Milan's 4th Birthday - Part Two

These are just a few photos of Milan opening her birthday gifts, which didn't actually happen until the morning AFTER her birthday (long story).  Thankfully the day of her birthday was so busy, she didn't seem to mind waiting until the next day.

Milan had been wanting these purple crocs for the last several months.  She was so excited to finally have them, they didn't come off her feet (except to sleep) for 3 days!

Having a difficult time getting past Mommy's wrap job!

Paloma, very patiently, watched the gift opening, and didn't really try to get into things.  We were quite impressed with our little/big girl!

We covered Milan's last (and big) gift with a blanket.  I made them pose in front of it, but they were just DYING to pull the blanket off!

They've been playing with this dollhouse constantly.  Instead of people, the collection offers a big selection of animal families.  We gave her a family of bunny rabbits.  She loves it!

Milan's 4th Birthday - Part One

The first presents Milan opened were those from my family.  These pictures are especially for them.

She's been calling her new doll her "little sweetie".

Now I don't know why I didn't think to take pictures of Milan opening Grandma and Grandpa's presents, but here are some pictures of her really enjoying one of them!

She played with the stamps for two hours, before I finally put them away.  I didn't take pictures of the sheets of paper, Paloma, or myself...all of us covered in stamps, too.  Thank goodness the ink is washable!

More photos of Milan opening her gifts, her party, and her interview, coming soon!

Milan is Four!

Four years ago today, I became a Mother, and what a wonderful four years it has been!  I'll be back in a few days with more photos of her 4th birthday celebration, as well as her 4th birthday interview!  In the meantime I just wanted to say, Happy Birthday to my sweet Milan.  Mommy and Daddy love you more than you will ever know!

Halloween 2011

Halloween was a big hit this year.  After weeks of reading Halloween stories, working on Halloween art projects, and selecting & talking about costumes, the girls were so excited when the big day arrived.  I say "girls" because even though Paloma had no idea what was going on, if Milan is excited - then...well, Paloma is excited too!

Milan chose her own costume this year, and she was determined to be a kitty cat.  She made a pretty cute one!

The next series of photos detail a fit Paloma pitched right before we left to go trick-or-treating.  Her fit had nothing to do with being dressed in her cow costume, (she actually really enjoyed wearing it).  She was pitching a fit because I was taking her picture.  My toddler, most of the time, does not like having her picture taken.  This night in particular, she was not at all into having my camera in her face.  Bet you've never witnessed a cow having a fit, until now.....

After trying to take Paloma's picture, Milan came up to me and said, "Mommy, I'll let you take my picture".  Well thank you my little sweetie!

Thought I would give Paloma another try...this time she just ran to the other side of the sofa.  :)

On our way to the first house

The first house

The girls getting the hang of this trick-or-treating thing.

As soon as we got home I swapped a good portion of their candy with goldfish and Dora fruit snacks.  They were the first things the girls went for and are still asking to have 2 days later.