Thanksgiving...Family of Four Style

Paloma starting to fall asleep in her saucer. I guess watching Mommy cook isn't very exciting.

Milan staying busy while Mommy prepares Thanksgiving dinner.

Our first snow of the season. Just a light dusting, but still pretty.

Our bone-in turkey breast. Nice not having to deal with the whole bird.

Mmmm...not a bad spread if I do say so myself!

Milan was all about the olives, but after licking each one, removed them from her plate.

Milan posing with and re-arranging our centerpiece.

Paloma slept during dinner, but she still enjoyed a festive meal.

We spent the afternoon playing with puzzles.

Mommy enjoyed a little wine. :)

Still doing puzzles. The same TWO puzzles.

Oopsie!

Paloma in the middle of the action.

We ended the day by watching Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving.

3rd Birthday Celebration - Part II

Yesterday, Milan's classmates celebrated her birthday with a fashion themed birthday party.

Funny faces

Milan and her BFF, Olivia

Milan walking "the runway" in a Snow White costume for the fashion show

Striking a pose

Taking a bow at the end of the show

Dancing on the runway

Milan listening to her friends sing "Happy Birthday"

Milan and her present

It wouldn't be a fashion themed party without sunglasses!

Milan and her fashion statement - wearing her glasses upside down.

Happy 3rd Birthday

Today you are three years old and I can hardly believe it. What a bittersweet day it is for your Mommy. Part of me is sad at how quickly you are changing, but in other ways it is exciting for me to witness all of those changes, and watch you learn and grow. You are such a fun, sweet little girl. You wake up happy each and every day. You are always excited to see Mommy, Daddy and your baby sister, Paloma. You love to read and do puzzles. You play with your babies and kitchen, daily. You love to draw and play with play-doh. You love to go to school, especially to play with your friend, Olivia. You love to take a bath, but not a shower. You always insist on "one" more story. You like to ride your trike and collect rocks. You like to kick a ball and have Daddy help you climb trees. You love fruit, but not vegetables. You love to sing and dance. You suck your thumb when you are uncertain or tired. You still sleep with a lovey and your baby blanket. You are very particular about which stuffed animals or babies sleep in your bed. You like to get into Mommy's "stuff". You especially love to sing "ABC's". You can count to 20. You know your colors. You can recognize and name certain shapes and letters. You are always very concerned when you think we are hurt or sad. You randomly tell us you love us. You are a special little girl and we love you so very much.

Happy Birthday my sweet girl!

3rd Birthday Celebration - Part I

Last week marked the first of three mini-parties to celebrate Milan's 3rd birthday. We spent the evening with her Pop Pop, Uncle Ken, Aunt Sherie, cousin Vincent, and friend Michael. We dined on pizza & chicken nuggets, and afterwards, enjoyed birthday cake & ice cream. Milan was excited to be celebrating her birthday. She really enjoyed listening to us sing Happy Birthday, and LOVED blowing the candle out.

Monkeying Around