the chance to meet them yet. I know God has great things for them and I can't wait to see! Girls, Happy Birthday! Your Aunt Beffy loves you more than you could possibly ever know and is so proud to be your aunt! You are beautiful girls and s0 very special to all of us!