Stella's POV: it's a couple days until mine and the girls birthday which is crazy it seems like yesterday I had just had them. They are very active around the house where they are so close to walking. Shay is still being the best with them both he is such a smart kid. Lucky for us we have the twins birthday off so we can celebrate on their birthday with all their friends and family. Right now I am at home with the girls they are taking a nap while they are doing that I am wrapping the last of their presents. When all of sudden I hear someone knocking at the door so I get up and answer it

KM= hey soon to be birthday girl
KS= hey my favorite sister in law
S= well I'm your only sister in law but thanks anyways come in you guys ( they do)
KM= hey Stella how are you
S= I am good thanks for asking
KM= no problem so where are they others soon to be birthday girls at
S= they are taking a nap
KS= oh man o was hoping to see them when I got here
S= well hopefully soon they will wake up form their naps and they will be so happy to see you guys
KM= same here so where is my son and grandson at
S= they are at the store to get the last minute stuff I needed for the party
KM= oh well I guess it will be just us girls until they get back
S= oh yea
KS= I can't believe the girls are going to be one years old on Saturday
S= I know me either I still shocked that they decide to be born on my birthday
KM= I guess they wanted to give their mommy a birthday present
S= oh yea and it's the best birthday present I ever got
KS= I bet, I kind of feel bad for kelly ow
KM= you do what for
KS= well now he has to buy three set of gifts for his girls all on the same day
KM= oh yeah poor kelly ( they laugh)
S= I think he loves it
KM= he does so is their anything we can help you with the party planning stuff
S= um not really I got all the goodie bags done, the presents are wrap, the only thing I have to do is bake some cupcakes
KS= well let us help with that
KM= yes I love to bake
KS= oh yea beside I been trying to bake more to help further my career
S= all right then let's get to baking before the twins wake up

We were able to make and bake the cupcakes before the girls woke up

KM= I think we did pretty good
KS= oh yes we did I can't wait to try them
S= well I guess we will have to wait because I hear the girls waking up from their naps
KM= I say we made pretty good timing
S= I guess we did so how would you guys like to go get them form their naps with me
KS= I would love that
KM= same here I can't wait to see my granddaughters
S= all right let's go
( in the girls room)
KM= there are my favorite girls
S= good afternoon girls look who came to visit you guys for your birthday
KS= hey sweet girls you guys have gotten so big since the last time I seen you guys last
LM= mommy
KM= did Luna just say mommy
S= yes she did both girls have been say mommy and daddy over the last month and a half
KS= wow that's amazing ( picks up Sailor ) I can't believe how much she looks like kelly
KM= I couldn't agree more
S= I know it's crazy how much she looks like him
KS= no offense to my brother but I hope Sailor doesn't act like him
KM= ( laughs) couldn't agree more
S= for sure
KS= so I just notice this but did the girls get their ears pierced
S= yes they did they got them about three months ago I had to convince kelly to let them have their ears pierced. He gave in eventually but it only took him 10 minutes to cave
KM= I think these girls have kelly wrapped around their little fingers already
S= that is for sure especially with little miss Sailor she is a totally daddy's girl which makes my heart melt each time I see them together
KS= I bet it does

We get them changed and head into the living room to wait on kelly and shay to get back

KM= so stella which girl crawled first
KS= let me guess it was Sailor
S= actually they both crawled at the same time
KM= wow I am surprised
KS= I though for sure Sailor would crawl first and definitely didn't think that both of them would crawl at the same time
S= we didn't either or even the whole firehouse didn't figure that either
KS= let me guess they all placed bets down on who would crawl first
S= oh yes they did I guess you know the guys at the firehouse pretty well
KS= I guess I do

Before we can continue talking we hear the front door opening with kelly carrying shay in his arms

KM= looks who's back
K= ( shh) hey guys I'll be right back
KS= okay ( 5 minutes later)
K= sorry about that he just fell asleep when we pulled up
KM= it's no problem how are you kelly
K= I am good what about you guys
KS= we are good just so happy to be here to celebrate these little girls
K= I know it's crazy it's their first birthday already they sure grow up fast
KM= that's what we were saying
S= so babe did you get everything we need for the girls birthday party
K= yes I did and shay decide that he should get something for his sisters
KS= on my that's so sweet of him
K= yes it is he got that from Stella for sure
S= oh babe thanks
K= your welcome
KM= I think he got it from both of you guys
KS= so kelly which girl do you think will take her steps first
K= I am 100% certain that Sailor will
S= maybe If she walks to her daddy and nobody else
K= what can I say she is a totally a daddy's girl
S= well it took you almost three months to finally believe it your self but I knew it from the start
K= I guess I better listen to you more often
S= I guess you better
KM= I think miss Luna will start walking first and surprise us all
KS= same here what about you stella
S= I agree with mom and Katie that Luna will start walk first
K= wow so it's me and the boys at the firehouse against the three most important ladies in my life I am in a very tough spot right now
S= come on babe you love it
K= I guess I do let me go get the party stuff out of the car real fast
KM= all right

Over the next Two hours while I finish my party prep kelly, his mom and Katie play with the girls and also try and get either of them to try and walk but it didn't work. Once I was done with my part prep stuff I got down and play for a little bit but before I knew it I heard shay waking up from his nap

S= I will be right back little man Is up
K= all right
S= ( in shays room) hey little man
SM= mommy
S= did you have a nice nap
SM= yes I did
S= that's good so guess what
SM= what mommy
S= I got a surprise for you
SM= you do
S= I do how about you close your eyes and follow me
SM= okay ( he close his eyes)
S=do you have your eyes close
SM= yes mommy
S= all right let's go ( into the living) are you ready to open your eyes
SM= yes I am
K= all right buddy you can open your eyes
SM= ( opens his eyes) auntie, grandma ( runs to Katie)
KS= hey buddy I miss you so much
SM= I miss you auntie
KM= what about grandma ( runs to Jennifer) hey buddy you gotten so big since the last time I seen you
K= he has gotten so big
S= hey buddy why don't you show grandma and aunt Katie how old you are
SM= I'm two ( show them with his fingers)
KM= wow good job buddy
KS= does he know how old the twins are going to be
K= he does show them buddy
SM= they are one ( shows them)
KM= wow you are a smart kid
K= he gets that from his mother also
S= I don't know babe I think he also gets his smarts from you too
KM= I couldn't agree more
K= hey Katie or mom have you heard from dad is he coming to celebrate the girls
KS= yes he called me last night and told me he has some things to take care of but he should be here for the day of the party
S= that's good to hear
K= I'm glad he is coming
KM= me too kelly

Over the next couple of days me and Kelly had to work so Jennifer and Katie watched the kids for us and gave our nanny a few dats off. When ever I had a few seconds at work I worked mote on the party stuff. I just hope it turns out great and everyone likes it.

Kelly's pov: I still can't believe my babies girls will be turning one years old already. It seem like yesterday I was at work when the chief told me that Stella called and said she was in labor with the girls. I was so shocked in that moment I was about to have two daughters on the matters of hours. On top of them being born but for them to be born on Stella's birthday, lucky me to have three of my favorite girls to be born on the same days. A couple days ago my mom and sister came into town to help celebrate the girls. While they have been here they had help Stella get the party stuff done faster. My dad should be showing at the girls party I can't wait to have my whole family here to celebrate my girls. Right now it's the morning of the birthday party and I wake up early like normal and I just stare at my beautiful wife laying beside me who is still sound asleep, just like everyone else in the house who are still asleep. About five minutes later Stella stirs awake.

S= you know it's creep to stare
K= I'm sorry but my wife is stunning and I can't help not to stare at her
S= I definitely don't look stunning I look awful
K= no you don't you always look beautiful every single second of the day
S= why thank you babe ( they kiss)
K= your welcome oh by the way happy birthday babe
S= why thanks but Can you believe it we don't have babies anymore they are one
K= that's crazy to think about
S= for sure do the kids haven't woke up yet right
K= nope all three are sound asleep
S= well that's good what time is it
K= it's only 7 am why do you ask
S= well me the birthday girl would love one of her gifts already
K= oh you do and What can that be
S= ( whispers in his ear) can you make that happen
K= oh yes i can birthday girl

Once I gave stella one of her best birthday gift beside having the girls we both got shower and dress and then headed out to the kitchen

KM= good morning kelly and happy birthday stella
K= good morning mom
S= thank you mom
KS= hey guys so I am fixing some breakfast anything the birthday girl would like to have
S= I am good with anything
KM= is there anything the girls like
K= they Love scrambled eggs
KS= all right I will make some scrambled eggs and French toast sticks.
K= sounds great Katie
S=so has any of the kids woken up yet
KM= nope they are still sleeping
K= well that's good they need all the sleep they can get for today

Katie fixes us some breakfast we had some grown up talking time without kids around. Right when Katie gets the food done all the kids wake up

KS= looks like the kids smelled my food and decide it was time to wake up
S= well I am going to get the birthday girls
K= and I will get little ma be right back guys
( in the girls room)
S= there are my birthday buddies did you guys sleep well
SG= daddy
LM= mommy
S= I will take that as a yes and sorry to disappoint you Sailor bug but I am not daddy. But he is waiting for you guys are you ready to get up and eat some food
LM= yes
S= all right let me get you both change because you both stink

Once I got them both changed I head into the kitchen living room area

All= happy birthday to these girls
S= wow guys thanks
KM= your welcome
SG= daddy ( reaches her arms our for kelly)
K= hey baby girl did you sleep well ( cuddle into kelly)
S= I think she did
KS= it looked like someone wanted their daddy
S= oh yeah she wanted him since I walked into their room
K= of course she did she is a total daddy's girl
KM= there is no denying that for sure

We eat a breakfast as we talk about how fast time can change once we are all done eating we all sit down and play with the kids

K= babe what time is the party today
S= I told everyone to be there at two so we need to get there at noon so we have plenty of time to set up the party before everyone gets there
KM= that works for me
KS= oh yeah give me time to get a shower and get ready
KM= same here
K= well one of you guys can use our shower
KM= well thanks kelly I am actually going to jump in the shower now
KS= same here I'll let you guys enjoy some family time before the craziness for the day begin
S= all right have a good shower you guys
KM= thanks guys ( they leave)
K= are you ready for the day
S= I think I am are you
K= for sure are the girls going to be ready for all this craziness that is going to happen
S= I think they will love it
SM= mommy daddy look ( they look over and see Luna walking )
K= I guess I was wrong Luna is walking before Sailor
S= oh yes you were come here Luna come to mommy. ( she does ) I guess we have to keep a closer eye on you now
K= that's for sure Sailor bug do you want to walk too ( shakes her head no)
S= I guess that answered your question
K= I guess it does
S= I am glad Sailor Doesn't want to walk because that would mean I have to keep up with one more child that is walking
K= that's a good point
KM= that shower was good thanks for letting me use your shower
S= it's no Big deal you're welcome
KS= that shower was so good I didn't want to get out of that shower
S= I bet you didn't
K= hey Shay do you want to show grandma and aunt Katie what happen when they were in the shower
SM= yes
S= all right go stand over by the coffee table and call Luna over to you
SM= okay ( he does) hey Luna come here ( she walks over to him)
KS= no way she's walking
KM= that's amazing is Sailor walking too
S= no thank God I don't need to chase another walking kid to keep up with
KM= that's a good Point
K= well it looks like it's time for their naps
S= and what is their names is over with it will be time to go get the party set up
K= that sounds like a plan come on my girls say night night to everyone
S= Night night girl see you in a few

As Kelly puts the girls down for their naps, me and everyone else starts to do the last minute party prep that needs to be done. Once kelly was done putting the girls down for naps he came and helped shay wrap his gifts that he got for his sisters. About two hours later everybody was dressed and ready to go and we were just waiting on the girls to wake up within five minutes he finally woke up

K= I will get them dressed so we can go and get the party set up super fast
KM= all right

About 15 minutes later

S= are we ready to go now
KS= I think me and Shay are
KM= I am so ready
K= Me and my birthday girls are ready to go
me and my birthday girls are ready to go
S= all right that's good let's go

We all pile into our car and drive to a local kids park and start setting up the party

K= hey Katie has Dad texted you to see if he is still coming
KS= yes he texted this morning he said he will be here for the party
K= all right I am happy he's coming

We were able to set up the party pretty fast so why are we waiting on the guest to get here the kids played on the playground about an hour later the guest started showing up

H= Hey look it's the severides
S= hey Herman hey Cindy hey Herman kids
CH= hey Stella happy birthday
S= Thanks Cindy
LH= dad where is the food
H= really Luke day hi to them
LH= hello but where is the food
K= hey Luke it's good to see you and the food is over there ( pointed to it)
CH= go ahead kids
H= don't eat all the food save some for everybody else
CH= kids what are you going to do with them
S= ( laughs) who knows
H= But guys that is going to be to you here in a few years so good luck
K= well thanks for the heads up but I think our kids are more calmer then your but if they act up I will send them your way in a few years
S= oh yeah totally
CH= well I say we go check on the kids while they finish greeting their guests
H= all right see you guys around
K= see you around ( they leave )
MC= hey guys happy birthday stella
S= hey guys and thank you Matt
GD= I am so glad we aren't late it's a little harder to get out of the house with another kid
K= we totally get that
S= so how is little Levi doing
MC= he is actually doing a lot better he has almost slept in the night
S= already
GD= oh yeah which is so nice
S= that must be nice since the girls didn't sleep through the night until they were almost 6 months old
MC= it's so nice
K= so the main question is he a daddy's boy or a mama's boy
GD= he is a totally a mama's boy
S= that sounds just like Shay isn't it amazing when they love you more
GD= it's the best thing in the world
S= so has he smiled yet
MC= yes he has but I think it was because he had just Peed on me so he was laughing at me and not really smiling at me
K= I guess you still don't learn to make sure you don't get Pee on
GD= I guess he doesn't but to Matt's offense Jonathan never Peed in our faces
S= well now you know how not to pee on so it taught you a lesson
MC= yes it did
GD= well we will catch up with you later you guys greet The rest of your guests
K= all right see you later ( they leave)
KD= hey guys I'm so glad I made it
S= hey Benny we are glad you made it too
K= hey Dad how are you
KD= I am good happy birthday stella
S= thanks Benny
KD= you're welcome so where are the other birthday girls and my little grandson at
K= they are over there with Mom and Katie ( pointing towards them)
KD= oh I see them I will go say hi
S= all right we will catch up with you later ( Benny walks away)
EC= hey Stella hey kelly
K= hey guys so glad you guys were able to make it
A= We are happy to be here I am surprised we weren't with having to get everything Miss Emery needs
S= It looks like you guys are getting the hang of parenthood
EC= luckily for us Emery is a pretty easy baby all the time
K= that's good to hear let's just hope the next kid of yours will be just as easy as Her
A= let's hope so
S= so April you look amazing for just having a baby a few months ago
A= why thank you Stella
S= you're welcome I guess you are someone who can snap back right after having the baby
A= I guess I am
K= so has she slept through the night yet
EC= she is slowly getting there but overall I think she has such a happy baby even though she doesn't get much sleep
A= I know every parent says that but believe me she is a happy baby all the time
S= I totally get that
A= oh yeah I almost forgot but happy birthday Stella
S= thanks April
A= no problem where are the other two birthday girls at
K= they are over there with my family
A= wow I haven't seen your mother in so long let's go say hi
EC= all right talk to you guys later
K= all right see you guys

Over the next hour we catch up with all the Guest that came and we eat the food that Stella my mom and Katie made. About a half an hour later it was time to sing happy birthday to the girls

S= hey can I have everyone's attention ( they all look at stella) so first of all thank you all for coming to the girls his first birthday we love each one of you and very thankful for all you guys support So now onto the fun part let's all get ready to see happy birthday to the girls
K= actually before we sing to the girls happy birthday we also got one more person that has a birthday today
S= no Kelly you don't have to
K= yes I do so first I want to say she thinks about this woman, Stella is the best of everything the best wife , the best mother and I think everyone can agree with me on this one that you are the best firefighter in the city.
H= yes she is even better than me
MC= One of the best
CB= for sure the best in the city
S= thanks guys
K= I just hope you know how special you are to so many people so here is your little candle to blow out ( handles her a cupcake with a candle on it) hey Shay tell Mom to make a wish
SM= make a wish mommy
S= I will how about you help me blow out this candle
SM= okay
S= all right on a count of three ( 3,2,1 ) blow
Good job buddy
K= all right it's time for the girls turn ready set sing
ALL= ( sings) happy birthday dear Sailor and Luna happy birthday ( they sing the rest of the song and then blow out their candles)
S= no it's time for them to get messy
MC= the best part

We put both cakes on the ground on A blanket then we get the girls set in front of them as we all watch them take the first bite of cake

K= look at Sailor you loved the cake she can't eat it fast enough
S= I know that's so funny
GD= it looks like Luna doesn't like it as much
S= no it doesn't I am happy at least one of my kids doesn't like sweets that much

About five minutes later the cakes were both pretty much gone

LM= all done
SG= All done
K= I guess they are done let me take The mess away from them
S= that's a good idea

As I was walking away I could see out of the corner my eye I saw a baby was walking I thought it was Luna but when I turned around I saw it was Sailor

K= come to daddy Sailor ( she does)
H= looks like I was right Sailor was the first want to walk out of the twins so pay up guys
S= actually Herman you are wrong
H= how am I wrong Sailor was the one who is walking I am not the only who saw that
K= no you weren't we all saw her walk too
H= so that means Sailor walked before Luna because she hasn't walked yet
S= well before we came here this morning Luna took her first steps
H= no way you are only saying that so you can have all the money
K= I swear on my kids life that happen
S= if you don't believe us why don't you ask Jennifer and Katie they saw Luna walking
KS= we did she is walking now
MC= well I guess we all were wrong when we guess what girl will be walk first
CB= oh yes we were
K= so that means as their parents we get all the money so pay up ( they do ) thank you
S= just so everyone knows this money will go into their college fund and we won't touch it

We enjoy the rest of the party with everyone and the girls open their presents form everyone . About an hour later everyone said their goodbyes and leaves once they all were gone we gather everything up and headed home. My mom, Katie and dad all had to head home after the party so we said our goodbyes to them and head home ourself. Once we got Holme all three kids were pretty sleepy so we put them to bed and then we head out to the living room to enjoy our private time

K= do you think the girls love their birthday party
S= I think they did they loved all their family they had there
K= I am so happy they have all of them to be their family
S= same here it makes me so happy they have a lot of people who love them
K= oh yeah totally agree so I want to know did you have fun today for your birthday
S= yes I did babe thanks for making me feel so special today
K= well you are so special to us so you are so welcome
S= kelly sevride don't make me cry
K= why you are what hold this family together
S= I love you so much babe
K= I love you so much too babe ( they kiss)
S= I would like to regift my present from earlier ( wiggles her eyes)
K= oh you would
S= yes I would
K= well what the birthday girl wants the birthday girl gets

I pick her up and give her round two of her gift from this morning after a while we both fall asleep and being thankful we have survived a whole year with twins and a toddler

Authors note: sorry it took so long to write this chapter also the chapter I was planing on writing about Stella competition I decide not to write it I couldn't figure out how I was going to write it so didn't write it. The next chapter is going to be a time jump I will explain more in the next chapter I hope you like it. Please give me your feed back.