Nonetheless, I do want to mention two special moments of the recent months:
Dylan turned six on February 18th. We had some friends over for breakfast and cake!
Here are all the kids, with Dylan in the middle wearing his 'important clothes' (aka a necktie).
And the strawberry cake with the 'six year old candle' (very important). I think Ayden was upset because he wanted to blow out the candle. He's passionate in all his emotions.
Having a six year old feels so different somehow, a totally new season is coming. Dylan loves sports and being active, he loves being with people and loves reading and learning. He's usually a sweet older brother, very competitive and with a fun sense of humor.
I'm proud of him and so grateful to be his mom!
And then, in April, our Baby Girl turned one:
Her first taste of chocolate cake - a big hit!
Bigger brother helping to unwrap a birthday gift from my parents - a doll!
She loves it! And after three boys it has been quite sensational to see how much she loves dolls and is naturally drawn to them.
I took this picture specifically for her godmother who unfortunately now resides in Senegal, much too far away from us...:( But these are the decorations she got for the first birthday of her little boy! They have been well used! :)
I cannot believe how quickly this first year with Alana has flown by. I remember counting each month with Dylan, chronicling all his 'firsts', documenting his growth and all the little things he learned to do. This year I just couldn't keep up.
I'm so thankful for this little person, full of life and curiosity and spunk. She delights us all in so many ways and I love her personality unfold more and more with each passing day.
