I can hardly believe that is has been six years that these two little people have been in our lives! They were so very tiny, well at least Jessie was! She was only 4lb 5oz and Ben on the other hand was 6lb! They escaped 6 weeks early after giving us many horrific scares of even earlier arrival in the 14 weeks before they were finally born. I barely remember any of their first year and only a precious few moments of their first 3 months. These guys have been both a delight & a hell of a lot of work!
They are so very different not only in physique! They adore each other and annoy each other to the point of distraction. Not so long ago when something would go wrong in the life of Jessie she would promptly bop Ben on the head! Thankfully I have been able to abolish this habit! Benjamin is such a kind and loving child. Just this morning on the way to school he pledged his undying love for Jessie, which apparently lies "deep in his heart".
I am so very pleased to have you both in my life! I have been so very grateful every day of the past 6 years that not only the Dr chose you both but also that you managed to hang in there where others had not. I love you guys so very much!
Happy 6th Birthday Jessica & Benjamin!!!!!!
Thanks for indulging my loves!
Kellie
PS I would love to share the recipe for these delicious cupcakes! Which I can most certainly confirm are so very yummy, however, Betty Crocker has sworn me to secrecy! Sorry! There you have it I am no domestic goddess!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday Jessica & Benjamin!
As a mother of boy/girl twins myself it is lovely to see such an adorable and loving pair 'all grown up'. I wish them all the best in the years to come and just hope my two have the same loving bond.
You are truely a blessed mummy!
Posted by: Naomi | July 16, 2008 at 12:40 AM
Happy Birthday Jessica and Benjamin! I cannot imagine having two at once (I was worried my last pregnancy was twins since I popped before I even realized I was pregnant- but glad I wasn't ....she is a handful on her own). They are so cute!!! I love summer babies. Becca and Jack are July and August. Of course, you are not having summer right now, are you!?
Love the curls!
Enjoy their day!!!!
Posted by: upstatelisa | July 16, 2008 at 01:50 AM
happy birthday to your gorgeous 6 year olds, hope they have a truly happy day!
Posted by: driftwood | July 16, 2008 at 04:09 AM
OHMYGOSH! Aren't they adorable!!! Happy Birthday Jessie and Ben! And au contraire -- you ARE a domestic goddess -- there's lot's more to domesticity than being able to make cupcakes from scratch -- those cuppy's are beautiful! We'll settle for a decoration lesson LOL!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | July 16, 2008 at 04:21 AM
Happy Birthday to your twins! Hope you all had a wonderful day. x
Posted by: Kitty | July 16, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Sending birthday wishes to Jessica and Benjamin!!! Love your montage and descriptions of their personalities. They sound like wonderful kids. Hope everything is on track for the parties!
Posted by: Lisa | July 16, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Very, very happy birthday wishes from here.
Posted by: rhubarb | July 16, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Happy birthday, beautifuls! You are so lovely. (the bunny outfits at the top KILL me!!)
Posted by: kirsty | July 16, 2008 at 01:04 PM
A beautiful beautiful post.
Happy birthday kiddos. Hope you enjoy your parties.
I am glad to see you get a little help somewhere (thanks Betty) because your productivity on the sewing machine absolutely amazes me.
Posted by: Tamara | July 16, 2008 at 01:33 PM
I am very nearly another twin to your twins. No wonder they are so lovely. People born at this time of the year invariably are!
What amazing smiles they both have.
Posted by: tracey petersen | July 16, 2008 at 03:57 PM
Happy Birthday to you both, love the photos - so sweet. I haven't forgotten your pressies they will be posted soon I promise. I hope you both have a really really good day and have great parties.
lisa + Milo x
Posted by: periwinkle | July 16, 2008 at 04:36 PM
They're both so sweet, Kellie! Happy birthday to your two lovelies!
Posted by: Jade | July 16, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Happy Birthday Jessica and Benjamin! Beautiful pictures for a beautiful day!
Posted by: soo | July 16, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Happy birthday from another twin........
Posted by: Chookyblue | July 16, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Happy Birthday to your two adorable twins. They are so alike in the eyes. Such cute photos of them. Love the cakes.....
Posted by: Fiona@Dragonfly-Crafts | July 16, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Happy Birthday Twins! Kellie they really are cute!
Posted by: Cathy | July 16, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Happy Birthday Jessica and Benjamin! Such sweeties and even more gorgeous in real life. I just remembered I have your photos that you left here. Might pop into Amitie tomorrow and drop them off! xx
Posted by: Louise | July 17, 2008 at 09:37 PM
Kellie you are so very talented, I love the art smocks, your little ones are very lucky to have such a talented and obviously caring Mum. Happy Birthday to the twins (you can see they are twins)and the cupcakes look very yummy!
Posted by: Bernadette B | July 18, 2008 at 08:16 AM
How did I miss all this?? Happy Belated Birthday, to your two Treasures! They are both just gorgeous kids. What a lovely tribute you wrote for them.
Hugs, too for the brave MumXX
Posted by: meggie | July 21, 2008 at 08:14 PM
I seem to leave a comment, & it doesn't happen?
Happy Belated Birthday to your 2 Treasures.
Special hugs to the brave MumXX
Posted by: meggie | July 21, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Happy Birthday to your 2 gorgeous children. It goes by so quickly doesnt it, and I am sure with 2 it feels as though it is even quicker. Enjoy the parties!
Posted by: sue | July 23, 2008 at 10:23 AM