Happy Birthday, Miles!

Holidays, Around the House, Pre-Birthday Party (quite a few photos captured)

Not too sure about Santa. Miles was mostly interested in where the reindeer were and if Santa was going to eat the cookies we left for him.

Grace seemed to be curious. Miles was not completely sold.

Santa's maybe had a long day?

Best thing about visiting Santa at the mall? The rides and the food court after (Peter's old hangout:) ).

Miles gets comfortable reading just about anywhere. Grace wants to go in the box, too!

First night of Hanukkah.

Checking out what the stocking has inside.

Grace's first Christmas.

See if you can spot Miles.

Grace's first dolly! Mommy loves it, too.

Can't believe how big these kiddos are getting!

1st Christmas photo together.

These two are our heaven on earth.

Seems like not too long ago Miles was peeking over the window ledge from his bench. Now he's got a little sister to check things out with him.

Grace with Grandpa for an early birthday party for Miles.

Some cousins were able to make it. So fun!!! (and cute)

3!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

1st Holiday Tea

The first of many...I'm so lucky!

Twin Cities Corn Maze

Ready for some fun at the corn maze.

Hooray for slides!

Miles talking to the chicken.

Miles riding a pony!

Having fun in the corn pit.

Unfortunately, Grace was not impressed by anything that the Twin Cities Corn Maze had to offer. You can, however, get a good look at her new bottom tooth in this photo! Sorry you had such a horrible time, Grace--we love you more than you'll ever know if that's any consolation! (Her smile and gentle coos returned soon after we fed her and started walking again with her in the stroller--thank goodness:) )

Grace is 6 months old!

She's found her tongue.

Little feet in cute shoes--irresistible!

Miles at one of his favorite playgrounds--Daddy's old elementary school.

They adore each other.

Can't get enough.

I want to remember these days forever!

This is what we get when taking a picture while Miles is saying cheese AND trying to give his best smile--at the same time. Maybe we should stick with just saying "smile." Miles loves getting his haircut by Tom--the barber who has cut Peter's hair since he was a little boy.

An Unforgettable and Magical Trip

 Graham and Miles playing in the sand. Fun!

 Smiling for the camera.

 Creative toy-making at a restaurant--napkin ring and spoon, voilà! Instant entertainment.

 Nanny and Cousin Graham---so sweet!

 Miles and his crew.

 Grace and her crew.

 Private beach in Nassau.

 Princess Grace.

 Mickey Mouse ice cream bars are something to smile about!

 Grace smiling at her Auntie Melissa

 What a priceless reaction! Miles is in absolute awe.

 Mickey's boat!

Can you guess the evening's theme?

 A sweet kiss from Grace's sweet cousin Amelia.

                                       

Another priceless reaction!

Miles' great new friend, Pla.