Gabourey Sidibe and Brandon Frankel mark their twins' first birthdays

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The twins of Gabourey Sidibe and Brandon Frankel are celebrating in style today as they have officially made their first trip around the sun. The twins, Copper and Maya, marked the milestone with nothing less than lots of love, fun, and a trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Gabourey Sidibe, husband, and twins at the Aquarium of the Pacific. GABOUREY SIDIBE INSTAGRAM

The 41-year-old mother shared a carousel of birthday images on Instagram. She began the caption, “HAPPY HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY COOPER & MAYA!!!”

The Precious actress continued, “Can’t believe a whole year of loving you has gone by. You make your Mom and me so proud every single day! You’re the most hilarious, sweet, well-behaved babies. It’s been an honor to get to know you both and help you grow into the little miniature people you are- walking, talking, dancing, hugging, kissing, demanding songs, calling every animal “CAT!”, eating big people food- just the absolute best. And we can’t wait to watch you continue to learn, grow, and explore the world. We LOVE being your parents- the best is yet to come! HAPPY HAPPY ONE YEAR MY LOVES.”

Maya and Cooper. GABOUREY SIDIBE INSTAGRAM

Recently, in an exclusive interview with People Magazine, while promoting her new Lifetime TV movie, Give Me Back My Daughter, Sidibe told the outlet that “motherhood is consuming,” and that her latest project reminded her to take time for herself.

“I would say take the time to — it feels stupid to say — hold space for yourself,” she told PEOPLE earlier this month. “Take the time and enjoy this peace, where there’s not a tiny human asking you for things at all times. But, [also] really remember who you are. Really take the time and take the space to do it and re-fall in love with yourself really. Because truly, motherhood is so consuming.”

“All I needed to do every single day was just focus on my lines, focus on my work, hit my marks, and drink water and mind my business,” she continued, adding that while it was hard at first, she found comfort in knowing her twins were safe. “That was really, really, really wonderful to have that space to do.”