Annika hung on for dear life, but made it to the top by herself.
Lauren scampered right up with shouts of "don't help me!".
What's with the mach force against my face on these things called swings?
LOVE the hair.
I think she liked it.
Birthday swing!
A "new" car to ride around and new matching outfits.
We were pretty excited to see what A and S would do with the frosted chocolate cupcakes. They both tried a little bit and started fussing (whose children are these?). Audrey threw hers onto the floor and then. . .
reached for Sami's to throw hers on the floor. At least they both liked the ice cream!
Off to the bath tub!
The Pollack 6. . . still smiling one year later.
We are very thankful for these friends. They were a tremendous blessing through the challenges of the first year. During dessert Annika looked up at Daddy and started giggling, then exclaimed. . ."Daddy, you are the only boy!" 
Look at them today! 
On their actual birthday I took them to the Garden. First time on the sheep!
Checkin' out the orchids (don't they look impressed?).
wrestlin'
Sittin' pretty.
yes, I had folded all those clothes. . .good thing she's so cute! 
This standin' thing is easy. . .what's next?
This is one of Sami's favorite moves. Future circus performer? 
Pals.
Annika and Lauren in the "bird's nest."
We saw 2 deer on our walk. As a result, Annika did not leave Daddy's side.
We were blessed with a visit from the McBrides. Here the kids are "in school" courtesy of Mandy's workbooks. An unanticipated perk of home schooling for Annika was being able to wear her princess costume to class. 
Shared quiet time. . .and, yes, they were actually quiet!
Our first warm day in February. . .Audrey loved being behind the wheel.
Sportin' new t-shirts. "Where's Lauren?" you ask. . .she is wearing her matching pink San Diego t-shirt, sitting in the corner and saying, "I don't want to be in the picture."
Pile on!
Aren't they cute?
Spring is a comin'. . . Bring on the outdoor fun! 
