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My Babies are 1 Year Old!

Sep 15

So here’s my sappy post about my tiny babies being one year old! Yesterday was their first birthday and I just can’t believe it. Time flew by and I honestly can’t remember (already) those little details and expressions they made that I promised myself I’d never forget. Honestly, looking back through the last year’s photos I couldn’t believe how much they have changed already. They’re looking like toddlers to me… not the tiny babies I thought they were. Rambling? I know- I just can’t process it. So anyway- I picked out a photo from each month over the past year to remember their ‘baby’ cuteness. Then, on to the toddler cute!

September- twins

October - Twins

November Twins

December - Twins

(ah that one made me laugh.)

January - Twins

February - Twins

March - Twins

April - Twins

May - Twins

June - Twins

July - Twins

August - Twins

I also realized how few photos I took until we moved into our new place. Life really was living day to day while we were in between homes and I’m so thankful for this place. I had to go to my phone for both November and January (how bad is that!). Next year when they turn two, I’m hoping I’ll have proper photos of them for each month of their year. Hold me to it, okay?

This Mama’s going to sign off and go cry in her coffee for a bit. Here’s to another year with these beautiful babies.

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  1. Erin

    Sep 15 at 11:25 pm

    Ahh, so very sweet. And congratulations on your one year of anniversary of being a mom; it really suits you. I empathize with your tears. Much love.

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Sep 17 at 7:43 pm

      Thanks Erin! Much Love to you too XO

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  2. lex

    Sep 19 at 8:46 am

    Too cute! I absolutely love their coordinating outfits! :)

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Sep 19 at 3:41 pm

      Haha Thanks Lex! I have had that pointed out to me a couple times recently and didn’t even realize I did it!

      Reply
  3. Shelby

    Sep 21 at 9:54 am

    I’m swooning, they are so adorable. Wow time flies by!!! I bet it sure has been a wild year ;)

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Sep 22 at 12:00 am

      Ah, aren’t they? I swoon too. Time has sped by, definitely a wild year. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment Shelby :)

      Reply
  4. Kala

    Oct 05 at 5:04 pm

    It’s so neat to see how much they looked alike when they were itty bitty and how they’ve started to get their own separate looks now! You can clearly tell which is which without noticing the color of their outfits. They’re so adorable!

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 05 at 9:43 pm

      They’re definitely their own kids now… and their personalities are night and day too!

      Reply

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