Fun in the Snow

Wednesday we received well over a foot of snow.  The next morning, Milan was very anxious to check it all out so after breakfast, she went outside with James to help clear the cars and sidewalks.

She couldn't believe the size of this chunk of ice!

Milan enjoys pulling her sled almost as much as she likes being pulled in it.

Later in the day, they went out again to make a snowman.  The snow wasn't the best for making snowmen, but they managed to make a small one, anyway.

She named him Frosty.

I've been asked to read stories about snowmen ever since!

Paloma's 1st Birthday Party

Last Sunday we celebrated Paloma's first birthday with a little lunchtime party with a few family and friends.  We kept it small and simple.

I made the decorations myself.  :)

Paloma took it all in stride.

Singing Happy Birthday

Such a little cutie!

Just like Milan two years before, Paloma was not interested in eating her cupcake.  She decided it was more fun to drop the pieces off the side of her highchair.  (To this day, Milan still does not like cake).

Ever take a picture that is out of focus, but you just love it anyway?  This is one of those for me.

For Christmas, my sister gave the girls these really cute coordinating outfits.  I think Milan and Paloma look absolutely adorable in them.  Milan loved hers so much, she insisted on wearing it 3 days in a row.

Having fun with balloons

Ready for her nap

Happy Birthday my sweet little Paloma Belle!

Happy Birthday My Sweet Paloma Belle!

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One Year Old

I cannot believe that a whole year has come and gone.  I can remember this day, one year ago, so vividly. You came into this world and greeted us all with those big beautiful eyes.  They are so big and bright and full of wonder.  You adore your big sister and light up when she walks into the room.  You are definitely a mommy's girl, but get so excited when Daddy comes home, or when its time for your bottle.  Which, by the way, you still refuse to hold on your own.  You walk and talk and dance and sing.  You fit perfectly on my shoulder and spend quite a bit of time there.  You are very curious.  You love to brush your hair and your teeth, and you never pass up a chance to hold a baby doll.  You are our little sunshine.  Our worlds, and perspectives, and hearts have been forever changed by you.  I can't believe it's been one whole year.  I can't believe all the things you've done.  I can't wait to see all the things you will do.  I love you so much.