From babies to toddlers to kids to tweens to teens. These two are somehow 13.  Thirteen years of being their mom, 13 years of loving them. 

The worst part about being a twin they say is sharing a birthday.  I get it….not having the entire day to yourself and having to make joint decisions on how to celebrate.  An extended birthday celebration is a must, especially when your shared birthday is on a weekend. 

They each opened a few of their presents Saturday. Emerson picked up her apple pie from Pie Gourmet – size large of course!  I made an ice cream cake, with Harper’s assistance, for Avery since Ben and Jerry’s couldn’t make her request on time.

Sunday, their actual birthday, started with a pancake breakfast and sausage.  

Mini-golfing at Oakmont with the boys was next. 

Some present opening followed by lunch at home catered by The Italian Gourmet.  Papa, Grandma, and Becca joined. Emerson had her lasagna!

The selection of desserts was scrumptious.  Emerson had her apple pie.  Avery had her ice-cream cake.

A late afternoon swim followed.

The day was capped off with Social Burger take-out. Avery had her burger!

A fun family day celebrating these two TEENAGERS!