It's official-she's one

Thanks Aunt Sharen for making Maleena's birthday cake this year. It was the most delicious chocolate cake with pink cherry frosting. I loved it, but I can't say that Maleena agreed with me. She wouldn't even take one bite. She has been sick and is still working up her appetite, but I thought for sure she would dig right in. She refused, even covered her mouth with her hand. Happy Birthday anyway sweet girl!! We all love you so much. It is sure hard to believe that it has been a year already. I know everyone says that it goes quick, but I feel like my baby just wasn't a baby quite long enough. On the other hand, it is so fun to watch her grow. It is also fun to watch her with Jeff. She loves her Daddy and I am grateful for that.

Valentine's and Celebrations

For Valentine's Day we went to a local hotel and swam the night away. It was so fun and a nice surprise too.
Then we invited family to come swim and enjoy some doughnuts for Maleena's birthday. Thanks to those that could come. Next time we will have to be a bit more organized, but it was a spur of the moment thing and not a big deal since it was her first birthday. None the less, it was fun to say we had a party for her.
It turned out good that we celebrated early because Maleena has been sick the last few days and actually refused to eat anything on her real birthday.
Poor girl- we are still waiting to blow out a candle and sing to her. We will have to get a picture when she feels better.

Birthdays

Miguel is 4 and Maleena is now 1!! Miguel wouldn't leave the house without his umbrella. We are waiting for pictures from Miguel's party, but he had a good time surrounded by family. It is fun watching him grow and develop his own personality. Maleena is getting used to her new teeth and we are loving her big smiles.

sad sort of sledding

This was our best attempt at sledding this year. I will say that we were not the only ones on the hill and it really was fun. There was more snow than it looks like in the pictures, but still pretty sad sleddin day for the kids this year. The worst part was the wind-it was so cold.

Maleena and I spent most of the morning huddled together bracing ourselves from the cold. It was fun though in the end.