Happy Birthday Christopher!

Christopher turned 4 on 01/21 (the birthday he shares with his twin, my beautiful friend Tondi - Happy Birthday Tondi!). His requests were for toys, balloons, and cake. He brought cupcakes to school, then come home for the celebration.

One of his favorite toys was the Fisher Price Digital camera. It's picture quality is pretty low, but he can take pictures over and over and enjoy seeing them in the display, just like Mom does with her camera. This was a big hit.

He also enjoyed a new Nerf gun, a Chutes and Ladders game, and a Cars racetrack.

Sister had a good time too sharing the day with her special pink balloon, and luckily, brother was willing to share, well, most of his new toys.

His regular question now is how long until Christmas again. Poor thing -- the year that will go so quickly for us as adults will be an eternity for this 4 year old.

Mallory Marie

I love this picture. To tell you the truth, in the heat of the holiday chaos, I have no idea why I was taking this picture, or what she was doing, or what compelled me to press the shutter button at this moment. I didn't even really look at it until I uploaded it.

And now, I am in love with it. The tousled hair, the unassuming and unposed look, the arm resting on the Christmas box, the black laptop bag strap - all just part of this moment, and my little girl.

I love it.