Santa Came!

Our Internet was not working for a few days and it was killing me not to post these cute pics sooner!

When Milan saw that Santa had come, she ran out to see what was left for her.

She went to the kitchen first. She seemed to already know what to do to play with the pot and the things in the kitchen (who knows how, I don't cook much!)


She was not as interested in the baby doll left in the stocking.

She also liked the shopping cart.

She knows where she sits when we go to the store.

Milan had a great Christmas, and it was really fun to see her play with her toys. In the words of my friend Tanya, "Oh to be a kid again!"

Playdate with Gavin

Vacations are perfect for playdates. Yesterday was our second playdate this week. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera for the Richman baby playdate. But...I did have it when we visited with Heather, Gavin and Auntie Marisa. The babies ate animal crackers, pumpkin bread, and chips and salsa (Milan seemed to like the salsa!)

Gavin is "all boy" and has a contagious laugh that makes everyone around him do the same. He is a happy-go-lucky baby. Milan had fun playing with him and his toys.

Gavin and Milan liked to play on the blanket Heather had protecting the fireplace. They dove and played on the blanket for a good part of the playdate (again with the household items).

They played with Gavin's fun toys such as this giant green ball.


By the time we were about to leave, Milan decided to take a break and rest for a bit on the blanket. It was a fun day with Gavin:)

Playing in a Magazine Rack

As any of you who read this blog know, Milan likes to play with household items. She normally puts her dolls and other toys in this magazine rack.

Well, she decided to move it to the middle of the room and get into it herself.

Yes, she is also doing a workout in there!

Cousin Callan

Callan showed Milan his new plane.

He let her hold it, but was a little nervous she would break it.

Notice anything missing in the picture? Callan lost his first tooth. The Toothfairy brought him a $2 bill. He does not know what he will do with the money yet.

As always, Callan loves his cousin Milan and she is so excited when he comes to visit.

Are those all presents under the tree?

Eating with a Fork!

Milan started eating with a fork tonight! We have been giving her utensils for a few weeks, but so far she has just played with them. She's getting to be such a big girl!

Sick Baby:(

Milan got her first touch of the flu bug. Her spirits seem okay, but she does not understand what is happening to her. It is hard to watch her sitting around and not actively playing. I must admit though, it is nice to feel needed. She has spend last night and today in one of our laps sucking her thumb. If the de Lucia's or Delaney's read this...sorry we had to cancel on such short notice last night:( We hope you had fun.

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