Kira's 4th birthday party

I'm writing this on 2.22.12 from Kira's birthday last year on 3.28... But, better late than never!  I'm almost caught up!

I can't believe that she was 3-turning-4 only a year ago.  She is now 4, almost 5 and has grown up so much in the past year.

I think that she was a little embarrassed in this picture that we were all gathered around her about to sing, hence the head in the hands.  She wanted a princess party, with a barbie cake.  I remember I didn't wait long enough for the cake to cool, so the frosting was melting and oozing down the cake.  It was kinda funny.  Still tasted good.  :)

The pinewood derby 2011

My Alligator Car, of which I was a little too proud...

daddy-daughter dance 2011

Wagon ride

So, I'm writing this post almost 11 months after I took these pictures  and should have posted them... (it's January of 2012)
What's the advantage?  It proves to me that in mid march of this year, my kids may not have to wear bulky winter coats!  Score.  There's light at the end of the tunnel.
I suppose it also shows me (and you) just how much kids grow in a year!  (Especially little Flav... holy moly.)

3.18.11

May your face always have this look of surprise, especially on your birthday.

Goodness, I wish this picture wasn't blurry.  I LOVE Adalin's face as she opened this gift (which I think was lip gloss or something.)  

That's what is just wonderful about a child's birthday; the excitement, the surprises, the love.

And even though I never posted 10 months ago about this little girl turning 6, we sure do love her anyway.

 And may all her birthdays bring this look of surprise.

2.9.11

adalin's 6th birthday

destruction

Okay, so this was going on a year ago that I took these pics, but I have to say that Ava still does things like this.  I remember clearly that she did this all in a matter of 3 minutes, consecutively. 

Little turd.

   

2.7.11

Panty Heads

Um, maybe I shouldn't comment on this?

2.4.11

unmatched

Not sure why Kira thought three different stripe combos would have all looked good together, but, you know, at least she got dressed by herself!

1.21.11

My Baby

Time flies. In the same day, no, in the same moment, with all the constant commotion this last year has brought, I have often felt both impatience and a tinge of sadness as this little one has grown up. It is so fun to watch them grow and learn. It is also sad as they loose their baby features, developing more toddler-like attributes.

Ava brings light into our lives. She is such a sweet, petite little thing with a whole lot of determination and love. She gives kisses. And hugs. She crawls and walks. Faster if you're chasing her. She charms people wherever she goes. She loves to play in the bathroom. With toilet paper. She loves to play with water, in the bath and the dog's bowl. She eats a lot. She loves her daddy more than anyone and cries when he can't hold her. She knows where her head is. She pulls off her socks. She {finally} is a good sleeper. She has hair of the same length and in the same places that she did when she was born, but lighter. She has eyes as blue as the sea. She talks. Her vocabulary consists of mama, dada, ball, dog, and Isis.

She devoured her cake too.