This time last year..

The bestest kids in the whole world., originally uploaded by Michelle.Dan.

I love to look back.

To gauge how much the kids have grown, how we have all changed.

It's my favorite pastime.

They look so tiny in this picture. They are big kids now.

Covered in bug bites and bruises, they are not my babies anymore.

They go outside by themselves, they ride bikes (with training wheels), they don't need me to use the remote or get a drink of water.

I can't imagine what they will look like next year.