Opening birthday presents.

There are always lots of helpers for opening presents.



She chose this Nutcracker for her mom all on her own. She holds it out of reach of the little hands.

Birthday Party



Family pictures





Notice how oldest sister doesn't smile until younger sister is upset. Then that strikes her funny.

Birthday cake . . .

Exciting time for little girls . . .

This little girl is so excited that, when we are done singing "Happy Birthday," she leans forward and . . .

. . . takes a little bite.

She was quite embarrassed by the uproar that resulted and hid her little face on the table until we changed our tone and told her everything was okay and this would be her piece.

Birthday Party!

Thanksgiving 2009









Tryptophan kicks in.

Thanksgiving 2009--Thank heaven for little girls.

Thanksgiving 2009.

Grandpa and little girls.

Sweet Heather.



Getting dinner on the table.

Thanksgiving 2009-Fun and Games

Thanksgiving 2009-Grandma and girls.