Callie and Hunter are five!

If you haven't caught on yet, our kids all have August birthdays. That's a lie, Estella's is in September and the youngest three have winterish birthdays, but the older kids are all born in August/September. Anyway, back to my point-our second oldest set of twins are turning five today! It's also their first day of kindergarten(they're really mad about that by the way). I can't believe they're five already, they have been in my life since they were just two years old! They were the cutest little boys(sorry Callie) that I had ever seen and I loved dressing them in their little coordinating outfits. They were so energetic and just made my life better. These two have been through a lot with me and I can't thank them enough for being so mature at such a young age to stay strong during some of the hardest times of their lives. When their dad left I was afraid that they would end up resenting me for being the reason he left, but it's just the opposite with these two. Hunter has become a protector and Callie has becoming so sympathetic to anyone who has something so hard going on. Now that we got all of that^ out of the way let's move on to the best part of birthdays, when your parents say all the things they love about you. So here are five amazing things Jason and I love about Callie and Hunter. Despite the fact everyone thinks Callie is older, Hunter actually is so we'll start with him: Hunter, I love that you are always so protective of everyone in the family, no matter what the situation you will make sure they aren't hurt. I love that you aren't afraid to try new foods anything I offer you, you'll happily try and normally eat it all! I love that you try so hard to learn new things, especially reading you're getting so good and dad and I are so proud! I love that you weren't afraid of what people would think when Callie started her transition, I know it's been hard for you but you never let it show. And lastly I love that you are so giving, you have given up a lot so others can have what you have and I couldn't be prouder! Happy Birthday Hunter Emmanuel! Now onto Callie, Callie oh Callie I think this first one is obvious I love that you aren't afraid to be yourself, you don't care what others think as long as you're happy that's all that matters! I love that you stand up for people who are being bullied, you know what it's like first hand and always want to make sure people have a friend, I know you'll make so many friends in school and I can't wait to meet them! I love your excitement for everything, you always look for the bright spots in life no matter how boring something may seem you always make it exciting-even doctor visits! I love that you always encourage your siblings when they're trying something new, you were the first one to swim without floaties and to ride without training wheels so when your siblings are learning you're always their biggest cheerleader and I love it! And of course I love that you are always the kid that asks me to try random stuff in cook books, I know it sounds weird but you are helping me be better and you always want to help so that's even better! Happy birthday Callie Marie! I hope your birthdays are amazing and the first day of school goes well, you two are so important to not just me but our entire family.