Melania Maycie & Mishayla Marian

2/25/10

Caroline

Caroline posted her school picture on facebook. Isn't she beautiful?
I can hardly believe how grown up she looks! I love your smile, Carolina Girl!

2/13/10

Melania's 4th Birthday - December 5, 2009

Happy 4th birthday, Melania! We woke up to presents for the girls. Melania, of course, loved the Princess wrapping paper. What is it?
New outfits?? I remember as a kid getting clothes (boring, in my opinion) for my birthday and "toys" for Christmas (much more to my liking)! Anyway, I plan to continue the tradition - sort of...
Ok, so the pants were a little huge. This just means they will fit next year, too.
Mishayla just was not quite as happy as the birthday girl.
I was able to outsmart blogger (for the most part) on this post. However, this picture is out of order. This is lunch, after a trip to Mountie Moose Bakery for doughnuts with sprinkles...
Can you sense the general level of enthusiasm?
So, back at the bakery...
Why eat the doughnut if you can just enjoy the chocolate frosting and sprinkles?
In addition to her new outfit, Melania received a Cinderella Princess Barbie. She'd been wanting one for a quite awhile. So, you see, toys aren't just for Christmas anymore!
After naps, it was time for brownies...
and candles!!!!
Then, on Sunday, we celebrated Melania's birthday again (because you just can't have to many celebrations when you are four) with all of her family.
Melania with her Princess cake at Gpa and Gma's.

2/8/10

Happy Birthday, Carmen!

My sister, Carmen, had a "surprise" party last year for her birthday. Hope this year is just as special!

Melania at the Piano - 11 months

Melania at the Piano - 11 months
"Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn't grow under my heart, but in it." - Unknown

The Gift of Life

The Gift of Life
"I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know.
The love I feel is deep and real,
As if it had been so.
For us to have each other
Is like a dream come true!
No, I didn't give you The gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you."
-Unknown